Advancing our mission of youth retention through educational, economic, and community building opportunities in the Upper Ohio Valley.


MISSION

We are an independent, non-profit focusing on youth retention by bringing local youth, seasoned entrepreneurs, professionals, policy makers, and directors of commerce together to create space for our youth within the community.

VISION

Why Don’t You Stay Awhile creates the space for impactful and mutually beneficial relationships within our community to blossom; thus creating economic impact, the dreams of our youth to be actualized within the Upper Ohio Valley, and ultimately a reversal of our declining population. 

 




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Develop Hone not only your professional skills, but improve yourself as a human
Network Build your network + community with other young, ambitious professionals while also uplifting the youth around you through engagement opportunities
Volunteer Give back + support causes that enhance the Upper Ohio Valley




👥 WHAT YOU’RE GETTING


🔌 Monthly Meetups


Evening Buzz

Forge connections with other young professionals in a social setting to further your network, capitalize on opportunities, and make genuine personal connections. We also highlight a local young professional each month for a chance to learn from them and enhance ourselves.

***Prospective members are always welcome.


Starter Pack
New member orientation to ensure you’ll make the most of your membership. Also, where you’ll receive your iconic sash for future sprouting.

Campus Touchdown

Bridge the gap by sharing our community with our collegiate students.




📌 Quarterly Functions

Brunch & Vibes

(open to public)

Brunch (obv) + giveaways with a DJ playing music that we want to hear. Always hosted by a local young professional. 


Exec Connect
Hear stories straight from the seasoned, professional vets in our area about their journeys, their tips for success, and a chance to establish genuine connections with them.



🖇️ How to Join


Standard Membership is twelve months.




🫡 Member Expectations


Engage as much as possible, especially through event attendance. You extract as much as you give. 
Volunteer for at least two to three events per year.
Be Passionate to learn, grow, experience, share your gifts, and create a vibrant community for us to play, live + work.





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Founder
Spencer Porter
Spencer PortSer

Board of Directors
Chair - Spencer Porter
Secretary - Vincent DeGeorge
Treasurer - Timothy Judkins
Megan Murphy
Rosemary Ketchum
Nic Provenzano
Kara Erwin
Vondel Bell
Andrew Lewis
Jack Fisher
Kellie White
Troy Zimmerman



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PRESS

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