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 provides unique opportunities for young business individuals to connect with other emerging leaders through structured networking events, professional development, and community outreach activities.
Some of our featured events include our professional development series taught by local college and university professors and our mentorship program, which connects genYP members with Urbandale Chamber members to exchange valuable advice for professional growth.
New in 2022, genYP launched their very own referral program called genYPCC. This group is limited to one person per industry. Find out more about genYPCC and how you can get involved! Contact Tiffany Menke at 515-331-6855. The current roster can be found on the Contacts and Contracts program page.
Attend a genYP Event
Get Involved! Join a genYP Committee
Ready to Join?
Any Urbandale area young professional between the ages of 21 and 40 is welcome to become a member of genYP. The annual cost is $40 for those employed by a Chamber-member company and $70 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.
genYP is Made Successful by Investors Such As:
Meet Kyle!
Kyle is originally from Mason City, IA. He was a Track and Field athlete at NIACC for two years before he went on to Iowa State University and graduated in Fall of 2021. He is currently with Kyle Younker with Financial Architects in Clive, where they focus on helping families, couples and young adults organize their finances, reduce taxes and better their overall financial world. He is excited to be a part of a great group in this Chamber and getting started in meeting professionals of all ages!
#leaderspotlight #Youngleader
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Kyle is the best!!
Congratulations Kyle
Thank you for the spotlight!!
Kyle is a blast to have on leadership! Grateful to have him on our crew 😃
Annually, the genYP Civic and Social committees come together to support a non-profit for the holidays. This year, the group will work with Mentor Iowa to "adopt a family" or provide gifts for those less fortunate.
A sign-up for gifts needed is available at the link below. genYP members gather at a wrapping party to wrap the items, network, mingle and celebrate the holidays as a group. The wrapping party will be held at Felix & Oscars from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12! 🎄
Register at: businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genyp-wrapping-party-12-12-2023-13135?calendarMon...
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On Thursday December 7, 2023, genYPM is having an event hosted by Core Physical Therapy!
This event is free to register and you won't want to miss out - to register, visit: businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genypm-hosted-by-core-physical-therapy-12-07-2023...
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Here at GenYP, our Membership Committee is the bread and butter of what we do. Members make up GenYP, participate in Committees, and take charge in the Leadership team. Whether you're considering joining, newly joined, or figuring out your next step, Membership Committee is your helping hand along the way. Come check out the Membership Committee tod#membershipr#genypg#youngprofessionalsonals
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MENTOR PROGRAM SOCIAL 🙌
Join the Mentorship Program on November 16 from 4-5 pm at Palmer Group for a social. Learn more about the mentorship program, network with those currently enrolled, and sign up to become a mentor or mentee yourself! Register here: loom.ly/4aL4OtI
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GenYP is more than just a place for young professionals to connect, it's a place where we learn about different businesses and organizations in our community, what they do, and how we can support each other. If you're looking to get the name out about your business, or even just looking to have more brand recognition like the big brands have, this is a great place to do ju#genypt#youngprofessionalsf#businessrecognitione#businessspotlightsspotlight
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It's time to celebrate YOU! You and a guest are invited to a fun social for new members (both Chamber and genYP). This event is to recognize and welcome all new Chamber and genYP members covering the last year. We are excited to have you a part of the Urbandale Chamber!
Join us Thursday Nov 9, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Location:
Midwest Family Lending Corp.
2753 99th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
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Speed networking at genYPM hosted by A King's Throne Portable Restrooms!
What’s your favorite ice breaker question? Drop it below!👇
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Get Social and Get Inspired! 🤝
Join us for a Mentor Program Mixer on November 16 from 4-5 pm at Palmer Group. Discover more about our mentorship program, connect with current participants, and take the first step to become a mentor or mentee! #mentorshipmatters
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🌐 Register for this FREE genYPM networking event hosted by A King's Throne. Connect with fellow young professionals, build relationships, and enhance your skills. Our genYP leadership team will be there to welcome you.
Join us and grow your network!
Register here: businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genypm-hosted-by-a-king-s-throne-12951?calendarMo...
📆 Save the Date: Nov 2, 2023
🕓 4-5 PM CA King's Throne Portable Restrooms Restrooms, Des Moines, IA
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GenYP's leadership team met yesterday for their annual retreat to plan for the upcoming year. We have a ton of events lined up for 2024 with opportunities to develop as a professional, grow your network, and connect with the community. Can't wait to see you there. 👋
Special thanks to West 48 for letting us use your amazing space!
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Our Leader Spotlight this month is the lovely Amanda! She's on both our Leadership Team and Professional Development Committee.
Amanda has been an Account ExecutivPalmer GroupGroup for more than two years and has been in recruitment for nearly 10. She enjoys consulting with hiring managers and HR professionals on their staffing needs, employee retention, and sharing market data for the Des Moines employment scene.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys working out at Krave Gym, reading books, watching movies, and spending time with her two so#leaderspotlightl#youngprofessionalional
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Had a great time connecting at happy hour and catching up with other GenYP’s! Always a great time at Tito's Lounge!
