Grand Island Young Professionals

09/03/2026

We're excited to welcome so many new faces to the Grand Island Young Professionals Group! 🎉

We had a great group of new members join us this past month, and we're so excited to have you all as part of the YP group. One of the best parts of YP is getting to meet new people, build connections and bring together young professionals from all different industries and backgrounds throughout our community.

We're looking forward to getting to know our newest members and seeing you at upcoming events! Help us give them a warm welcome!

Erik Fletes | Paul Davis Restoration of Central Nebraska
Katherine Batista | Paul Davis Restoration of Central Nebraska
Irvin Perez | Paul Davis Restoration of Central Nebraska
Lauren Mattey | Chief Construction
Evan Lauritsen | Olsson
Bailey Schauer | Home Federal Bank

08/25/2026

Thank you to our YP Committee members who helped welcome the WSC Career Scholars for their Senior Welcome Night!

Christian Leichty | Bruning Bank
Enny Ellison | Tiffany Square
Ashley Parra Valencia | Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity
Jayson Rezek | City of Grand Island Utilities Department

We had a great time welcoming the Wayne State College Career Scholars to Grand Island for their Senior Welcome Night!

Thank you to Chief Industries, Inc. for letting us host the event, and to all of the YP Committee members who came out to help welcome the students!

We’re excited to have 15 students interning here in Grand Island this year and are looking forward to a great year ahead. Welcome to Grand Island—we’re glad to have you here!

08/13/2026

YP is turning 20! 🎉

As we get ready to celebrate this big milestone, we also want to take some time to recognize the people who have helped make YP what it is today. Over the years, so many people have given their time, support, leadership, and energy to YP, and we want to celebrate those contributions.

Award nominations for the YP 20th Anniversary Celebration are LIVE. Start thinking about someone who has made an impact, gone above and beyond, or simply helped make YP a better place.

We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of YP and all the people who have been part of the journey!

Nominate here: https://business.grandisland.org/ap/Form/Fill/rnw9Juwp

08/12/2026

A big thank you to everyone who took time out of their lunch hour today to join the YP Group for an exclusive tour of Chief Industries, Inc. corporate headquarters!

A special thank you to Beth Frerichs for taking time to give us a tour, answer our questions, and share more about Chief with our group.

Thanks again to everyone who came out today! We hope you enjoyed the tour as much as we did.

08/10/2026

We're so happy to share the success of the Grand Island YP's most recent blood drive with the American Red Cross! 🩸

The goal was to collect 15 units, and thanks to the generosity of our community, 16 donors presented and 17 lifesaving units were collected, enough to help provide blood for a total of 51 patients.

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and donated!

08/07/2026

The need for blood has reached a critical level. Hospital demand continues to outpace donations, and every blood donation has the potential to hep save more than one life.

You can make an immediate difference by donating at the GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group Blood Drive!

📍American Red Cross Chapter
Fri, Aug 7
10 AM - 4 PM

For an appointment, please click here: https://business.grandisland.org/ap/Events/Register/oXFqEDjC6C2CB

Appointments are needed, schedule yours TODAY!

Your donation can make the difference for someone in need. Help replenish the blood supply and give hope to patients who are counting on generous donors.

08/03/2026

The need for blood has reached a critical level. Hospital demand continues to outpace donations, and every blood donation has the potential to hep save more than one life.

You can make an immediate difference by donating at the GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group Blood Drive!

📍American Red Cross Chapter
Fri, Aug 7
10 AM - 4 PM

For an appointment, please click here: https://business.grandisland.org/ap/Events/Register/oXFqEDjC6C2CB

Appointments are needed, schedule yours TODAY! Your donation can make the difference for someone in need. Help replenish the blood supply and give hope to patients who are counting on generous donors.

07/31/2026

🌟 Ending July by welcoming some new faces to Grand Island Young Professionals!

We are excited to introduce and welcome our newest YP members who have joined our growing network of young professionals in the Grand Island community. From building connections and growing professionally to getting involved and making an impact, we're excited to have these individuals be part of the YP family.

A big thank you to everyone who continues to help make Grand Island Young Professionals a place where young leaders can connect, engage, and thrive. We can’t wait to see all the ways our newest members get involved!

Please join us in welcoming:
Lacey Hadley | McCain Foods USA
Ryllie Russo & Cassie Casares | Hamilton Telecommunications
Blake Thiele | Allen Capital Group
Caitlyn Sinner | Trius Federal Credit Union

Welcome to Grand Island Young Professionals! 🎉

07/28/2026

The need for blood has reached a critical level. Hospital demand continues to outpace donations, and every blood donation has the potential to hep save more than one life.

You can make an immediate difference by donating at the GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group Blood Drive!

📍American Red Cross Chapter
Fri, Aug 7
10 AM - 4 PM

For an appointment, please click here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=giyp

Appointments are needed, schedule yours TODAY! Your donation can make the difference for someone in need. Help replenish the blood supply and give hope to patients who are counting on generous donors.

07/24/2026

☕✨ A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our New Member Coffee/Breakfast this morning!

It was wonderful to welcome several new Grand Island YP members and spend the morning together at 22 & Vine inside the Grand Island Casino Resort. Events like these are a great reminder of how valuable it is to connect, build relationships, and get to know the amazing professionals in our community.

We truly appreciate everyone who took time out of their busy morning to join us, meet someone new, and be part of the conversation. We’re excited to continue growing our YP network and look forward to seeing you at our next event!