Young Ascension Professionals

07/15/2026

It was a great evening at our Young Ascension Professionals Social at Back Nine Golf Ascension!

Thank you to Lee Elgin and the Back Nine team for hosting us, and a special thank you to Ascension Parish Chief Administrative Officer Ricky Compton for providing a State of the Parish update.

Ricky shared an inside look at many of the projects and initiatives happening across Ascension Parish, with a strong focus on recreation, infrastructure, and community development. His passion for improving quality of life in Ascension was evident, and it was exciting to hear about the progress being made and what's still to come.

07/06/2026

Check out our YAP Founder & Co-Chair, Brian Henderson, on Talk 107.3 with Brian Haldane!

06/30/2026

📣 Meet the Speaker for our July Young Ascension Professionals Social!

We're excited to welcome Ricky Compton, Chief Administrative Officer for Ascension Parish Government, as he shares a State of the Parish update. Hear firsthand about the projects, growth, and priorities shaping the future of Ascension Parish, and gain valuable insight into what's ahead for our community.

Whether you're a young professional looking to stay informed, expand your network, or connect with local leaders, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 Tuesday, July 14
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Back Nine Golf Ascension

Come for the networking, stay for the conversation, and leave with a better understanding of where Ascension is headed.

👉 Register today: https://business.ascensionchamber.com/events/Details/young-ascension-professionals-july-social-1532071?sourceTypeId=Hub

06/15/2026

📢 Join us for the July Young Ascension Professionals Social!

Get an inside look at the projects, growth, and priorities shaping the future of Ascension Parish during a special State of the Parish update presented by Ascension Parish Government's Chief Administrative Officer Ricky Compton.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about what's happening in our community, connect with fellow young professionals, and gain insight into the initiatives impacting where we live, work, and do business.

📅 July 14, 2026
📍 Back Nine Golf Ascension
⏰ 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Register here: https://business.ascensionchamber.com/events/Details/young-ascension-professionals-july-social-1532071?sourceTypeId=Hub

YAP is *FREE* and open to all young professionals who live and/or work in Ascension Parish, thanks to our generous sponsors. You do not have to be an Ascension Chamber member to attend. All attendees must be 21 years or older.

06/02/2026

June YAP Social: Happening THIS WEEK!

Join us for "Seats at the Table: A YAP Conversation with Young Elected Leaders" with District 6 Parish Councilman Chase Melancon and Ascension Parish School Board President Jared Bercegeay.

Additionally, the Leadership Ascension Threads of Opportunity team will be at our social to talk about the work they are doing in our parish. If you have professional attire that you no longer wear and would like to donate for our next generation of leaders, please consider bringing them to our social tomorrow. You can view more information on the flyer and through their page, Threads of Opportunity .

Registration available here: https://business.ascensionchamber.com/events/Details/young-ascension-professionals-june-social-1532067?sourceTypeId=Hub

05/27/2026

Pull up a seat at the table!

Join the Young Ascension Professionals for our June social, Seats at the Table: A Conversation with Young Elected Leaders, featuring Ascension Parish School Board President Jared Bercegeay and District 6 Parish Councilman Chase Melancon.

This conversation will give young professionals the opportunity to connect with local leaders, hear about their experiences in public service, and discuss the future of our community in an engaging and relaxed setting.

Whether you’re interested in leadership, community involvement, or simply expanding your network, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📍St. Amant Library & Community Center
📅 June 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Register here: https://business.ascensionchamber.com/events/Details/young-ascension-professionals-june-social-1532067?sourceTypeId=Hub

05/20/2026

Join Young Ascension Professionals for our June Social at the BRAND NEW St. Amant Library! 📚✨

This month’s event, “Seats at the Table: A YAP Conversation with Young Elected Leaders,” will bring together young professionals and local elected officials for an evening of networking, conversation, and community connection in a relaxed setting.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, learn more about leadership in Ascension Parish, or simply connect with other young professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

📍 St. Amant Library
📅 June 3, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Register here: https://business.ascensionchamber.com/events/Details/young-ascension-professionals-june-social-1532067?sourceTypeId=Website

Come check out one of Ascension’s newest community spaces while building meaningful connections with fellow young professionals from across the parish!

Join the Young Ascension Professionals June Social entitled "Seats at the Table: Young Elected Officials."

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the third annual Young Ascension Professionals Crawfish Boil, proudly sponsored by CF Industries! 🦞

From great food and networking to meaningful conversations around clean energy initiatives, this event continues to be one of our favorite ways to bring together young professionals from across Ascension Parish.

A huge thank you to CF Industries for their continued partnership and support of YAP, as well as everyone who came out to connect, collaborate, and enjoy a great evening at Parc 73. With over 170 attendees, this was one of our biggest events yet!

03/10/2026

🌟 CORE SPONSORS SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Young Ascension Professionals is proud to recognize Hancock Whitney, Shell, Percy Law, CF Industries, and Shell as 2026 CORE Sponsors for YAP!

Their investment in the next generation of leaders helps us continue to create meaningful opportunities for networking, professional growth, and community engagement for young professionals across Ascension Parish.

Because of partners like these, YAP can host impactful events, connect emerging leaders, and strengthen our local business community.

Thank you to our 2026 CORE Sponsors!