BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T000000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:CPG Young Professionals 2026-2027 Call for Entries! DESCRIPTION:2026-2027 CPG Young Professionals We will start taking Young Professional nominations on August 1st.CPG will accept nominations from CPG Member Companies for the 2026-2027 Young Professionals (YP) session from August 1st to August 27th\, 2026.All nominees must work for a CPG Member Company. If you have a candidate you would like to nominate\, and your company is not a member\, please join us! \nLink to CPG Membership ApplicationIf you are not sure your company is a current member\, please see our\nMembership Directory\nYP Mission StatementTo develop the future leaders in our concrete community by offering interesting learning opportunities while networking and serving our community. YP's are respected future leaders in your company (age 21 to 40-ish) with a strong future in our industry. Variety of roles cement sales\, ready mix\, contractors\, engineers\, affiliates\, etc.Gain exposure from others in our industry and end up with long-term professional relationships.Field trips\, technical events\, fun team building activities\, and concrete construction education.Professional development.Assist in managing the CPG Holiday/Awards Party the Concrete Technology Course and the Sporting Clay fundraiser.Bosses/Managers invited to the final "graduation" session includes a fun event and networking.The YP's will meet once or twice a month between September and April. Registrations are on a first-come\, first-serve basis\, and class size is limited to 15-18 participants. Initially\, we will take one application per member company. If the class size allows\, a second applicant may be considered.The one-time application fee per candidate for the 8-month program is $1000. We provide beverages\, food\, and materials when appropriate. Main ObjectivesGrowth both personally and professionally Networking with piers & leaders in the concrete & construction communityProfessional Development leadership skills\, time management\, etc. Community roll up your sleeves and helpFuture potential leaders as CPG Committee Members or Directors on the BoardYP's are expected to participate in all scheduled activities. Before nominating a candidate\, please review the 2026-2027 schedule (see below) and make sure they can commit to attend and participate fully. Please contact CPG staff with any questions about the program. \nTentative YP 2026-2027 Schedule (subject to change)September 10\, 2026\, 4 - 7 pm\nMeet & Greet with alumni from previous years\, food and drink provided. \n\nSeptember 17\, 2026\, 9:00 am 2pm\nSporting Clays Event\, help host and run the event.\n\nOctober 8\, 2026\, 4 - 6 pm\nLearn about the role of CPG as a professional trade association\, Business Development session on "Business Etiquette"\n\nNovember 4\, 2026\, 7 am to 4 pm (only optional event)\nCPG & MO/KS ACPA co-sponsored Concrete Paving\, Parking Lot and Flatwork Seminar.\n\nNovember 11\, 2026\, 3 pm to 9:15 pm\nParticipate in the CPG Holiday Party & Awards Banquet (Help set up and tear down the event\, and more. Networking opportunity.)\n\nDecember 10\, 4 - 6 pm (Promptly at 4 pm)\nTeamwork and Networking Event\n\nJanuary 5\, 6\, & 7\, 2027\, 7 am to 5 pm\nAnnual Concrete Technology Course\, as a participant engaged in learning as well as a helper setting up\, food distribution and more. \n\nJanuary 21\, 2027\, 4 - 6 pm (Promptly at 4 pm)\nBusiness Development/Mentorship meeting. \n\nFeb 8\, 2027\, 12 4 pm\nCPG TopGolf Event\, Full CPG member participation. Great networking opportunity.\n\nFeb 18\, 2027\, 4-6 pm\nBusiness Development/Leadership meeting. \n\nMarch 11\, 2027\, 11 am to 1:30 pm\nMine or Ready Mix Plant Tour\, lunch included\n\nApril 15\, 2027\, 4 - 6:30 pm\nYP Graduation\, Bring your Boss! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


2026-2027 CPG Young Professionals

 \;We will start taking Young Professional nominations on August 1st.

CPG will accept nominations from CPG Member Companies for the 2026-2027 Young Professionals (YP) session from August 1st to August 27th\, 2026.

All nominees must work for a CPG Member Company.  \;If you have a candidate you would like to nominate\, and your company is not a member\, please join us!  \;
Link to CPG Membership Application

If you are not sure your company is a current member\, please see our
Membership Directory


YP Mission Statement

To develop the future leaders in our concrete community by offering interesting learning opportunities while networking and serving our community. \;

YP&rsquo\;s are respected future leaders in your company (age 21 to 40-ish) with a strong future in our industry. \;

The YP&rsquo\;s will meet once or twice a month between September and April.  \;Registrations are on a first-come\, first-serve basis\, and class size is limited to 15-18 participants.  \;Initially\, we will take one application per member company.  \;If the class size allows\, a second applicant may be considered.

The one-time application fee per candidate for the 8-month program is $1000. We provide beverages\, food\, and materials when appropriate.  \;

Main Objectives

YP&rsquo\;s are expected to participate in all scheduled activities.  \;Before nominating a candidate\, please review the 2026-2027 schedule (see below) and make sure they can commit to attend and participate fully.  \;

Please contact CPG staff with any questions about the program. \;


Tentative YP 2026-2027 Schedule (subject to change)

September 10\, 2026\, 4 - 7 pm
Meet &\; Greet with alumni from previous years\, food and drink provided.  \;  \;

September 17\, 2026\, 9:00 am  \;&ndash\; 2pm
Sporting Clays Event\, help host and run the event.

October 8\, 2026\, 4 - 6 pm
Learn about the role of CPG as a professional trade association\, Business Development session on &ldquo\;Business Etiquette&rdquo\;

November 4\, 2026\, 7 am to 4 pm (only optional event)
CPG &\; MO/KS ACPA co-sponsored Concrete Paving\, Parking Lot and Flatwork Seminar.

November 11\, 2026\, 3 pm to 9:15 pm
Participate in the CPG Holiday Party &\; Awards Banquet (Help set up and tear down the event\, and more. Networking opportunity.)

December 10\, 4 - 6 pm (Promptly at 4 pm)
Teamwork and Networking Event

January 5\, 6\, &\; 7\, 2027\, 7 am to 5 pm
Annual Concrete Technology Course\, as a participant engaged in learning as well as a helper setting up\, food distribution and more.  \;

January 21\, 2027\, 4 - 6 pm (Promptly at 4 pm)
Business Development/Mentorship meeting.  \;

Feb 8\, 2027\, 12 &ndash\; 4 pm
CPG TopGolf Event\, Full CPG member participation. Great networking opportunity.

Feb 18\, 2027\, 4-6 pm
Business Development/Leadership meeting.  \;

March 11\, 2027\, 11 am to 1:30 pm
Mine or Ready Mix Plant Tour\, lunch included

April 15\, 2027\, 4 - 6:30 pm
YP Graduation\, Bring your Boss!



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