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Young Professionals of Murray

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The Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals of Murray (YPM) group launched in 2015.

The Young Professionals of Murray is a Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce group designed to foster professional growth and leadership development for emerging leaders aged 21-40. YPM provides professional leadership development opportunities and networking for Murray and Calloway County future leaders between the ages of 21-40. The group has monthly lunches at local restaurants to network and build relationships, as well as host social activities, educational seminars, and service projects throughout the year. Like this page to learn more about the Young Professionals of Murray and the events that are hosted by YPM and open for all! Mission

To connect young leaders in Murray-Calloway County while developing and empowering them to grow. Goals

CONNECT – focus is on networking and getting to know each other professionally and socially
SERVE – engaging the community in philanthropic and volunteerism efforts
GROW – produce professional development programming that grows young leaders

10/22/2026

🌮 Great food, great conversations, and great connections!

Our Young Professionals of Murray gathered for our most recent lunch at Don Sol for an afternoon of networking, catching up, and building relationships with fellow young professionals in our community.

Want to connect with other young professionals in Murray? We’d love to have you join us at our next gathering!

10/06/2026

🍂 October is calling, and so is YPM! 🌮
Join us for our monthly Young Professionals of Murray Lunch on Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM at Don Sol!
Come take a break from the workday, grab some good food, and connect with other young professionals in our community. Whether you’re a regular or this is your first YPM event, we’d love to have you!
👻 Bring a friend or coworker and come hang out with us!
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Don Sol
See you there! 🤝

09/21/2026

Good food, frozen custard, and a little professional development! 🍔🍦

Today’s Young Professionals of Murray lunch at Culver’s was all about connecting, learning more about one another, and putting our 30-second elevator pitches to the test. From sharing what we do to talking about where we’re headed, it was a great reminder of the talent and ambition right here in our community.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and to Culver’s for hosting us! We’re already looking forward to the next one. 🙌

09/04/2026

🌟 YPM Member Spotlight: Jennifer Robertson
📍 Director of Donor Engagement and Communications

"I believe YPM is a wonderful way to connect with others in the community. I enjoy learning about different professions and perspectives while being part of something special and unique. It provides meaningful opportunities to grow both personally and professionally."

Jennifer currently serves as the Director of Donor Engagement and Communications at Murray State University and recently celebrated four years at MSU. She comes from a corporate background with more than 15 years of experience in operations, Human Resources and sales, and earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Murray State in Organizational Communication and Leadership.

She is happily married to her husband, Kyle, and they have two children—Grey, their 5-year-old drummer, and Ruby, who is 6 months old! She loves to sing and play guitar, attend concerts and spend time with her family. As a first-generation college student, she has learned to turn challenges into opportunities. She believes resilience and growth are daily choices, and she is always striving to learn, connect with others and continue growing personally and professionally.

08/21/2026

This week, our Young Pros got together for pizza, networking and some great conversation! 🍕🤝

We dove into practical networking tips, shared ideas and talked about ways we can continue making Young Professionals Murray an even better place to connect, grow and build relationships.

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now is the time! We’d love to have you join us.

👉 Visit https://www.mymurray.com/young-professionals-murray/ to learn more and join today!

08/21/2026

🌟 YPM Member Spotlight: Kayla Huggins
📍 Director of Advancement Services, Murray State University

"I was previously involved with YPM a few years ago and stepped away while I was working remotely. I’m excited to rejoin and reconnect with other driven professionals who are invested in the growth and success of our community. Being able to live and work in the place I grew up makes community involvement especially meaningful to me, and I look forward to building strong relationships and contributing to the continued growth of Murray."

Kayla serves as the Director of Advancement Services at Murray State University, where she leads a team of professionals who oversee data strategy, gift processing, reporting, and the systems that support MSU fundraising and donor engagement efforts. In addition to her professional role, she serves as a Recruitment Advisor for Alpha Omicron Pi at Murray State. She and her husband, Matt, live in Graves County with their daughter, Hallie, and they cherish spending time with family and friends.

08/10/2026

Join us on Monday, August 17 at 11:00 AM at Matt B's Pizza for our monthly Young Professionals of Murray Lunch & Learn!

This month, we're talking about The Art of Saying Yes—how embracing new opportunities can lead to personal growth, stronger connections, and exciting possibilities. So say YES to YPM Lunch ✨

Bring a friend, enjoy some great pizza, and connect with fellow young professionals. We hope to see you there! 🤝

08/07/2026

🌟 YPM Member Spotlight: Gwendolyn Darnell
📍 Communications & Events Manager, Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce

"What I love most about YPM is the opportunity to build meaningful connections with other local professionals who are in a similar season of life. YPM is about forming genuine connections, learning from one another, and having a great community that helps push you to be better professionally and personally. "

Although not a Murray native, this community captured Gwen's heart in 2020 when she arrived as a freshman at Murray State University. Since then, she's become a proud Murray State alum, fallen in love with a Calloway County native, and together they've started their greatest adventure yet, raising their daughter in the community they love. As a marketer with a passion for supporting small businesses, she believes deeply in the Chamber's mission to make Murray-Calloway County the best place to live, work, and do business, and she's excited to be part of its continued growth.

07/31/2026

Wishing our YPMs luck at Second Chance Workforce 1st Annual Golf Scramble!

07/24/2026

Networking doesn’t have to feel like networking.

It can look like lunch at Willow Bistro with a group of motivated young professionals who are investing in their careers, supporting one another, and building the future of our community.

Thanks to everyone who joined us! We’re already looking forward to the next YPM lunch!

Address

805 N 12th Street
Murray, KY
42071

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12707535171

Website

http://www.mymurray.com/pages/young-professionals-murray

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