genYP
Urbandale’s Young Professionals Group: genYP
Invest in yourself and expand your network with one of the most highly regarded young professional groups in the Des Moines area. GenYP empowers driven professionals ages 21–40 to build their business, elevate their brand, and connect with other emerging leaders.
Through structured networking events, a hands‑on professional development series, and meaningful community service opportunities, members gain the skills, relationships, and visibility they need to accelerate their careers. Some of our featured events include dynamic networking experiences, expert‑led learning sessions, and community projects that make a real impact.
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Any Urbandale area young professional between the ages of 21 and 40 is welcome to become a member of genYP. The annual cost is $50 for those employed by a Chamber-member company and $80 for those employed by a non-Chamber-member company (or those who are seeking employment). Don’t wait! Call us at (515) 331-6855 to get your membership started.
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Looking to grow your network and meet other young professionals? Join us tomorrow at Kading Properties from 4:00–5:00 PM for GenYPM!
Whether you're a familiar face or it's your first event, this is a great opportunity to make new connections, exchange ideas, and expand your network in a relaxed setting.
✨ Bring a friend, grab your spot, and we'll see you there!
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New member special: our Young Professionals membership is half off for the rest of 2026!
Urbandale Chamber business members pay just $25 for a YP membership. Non-Chamber business members pay only $40.
If you've been considering joining, now is a great time to lock in the savings. The sooner you join, the more time you'll have before the year ends to take advantage of our networking, professional development, and socialization opportunities, so don't wait to get started.
Interested in learning more? Reach out, drop a comment below, or join at uniquelyurbandale.com/programs/genyp/
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Join your fellow GenYP members for an impromptu Happy Hour this week! 🍹🌮
No agenda, just a casual afternoon to connect, catch up, and have some fun with other young professionals. Come hang out, grab a bite, enjoy a drink (or both!), and make some new connections.
We'll also be celebrating one of our longtime GenYP members, Blake, before she moves away. ❤️ If you've had the chance to know Blake over the years, this is the perfect opportunity to wish her well and send her off as she begins her next adventure!
📅 Thursday, July 16
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Hidalgo Mexican Bar & Grill, Urbandale
**Food and drinks are available for purchase, and everyone is responsible for their own tab.
Whether you're a longtime member or it's your first GenYP event, we'd love to see you there and feel free to bring a friend!
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☀️☕ Our Sunrise Social at Friedrich’s Coffee was the perfect way to kick off the morning! We enjoyed coffee, made new connections, toured the roastery, and heard the incredible story behind this family-owned business; from sourcing beans to supplying local coffee shops, filling our favorite mugs, and even making their way to retail shelves!
A huge thank you to Friedrich’s Coffee for welcoming us and sharing your passion with our genYP community!
Next up: our July genYPM hosted by Kading Properties, we can’t wait to see you there! 👋🏼
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Join us for our upcoming Sunrise Social this Wednesday, July 8th!
Friedrich’s Coffee Roastery will be hosting us and it’s sure to be a fun and caffeinated time! ☕️
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