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GRYP - Grand Rapids Young Professionals Connecting West Michigan young professionals through networking, professional development & community involvement. Ages 21–40 | Membership is FREE!

Tonight, we UNWIND! 🎃✨Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals for an evening of networking, new connections, and Halloween...
10/15/2026

Tonight, we UNWIND! 🎃✨

Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals for an evening of networking, new connections, and Halloween fun at AC Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids!

This event is FREE and open to the community, everyone is welcome, and you don’t have to be a GRYP member to attend.

Wear your costume for a chance to win costume prizes! Prefer to skip the costume? Business casual is welcome, too.

📍 AC Hotel | Downtown Grand Rapids
🗓 Tonight, Thursday, October 15
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
🔗 RSVP: gryp.org/events

Bring a friend, meet someone new, and spend your evening connecting with our community. See you tonight!

An incredible evening with an incredible community! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Women in Business panel ...
10/14/2026

An incredible evening with an incredible community! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Women in Business panel discussion.

A special thank you to the Grand Rapids Art Museum for hosting us, our amazing panelists Jaime Flees, Alexia McCuan, Brooklyn Stanfill, and Charity Christine, and our moderator, GRYP President Shyanne Queen.

We also want to recognize Kyle, our Director of Professional Development, for organizing this amazing event and making it available to our community completely free of charge!

From honest conversations about entrepreneurship to lessons learned along the way, the night was filled with valuable insights, meaningful connections, and so much to take away.

Thank you for showing up, learning together, and supporting the women making an impact in our community 🩷

It’s happening tomorrow!Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals and the Grand Rapids Art Museum for our Women in Business:...
10/07/2026

It’s happening tomorrow!

Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals and the Grand Rapids Art Museum for our Women in Business: Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion — an evening centered on honest conversations, valuable insight, and connection with women making an impact in business and entrepreneurship.

Come early for our social networking hour from 5:30–6:00 PM, then stay for an engaging panel discussion featuring local entrepreneurs sharing their experiences, lessons learned, and perspective on building a business.

Thursday, October 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids

All GRYP members are invited, including men.

Register at GRYP.org/events

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Our October UNWIND is almost here.Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals for a Halloween-themed evening of networking, co...
10/07/2026

Our October UNWIND is almost here.

Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals for a Halloween-themed evening of networking, conversation, and connection at AC Hotel Downtown Grand Rapids. Come in costume or business casual, meet other young professionals in the area, enjoy drinks and appetizers as available, and enter for a chance to win costume prizes.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, meet new people, or simply enjoy a fun night out downtown, we’d love to have you there.

Thursday, October 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM
AC Hotel Downtown Grand Rapids

RSVP at GRYP.org/events

Tag someone you want to bring with you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our September UNWIND at Taco Borracho! 🤎 We loved seeing so many connections bei...
10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our September UNWIND at Taco Borracho! 🤎 We loved seeing so many connections being made and can’t wait to share more photos from the night.

And a reminder: GRYP 2027 board positions are open! If you’re looking to grow your network, build leadership experience, and get more involved in the Grand Rapids community, we’d love for you to apply.

📩 Send your resume + the position you’re interested in to [email protected]

09/28/2026

GRYP 2027 BOARD POSITIONS ARE OPEN!

Grand Rapids Young Professionals is preparing for 2027, and we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to help us continue growing our organization and our impact throughout the Grand Rapids community.

Interviews are NOW OPEN for:

Vice President:
Serves as second-in-command and works directly with the President to support board operations, strengthen community relationships, assist board directors and committees, and help guide the overall direction of GRYP. This position is ideally designed to transition into the President role in the future.

Treasurer:
Oversees GRYP’s financial operations, including budgeting, banking transactions, financial reporting, sponsorship payments, expense tracking, and maintaining the financial health of the organization.

Director of Sponsorship & Development:
Leads GRYP’s sponsorship and fundraising efforts by building relationships with local businesses and organizations, securing financial partnerships, identifying fundraising opportunities, and helping coordinate fundraising events, including our annual fall gala.

Director of Public Relations
Oversees GRYP’s public-facing communications and organizational messaging, including member emails, newsletters, website updates, media relations, external partnerships, and community outreach while maintaining a consistent GRYP brand.

Additional 2027 Positions — Interviews Begin in December:
• Director of Community Engagement
• Director of Accessibility + Inclusion
• Director of Professional Development

Serving on the GRYP Board is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional network, build meaningful community relationships, and directly contribute to opportunities for young professionals throughout Grand Rapids.

READY TO APPLY?
Send your resume along with the position you’re applying for to [email protected].

We look forward to meeting the next group of leaders who will help shape GRYP in 2027!

What a night! 🌮✨ Thank you to everyone who came out for our Grand Rapids Young Professionals September Unwind. We loved ...
09/26/2026

What a night! 🌮✨ Thank you to everyone who came out for our Grand Rapids Young Professionals September Unwind. We loved seeing so many familiar faces, meeting new ones, and creating new connections in our city.

A huge thank you to Taco Borracho for hosting us and helping make the evening such a great experience!

📸 And a very special thank you to JC Seidel for capturing the people, energy, and moments from the night so beautifully. We appreciate you documenting these memories for us!

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Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals and the Grand Rapids Art Museum for our upcoming Women in Business Panel Discussio...
09/21/2026

Join Grand Rapids Young Professionals and the Grand Rapids Art Museum for our upcoming Women in Business Panel Discussion, focused on entrepreneurship 🩷

This event will bring together accomplished women entrepreneurs for an evening of meaningful conversation, professional insight, and connection. Hear firsthand perspectives on building businesses, navigating challenges, and creating impact in Grand Rapids and beyond.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
Grand Rapids Art Museum
🌟 Social networking hour: 5:30–6:00 PM

All GRYP members are welcome to attend, including men.

Register at gryp.org/events.

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More UNWIND memories are officially live!
09/21/2026

More UNWIND memories are officially live!

09/21/2026

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Grand Rapids, MI
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