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Get Out, Make 5,000 Friends n NJYP Hits Landmark

By: Ayanni Hanna
New Jersey Young Professionals reached a monumental 5,000 paid members on 12/12/12.  Already one of the largest young professionals’ groups in the US, this is an exciting milestone for the organization.
Founded in 2004 by Laura Occhipinti, NJ Young Professionals started as a group on Yahoo dedicated to making new friends.  The collective has steadily grown since then, becoming a registered organization and adding more events, activities, and locations every year.  Yet, the heart of the organization remained the same – dedicated to getting out and making friends.
“NJYP has come a long way in 8 years,” says Ms. Occhipinti, “I’m so happy and humbled to see what this organization has become.”
NJYP will be holding a special event to celebrate their 5000 members this winter.  If you would be interested in joining NJ Young Professionals, go to www.njyp.org to create a profile.