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Thank you very much for choosing us, we appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
🌐 Register for this FREE genYPM networking event hosted by A King's Throne Portable Restroomsrooms. Connect with fellow young professionals, build relationships, and enhance your skills. Our genYP leadership team will be there to welcome you.
Join us and grow your network!
Register here: businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genypm-hosted-by-a-king-s-throne-12951?calendarMo...
📆 Save the Date: Nov 2, 2023
🕓 4-5 PM CDT
📍 A King's Throne, Des Moines, IA
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GenYP Contacts & Contracts is accepting new faces!
This is a great group for expanding your network, getting the word out about your company and actively getting referrals.
Come join us as a guest to see if we're a good fit for you! 🙌
#referrals #networking #DSM
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A group of GenYP members gathered together at the Partners in Possibilities event in support of Mosaic in Central Iowa!
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Thank you for joining us today! We’re grateful for our amazing partners 💙
Come check out the Social Committee! This group is all about making networking fun.
They plan events and gatherings that are unstructured and allow for making genuine connections! A few events they've had are: Morning social at Protein House, Adopt-A-Family shopping & wrapping event, and attending an Iowa Wolves game together!
Come join the fun!
#networking #dsm #events
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This afternoon we got to learn more about Urbandale Eye Care AND fellow genYP members through a BINGO game! genYPM is always a blast!
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so fun!
GenYP is your hot spot for meeting and networking with other professionals to grow in your career. The connections you make with others stick with you, and can help you in your future endeavors. Come check it out!
#genyp #youngprofessionals #networking
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🌟 Join Us for October genYPM 🌟
🗓️ Save the Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: Urbandale Eyecare, 7030 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Are you ready to network with fellow genYP members and take your professional growth to the next level? Join us for an exciting and casual networking event hosted by Urbandale Eye Care. It's a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, expand your network, and hone your relationship-building skills.
✔️ Admission: FREE (but registration is required)
🌐 Register: businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genypm-hosted-by-urbandale-eyecare-12950?calendar...
📧 Contact: gwright@urbandalechamber.com
Our genYP leadership team will be there to welcome and guide you through this event. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and boost your career prospects.
🙌 Special thanks to our Host: Urbandale Eye Care
Not a genYP member yet? Join today and be part of a thriving young professionals co#genypnetworkingN#ProfessionalGrowtho#networkingeventr#connectandgrowectAndGrow
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Meet Brennan! He's on the GenYP Leadership Team, in the Membership Committee, and is a Business Solutions Consultant at MMIT!
Here's a note from Brennan: "Hey everyone! I graduated from Grand View University in 2018 with my Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology-Health Promotion, with hands on experience in nutrition, strength and conditioning, and physical therapy. Outside of my career at MMIT, my main hobbies are finding house projects to do, woodworking, watching sports, and playing with my dog Gracie, who is a chocolate lab pit bull mix. I also like going to country concerts, festivals, spending time with my family, cooking, and exercising. I am always down for a cup of coffee to learn more about other people's businesses and how we can help support one another in our wonderful community. Let's connect sometime!"
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GenYP City of Urbandale - Public Works Tour & Board of Commissions Overview is THIS Thursday!
GenYP is teaming up with the City of Urbandale to invite genYP AND Chamber members to tour the new Urbandale Public Works Facility and learn more about the Boards & Commissions.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
Urbandale City Public Works
9401 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50322
Register - businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genyp-city-of-urbandale-public-works-tour-board-o...
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We're looking to add to our GenYP Contacts & Contracts group!
A perk of being in this group is meeting several folks of businesses in our community that may be able to meet you or your clients' needs.
Message us if you'd like to be a guest at one of our next meet ups! 😁
#youngprofessionals #networkinggroup #supportlocal
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🌟 Join Us for October genYPM 🌟
🗓️ Save the Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: Urbandale Eyecare, 7030 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
Are you ready to network with fellow genYP members and take your professional growth to the next level? Join us for an exciting and casual networking event hosted by Urbandale Eye Care. It's a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, expand your network, and hone your relationship-building skills.
✔️ Admission: FREE (but registration is required)
🌐 Register: businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genypm-hosted-by-urbandale-eyecare-12950?calendar...
📧 Contact: gwright@urbandalechamber.com
Our genYP leadership team will be there to welcome and guide you through this event. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and boost your career prospects.
🙌 Special thanks to our Host: Urbandale Eye Care
Not a genYP member yet? Join today and be part of a thriving young professionals co#genypnetworkingN#ProfessionalGrowtho#networkingeventr#connectandgrowectAndGrow
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Don't miss this upcoming event!
GenYP City of Urbandale - Public Works Tour & Board of Commissions Overview
GenYP is teaming up with the City of Urbandale to invite genYP AND Chamber members to tour the new Urbandale Public Works Facility and learn more about the Boards & Commissions.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
Urbandale City Public Works
9401 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50322
Register - businesses.uniquelyurbandale.com/events/details/genyp-city-of-urbandale-public-works-tour-board-o...
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What are Boards and Commissions? I DON'T KNOW!!! But I'm eager for this event so I can find out! :)
