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Making Greater Springfield a place to live, work, play, stay, and belong by supporting young prof.

The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield represents the region's corporate, non-profit, and cultural interests by engaging a younger demographic in several distinct areas. YPS is concentrating efforts on business & career development and networking; social & cultural involvement; and community activism through nonprofit organizations & volunteerism.

11/04/2026

Good food. Great company. Even better connections. 🥂🍂

This Thanksgiving season, we’re trading our usual networking happy hour for something a little more meaningful. Join us for the 5th Annual YPS Friendsgiving — an evening designed to bring familiar faces and new friends together around the table.

We’re gathering in the beautiful Glass Room in Downtown Springfield for a night of meaningful conversations, new connections, and a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired dinner prepared by Chef Ted and the Elegant Affairs Catering team. 🍽️

📅 Thursday, November 19 | 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 The Glass Room | 1350 Main St., Springfield
🎟️ YPS Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45
🍷 Dinner included | Cash bar available

Whether you’ve been part of YPS for years or you’re looking to make your first connection, there’s a seat at our table for you. 🤎

Come hungry. Leave connected. Link in the bio.

10/29/2026

Your personal brand is more than your LinkedIn profile, your job title, or a list of accomplishments. It's what people remember about you when you're not in the room. 💭

For our next Leadership Luncheon, we’re sitting down with Kelly Martins, owner of GRATI Consulting, for a conversation about building a personal brand that reflects your expertise, communicates your value, and helps you stand out professionally.

You'll learn how to define what you want to be known for, turn your experiences into a memorable point of view, and create a visibility strategy that feels authentic to you.

You'll even walk away with your own personal positioning statement and actionable steps to start putting it into practice.

📝 Stop Marketing Yourself Like a Resume
📍 UMass Center at Springfield Tower Square
🎟️ Register at SpringfieldYPS.com

10/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors of the 2026 UpNext Summit! 👏

Your support goes beyond making this event possible. It's an investment in the people, ideas, and future leaders shaping Western Massachusetts.

We're grateful to have organizations in our corner that recognize the importance of creating opportunities for young professionals to connect, learn, and grow.

We couldn't do it without you!

10/13/2026

Big ideas. Small workshops. Real takeaways. 🚀

The UpNext Summit is just TWO days away, and we're giving you a sneak peek at our Micro Workshops!

We're bringing together local leaders and industry experts for interactive conversations on topics that actually matter to your professional growth.

Here's a taste of what's on the agenda:
🤖 Using AI to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
🎯 Building your personal brand and standing out in your career.
⏰ Eliminating distractions and getting more done in less time.
🤝 Navigating feedback, strengthening your influence, and leading with confidence.
🌱 Finding your voice, embracing your story, and leading with purpose.
And that's just the beginning!

These aren't just conversations. They're opportunities to walk away with new skills, fresh perspectives, and tools you can actually use.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | MGM Springfield
🎟️ Don't miss your seat at the table:

10/02/2026

We made a helpful flowchart to determine if you should attend UpNext Summit.

Your Next Move: https://www.springfieldyps.com/upnext

10/01/2026

Last year, we talked Emotional Intelligence.

This year? We’re having the conversations.

The uncomfortable ones.
The overdue ones.
The ones good leaders can’t avoid.

THE COURAGE TO HAVE THE CONVERSATION
Leadership Panel Lead By: Andres Gomez, Executive Director of Hospitality at MGM Springfield

Coming to the UpNext Summit.
Thursday, October 15th
MGM Springfield
🎟️ Ticket Link in our bio.

10/01/2026

🚀 UpNext is back!

The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield is bringing the 2026 UpNext Summit to MGM Springfield on Thursday, October 15 — a full day designed to connect, inspire, and invest in the next generation of leaders in Western Massachusetts.

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Colleen DelVecchio
Founder & Chief Maximizer of Maxady, Colleen brings 20+ years of experience in leadership development, career strategy, and organizational change. She’ll share insights on embracing your strengths, navigating the unexpected turns in your career, and building a path that works for you.

💬 Leadership Panel: “The Courage to Have the Conversation”
After being one of the most talked-about sessions at last year’s Summit, the Leadership Panel is BACK. Led by Andres Gomez alongside five local leaders, this candid conversation will tackle the tough stuff — difficult feedback, performance issues, workplace disagreements, and the conversations leaders tend to avoid.

Plus, expect professional development, meaningful networking, fresh perspectives, and plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from across Western Massachusetts.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 MGM Springfield | Aria Ballroom
🎟️ YPS Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125

Ready for what’s next? Join us at UpNext.

Learn more + get your tickets at springfieldyps.com/upnext

09/29/2026

Meet our 2026 UpNext Summit Keynote Speaker: Colleen DelVecchio 🎤

Colleen is the Founder & Chief Maximizer at Maxady, a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach, career strategist, speaker, and co-host of Embrace the Squiggle.

With 20+ years of experience in leadership development and organizational change, Colleen helps people tap into their strengths, ditch burnout, and lead with more clarity and confidence.

And this October, she’s bringing that energy to the UpNext stage.

📍 MGM Springfield | Aria Ballroom
📅 October 15, 2026

Ready to embrace the squiggle and level up your leadership?

We’ll see you at UpNext Summit. ⛰️

09/29/2026

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