Jackson Young Professionals

10/16/2026

We had a blast checking out for our Large Group Meeting this month! We bombarded them with tons of questions and they almost had us convinced skydiving is totally no big deal....

See you next month on the 19th at Commonwealth Associates!

10/12/2026

📣 Calling All Jackson Area Businesses & Organizations!

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business, connect with emerging leaders, and welcome new faces into your space?

Jackson Young Professionals is seeking hosts for our 2027 monthly meetings! Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:00 PM and typically include:

✅ Networking with local young professionals
✅ Approximately 30 minutes to share about your organization
✅ A behind-the-scenes tour of your facility or space
✅ An opportunity to highlight your mission, services, and impact in our community

Whether you're a business, nonprofit, or community organization, we'd love to help introduce our members to what makes your organization unique.

Interested in hosting? Reach out today to [email protected] to learn more and reserve your month!

10/07/2026

The best connections happen around the dinner table.

Join the Jackson Young Professionals Supper Club on October 8 at 6 PM at Sullivan’s, where you'll enjoy great conversation, meet fellow professionals, and experience the restaurant’s new ownership and refreshed menu.

Come support a local business, explore new opportunities, and be part of Jackson’s growing young professional community. See you tomorrow!

07/21/2026

We are so excited for this opportunity to lift the perspective of young professional in Jackson! We hope to see you there!

06/23/2026

🎮✨ Pop-Up Event Alert! ✨🎮

Join us TOMORROW for a fun, laid-back evening of networking and play at Tilted Arcade! 🕹️🍻

The Jackson Young Professionals are teaming up with Commonwealth Associates, Inc. to bring you a pop-up you won’t want to miss.

🗓️ Time: Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Tilted Arcade

Come connect with other local professionals, unwind after work, and enjoy some classic arcade vibes. Whether you’re here for the games, the networking, or both—we’ve got you covered.
Bring a friend, make some new connections!

06/11/2026

🎉 Welcome Our New Marketing Chair! 🎉

Please join us in giving a warm Jackson Young Professionals welcome to our new Marketing Chair, Derik Keeslar with Northlight Film Co! 👏

Derik brings fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for connecting our community. We’re excited to see his creativity and vision help elevate JYP’s presence and engagement across Jackson.

Be sure to say hello when you see him at an event—and stay tuned for some exciting things ahead!

06/05/2026

Did you know the JYP holds an endowment fund at the Jackson Community Foundation that allows us to give out a grant every year to a hard-working nonprofit in Jackson?! And applications are now open! Head to https://www.jacksoncf.org/grants to see requirement and apply!

05/22/2026

The Ella Sharp Museum Art, B**r and W**e Festival is looking for volunteers and they have some awesome perks! Check out their post below!

Volunteer for Art, B**r & W**e at Ella Sharp Museum and enjoy perks like free festival admission, a 1-year museum membership, volunteer swag, food vouchers, and more! 🍷🎨🍺

🔗Sign up today at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAEAF2DA5FDC34-63066162-21st #/

05/10/2026

💐💼 This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the power of balance. 💼💐

To the young mothers who are showing up every day—leading meetings, chasing dreams, and still making it home for bedtime stories—you are truly inspiring. Your strength, resilience, and dedication don’t go unnoticed.

Today, and every day, we applaud the moms who are raising families while building careers and shaping the future. 💖

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible working moms out there—you are amazing. 🌷✨