Young Professionals of Augusta

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Young Professionals of Augusta

Our focus is to provide professional development and networking opportunities for our membership.

Augusta is at a pivotal point in its modern history, with new market developments being announced daily and new ground being broken at sites each month. Whether in health care, banking, manufacturing, retail, or the nonprofit sector, Augusta is certainly on the upswing. It is crucial that as young professionals we band together to support the developments taking place in our city, and more importa

ntly, to effect change in areas where Augusta is lagging behind its neighbors in Georgia and South Carolina. With this backdrop in mind, Young Professionals of Augusta was formed in the fall of 2007 by a group of like-minded peers seeking to bring a unified voice to young working professionals in the CSRA. The efforts of these founders have coalesced into an energetic civic organization that seeks to change the face of Augusta through ideas and action. YPA is dedicated to providing its members with the opportunity to become active in the community through social networking, philanthropic outreach, professional development, and cultural awareness. Through these activities, Young Professionals of Augusta strives to create better leaders to create a better Augusta. YPA creates a solid platform for members to effect change not only in the community, but also in their business and personal lives. Through YPA monthly meetings and extracurricular functions, you are given a captive audience: a means to promote yourself to your peers and increase awareness of your professional activities, thereby cultivating your profitability. The social events sponsored by YPA offer an opportunity to kick back after work and enjoy outings in the city with a fresh set of faces you might have otherwise never encountered. All in all, we want to remove our members from their routines and provide a kaleidoscopic view of Augusta. Whether you're new to Augusta or have lived here your entire life, there are always new experiences to be had and new relationships to be forged. YPA is a nonprofit organization that is open to all young professionals ages 21 to 40 who live, work or have an interest in the Augusta Area.

09/06/2026

Help us wish our Board Member Abigayle a Happiest of Birthdays!!

09/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ YPA IS VOLUNTEERING AT IRONMAN! 🏃‍♂️

Ready to give back, get involved, and cheer on athletes from around the world? Join YPA for Finish Line Support at the Augusta Ironman!

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 12:30–6:30 PM
📍 Augusta Ironman

How to sign up:
1️⃣ Visit the Ironman volunteer registration: https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=105218
2️⃣ Enter your first name + email.
3️⃣ Give Ironman permission to complete a background screening.
4️⃣ When prompted for a password, enter YPA.
5️⃣ Select “Finish Line Support 12:30–6:30” for Sunday, September 27.
6️⃣ Scroll down and click “Sign Up to Volunteer.”

⏰ Let’s get signed up and show up for our community!
Questions or concerns? Send us a message, and we’ll be happy to help!

09/01/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK AWAY!

Join us for our September YPA Monthly Meeting on September 8 at Westobou Gallery!

💬 Ask the Board: A conversation about service, leadership, and getting involved in your community.

Come ready to ask questions, hear from YPA board members, and have a conversation about what it looks like to get more involved in our community.

📅 September 8
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Westobou Gallery

RSVP here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/yp-augusta/september-monthly-meeting-502034224
We’ll see you there! 👋

08/28/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE — SEPTEMBER WITH YPA!

September is packed with opportunities to connect, give back, and have a little fun with YPA! 🎉

Here’s what’s coming up:

📍 September 8 — Monthly Meeting
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM | Westobou

🍷 September 23 — Percentage Night
📍 W**e and Dine

🏃‍♀️ September 27 — Ironman Volunteer Opportunity
🕧 12:30–6:30 PM

🎮 September 28 — Social Gathering
📍 Ready Player One Augusta

Mark your calendars! More details on each event coming soon. 👀

We’ll see you around town! 💙

08/18/2026

📍LOCATION UPDATE📍

Due to the heat advisory, Tacos & Tequila will be at the Parlor Bar at the Crowne Plaza instead of at Jackson’s Bluff!
See you there :)

It’s August, and it’s heating up! ☀️ Luckily, YPA is cooling things down with Tacos & Tequila at Jackson’s Bluff 🌮🍹

Join us on the rooftop for an evening of great conversations, tasty bites, drink specials, and the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals.

Grab your YPA friends and come enjoy some rooftop vibes with us! 🌅

📅 August 18
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Jackson’s Bluff

08/17/2026

Big conversations. Bigger ideas. 🚀

Our latest YPA meeting brought together regional leaders Cal Wray, Austin Stacy, and Cheney Eldridge, moderated by James Allen, for a great conversation about economic development and the future of the CSRA.

A few takeaways that stood out:
💡 Growth is about more than incentives—it’s about infrastructure, housing, talent, and quality of life.
🤝 When one community grows, the entire region benefits. Collaboration matters.
🏠 Accessible housing is essential to attracting and retaining a strong workforce.
🌳 The places people want to live, work, and play are the places that attract talent.

And for the young professionals in the room, the leadership advice was just as valuable: build relationships before you need them and don’t shy away from challenges.

Thank you to our panelists and everyone who joined us for another great YPA conversation! 👏

08/14/2026

📣 Level up your leadership skills with YPA!

Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Jake Telkamp from Augusta University as he shares insights on *The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback.”

Effective feedback is a key part of professional growth, strong teams, and meaningful leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, building your career, or looking to strengthen your communication skills, this is a great opportunity to learn practical strategies you can put into action.

📅 August 27
🕚 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Security Federal Bank

Lunch will be provided, but RSVP is required. Save your spot and join us for an engaging conversation with fellow young professionals!
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08/11/2026

Help us wish our Board Member Delaney a Happiest of Birthdays!!

It’s August, and it’s heating up! ☀️ Luckily, YPA is cooling things down with Tacos & Tequila at Jackson’s Bluff 🌮🍹Join ...

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

One week until our August YPA Meeting! ✨

Join us on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:30–7:00 PM at The Garage Makerspace for an insightful discussion on Economic Development: Jobs attract talent. Community keeps them.

Hear from Austin Stacy, Margaret Woodard, and Cheney Eldridge as they explore how strong communities, workforce development, and economic growth work together to create thriving communities.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, learn from local leaders, or stay connected to what's happening in our region, this is a meeting you won't want to miss!

📍 The Garage Makerspace
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM

🎟️ RSVP here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/yp-augusta/august-monthly-meeting

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Augusta, GA
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http://www.ypaugusta.com/

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