Do you want to meet other people that share similar interests and career aspirations? Have you found that bars and other places that your friends hang out are not the best places for professional networking?  Where do you meet other young professionals?

In 2008 the Regional Business Council recognized the lack of opportunities for young professionals to develop quality professional and personal relationships and we launched the Young Professionals Network (YPN). Every year we host multiple events at the city’s great venues where young professionals like you can meet and develop deep relationships with your peers.

So what makes the YPN unique? We are different because of the level of talent our events attract.  The Young Professionals Network currently has over 1200 members representing 300 local companies.  The great majority of our members are between the ages of 21 and 40.

These aren’t just events where you pass out dozens of business cards and go home. Everyone in attendance is there to meet new people in the St. Louis community. Every one is a talented professional who is working hard to improve his or her career and make a difference in the city.

We also closely partner with other young professional groups in the city to help them advance their causes.  We strongly believe that business professionals should be involved in a variety of civic and professional organizations.  This includes participating in groups as members and attendees of events, but it also means getting involved at a much deeper level.

Many YPN members serve on the boards of organizations that support the arts, help alleviate poverty and sustain some of our great regional attraction (and many others). Board membership is a great way to give back to the community and build a strong professional network. We work as a facilitator to help connect young professionals with organizations that need qualified board members.

If you haven’t yet attended a YPN event, what is holding you back? Check out our calendar of upcoming events (both our own and community partner’s) and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know.   We look forward to seeing you soon.

Kathy