Join Us!
We're excited about the Cullman area's recent growth and expansion. We're looking to tackle all the upcoming challenges together, and we need you! It's the Chamber's goal to attract and retain top-tier, young talent to the Cullman area. This group is about having fun, making friends, and elevating your professional development; all while giving back to your community.
About EPIC
EPIC (Emerging Professionals Impacting Cullman) consists of young professionals (21-39) who are in the Chamber and in our community. Participation in EPIC will introduce a new generation to the Chamber and its mission by means of quarterly socials, professional seminars, tech events, and recreational activities.
Mission of EPIC
Provide career-minded individuals with opportunities to develop socially, professionally, and civically through the Cullman Area Chamber EPIC program.
Vision
Enhance the vitality of the Cullman area by creating a strong community of young professionals.
Values
- Leadership
- Diversity
- Connections
- Community
- Development
General Membership
Prerequisites:
- Between the ages of 21-39
- Chamber membership; however, if you are not yet a Chamber member, purchase of an EPIC Individual Membership will provide you with (1) year introductory rate, to include Chamber member pricing of functions and events
Benefits:
- Entry to (6) EPIC *premium events annually, i.e. EPIC Ugly Christmas Party
- Invitation to "pop-up" events, i.e. EPIC takeovers and recreational (hikes, camping, etc.) activities
- A range of professional skill-building opportunities (seminars, etc.) to promote leadership and career advancement
- Networking
- Integration into the community
*Premium EPIC events are socials or seminars which often provide food, entertainment, and/or skill-building presentations
Dues:
Individual Rate: ..................................................................................................................$100
Company Rate (covers up to 5 reps): ...................................................................................$449
Company Rate (covers up to 10 reps): .................................................................................$899
Duties:
- Actively engage in your membership by attending a minimum of (2) quarterly social events and (1) professional development event annually.
- Bring a friend (non-EPIC member) to at least (1) event annually. Regular event fees apply.
EPIC Committee
Members of the EPIC Committee will be selected by Entrepreneurship & Education Executive Committee Vice-Chair T.J. Franey (2017-18). We encourage EPIC members to be active in supporting EPIC's mission & goals. If you are interested in serving on the EPIC committee, please contact a Chamber member for additional information.
Possible Seminar Topics
- Management Mindset to Leadership Skills
- How to make a Presentation
- Improving Workplace Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Supervising Effectively
- Overcoming Workplace Negativity
- Bridging the Generational Gap
- Women's Workplace Opportunity
- Time Management
- Dealing with Gender, Race, & Diversity in the Workplace
- Public Speaking