Celebrate Abilene's Future Leaders at the 9th Annual AYP Membership Bash

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Chamber

October 31, 2024
Staff Reports

November is a special time of year in Abilene. With the holidays just around the corner, it is a time full of events and celebrations in our community. 

But one event in particular is due for a special celebration and recognition – and that’s the Chamber’s Young Professional program celebrating its 9th Annual Membership Bash. 

Founded by the need to help attract, retain, and engage our emerging leaders, Abilene Young Professionals continues to serve our community as a space to connect with one another and to grow both professionally and personally. 

Designed to engage the “under forty” demographic in the community, AYP offers a variety of programs from professional development trainings at our quarterly luncheons to opportunities to serve on local non profit boards. 

The true intent behind the AYP effort is simple: the Abilene Chamber wants to help these up-and-comers develop a circle of influence and a network of their peers that compels them to remain in Abilene, Texas, for the long-haul. While that process takes time and effort, we’re already seeing the impact. 

What was once a small group of 120, has since turned into over 600 young professionals seeking to make an impact in our community.  

So, I encourage you, if you have a young professional in the 21- 40 demographic age range, have them join us at 5:30 pm on November 20th at The Grace Museum. We’ll celebrate AYP with a comedy themed evening complete with beverages and food donations from town favorites such as Grain Theory, Cheddars, Dominos, and Reed Beverage. 

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Condley and Company LLP, Development Corporation of Abilene, Directors Investment Group, Eide Bailly LLP, First Financial Bank, and Hendrick Health. We are also grateful to the AYP Steering Committee and all those who continue to invest in our young leaders. I’d like to extend a special thank you to each of you for your hard work and dedication.

I hope you’ll consider encouraging your people to participate. 

Onward! 

Doug 

Register today: https://business.growabilene.com/events/details/9th-annual-abilene-young-professional-membership-bash-5453