The Collective - Young Professionals

06/25/2026

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Email from Rolla Chamber of Commerce Staying Cool & Staying Connected with Member Highlights June 2026 Join us for an Ice Cream Social presented by Riverways Federal Credit Union at Soda & Scoops for

06/10/2026

The Collective is built on the idea that investing in young professionals today helps shape the future of our community. That mission is only possible because of partners who believe in it just as much as we do.

We are incredibly grateful to Sherry E. Stites with Sherry Stites, Shelter Insurance for serving as our 2026 Program Sponsor. Through her support, The Collective is able to continue providing meaningful networking opportunities, educational programming, and community engagement experiences that help our members grow both personally and professionally.

Sherry's commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders is an investment that reaches far beyond a single event, it strengthens the future of our workforce and our community as a whole. She takes pride in helping ensure all of your investments, both in material and in yourself, are covered.

Thank you, Sherry, for believing in The Collective and the incredible young professionals who make it what it is.

Sherry Stites | Shelter Insurance
📍100 S. Bishop Ave, Ste C, Rolla MO 65401
📞 (573) 578-8073
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/agent/sstites

06/09/2026

New Albu- We mean EVENT dropping... 😉

📆July 16th
🕗5:00 -6:30 casual drop in style gathering
📍Soda & Scoops on Route 66

Friends, Family Members, and Co-Workers are all welcome! Check out this free opportunity to learn what The Collective is and who is a part of it.

Thank you to our social support, Riverways Federal Credit Union who is a major advocate for community involvement and personal growth. 💙💚

📸: Heather Soberano Photography

06/02/2026

The years between 21 and 45 are often filled with big career moves, growing responsibilities, new opportunities, and figuring out how to balance it all along the way.

That's why The Collective exists. 💙🧡

More than a networking group, The Collective is a community of young professionals who are learning, growing, and building connections together. Through educational programming, social events, volunteer opportunities, and professional development, members gain access to a network of peers they'll work alongside and learn from for years to come.

Curious if The Collective is right for you? Join us at our Annual Ice Cream Social at Soda & Scoops on Route 66 on July 16th. This family-friendly event is open to members and non-members alike and is the perfect opportunity to meet the group in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

Membership rates are now prorated for the remainder of 2026. We'd love to connect with you.

Website: https://collective573.com/
Phone: (573) 364-3577
Email: [email protected]

🎥Video Credit (A Collective Member): Dahu Studios

05/22/2026

📣📣📣VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED 📣📣📣
Maybe your office has been looking for a chance to participate in a short commitment philanthropy opportunity- Feel free to tag your boss.😎

Camp Capable leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved. If you have been looking for a way to give back and support a local cause- this opportunity is perfect.

The Community Partnership is seeking Camp Buddies to navigate the camp activities each day with their camper. These volunteers will help campers build confidence doing things they may not noramally have the opportunity to do, and cultivate positive energy throughout camp!

📲Want to sign up?
https://forms.gle/XGHzkMXbDPtQeDPr5

❓Have Questions?
The Community Partnership
Contact Jean Darnell at 573-368-2849 or by email at [email protected]

05/15/2026

Our members continue to show up, and we love seeing the momentum behind The Collective. 🧡💙

This month’s Lunch & Learn gave members the opportunity to take a deep dive into emerging tech trends, the evolution of AI, and where innovation is heading next. Dr. Baek-Young Choi of Missouri S&T brought decades of research, experience, and insight to the conversation, and we are incredibly grateful she took time out of a very busy season to share her expertise with our members.

A special thank you to Riverways Federal Credit Union for continuing to invest in young professionals through their sponsorship of this event. Thanks to their support, members enjoyed lunch at no additional cost while also hearing valuable financial insight from their team. 💚💙

Events like these are exactly why The Collective exists—to create opportunities for young professionals to connect, learn, and grow together.

May Lunch & Learn Support by: Riverways Federal Credit Union
Lunch Made By: Buckin Hot Catering LLC
2026 Collective Program Sponsor: Sherry E. Stites

🍨Next up: our annual Ice Cream Social on July 16th. We hope you’ll join us as we share what’s still ahead for The Collective in 2026.

05/14/2026

This summer☀️🩴😎, The Collective is once again proud to support Camp Capable—an adaptive day camp that gives children ages 6–12 with developmental and physical disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy, friendship, and fun that every child deserves during summer camp.

Camp Capable is looking for volunteers to serve as camper buddies, encouragers, and friendly faces during camp activities taking place June 16–18 from 1:00–3:00 PM. Whether you can volunteer for one day or all three, your time can make a lasting impact on a child’s summer.

Many of our members have supported this program over the years, and it continues to be one of the most rewarding opportunities to give back within our community.

📝Sign-Up at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWKnzmIHYcfAbVKG2GaImgtf7g_ljDcaIVf89eWswl0SdVoQ/viewform
📅Volunteer sign-ups are due by Tuesday, May 26.

For questions, please contact Capable Kids and Families® at 573-368-2849 or [email protected].