Greater Gainesville Young Professionals

A group made by young professionals for young professionals in Greater Gainesville.

The Chamber has launched the Gainesville Young Professionals to help our local young professionals connect, learn and thrive in the Greater Gainesville region. Through this program, Greater Gainesville’s young professionals will have opportunities to socialize, develop their skills, and find adventure in what our community has to offer.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Who is Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for?

Greater Gainesville Young Professionals is for anyone in the Greater Gainesville region who is employed by a local company, looking for work, or currently enrolled at the University of Florida or Santa Fe College ages 40 and under.

What is the mission of Young Professionals?

“We look to encourage and support the growth of young professionals in Greater Gainesville. We aim to achieve this through…”

Connect – Providing opportunities for our young professionals to connect with their peers to create and build relationships in our community
Thrive – Providing opportunities to encourage individual growth within our young professionals in order to ensure that they thrive not only in our community but also in their personal and professional lives
Strive – Providing opportunities for philanthropy as well as civic engagement within our community in order to encourage young professionals to become involved and invested in our region
Discover – Providing opportunities to encourage young professionals to explore and become better acquainted with our region so that they may discover what makes them love Greater Gainesville

Where and when do you meet?

Our monthly connect mixers generally occur on the 1^st Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm at various local businesses in the Greater Gainesville region. We also offer professional/personal development, philanthropic and discover Gainesville opportunities throughout the year. For more information, sign up for email updates below.

How much does it cost to join?

If your employer is a Chamber member, you’re good to go! A Young Professionals membership is built into your organization’s Chamber membership. To see if you qualify, check here.

Membership is also free if you are currently enrolled at the University of Florida or Santa Fe College.

If you’re a non-member, the fee to join is $75/annually OR $10/month. If you have any questions, contact Julianne Raymond Flinchum at julianne@gainesvillechamber.com.

Some events may require payment to participate. We ask that you RSVP for events when necessary.

How can Young Professionals help my company?

While GNV Young Professionals is a benefit to all who participate in the organization, it also benefits local organizations by:

helping retain talent in the region through opportunity for camaraderie
allowing young professionals to build professional relationships
creating leads on emerging talent coming out of college

Are there sponsorship opportunities?

Yes! We’re open to sponsorship and investment opportunities. If your organization wants to explore ways you can be a part of the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals, click here.

Who can I contact to ask further questions?

For any further questions, contact program director Julianne Raymond Flinchum at julianne@gainesvillechamber.com

DISCOVER

Learn more about everything Greater Gainesville has to offer

STRIVE

participate in philanthropic efforts and civic engagement

THRIVE

take advantage of development opportunities that encourage individual growth

CONNECT

create and build relationships with other YPs

A message from the Chair

The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals has grown immensely since its inception three years ago. Being in the focus group, it was clear that there was a desire for young professionals to have a place where we as a group could connect, discover this amazing region, thrive professionally and personally, and strive for a better community. As word continued to spread over the next two years, its membership flourished, reflecting the undeniable need for a supportive and empowering community for emerging professionals. I’m truly honored to be a part of this dynamic community as this year’s Chair again as I get to witness firsthand the transformative power of collaboration and shared aspirations in our journey toward success.

Angela Chan