Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB)
The Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB) program has grown into a vibrant platform for the next generation of leaders, catering to a community of 21-40 year-olds (or those young at heart). This program has proven instrumental in fostering peer networking, honing leadership abilities, and enhancing professional skills. YPB is a program of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
MissionTo create a network of young professionals in the greater Bloomington area that fosters personal and professional development through relationship building, skill enhancement, community enrichment, and career advancement opportunities.
VisionTo make Bloomington, Indiana an attractive place for young professionals to engage in professional, personal, and civic development.
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The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce began the planning process for a young professionals program in 2010 and launched their first event in January of 2011. The original vision of the program - hYPe, or helping Young Professionals excel - was to help make Bloomington an attractive place for young professionals to live, work and play while enhancing the quality of life in our community for all. Retaining talent in our community is also another important factor to The Chamber and to our business community.
In January 2019 hYPe was rebranded into YPB - Young Professionals Bloomington. The new program expanded on the offerings for young professionals in the community, with new programs and events.
One of the goals of the young professionals program is to retain talent in Bloomington – we want you to love where you live, work and play!
In January 2019 hYPe was rebranded into YPB - Young Professionals Bloomington. The new program expanded on the offerings for young professionals in the community, with new programs and events.
One of the goals of the young professionals program is to retain talent in Bloomington – we want you to love where you live, work and play!
If you are interested in supporting YPB, please contact Eric Spoonmore, Chamber President & CEO.
YPB Sponsorship Opportunities
YPB Sponsorship Opportunities
Upcoming YPB Events
Join the Young Professionals Bloomington group on Thursday, July 25th at the Northwest YMCA Community Room from 5:30 to 7:00pm for Let’s Talk Real Estate for the Young Professional. During this event, you will be educated by Drew Herron, Broker with RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties and Inesha Smith and Jeremy Graham, Realtors with Carpenter Realtors. Whether you are in the beginning stages of your home buying process, you already have a home and are looking into investment properties, or have no clue if home ownership is for you, this event will educate you on where to start. A Q&A session at the end will answer all your real estate questions.
Come on out for an evening of networking and relationship building with like-minded young professionals and enjoy delicious food catered by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers with their special dipping sauce! Registration for this event is $10, doors will open at 5:30pm, and our program will begin at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there!
Come on out for an evening of networking and relationship building with like-minded young professionals and enjoy delicious food catered by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers with their special dipping sauce! Registration for this event is $10, doors will open at 5:30pm, and our program will begin at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there!
Past Events
2024 Events
Bowling for Success: Young Professionals Continuing Education Mixer- 5:30- 7:00pm - Tuesday January 30th
YPB: Ice cream & Icebreakers- 5:30- 7:00pm - Thursday February 15th
YPB: Book It! Audition technique for the business world- 5:30- 7:00pm- Thursday, March 14th
Boss & Build: Young Professionals Team Building Luncheon- 11:00am- 1:00pm- Thursday, April 25th
Showcase Bloomington- 5:00pm- 8:00pm- Thursday, May 30th
WonderLab AfterHours Granfalloon: Jailbird- 7:00pm- 10:00pm- Saturday, June 1st
YPB: Ice cream & Icebreakers- 5:30- 7:00pm - Thursday February 15th
YPB: Book It! Audition technique for the business world- 5:30- 7:00pm- Thursday, March 14th
Boss & Build: Young Professionals Team Building Luncheon- 11:00am- 1:00pm- Thursday, April 25th
Showcase Bloomington- 5:00pm- 8:00pm- Thursday, May 30th
WonderLab AfterHours Granfalloon: Jailbird- 7:00pm- 10:00pm- Saturday, June 1st
2023 Events
YPB Holiday Party at Axecailbur - 6:00- 8:00pm - Wednesday December 6th
A Gallery of the Arts - John Waldron Arts Center - 6:00-7:30pm - Wednesday, October 11th
YPB Social: Food Truck Friday - Switchyard Park - 6:30-8:00pm - Friday, September 15th
Build Your Professional Brand - The Mill - 12:15-1:00pm - Tuesday, August 22nd
YPB Social - Griffy Lake - 6:00-8:00pm - Thursday, July 27th
Find Your Niche - Crazy Horse Tavern on Kirkwood: Back Room - 5:00-7:00pm - Thursday, June 22nd
YPB Social - IU Cinema - 6:30-9:00pm - Wednesday, June 7th
YPB Social - Thirsty Thursday - 5:00-8:00pm - Thursday, May 25th
YPB Fitness February with OrangeTheory Fitness - OrangeTheory Fitness Kirkwood - 5:30-6:30pm - Wednesday, February 22nd
2023 & Me - Monroe County Public Library - 5:30-7:30pm - Wednesday, February 1st
2022 Events
Learn CPR For Humans & Pets - American Red Cross - 6:00pm - Wednesday, November 30th
YPB Presents Opera Night - The Musical Arts Center - 6:30pm - Saturday, October 22nd
Social @ The Cade - The Cade - 6:30-8:30pm - Friday, August 26th
Ten Under 40 - Woolery Mill - 5:30-7:30pm - Friday, July 22nd
Conversations & Cocktails - Cardinal Spirits - 5:30-7:30pm - Thursday, June 2nd
Buddies & Brew - Lennie's - 5:30-7:30pm - Friday, April 29th
Sip & Read Happy Hour - Morgenstern's Bookstore - 5:30-8:00pm - Tuesday, March 29th
Be Red Cross Ready - Virtual - 12:00-1:00pm - Thursday, February 17th
Lunchtime Meditation - Virtual - 12:00-1:00pm - Thursday, January 27th
