Press release from HYP.

Harrisburg, PA (Oct. 18, 2012) — This Saturday, October 20, Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) will present the 2012 LeadersHYP Summit at Harrisburg University. This HYP event provides an opportunity for Central PA’s young professionals to network and learn from experts in the fields of technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The Summit has a schedule filled with a variety of workshops and featured speakers. The event opens with breakfast and a welcome from Meron Yemane, HYP President. After the opening remarks, there will be a presentation from Dale Fallon, President of Communication Gym, who will focus on the importance of clear, influential communications. Other featured speakers include Dean Minuto, Brian Gilman, and Kyle Sollenberger. Dean Minuto of Salesbrain consults fellow salespeople on the art of how to best close their sales pitch. All attendees of the LeadersHYP Summit will receive a copy of his new book, The One Page Sales Coach. Brian Gilman, Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corp, will focus his presentation on the fundamentals and principles of leadership. Kyle Sollenberger, co-founder of CoTweet, will present on the importance of effective integration of social networking into a successful business plan. The Summit will also include morning and afternoon workshop sessions with presentations on strategies for start-ups, community leadership, and a proper work-life balance. The event will conclude with a networking mixer at the Hilton Harrisburg hosted by Sara Bozich, a blogger focusing on entertainment in Harrisburg and Central PA.

Meron Yemane, HYP President Photo/Natalie Cake