The following events are included with a Young Professionals Network (YPN) membership at no additional cost.
YPN New Member Orientation
A welcome session designed to help new members make the most of their Young Professionals Network membership. Attendees learn about YPN benefits, upcoming events, and ways to get involved, while connecting with fellow new members in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
For questions about an upcoming New Member Orientation, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
Want to help us welcome these new members to the Chamber family while getting your brand out there? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
For questions about an upcoming New Member Orientation, call 919.664.7090 or email Mimi Miller.
Want to help us welcome these new members to the Chamber family while getting your brand out there? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
YPN Programs
Always 8:30 - 10 a.m. at Marbles Kids Museum
Primary Responsibilities:
Quarterly professional development programs designed to support early-career growth through timely, relevant topics. Each session features expert-led conversations on areas such as leadership development, financial wellness, workplace dynamics, and personal growth.
Through candid conversations, fireside chats, and interactive Q&A, attendees walk away with actionable guidance they can apply immediately, whether they’re building new skills, planning for their future, or finding their voice as emerging leaders.
What to Expect:
Each YPN program is created with one goal in mind: to equip the next generation of leaders with clarity, confidence, and community as they chart their path forward.
Interested in supporting the professional growth and development that occurs at our quarterly programs? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
Through candid conversations, fireside chats, and interactive Q&A, attendees walk away with actionable guidance they can apply immediately, whether they’re building new skills, planning for their future, or finding their voice as emerging leaders.
What to Expect:
- Approachable, expert-led conversations tailored to the realities young professionals face today
- Practical tips and frameworks that support both personal and professional growth
- A welcoming space to ask questions, learn with peers, and strengthen connections
- Takeaways that help you navigate key milestones—from managing money and relationships to career advancement and well-being
Each YPN program is created with one goal in mind: to equip the next generation of leaders with clarity, confidence, and community as they chart their path forward.
Interested in supporting the professional growth and development that occurs at our quarterly programs? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
YPN Socials
Casual networking gatherings hosted at Triangle-area venues that give members the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed setting. YPN Socials provide an opportunity to meet other young professionals from across the region while experiencing unique spaces and learning more about the businesses and organizations that help shape our community. Activities and formats vary by location, but the focus remains on conversation, connection, and community.
Interested in hosting a future YPN Social? Hosting is a great way to showcase your organization, welcome new connections into your space, and engage directly with the Young Professionals Network. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, email [email protected].
Interested in hosting a future YPN Social? Hosting is a great way to showcase your organization, welcome new connections into your space, and engage directly with the Young Professionals Network. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, email [email protected].
YPN Community Involvement Days
Bi-annual service opportunities that allow YPN members to give back while building relationships. These hands-on volunteer days partner with local nonprofit organizations and provide a meaningful way to make an impact in the community alongside fellow members. Past partners for our Community Involvement Days include The Boys & Girls Club, The Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Corral, a wake county-based equine-centered non-profit, and more!
Networking 101
A quarterly skill-building series designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders strengthen foundational business and networking skills. Sessions feature local experts and focus on practical topics such as branding, marketing, productivity, business fundamentals, and emerging tools—providing clear takeaways members can apply immediately.
Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to level up your existing business, these events offer an accessible, collaborative space to learn, ask questions, and build meaningful connections.
Each Networking 101 session is built around actionable takeaways, such as:
Interested in supporting the professional growth and development that occurs at our quarterly programs? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to level up your existing business, these events offer an accessible, collaborative space to learn, ask questions, and build meaningful connections.
Each Networking 101 session is built around actionable takeaways, such as:
- Sharpening essential business skills
- Learning directly from local subject-matter experts
- Turning insights into immediate action
- Building confidence and showing up consistently
- Growing your network with intention
Interested in supporting the professional growth and development that occurs at our quarterly programs? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
Business After Hours
Casual evening networking events open to Greater Raleigh Chamber members and YPN members.
Hosted at local businesses and venues across the Triangle, these gatherings give attendees the opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of industries while gaining an inside look at the organizations and spaces that shape our region. Each event offers a relaxed environment focused on conversation, relationship-building, and community connection, with formats and experiences that vary by host. Format and activities vary by host, but the focus remains on networking and learning more about the organizations that make the Triangle thrive.
Interested in hosting a future Business After Hours? Hosting is a great way to showcase your organization, welcome new connections into your space, and engage directly with the Chamber’s business community. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, email [email protected].
Hosted at local businesses and venues across the Triangle, these gatherings give attendees the opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of industries while gaining an inside look at the organizations and spaces that shape our region. Each event offers a relaxed environment focused on conversation, relationship-building, and community connection, with formats and experiences that vary by host. Format and activities vary by host, but the focus remains on networking and learning more about the organizations that make the Triangle thrive.
Interested in hosting a future Business After Hours? Hosting is a great way to showcase your organization, welcome new connections into your space, and engage directly with the Chamber’s business community. For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, email [email protected].
Coffee With Leaders
A morning conversation series featuring local business leaders who share real-world insights on leadership, growth, and navigating change. Coffee With Leaders offers members the opportunity to learn from experienced executives while engaging in thoughtful discussion and peer connection in an informal setting.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, emerging leader, or seasoned executive, Coffee With Leaders offers the chance to learn from those who have built, scaled, and steered organizations through complexity—and come out stronger on the other side.
Would you like to support the important story telling of a local business leader while promoting your brand? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
Whether you're an entrepreneur, emerging leader, or seasoned executive, Coffee With Leaders offers the chance to learn from those who have built, scaled, and steered organizations through complexity—and come out stronger on the other side.
Would you like to support the important story telling of a local business leader while promoting your brand? Email [email protected] for more information about becoming a sponsor today!
The following events are available to Young Professionals Network (YPN) members at a discounted rate.
C-Suite Perspectives
A bi-monthly speaker series featuring accomplished local executives who offer candid insights into leadership, strategy, and decision-making at the highest level. These conversations provide members with perspective on organizational growth, innovation, and the regional business landscape, along with takeaways applicable to any leadership role.
Attendees will gain:
Join us every other month for conversations that inform, inspire, and elevate how you lead.
Attendees will gain:
- Leadership insights rooted in real experience
- Strategic perspectives on growth and innovation
- A clearer view of the region’s business landscape
- Actionable guidance for your own leadership journey
Join us every other month for conversations that inform, inspire, and elevate how you lead.
Chamber Professional Women's Luncheon
A midday program bringing together professionals from across the Triangle for conversation and connection focused on leadership and career development. These luncheons feature speakers and conversations centered on topics relevant to women in the workplace, offering practical insights, shared experiences, and opportunities for learning. Attendees leave with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and takeaways they can apply in their professional and personal lives. The Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon provides a welcoming space to connect with peers from a wide range of industries and career stages while engaging in thoughtful discussion over lunch.
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Young Professionals Network
To learn more and join the Young Professional Network, call 919.664.7000 or email [email protected].
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