YPB Presents Opera Night - The Musical Arts Center - 6:30pm - Saturday, October 22nd
Social @ The Cade - The Cade - 6:30-8:30pm - Friday, August 26th
Ten Under 40 - Woolery Mill - 5:30-7:30pm - Friday, July 22nd
Conversations & Cocktails - Cardinal Spirits - 5:30-7:30pm - Thursday, June 2nd
Buddies & Brew - Lennie's - 5:30-7:30pm - Friday, April 29th
Sip & Read Happy Hour - Morgenstern's Bookstore - 5:30-8:00pm - Tuesday, March 29th
Be Red Cross Ready - Virtual - 12:00-1:00pm - Thursday, February 17th
Lunchtime Meditation - Virtual - 12:00-1:00pm - Thursday, January 27th
2021 Events
Holiday Social - FARMbloomington - 5:00-8:00pm - Wednesday, December 15th
#YPBGivesBack "Giving & Serving in the City of Bloomington" Lunch & Learn - Virtual - 12:00pm - Wednesday, November 17th
Benefits Overview with Megan Miller from Hoosier Energy Lunch & Learn - Virtual - 12:00pm - Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10 Under 40 - Switchyard Park Pavilion - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - July 28, 2021
Walk with Us Social - Olcott Park - 6:00pm - June 24, 2021
Transforming Stress Through the Workplace - 9:30 am - May 20, 2021
YPB Lunch & Learn: LGBTQI+ Inclusive Workplaces: Allyship, Advocacy, Inclusion - 12:00 pm - April 2021
Ask an Expert - 5:30 pm - March 2021
Financial Wellness Lunch & Learn - 12:00 pm - February 25, 2021
MLK Day Celebration (hosted by the City of Bloomington) - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - January 18, 2021
#YPBGivesBack "Giving & Serving in the City of Bloomington" Lunch & Learn - Virtual - 12:00pm - Wednesday, November 17th
Benefits Overview with Megan Miller from Hoosier Energy Lunch & Learn - Virtual - 12:00pm - Wednesday, October 27, 2021
10 Under 40 - Switchyard Park Pavilion - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - July 28, 2021
Walk with Us Social - Olcott Park - 6:00pm - June 24, 2021
Transforming Stress Through the Workplace - 9:30 am - May 20, 2021
YPB Lunch & Learn: LGBTQI+ Inclusive Workplaces: Allyship, Advocacy, Inclusion - 12:00 pm - April 2021
Ask an Expert - 5:30 pm - March 2021
Financial Wellness Lunch & Learn - 12:00 pm - February 25, 2021
MLK Day Celebration (hosted by the City of Bloomington) - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - January 18, 2021
2020 events
2021 Strategic Planning Meeting (Steering Committee) - 5:30 pm - December 16, 2020
Anti-Racism Lunch & Learn - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - November 20, 2020
Get Out the Vote! - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - October 14, 2020
Annual Meeting - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - September 17, 2020
Civic Engagement Picnic - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - August 12, 2020
Virtual Cooking & Mixology Class - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - July 28, 2020
Stretch & Move Virtual Group Exercise - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - June 10, 2020
Career Lessons Lunch & Learn - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - May 15, 2020
Virtual Happy Hour - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - April 8, 2020
Chocolate Moose Takeover - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - March 11, 2020
Home Buying 101 Lunch & Learn - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - February 21, 2020
MLK Day Experience - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - January 20, 2020
Anti-Racism Lunch & Learn - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - November 20, 2020
Get Out the Vote! - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - October 14, 2020
Annual Meeting - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - September 17, 2020
Civic Engagement Picnic - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - August 12, 2020
Virtual Cooking & Mixology Class - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - July 28, 2020
Stretch & Move Virtual Group Exercise - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - June 10, 2020
Career Lessons Lunch & Learn - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - May 15, 2020
Virtual Happy Hour - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - April 8, 2020
Chocolate Moose Takeover - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - March 11, 2020
Home Buying 101 Lunch & Learn - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - February 21, 2020
MLK Day Experience - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - January 20, 2020
YPB Steering Committee
Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB) 2024 Steering Committee Members
Summer Alvey, Old National Bank
Catherine Blankenship, United Way of South Central Indiana Lindsey Boswell, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County Hannah Bowman, Catalent Christina Herron, Bloomington Country Club |
Drew Herron, RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
Patty Moon, IU Kelley School of Business of Development & Engagement Michele Suttile, Sincerely Yours Weddings and Premier Events & Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County Kamren Werczynski, Indiana Members Credit Union |
Interested in joining our Steering Committee?
The YPB steering committee is made up of a diverse group of young professionals who help organize our monthly events, act as ambassadors for YPB and give their input for the long term vision of YPB. Our volunteers are a great example of all of the work young professionals put into our community!
Are you interested in joining the YPB Steering Committee? Download information and contact Stacia Briggs for details.
Applications for the 2024 YPB Steering Committee are closed. Check back in August for the application for the 2025 YPB Steering Committee.
Are you interested in joining the YPB Steering Committee? Download information and contact Stacia Briggs for details.
Applications for the 2024 YPB Steering Committee are closed. Check back in August for the application for the 2025 YPB Steering Committee.
Interested in learning more?
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Contact YPB's Chamber Liasion!Stacia Briggs |