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

10/14/2026

Three nights out. Three ways to enjoy Abilene’s arts scene!

Introducing Clear Your Calendar, presented by Clear Fork Bank! Join Abilene Young Professionals for art, movies, and live music with special perks for AYP members:

October 29 | ArtWalk
Explore downtown and stop by the AYP Exclusive Clear Fork Lounge. FREE for AYP members!

November 13 | The Paramount Theatre
Catch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on the big screen with $5 tickets for AYP members.

December 5 | Abilene Philharmonic
Get into the holiday spirit with A Frank Sinatra Christmas and enjoy 25% off tickets for AYP members and check out the AYP Exclusive Clear Fork Lounge.

Grab a friend, save the dates, and make plans to join us! Thank you to Clear Fork Bank for helping us bring this series to our young professionals. More information at the link below!

https://linktr.ee/clearyourcalendar

10/05/2026

Nominations are now open to nominate an outstanding individual for the Top 20 Under 40 award! Tips to make sure your nomination stands out.

- Be thorough. If you know your nominee does a lot in the community, but you are not sure what it is, FIND OUT! Incomplete nominations don’t win. Amazing people tend to be humble and you might not know everything they are involved in. Get to know your candidate and represent them in the best light. Do some research; talk to their spouse, sibling, parent, boss, business partner, board members, etc, if necessary.

- Data tells a great story! Knowing that your nominee grew their business from 4 to 30 employees, raised $10M for their charity, increased sales by 150% or volunteers 500 hours/year impresses our judges.

- Be concise and specific. Bullet points are great!

- Call out achievements and awards; even if outside of their professional capacity.

Ready to nominate? Follow the link:
https://abilenechamber.com/programs/programs-at-a-glance/20-under-40-ayp

09/23/2026

Clock out and connect with AYP!

Join Abilene Young Professionals for our next AYP After Five, sponsored by First Financial Bank, at Abilene Heritage Square!

Thursday, October 8
5:30–7:00 PM
Abilene Heritage Square | 1699 S. 1st St.

AYP After Five is all about making connections in a relaxed, come-and-go atmosphere. Grab a drink, enjoy some light hors d’oeuvres, catch up with familiar faces and meet other young professionals from across Abilene.

AYP Members: FREE
First time attending? Your first one is on the house!
Nonmembers: $10

Whether you’re new to Abilene, looking to grow your network or just want to get more connected to the community, we’d love to see you there!

Register today: https://business.growabilene.com/events/details/10-8-26-ayp-after-five-sponsored-by-first-financial-bank-6161

09/15/2026

AYP After Five is next Tuesday!

Join Abilene Young Professionals for an evening of drinks, light bites, and networking at Directors Investment Group on Tuesday, September 22! Come and go from 5:30–7:00 PM and connect with other young professionals in the Abilene community.

Bring a colleague, meet someone new, and unwind after work. 👋

📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Directors Investment Group | 6550 Directors Pkwy
🎟️ Register at: https://abilenechamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6160

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

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

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

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

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

Address

400 Pine Street Ste. 500
Abilene, TX
79601

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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http://www.abileneyp.org/

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