Abilene Young Professionals

Abilene Young Professionals AYP is a program of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and our mission is to attract, retain and engage

📚 AYP BOOK CLUB — YOU PICK THE NEXT BOOK! (Round 1)We’re getting ready for our next Abilene Young Professionals Book Clu...
08/10/2026

📚 AYP BOOK CLUB — YOU PICK THE NEXT BOOK! (Round 1)

We’re getting ready for our next Abilene Young Professionals Book Club selection, and this time, we want YOU to help choose what we read!

Which type of book would you be most interested in reading and discussing with other young professionals?

💼 Leadership & Personal Growth
Books about leadership, career development, confidence, habits, and becoming a better professional.

🧠 Psychology & Human Behavior
Books about how people think, communicate, make decisions, and understand themselves and others.

💰 Business, Money & Entrepreneurship
Books about business, entrepreneurship, investing, innovation, and building wealth.

🌎 Culture, Society & Big Ideas
Books that explore culture, history, society, technology, and thought-provoking ideas.

Vote in the comments below!

08/07/2026

Join us next Thursday for the AYP After Five, hosted by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce at Big Brothers Big Sisters Abilene!

Come and go for an evening of great connections and networking with the Abilene Young Professionals community. Plus, learn more about our mission to create meaningful mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth right here in Abilene!

Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Abilene, 547 Chestnut St.
Date and Time: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free for AYP members & first-timers | $10 for nonmembers

Register here: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/08-13-26-ayp-after-five-sponsored-by-big-brothers-big-sisters-6129

Are you interested in being a part of the Abilene Young Professional's Steering Committee?The Abilene Young Professional...
07/30/2026

Are you interested in being a part of the Abilene Young Professional's Steering Committee?
The Abilene Young Professional (AYP) steering committee is comprised of volunteers who are the decision makers and ambassadors for the AYP program. Board members serve one three-year term and meet monthly.
Benefits include:
• Gaining invaluable team-building experience and developing leadership skills for future professional roles.
• Setting direction for programming and future vision including input on events, marketing and public relations.
• Gaining personal and business relationships through close interactions with fellow steering committee members, AYP members, and Chamber personnel.

Visit the link below or in bio for more information. Interest forms are due Friday, August 7, and can be returned to [email protected].

Link: https://files.constantcontact.com/af43e9e6301/f374e7e8-cbd3-4b96-b929-30e9219ec63d.pdf?rdr=true

Abilene Young Professionals is getting ready for its next Book Club, and our next read is The Shape of Joy: The Transfor...
07/15/2026

Abilene Young Professionals is getting ready for its next Book Club, and our next read is The Shape of Joy: The Transformative Power of Moving Beyond by Dr. Richard Beck! We’ll meet over a few weeks to dive into this great story.

Spots are limited—register now to secure yours before they're gone!
Registration is below or at the link in our bio: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/ayp-book-club-the-shape-of-joy-the-transformative-power-of-moving-beyond-by-dr-richard-beck-6121

Join us this Thursday for a special AYP After Five sponsored by Condley and Company, LLP! Join us at Grain Theory from 5...
07/06/2026

Join us this Thursday for a special AYP After Five sponsored by Condley and Company, LLP!

Join us at Grain Theory from 5:30 to 7:00 for an amazing opportunity to network with our Young Professionals and celebrate our group of interns graduating from this year's Intern ABI class. Have some interns you would like to join? There is still time to get them registered!

Find information for both events at the link in our bio!

AYP After Five: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/07-09-26-ayp-after-five-sponsored-by-condley-and-company-llp-6112

Intern ABI: Professional Development Workshop: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/intern-abi-professional-development-workshop-6115

Next Week is Intern ABI Week!What's new this year? 1. Historically, Intern ABI consisted of several events spread throug...
06/30/2026

Next Week is Intern ABI Week!

What's new this year?

1. Historically, Intern ABI consisted of several events spread throughout the summer.
2. For Summer 2026, we’re bringing those experiences together into a dedicated Intern ABI Week to create a more impactful and engaging experience.
3. Interns will have opportunities to develop professionally, connect with local business leaders, network with peers from other organizations, and learn more about the Abilene community.
4. Participating organizations can provide a valuable development opportunity for their interns while helping showcase the incredible talent being cultivated across our city.

Intern ABI Week Events:

July 7th | 3:00–5:00 PM at the Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Kickoff Professional Development Workshop
Register here: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/intern-abi-professional-development-workshop-6115

July 8th | 8:00–9:00 AM at Grain Theory

Morning Edge Networking Event
Register here: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/07-08-26-morning-edge-sponsored-by-abilene-regional-growth-alliance-6116

July 9th | 5:30pm-7:00pm at Grain Theory

AYP After Five & Intern ABI Graduation Celebration
Register here: https://business.abilenechamber.com/events/details/07-09-26-ayp-after-five-sponsored-by-condley-and-company-llp-611

Young professionals are vital to the growth and progress of our Abilene community. They are leaders in their field, and ...
06/23/2026

Young professionals are vital to the growth and progress of our Abilene community. They are leaders in their field, and they inspire their peers to excel. Where there is a vibrant and engaged young professional population, there will be bright leaders for tomorrow.
Know a bright leader that's actively seeking to attract, retain and engage the 21-40 year old demographic in Abilene? Nominate them today for the Mark Rogers Young Professional of the Year Award. Details at the link below or at the link in bio. Nominations close July 24th!

Link: https://abilenechamber.com/programs/programs-at-a-glance/abilene-young-professionals/mark-rogers-young-professional-of-the-year-award

Join us for the next ABIChat Luncheon!Registration: https://business.growabilene.com/events/details/03-19-26-abichat-lun...
03/10/2026

Join us for the next ABIChat Luncheon!

Registration: https://business.growabilene.com/events/details/03-19-26-abichat-luncheon-sponsored-by-clear-fork-bank-6051

On March 19 at 11:30 AM, we’re bringing together a panel of experts to discuss one of the most exciting innovation projects connected to our region — the NEXTLab Nuclear Reactor initiative.

This conversation will explore how next-generation nuclear technology is being developed, what makes this project unique, and the potential impact it could have on energy innovation, research, and economic development in our region.

Location: Cedar Street Coffee & Venue
Date: March 19
Time: 11:30 AM

Hear directly from leaders involved in the project as they share insights, answer questions, and discuss what the future of advanced nuclear technology could mean for our community.

Seats are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot and join the conversation.

Register here or at the link in our bio!

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Abilene, TX
79601

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