Bloomington Normal Young Professionals

Bloomington Normal Young Professionals 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗡𝗬𝗣?

Our mission is to strengthen the local and business community by providing accessible professional development resources, service projects, and networking opportunities for young professionals through the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. We are engaged leaders in the Bloomington-Normal community, that are focused on building our professional networks, giving back to the community, and taking on

leadership roles to help move this community forward. We are current leaders in our community who are interested in connecting with others and growing as a leader.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Bloomington-Normal Young Professionals (BNYP) strive to strengthen the local and business community by providing accessible professional development resources, service projects, and networking opportunities for young professionals through the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.

𝗕𝗡𝗬𝗣 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:
- How do I enhance my personal and professional development?
- How can I make an impact in my community?
- What opportunities exist for young professionals today?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗡𝗬𝗣?
- Consist of members between 22 – 40 years old
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude
- Desire to engage with other young professionals and participate in BNYP events

BNYP heard from Sam Lewis last week on the science of decision making. Learning about the different types of decisions a...
04/08/2026

BNYP heard from Sam Lewis last week on the science of decision making. Learning about the different types of decisions and when to use them was eye opening and insightful. Want to get professional and personal development, while having a choice to network? Reach out today!

Joining us for our membership meeting tomorrow? Check out the parking details below!
03/31/2026

Joining us for our membership meeting tomorrow? Check out the parking details below!

Last week, we had an amazing turn out at our coffee hour. There is nothing better than taking a moment, and starting you...
03/26/2026

Last week, we had an amazing turn out at our coffee hour. There is nothing better than taking a moment, and starting your day off right by connecting with other young professionals. We hope to see you at the next one.

We are excited to announce our March Professional Development Opportunity: Improving Your Decision Making presented by S...
03/19/2026

We are excited to announce our March Professional Development Opportunity: Improving Your Decision Making presented by Sam Lewis.
Sign up here: http://bit.ly/47JLRj2

The BNYP board is evolving! We are saying a bittersweet goodbye to our current Events Chair, Anna Billingsley. She has m...
03/18/2026

The BNYP board is evolving!

We are saying a bittersweet goodbye to our current Events Chair, Anna Billingsley. She has made an incredible impact not only on our group, but on the community as a whole, and while we are sad to see her go, we are excited to see what she will achieve in her new role. Thank you, Anna, for everything you have poured into our community.

When one door closes, another one opens. We are so excited to announce our newest board member, Janelle Travis! Janelle has a degree in Hospitality Management and is currently serving as the Wedding & Special Events Sales Manager at the DoubleTree. We are so lucky to have her expertise as we plan events for the 2026 year. We can't wait to see what you will accomplish, Janelle!

Join us Thursday, March 19, 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Ft. Jesse Cafe for our March Coffee Hour! ☕ Open to members and guests. ...
03/16/2026

Join us Thursday, March 19, 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Ft. Jesse Cafe for our March Coffee Hour! ☕ Open to members and guests. Stop in for a quick hello, or stay the whole time. We can't wait to see you!

Our members had the opportunity to make their voices heard and share the aspirations they have and challenges they face ...
03/13/2026

Our members had the opportunity to make their voices heard and share the aspirations they have and challenges they face living within Bloomington-Normal. It was a fun experience to share our thoughts on the town! Keep an eye out for future ways to get involved.

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to our members to have their voices heard! The Bloomington Public Library w...
03/06/2026

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to our members to have their voices heard! The Bloomington Public Library would like to hear your perspective on your aspirations, and challenges you face within the community. Sign up now by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/33a869uy

Last week we had a great professional development session led by Becky Mills on emotional intelligence. We love getting ...
03/06/2026

Last week we had a great professional development session led by Becky Mills on emotional intelligence. We love getting together and having a chance to connect and learn together.

BNYP showed up for the 2026 Annual McLean County Chamber of Commerce Gala!What was your favorite photo from the night?
02/23/2026

BNYP showed up for the 2026 Annual McLean County Chamber of Commerce Gala!
What was your favorite photo from the night?

We had a great social this week! What was your favorite conversation topic?
02/20/2026

We had a great social this week! What was your favorite conversation topic?

Join us for our next Professional Development Topic: Change Management and Personal Branding, taught by Patrick Hoban.J...
02/18/2026

Join us for our next Professional Development Topic: Change Management and Personal Branding, taught by Patrick Hoban.Join us for our next Professional Development Topic: Change Management and Personal Branding, taught by Patrick Hoban.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3e6yeh4n

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2203 E Empire Street
Bloomington, IL
61704

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Bloomington Normal Young Professionals are a group of professionals ages 22-40 in McLean County who strive to be the best in their respective fields, build their personal and professional network and improve their quality of life by giving back to the community in which they choose to live, work and play.