NUVO Bank & Trust Company will support first New Year's Eve Gala

SPRINGFIELD The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) is very excited to announce the First Annual New Year's Eve Celebration presented by NUVO Bank. Young professionals throughout the area will be ringing in the New Year at the Sheraton Springfield at Monarch Place on Dec. 31. With only 300 tickets being sold, this exclusive event includes a live band, DJ, midnight champagne toast, gourmet dinner stations, goodie bag for all guests, overnight accommodation opportunity, tarot card readers and more!

"This party fills a need in the area; there is the club scene for the 21-year-olds and first night celebrations for families and the older crowd, but this is something special that caters to the 25- to 40-year-old professional, with entertainment and activities that meet young professional expectations," said Jill Monson, YPS Board Member and Event Coordinator. "It's the 'don't miss event of the year' and we are thrilled to have the presenting sponsorship support of NUVO Bank!"

NUVO Bank & Trust Company is Springfield's newest community bank to be headquartered in the heartbeat of the city at 1500 Main St. in downtown Springfield. Their commitment to the local and regional economy will provide services to small and medium sized businesses and individuals who want a relationship with a bank that positions depositor dollars back into the region! Their unique redefinition of banking includes a plan to share their open caf -style design and community room as a resource center with local non-profits, entrepreneurs and other business professionals seeking to promote educational seminars and training programs benefiting the public.

"The YPS group of young professionals is growing and thriving in our city and working together to improve our region's corporate, non-profit and cultural involvement. They value our city," said Shirley A. Simolari, Director of Creative Solutions, NUVO Bank & Trust. "We believe in these values and want to support their efforts to make Springfield shine in '09!"

Tickets are on sale now at www.springfieldyps.com.