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.

Mission

To 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.

Vision

To make Bloomington, Indiana an attractive place for young professionals to engage in professional, personal, and civic development.

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!

If you are interested in supporting YPB, please contact Eric Spoonmore, Chamber President & CEO.
YPB Sponsorship Opportunities

Events

Steering Committee

Contact

News

 

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Upcoming YPB Events

Join Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB) for our Holiday Social on December 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM! We're popping up at the Chamber's Business After Hours, hosted by CFC Properties at Fountain Square Mall. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes. Come celebrate the holidays with us and toast to another successful year of YPB!

Register Here

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Past Events

2025 Events

REGISTER NOW! 2025 Resolution: WIN TRIVIA! - 5:30-7:00 - Thursday, January 23rd
UPCOMING Culture & the Arts - Thursday, April 10th
UPCOMING Non-Profit & Civic Engagement - Thursday, July 31st
UPCOMING Social Networking - Thursday, October 9th

2024 Events

Holiday Social - 5:30-7:30 - Thursday, December 18th
Recharge, Reconnect, Replenish - 5:00-7:00 - Wednesday, October 2nd
September Social - 5:30pm-6:30pm - Tuesday, September 10th​ 
Investing 101 - 5:30pm-7:00pm - Wednesday, August 28th
Let's Talk Real Estate for the Young Professional - 5:30pm-7:00pm - Thursday, July 25th
WonderLab AfterHours Granfalloon: Jailbird -  7:00pm-10:00pm - Saturday, June 1st
Showcase Bloomington:  5:00pm-8:00pm - Thursday, May 30th
Boss & Build: Young Professionals Team Building Luncheon
Book It! Audition Technique for the Business World - 5:30-7:00pm - Thursday, March 14th - 11:00am-1:00pm - Thursday, April 25th
YPB: Ice cream & Icebreakers - 5:30-7:00pm - Thursday, February 15th 
​Bowling for Success: Young Professionals Continuing Education Mixer - 5:30-7:00pm - Tuesday, January 30th 

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

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

 

YPB Steering Committee

Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB)
​2025 Steering Committee Members

Summer Alvey, Old National Bank 
Samantha Bettinger, Simtra BioPharma Solutions
Aleczandria Blake, Girls Inc.
Catherine Blankensop, United Way of South Central Indiana
Lindsey Boswell, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County
​Hannah Bowman, Novo Nordisk
Nashon Cameron, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
​Ashley Grande, Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Christina Herron, Bloomington Country Club
​Drew Herron, RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
Eldon McCabe, Hurlow Wealth Management
Patty Moon, Indiana University
Jace Parus, Bunger & Robertson
Haoxi Wang, DSI Services
​Kamren Werczynski, Indiana Members Credit Union

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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?  

Apply for YPB Steering Committee

 

Interested in learning more?

Contact YPB's
​Chamber Liasion!

Hannah Hutton

Program Coordinator
​Young Professionals Bloomington Staff Liaison
​[email protected]

 

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