The DRIVE Experience

DRIVE – Developing & Retaining Individuals with Vision & Energy – is a group for young professionals in the Twin Cities region. Designed for those under the age of 40, DRIVE provides networking and leadership growth opportunities for individuals from both small and large businesses as well as the non-profit sector. The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce created this program as part of its effort to support region’s workforce by encouraging its future leaders to be engaged corporate citizens.

The group hosts Monthly Roundtables and social events on a quarterly basis. At the roundtables, participants gather to discuss topics that influence businesses and the greater community like philanthropy, health care, the economy, and business ethics. Social events include happy hour networking nights, lawn bowling at Brit’s Pub, and volunteer events with the United Way. 

DRIVE Advisory Committee

The DRIVE Advisory Committee of young leaders actively works to create valuable, low-cost programs, increase event participation, and promote the efforts of DRIVE. DRIVE would like to thank our 2012 Advisory Committee:

• Eric Anderson – RBC Wealth Management
• Lindsey Day – Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP
• Tayne DeNaui – WOLD and Associates
• Jessica Dill – Cara Irish Pubs
• Michael Doyle – NAI Welsh
• Whitney Gale – Cara Irish Pubs
• Frank Grazzini – EverSafe Recycling
• Katie Imholte – SALO, LLC
• Jason Kley – Vector Weath Management
• Jason Noble – Old Republic Title
• Chad Olson – Prime Mortgage
• Chris Parrington– Skjold Parrington
• Chris Stark – Ellerbe Becket, Inc.
• Joshua W Zuehlke – Coldwell Banker Burnet, The Wille Group

DRIVE Roundtables are sponsored by Wells Fargo and Hamline University