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Grand Island Young Professionals The Grand Island Young Professionals cultivates a vibrant professional community through networking, volunteer, and professional development opportunities.

Don’t wait—join a community where your skills, ideas, and energy can make a difference. The Young Professionals Organization is dedicated to cultivating a young, vibrant, professional community in the Grand Island area by providing networking, volunteer and educational opportunities. Membership in the Young Professionals is open to those 21 through 40, but anyone who views themselves as “young” is welcome to join. A “professional” is one who makes a living in a professional capacity such as lawyers, executive assistants, educators, business owners and any others who see themselves as professional.

2027 YP Committee Applications Are Open!Looking to get more involved with Grand Island Young Professionals in 2027? We'r...
10/23/2026

2027 YP Committee Applications Are Open!

Looking to get more involved with Grand Island Young Professionals in 2027? We're looking for members who want to take on a bigger role in planning events, bringing new ideas to the table, and helping make GI YP a great organization for young professionals in our community.

Serving on the YP Committee is a great opportunity to meet new people, build leadership skills, and have a voice in the events and programs we offer throughout the year. Whether you're interested in professional development, social events, community outreach, or simply want to get more involved, there's a place for you.

If you're interested in being part of the 2027 YP Committee, we'd love to have you apply!

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde4N9RTVg823qPmfZc2P02ELQIAfl_Scn5z8Y1koIPJliEbw/viewform

Our YP Group had the opportunity to tour the Platte Generating Station today! A big thank you to our very own Jayson Rez...
10/20/2026

Our YP Group had the opportunity to tour the Platte Generating Station today! A big thank you to our very own Jayson Rezek for leading the tour and giving our members a closer look at the facility.

We always enjoy getting out into the community and learning more about the businesses and people who make Grand Island a great place to live and work!

Join the Grand Island Young Professionals Group as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary!This special evening will also repl...
10/15/2026

Join the Grand Island Young Professionals Group as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary!

This special evening will also replace our Annual Member BBQ this year as we come together to celebrate 20 years of connection, growth, and community. We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Courtney G***k for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition.

Schedule:
5:30 PM | Social Hour
6:30 PM | Program Begins

Enjoy a great night with heavy appetizers, drinks, and awards as we recognize members who consistently go above and beyond in our group.

This event is open exclusively to Grand Island Young Professionals members. Members are welcome to bring one guest, please be sure to include your guest when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly for food and beverages.

Attire: Business casual. Feel free to dress up for the occasion if you’d like!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate 20 years of Grand Island Young Professionals!

Registration closes on Monday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Register here: https://business.grandisland.org/event-calendar/Details/yp-20th-anniversary-celebration-1758009?sourceTypeId=Hub

Our YP's had a great time attending the 9th Annual GRACE Gala hosted by the GRACE Cancer Foundation!It was a wonderful e...
10/13/2026

Our YP's had a great time attending the 9th Annual GRACE Gala hosted by the GRACE Cancer Foundation!

It was a wonderful evening supporting the Grace Cancer Foundation and the incredible work they do for individuals and families facing cancer right here in Central Nebraska. We're always grateful for opportunities to get out in the community, support local organizations, and be part of events that make a difference.

Thank you to the Grace Cancer Foundation for putting together such a great evening and for everything you do for our community!

We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Grand Island Young Professionals this month! 🎉YP is all about bringing yo...
10/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome some new faces to the Grand Island Young Professionals this month! 🎉

YP is all about bringing young professionals together to make connections, get involved, and build relationships throughout our community. We’re excited to have each of you as part of the group and look forward to seeing you at upcoming events!

Help us give a warm welcome to our newest members!

⭐ Fernando Perez | AAA Nebraska
⭐ Anthony Cayax | Melissa Reed State Farm Agency
⭐ Danny Trevino | Railside Barbershop
⭐ Isaiah Zapata | Railside Barbershop

We wrapped up our YP Mayoral Candidate series this afternoon with Ryan O'Neill for Mayor! It was great to hear more abou...
09/23/2026

We wrapped up our YP Mayoral Candidate series this afternoon with Ryan O'Neill for Mayor!

It was great to hear more about his vision for Grand Island and what he hopes to see for our community moving forward. We appreciate everyone who took the time to join us and be part of the conversation.

A big thank you to Amur for sponsoring lunch and to Ryan not only joining us, but also personally bringing cookies from Sutter Deli! We've enjoyed getting to host both mayoral candidates and giving our YP members the chance to hear from them, ask questions, and learn more about their plans for Grand Island.

Join us for a YP Lunch with the Cadidate: Ryan O'Neill for Mayor!Come hear Ryan O'Neill share a presentation on his visi...
09/22/2026

Join us for a YP Lunch with the Cadidate: Ryan O'Neill for Mayor!

Come hear Ryan O'Neill share a presentation on his vision for Grand Island, the priorities of his campaign, and where he sees the community headed. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during an open Q&A.

Lunch will be generously sponsored by Amur. Please note that this event is ONLY for the Grand Island Young Professionals group members. Registration is required.

Registration closes on Tuesday, September 22 at 12:00 PM.

Register here: https://business.grandisland.org/event-calendar/Details/yp-lunch-with-the-candidate-ryan-o-neill-1887997?sourceTypeId=Website

Join us for a YP Lunch with the Candidate: Ryan O'Neill! Come hear Ryan O'Neill share a presentation on his vision for G...
09/17/2026

Join us for a YP Lunch with the Candidate: Ryan O'Neill!

Come hear Ryan O'Neill share a presentation on his vision for Grand Island, the priorities of his campaign, and where he sees the community headed. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during an open Q&A.

This is a great chance to hear directly from a mayoral candidate, learn more about the issues impacting our community, and make an informed decision before Election Day.

Lunch is generously sponsored by Amur. Please note that this event is only for the Grand Island Young Professionals group members. Registration is required.

Register here: https://business.grandisland.org/event-calendar/Details/yp-lunch-with-the-candidate-ryan-o-neill-1887997?sourceTypeId=Website

As we get ready to celebrate this exciting milestone, we want to take a moment to recognize the people who have helped m...
09/16/2026

As we get ready to celebrate this exciting milestone, we want to take a moment to recognize the people who have helped make YP what it is today. Over the years, so many individuals have given their time, support, leadership, and energy to YP, and want to celebrate the impact they've made.

Nominate someone who has gone above and beyond and deserves to be recognized with a YP award!

A few important things to keep in mind:
• Self-nominations are not permitted
• Current YP members who were recognized as part of the 2026 Top 35 Under 35 class are not eligible to receive a YP Award this year
• YP Alumni are eligible to nominated for the YP Legacy Award

Help us recognize the individuals who have played a meaningful role in shaping YP and our community!

Nominations close on Friday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Nominate here: https://business.grandisland.org/ypawardnominations/Fill/rnw9Juwphttps://business.grandisland.org/ypawardnominations/Fill/rnw9Juwp

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Coffee with the Candidate featuring Jimmy Reed For Mayor! It was a ...
09/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Coffee with the Candidate featuring Jimmy Reed For Mayor! It was a great opportunity to hear from Jimmy, learn more about his campaign, and have some good conversation with members of the YP group.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to join us and be part of the conversation!

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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