GRYP - Grand Rapids Young Professionals

GRYP - Grand Rapids Young Professionals If you are 21-40 and want to network with other young professionals, you have come to the right place!

⭐ BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ⭐Meet Brandon Donajkowski, our GRYP Treasurer!Career/Profession: Multi Line Insurance Agent & A...
06/14/2026

⭐ BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Meet Brandon Donajkowski, our GRYP Treasurer!

Career/Profession: Multi Line Insurance Agent & Agency Owner
Company/Organization: The Donajkowski Agency

Hometown: Bay City, MI

How long have you been involved with GRYP?
1 year

Why did you join GRYP?
To network with GR professionals and to be a part of an organization that helps bring people together to make meaningful connections.

What do you love most about being part of the organization?
How genuine the people are. Our board is filled with people who truly care about the young professionals of GR, and it’s special to be a part of that.

Favorite thing about Grand Rapids?
Craft breweries!

A fun fact about you:
Girl dad of two!

What advice would you give young professionals?
Don’t be afraid to bet on yourself and take risks. You only have one life, so live it to the fullest and you will be surprised what you can accomplish if you believe in yourself.

Coffee order or go-to local spot:
Vanilla latte or iced coffee with vanilla and cream. I am a big fan of a local spot named Starbucks.

Help us thank Brandon Donajkowski | Insurance Agent for his leadership and dedication to the Grand Rapids young professional community!

Former President appreciation post 🖤So grateful for the leaders who helped build GRYP into what it is today. It’s always...
05/27/2026

Former President appreciation post 🖤
So grateful for the leaders who helped build GRYP into what it is today. It’s always special seeing former presidents continue to show up, support, and pour into the community they helped create. Your impact lasts far beyond your term!

Introducing our June UNWIND, an elevated summer networking social designed to bring together Grand Rapids young professi...
05/24/2026

Introducing our June UNWIND, an elevated summer networking social designed to bring together Grand Rapids young professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.

Guests can enjoy live music by , cocktails, networking, and a vibrant summer atmosphere at

📍 Dublin Hall
🗓 June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

We look forward to welcoming you. RSVP at GRYP.org.

Last night’s Unwind With Us event was such a success! Huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate th...
05/22/2026

Last night’s Unwind With Us event was such a success! Huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate the opening of new event space. The turnout was incredible, the conversations were flowing, and the energy in the room was everything we hoped for. So good seeing Grand Rapids young professionals come together to connect, network, and unwind!

Throwing it back to our March Unwind at Battle GR! 🎯If you’ve never been to a GRYP Unwind, expect a room full of Grand R...
05/22/2026

Throwing it back to our March Unwind at Battle GR! 🎯

If you’ve never been to a GRYP Unwind, expect a room full of Grand Rapids young professionals coming together to network, relax, laugh, and genuinely have a good time after work. From meeting new connections to friendly competition, these events are all about building community in a fun and laid-back environment.

Special thank you to for hosting us for such a great night!

Throwing it back to our April Professional Development Event: “Money on Purpose” 💡We’re still reflecting on the valuable...
05/21/2026

Throwing it back to our April Professional Development Event: “Money on Purpose” 💡

We’re still reflecting on the valuable insights, meaningful connections, and intentional conversations from the evening. Huge thank you to & Jessica Anderson of SheBuilds for making this event possible!

Huge thank you to Bamboo Gallery Space and with the for hosting our April Professional Development Event!We also want ...
05/20/2026

Huge thank you to Bamboo Gallery Space and with the for hosting our April Professional Development Event!

We also want to give a special thank you to Jessica Anderson for leading such an impactful conversation on building a financial life with purpose, and to Spirits for sponsoring the evening’s drinks. We appreciate everyone who helped make this event such a success! 🙌🏼

Last week’s Non-Profit Fair was such a powerful reminder of the impact happening right here in our community. 🤍From mean...
05/20/2026

Last week’s Non-Profit Fair was such a powerful reminder of the impact happening right here in our community. 🤍

From meaningful conversations to new connections, we loved bringing together local organizations and young professionals who are passionate about making a difference in Grand Rapids.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and shared more about the incredible work being done across our city. We’re grateful to continue building a community rooted in connection, collaboration, and purpose.

Special thank you to our Vice President for capturing these amazing moments for us 📸

Grand Rapids, it’s time to unwind! 🍸✨Join us this Thursday for an evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes at ...
05/19/2026

Grand Rapids, it’s time to unwind! 🍸✨

Join us this Thursday for an evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes at from 5:30–7:30 PM.

We’ll also be celebrating the opening and soft launch of Tellers Lounge’s brand new event space connected to the bar, with access to both spaces throughout the night.

Whether you’re looking to network, meet new people, or just relax after work, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the city.

Tellers Lounge
117 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

RSVP: www.gryp.org

Bring a friend, grab a cocktail, and come make new connections. We’ll see you there!

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101 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

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