Serve Up Some Fun at the YPC Crazy-8 Pickleball Tournament! 🏓 No partner? No problem! Grab your paddle and water bottle and dive into 7 action-packed games. Start the day with a quick lesson from the Des Moines Pickleball Club, and refuel with snacks and drinks from Fareway. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned player, this event is all about fun, friendly competition, and making new friends! RSVP at https://rb.gy/3yrh0f - $10 Members | $20 Non-Members 📆 Saturday, August 17 🕕 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍Valley View Pickleball Courts
Young Professionals Connection (YPC) of Greater Des Moines
Non-profit Organizations
Des Moines, Iowa 1,952 followers
The mission of YPC is to promote an environment that attracts and retains young professionals in Greater Des Moines.
About us
The mission of Young Professionals Connection (YPC) is to promote an environment that attracts and retains young professionals in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Its efforts focus on connecting emerging leaders to each other and to the community through social, civic, charitable and professional development endeavors. Members benefit from making professional connections, developing their careers and meeting new people — helping the community while learning how to effect change. Young professionals will grow personally and professionally, form lasting relationships and form a strong foundation for their future in YPC. YPC strives to give everyone in the community a place to develop in a dynamic environment and provides members many ways to get involved in not only the community but also the organization.
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https://www.dsmpartnership.com/ypcdsm/
External link for Young Professionals Connection (YPC) of Greater Des Moines
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- young professionals, professional development, volunteer, networking, personal growth, and emerging leaders
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Des Moines, Iowa 50309, US
Employees at Young Professionals Connection (YPC) of Greater Des Moines
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Alexandra M Cruz Koenig
Fundraising Professional | Des Moines Community Enthusiast | Girl Power Champion
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Alexis Hernandez, SHRM-CP, CDP
COO of DNA Illustrated Photography & HR Manager at Hope Ministries |…
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Cecily Robinson
Major Gifts Coordinator at Easterseals Iowa
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Chase Henry, CLCS
APM @ Innovative Captive Strategies | Board Member of YPC
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Join Us for the 11th Annual Sips, Samples, and Sights Tour! Explore the East Village’s architecture and public art with a guided 1-mile tour. Discover new highlights and enjoy food and drinks! You WONT want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience, reserve your spot today. 🎨
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August is here, and we're excited to keep the summer momentum going with the Young Professionals Connection! Thank you to everyone who registered for the 2024 YPC Annual Gala—see you this Saturday for an unforgettable evening of reflection, connection, and celebration. But that's not all! Here’s what else we’ve got in store for August: New Member Meet Up – Welcome our newest members and connect with fellow members on August 6th. A great opportunity to get to know each other and dive into all things YPC! YPC Crazy-8 Pickleball Tournament – Think you’ve got game? Join us on August 17th for a fun and competitive pickleball showdown. Grab a paddle and show off your skills, no partner needed! Volunteer: Ice Cream Social with Orchard Place – Help spread some joy on August 22nd by volunteering at the Orchard Place Ice Cream Social. It’s a sweet way to give back to the community! August Happy Hour Social – Unwind and mingle with fellow YPC members on August 29th and hear from Mackenzy Caligiuri as she speaks about the Women Lead Change Conference happening in October. Enjoy drinks, great conversations, and make new connections! For more details on these events and to stay updated, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGtSzbhr We can't wait to see you at these exciting events this August!
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The countdown is on for our gala this Saturday night, and we’re pumped! ✨ Get ready to hear from some amazing speakers: Nick Peterson from Alliant Energy, Samanthya Marlatt, MPA from Youth and Shelter Services, and Shawntel Noel from Petals and Moss. Plus, DJ Charles III will set the vibe for dancing, and fellowship to round out the evening. See you there! #YPCDSM
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Join Us for our YPC New Member Meet-Up! New to YPC or Des Moines? Enjoy a cold beverage and connect with fellow professionals. A brief presentation about YPC and friendly board members will be there to welcome you and answer questions. Come hang out with us! #ypcdsm We can't wait to see you there! 🎉Register at https://rb.gy/aeuc20 📅 August 6th, 2024 🕔 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Matilda 235 Townhomes, 1201 Center St., Des Moines, IA 50309
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Times ticking!! ⏰ Join us for the 2024 YPC Gala on August 3 at 6:00 PM at The Conservatory. Enjoy an evening of celebration with young professionals, featuring our "Seeds of Change" theme, networking, dinner, a keynote, and music. Registration closes Sunday, July 28 at 11:59 PM. Don’t miss it! 🎉 🎉 Register at https://rb.gy/2zs1io 📆 Saturday, August 3 🕕 6:00pm 📍 The Conservatory
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Big shout-out to everybody who joined us for an awesome night at the Iowa Cubs game with YPC! ⚾️ Huge thanks to the Greater Des Moines Partnership for hosting an epic pre-game tailgate during Chamber Night. Your support made it a grand slam of an evening! 🌭 Keep up to date with upcoming events: https://rb.gy/n1462l
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I am soo excited for this year's gala and to have an amazing panel of speakers with varying professional and personal experiences! Nick Peterson - Strategic Partnerships Manager with Alliant Energy Shawntel Noel - Entrepreneur and Owner of Petals + Moss Samanthya Marlatt, MPA - Director of Youth Empowerment & Advocacy with YSS Don't miss this great event!
Join us for the 2024 Young Professionals Connection Gala, a night of celebration with young professionals from across the state! This year's theme is "Seeds of Change." Be sure to attend the networking hour, dinner, YPC review and preview, keynote presentation, and music. Act fast! Registration closes Sunday, July 28 at 11:59pm. Don't miss your chance! 🎉 Register at https://rb.gy/2zs1io 📆 Saturday, August 3 🕕 6:00pm 📍 The Conservatory Time is ticking—get your tickets before it's too late!
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The Young Professionals Connection Board Members had an energizing meeting today for team building and to plan exciting events for our members! Stay tuned and keep up to date on what's coming next! ⏰ Stay informed: https://rb.gy/cx9345 #ypcdsm
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