What a GREAT year for NextGen!
2023 has come to a close and our NextGen group has done some amazing things this past year. Here are some highlights:
January
- NextGen Buffalo co-hosted an insurance sales training workshop presented by Ryan Hanley, founder and president of Rogue Risk.
February
- NextGen members from across the state took part in the #DayintheLife social media initiative, sharing what we love about working in the insurance industry!
- Many NextGen members participated in Big I NY Virtual Advocacy Meetings with legislators from across the state
- Big I Suffolk NextGen hosted a Top Golf insurance event
March
- NextGen Buffalo brought together members for a Happy Hour at Hatchets and Hops (Axe-Throwing)
- NextGen CNY had a March Madness Party!
April
- Big I Suffolk Happy Hour – NG collected donations for Sleep in Heavenly Peace at Six Harbors Brewing Co.
- A group of NextGen NY members attended the National Legislative Conference in Washington DC!
May
- NextGen Statewide Committee gathered at Go Big! in Long Island
June
- NextGen kicked off a statewide collection for bedding to benefit “Beds for Buffalo” and “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” chapters throughout NY
- NextGen Buffalo had a fun Happy Hour at Jack Rabbit, where they also collected donations for Beds for Buffalo
September
- Carrie Shaw, NextGen Co-Chair, attended National Young Agents Leadership Institute (YALI) and our state committee was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Membership Development Award!
- NextGen Buffalo held a seminar on Battling Burnout and Building Resilience, presented by Lindsay Amico, founder and Mindset Coach, Picture Perfect Mind, LLC
October
- NextGen Buffalo held their 8th Annual Speed Networking Event at Resurgence Brewing
- NextGen CNY held a CE Trivia & Karaoke Night at Sharkey’s Bar & Grill
- We launched NextGen Rochester with a Happy Hour at Aurora Brewing Co.
December
- NextGen CNY held the 1st Annual Shop ‘Til you Drop for Charity event!
- NextGen Buffalo had an Ugly Sweater Party for the Holidays at Sports City Pizza Pub
Other Contributions
- Over 40 NextGen Buffalo members volunteered throughout the spring and summer with Beds for Buffalo (Service Collaborative of WNY). We look forward to returning to The Foundry to volunteer again in 2024!
- Several NextGen members volunteered with Project Invest, presenting to various high school students about Careers in Insurance
- Throughout October and November, NextGen had a statewide Band-Aid drive – donations were distributed to a variety of hospitals and other organizations serving children throughout NY!
Want to get involved in NextGen?
We have some great things planned for 2024 and would love for you to join us!
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