Young Professionals Get Organized, Grow Together

The face of Sonoma industry isn't usually a twenty-something, or thirty-something entrepreneur. But, maybe it should be?

Sonoma Young Professionals, the youth-centric advisory board for the , has, in recent years been a sleepy subgroup. But no longer.

The organization has ramped up, forming a formal advisory group and setting a series of power lunches designed to allow community leaders to impart knowledge to group.

The first of these 'SYP Power Lunches' is already slated for June 7, at the . The first speaker will be : In his early thirties, Sebastiani has already served on city council, worked in the family business and founded Mia's Kitchen, a gourmet prepared food company.

The lunch starts at noon and costs $30 for Chamber members, $45 for the general public. Future power lunches, including one with Girl and the Fig founder Sondra Bernstein are already in planning stages.

Can't make the lunch, keep up with the group on Facebook – of course. The bustling account includes posts about upcoming events, networking and business tips and a healthy dose of happy hours and concert invitations.

Call 996-1033 to register for any of the Sonoma Young Professional events.