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AYP is a group of professionals that reside, work, or have an interest in Ankeny area. Ankeny Young Professionals began in 2004.

AYP gathers for professional development, networking, and community outreach. AYP is a dynamic group that the Chamber and community look to as FUTURE LEADERS OF ANKENY. We've evolved from a small sub-committee of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce to a dynamic group that the Chamber and community as a whole look to as future leaders in Ankeny. AYP Provides a wide variety of activities and opportunities that appeal to many different audiences. Whether you're looking for networking opportunities, social activities, presentations on professional development, or all of the above, AYP is the place for you!

10/30/2026

Volunteer Opportunity!

Join fellow AYPers as we help make the season merry by setting up Wonderlights displays in Uptown Ankeny!

Meet at the Uptown Ankeny Association Office, 601 SW 3rd Street, Set. B starting at 4pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, for a night of helping to get Uptown ready for holiday fun.

Make sure to sign up so we know you're coming: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe50ox2-mvqY9eGUydrEY1TRhTYa_8Ev_4Ql9M0vcpVDvb7VA/viewform?usp=dialog

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/29/2026

Tonight's the NIGHT!

Our annual Boos & Brews networking bash is going down tonight, Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille!

Costumes or festive attire are highly encouraged, and there will be prizes for the best-dressed! Whether you show up as a ghostly specter, a friendly Franken-fellow, or something completely unexpected, you’re in for a night of laughs, conversation, and networking with fellow young professionals in Ankeny. Bring your costume, your business cards, and your sense of adventure.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor and host, Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille, for making this event possible. We also appreciate our Experience Sponsor, Mark Gray Law, PLC, for supporting Ankeny Young Professionals.

Join us for Boos & Brews and brew up some new professional connections this Halloween!

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/28/2026

Your networking plans just got spookier 👻

Our annual Boos & Brews networking bash is coming up TOMORROW Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille, and we’re ready for an evening of costumes, connections, drinks, and plenty of Halloween fun.

Come dressed to impress, scare, entertain, or simply celebrate the season. Then mix and mingle with fellow young professionals, enjoy a favorite beverage, share some spooky stories, and make new connections along the way.

Don’t forget your business cards. You never know who you might meet at Boos & Brews!

Thank you to our presenting sponsor and host, Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille, for making this event possible. We also appreciate our Experience Sponsor, Mark Gray Law, PLC, for supporting this Ankeny Young Professionals event.

Bring your best costume and join AYP for a Halloween networking night you won’t want to miss.

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/28/2026

Get ready to roll the dice and jingle the night away at the annual Ankeny Young Professionals HolidAYParty!

Join AYP on Thursday, December 17, from 6–9 PM at Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny for a Holiday Casino Royale Night filled with casino games, holiday cheer, networking, appetizers, drinks, and exciting prizes.

Whether you're ready to try your luck at the tables, connect with fellow young professionals, or celebrate another successful year, this is one holiday party you won't want to miss!

Dress to impress with festive cocktail attire, holiday glam, or a little Vegas flair. Bring your business cards, your holiday spirit, and get ready for a memorable evening with the Ankeny Young Professionals community.

Admission:
AYP Members: $10
Non-Members: $15

Registration is open! Reserve your spot today and see if you can hit the holiday jackpot.

Register here: https://web.ankeny.org/atlas/events/8760/details

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/27/2026

Volunteer Opportunity!

Help us make the season merry by setting up Wonderlights displays in Uptown Ankeny!

Meet at the Uptown Ankeny Association Office, 601 SW 3rd Street, Set. B starting at 4pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, for a night of helping to get Uptown ready for holiday fun.

Make sure to sign up so we know you're coming: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe50ox2-mvqY9eGUydrEY1TRhTYa_8Ev_4Ql9M0vcpVDvb7VA/viewform?usp=dialog

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/26/2026

It’s time to get spooky with the Ankeny Young Professionals!

Our annual Boos & Brews networking bash is coming up THIS Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille!

Costumes or festive attire are highly encouraged, and there will be prizes for the best-dressed! Whether you show up as a ghostly specter, a friendly Franken-fellow, or something completely unexpected, you’re in for a night of laughs, conversation, and networking with fellow young professionals in Ankeny. Bring your costume, your business cards, and your sense of adventure.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor and host, Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille, for making this event possible. We also appreciate our Experience Sponsor, Mark Gray Law, PLC, for supporting Ankeny Young Professionals.

Join us for Boos & Brews and brew up some new professional connections this Halloween!

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/25/2026

A thriving community takes thoughtful planning, strong local businesses, and investment in the things that make a city a great place to live and work.

Join Ankeny Young Professionals for our November Lunch & Learn to explore how community and economic development are shaping Ankeny’s future.

Guest speaker Derek Lord, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Ankeny, will discuss business growth, current development projects, arts and culture initiatives, and strategies that support a strong local economy.

If you want to better understand Ankeny’s growth and the opportunities ahead for our community, make plans to attend.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Library
Address: 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Networking begins at 11:30 AM; presentation begins at noon.

AYP Members: Free
Non-Members: $15

Registration is required. Reserve your spot today: https://web.ankeny.org/atlas/events/ayp-lunch-learn-8757/details

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/25/2026

In case you missed it, Boos & Brews is coming up on Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille! Our annual Halloween networking bash is the perfect opportunity to step outside your usual networking routine and connect with fellow young professionals in a fun, casual atmosphere.

Costumes or festive attire are highly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed. So grab your business cards, put together your Halloween look, and get ready for an evening of conversation, connections, beverages, and a little mischief.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor and host, Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille, for making this event possible. We also appreciate our Experience Sponsor, Mark Gray Law, PLC, for supporting this Ankeny Young Professionals event.

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/23/2026

Meet our November Lunch & Learn speaker, Derek Lord!

As Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Ankeny, Derek works to support business retention, expansion, and recruitment while advancing arts and culture initiatives that strengthen our community.

At our Wednesday, November 4th Ankeny Young Professionals Lunch & Learn, Derek will share his perspective on current development projects, efforts to support local businesses, and the opportunities ahead for Ankeny’s economic future.

Join us to learn more about the work happening behind the scenes to support a thriving Ankeny community while connecting with other local professionals.

Date: November 4, 2026
Location: Ankeny Kirkendall Library
Address: 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Networking begins at 11:30 AM; presentation begins at noon.

Lunch is provided. AYP Members attend free, and non-members pay $15.

AYP Members: Free
Non-Members: $15

Registration is required. Reserve your spot today: https://web.ankeny.org/atlas/events/ayp-lunch-learn-8757/details

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

10/21/2026

Looking for opportunities to grow your professional network and learn more about the Ankeny business community?

The Ankeny Young Professionals November 4, 2026 Lunch & Learn offers the perfect opportunity to do both. Connect with fellow professionals, enjoy lunch, and hear from Derek Lord, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Ankeny.

Derek will discuss local business development, economic growth, community initiatives, and upcoming projects that will help shape Ankeny’s future.

Whether you’re interested in leadership, business development, or getting more involved in the Ankeny community, this is an event worth adding to your calendar.

Join us Wednesday, November 4th. Networking begins at 11:30 AM, followed by the presentation at noon at Ankeny Kirkendall Library.

AYP Members: Free
Non-Members: $15

Registration is required. Reserve your spot today: https://web.ankeny.org/atlas/events/ayp-lunch-learn-8757/details

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

Address

1360 SW Park Square Drive, Ste 104, 106 & 108
Ankeny, IA
50023

Telephone

+15159640685

Website

https://www.ankeny.org/join-ayp/

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