Kudos to the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber for establishing a young-professional organization in the region. In addition to the New River Network in Blacskburg and the Square Society in Roanoke, the Salem version is very much welcomed in the mix of engaging these young professional adults in our region.

The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is starting a Young Professionals Organization (YPO) for the 20s-30s age group. One of the purposes of this group will be to begin building "new" leadership for the area. The YPO’s first meeting will be held on January 11th (tomorrow) at noon at Mama Maria’s restaurant on West Main Street in Salem. The cost is basically for the lunch ($5.99). There will also be a program during the luncheon. If you want to find out more about the group and/or attend the first meeting, please call Debbie Kavitz at the Salem-Roanoke Co. Chamber (387-0267).