Cedar Valley Young Professionals (CVYP)

06/17/2026

Get ready to swing into summer with CVYP and our ONE-YEAR celebration!

Register here: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/Details/cvyp-social-golf-headquarters-1663933

Challenge your friends to a round of mini golf, test your swing on the driving range, or just kick back and connect with fellow young professionals in a laid-back, no-pressure atmosphere. Never swung a club before? No worries. We’ll have optional mini-lessons available so you can learn the basics and feel confident stepping up to the tee.

06/15/2026

Summer has a way of filling up your calendar fast. Between work, weekend plans, weddings, travel, spending time outside and trying to enjoy the longer days, it feels like there’s always something going on.

Read more: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/blog/2026/05/27/making-the-most-of-your-summer-managing-work-life-balance-as-a-young-professional/

06/11/2026

We had a great morning at Wake Up YP!

A special thank you to Tavis Hall for sharing his leadership journey and experiences serving the Cedar Valley, and to everyone who joined us for the conversation.

“There’s always an opportunity to pivot towards positive." - Tavis Hall, Executive Director of Experience Waterloo

Thank you to the Waterloo Regional Airport for hosting us!

06/09/2026

We’re excited to announce our next Member Spotlight: Abby Kopriva!

Learn more about Abby’s experience with CVYP and what she has enjoyed most about getting involved: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/blog/2026/05/26/member-spotlight-abby-kopriva/

“CVYP has helped me build my network by giving me opportunities to meet and connect with other young professionals who live and work in the Cedar Valley.”

06/02/2026

We’re introducing our new CVYP FAQ’s!

Learn more: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/talent-workforce/young-professionals-2/cvyp-faqs/

Take a look through this webpage to find answers to our most common questions and important auto-renewal membership information.

06/01/2026

Why YP? It starts with community.

"I joined CVYP to connect with other motivated professionals in the Cedar Valley. Working in athletics and event management has shown me the value of strong community connections, and CVYP provides a great opportunity to build relationships, get involved, and support the area I work and live in."

- Emily Seliga, Event Manager at UNI Athletics

05/25/2026

Don’t miss our next Wake Up YP featuring Tavis Hall!

Register here: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/Details/wake-up-yp-ft-tavis-hall-1673324

Tavis Hall is a Waterloo native, Black Hawk County Supervisor, and Executive Director of Experience Waterloo. He works on community-focused leadership, long-term investment, and partnerships that support local businesses and families in the Cedar Valley.

05/22/2026

We had an incredible time volunteering at yesterday’s Community Impact event, trail cleanup at the Hartman Reserve Nature Center!

Our YPs helped shellack Hartman Hinterland houses, built a retaining wall to prevent erosion and wrapped up with a Try Pie social.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and gave back to the community!

05/18/2026

Join us THIS WEEK to make an impact on our community!

Register here: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/Details/cvyp-community-impact-trail-cleanup-at-hartman-reserve-1673342

Volunteers will assist with trail cleanup and light maintenance projects alongside the Hartman Reserve team. No experience is necessary, just come prepared to get a little dirty, enjoy the fresh air, and help preserve our local environment. Don’t miss the Try Pie social after if you’re craving more connection!

05/15/2026

Check out this weeks episode of the Cedar Valley Podcast. Our very own Young Professional, Zach Hansen sits down with Katy Susong, President of Grow Cedar Valley to talk about volunteering, yps, downtown Waterloo, and why he keeps saying yes to getting involved in the community.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Fy5Pesq9rYAzATba5e3KT

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