Marybeth Penkala joins Max Loves Midland's Tour Guide, Kevin LaDuke, to explore the role of a young professional in the community and how the MYPros (Midland Young Professionals) group is approaching talent, attraction, and retention in Midland County.
The highlights of this episode are stories about Marybeth's journey to the role of Director of Membership and Partner Engagement at the Midland Business Alliance, her involvement with the Midland Young Professionals (MyPros) group, which aims to attract and retain talent in the area, Marybeth's leadership in crowdfunding initiatives through MyPros to support local businesses, and Marybeth's involvement with various community organizations in Midland as she hopes the community will continue to grow as an inclusive and caring community that supports people, especially the youth, rather than passing judgment.
Timestamps: [:00:00 - 0:10:00] Introduction to Midland Business Alliance and Marybeth Penkala's role [0:10:00 - 0:20:00] Discussion of Midland Young Professionals (MyPros) group and its importance [0:20:00 - 0:30:00] Explanation of MyPros crowdfunding initiatives and community involvement [0:30:00 - 0:40:00] Marybeth's personal background and family life in Midland [0:40:00 - 0:50:00] Reminiscing about favorite childhood TV shows [0:50:00 - 1:00:00] Marybeth's hopes for Midland's future and inclusivity.
