40 Below meets for a mixer event at Blackrocks Brewery in February (Justin Carlson)
By Sarah Carstens
Staff Writer
In an attempt to better connect young professionals, the group 40 Below has been working to improve the MQT area.
"It is vital to a thriving community to bring young people together to economically stimulate the community in a positive manner for years to come, as they represent the future.” said 40 Below President Ryan Nummela.
Staff Writer
In an attempt to better connect young professionals, the group 40 Below has been working to improve the MQT area.
"It is vital to a thriving community to bring young people together to economically stimulate the community in a positive manner for years to come, as they represent the future.” said 40 Below President Ryan Nummela.
40 Below has connected the young professionals of MQT since 2010. Created by the Lake Superior Community Partnership, the group tries to bring professionals under the age of 40 together for networking, professional, social, recreational and civic development for opportunities that benefit both the people and the community.
"We are the future of our communities and the faster that we can get out of the gate towards building relationships professionally and personally the better our communities will fair economically for many years to come," Nummela said.
Casey Phillips was introduced to 40 Below by his former high school class mate and current member Justin Carlson. As a prospective member Phillips attended two events. At the events, Phillips met with others that has since been working with them on his thesis project and helping to analyze their business strategy.
“Being a member will allow me to network with other young professionals and share insight and experiences that may help me in my future career, after I complete the MBA graduate program at NMU,” Phillips said.
40 Below also create events to benefit the community, like the Iron Range Roll for June 7 on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. The race which can be on foot, bicycle or in a relay is to celebrate the connection of our communities along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, according to Nummela.
“We have taken great strides in creating opportunities to give back to the community with different civic causes that we work on throughout the year. We realize the importance of giving back,” Nummela said.
For more information about 40 Below and becoming a member visit their website www.40belowmqt.org.
Sarah Carstens is a new writer, starting her journalism work at MQT Social Scene. She can be reached through our Contact page.
"We are the future of our communities and the faster that we can get out of the gate towards building relationships professionally and personally the better our communities will fair economically for many years to come," Nummela said.
Casey Phillips was introduced to 40 Below by his former high school class mate and current member Justin Carlson. As a prospective member Phillips attended two events. At the events, Phillips met with others that has since been working with them on his thesis project and helping to analyze their business strategy.
“Being a member will allow me to network with other young professionals and share insight and experiences that may help me in my future career, after I complete the MBA graduate program at NMU,” Phillips said.
40 Below also create events to benefit the community, like the Iron Range Roll for June 7 on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. The race which can be on foot, bicycle or in a relay is to celebrate the connection of our communities along the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, according to Nummela.
“We have taken great strides in creating opportunities to give back to the community with different civic causes that we work on throughout the year. We realize the importance of giving back,” Nummela said.
For more information about 40 Below and becoming a member visit their website www.40belowmqt.org.
Sarah Carstens is a new writer, starting her journalism work at MQT Social Scene. She can be reached through our Contact page.
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