Young Professionals of Waterbury Region

06/10/2026

Get ready for a night of laughs, networking, and good vibes! 🎤

Join the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region for our YP Comedy Show featuring local comedian Giancarlo Biondino.

Enjoy great company, appetizers, one drink ticket, and plenty of laughs at Wine & Cheese Social LLC.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Wine & Cheese Social, 545 Main Street, Watertown, CT

Register today: www.waterburychamber.com/yp

06/09/2026

Meet Nick Lucatino, Founder and Executive Director of Inclusive Pathways Project LLC.

In our latest spotlight, Nick discusses how his parents inspire his approach to work and relationships, his strategies for staying organized, and how connecting with the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region helps combat the isolation of business ownership.

Swipe through to read his full Q&A, including his favorite local coffee spot to catch up with friends and how he is currently using AI to build accessible tools for the families he supports.

06/02/2026

Learn a little more about this Kaylee Hawks, Marketing Director for FD Community Federal Credit Union, in this week's YP member profile.

To get involved and learn more about upcoming events, visit: www.waterburychamber.com/yp

05/27/2026

Thank you to Erica Lenti, Legal Process & Research Coordinator at Thomaston Savings Bank, for sharing some valuable insights, including a perfect spot for fresh bread and pastries!

Get to know your YP member >

www.waterburychamber.com/yp

05/22/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m. at the Wine & Cheese Social LLC, located at 545 Main Street in Watertown, for a comedy show and networking hosted by the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region group.

Learn more: www.waterburychamber.com/yp

05/20/2026

Thank you to Mayor Pete Hess and The Loaded Goat Coffee Company for hosting a coffee hour Wednesday morning!

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

We're excited to highlight YP member Farid V. Cabrera, Community Development Manager at Ives Bank. Farid is an active YP member and can often be seen at other Chamber networking events and ribbon cuttings. Read on to learn his pro tip for detaching from work while at home.

Come chat with Farid on Wednesday, May 20 during our coffee with Mayor Pete Hess at the The Loaded Goat Coffee Company in Naugatuck from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3yukn6hb

05/18/2026

We hope you'll join us this Wednesday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for Coffee with Mayor Pete Hess at the The Loaded Goat Coffee Company. RSVP > https://web.waterburychamber.com/atlas/events/young-professionals-coffee-with-mayor-pete-hess-7119/details

05/13/2026

🌟 YP Member Spotlight! 🌟

Meet Kristen Jones, Associate Executive Director of the Greater Waterbury YMCA!

For Kristen, the best part of the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region group is the incredible networking and the chance to connect with people from so many different industries. A firm believer in working smarter by surrounding herself with a great collaborative team, she's also currently expanding her horizons as an Associate Faculty member at Post University!

Her top local recommendations? The Y (a great place that brings people together!) and Los Garcia Mexican Fusion Food Truck. 🌮

➡️ Swipe to read our full Q&A with Kristen!