Columbus Young Professionals Club
Founded in 2005, the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club has grown from a simple idea into the nation’s largest membership association for emerging leaders - with more than 20,000 registered members! The CYP Club is a free-to-join membership organization that serves as a regional hub for social events, business networking, recreational sports, leadership development, getting to know the city, and giving back in Columbus. We seek to be a true representation of the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, philanthropists, artists and movers & shakers across the Columbus region. Membership is free (and accessible) to anyone wishing to join!
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It's Going to be a Big Week for the CYP Club!
CYP Eats, Summer Celebrations & More We’ve cooked up another awesome week of events to help you meet new people, try new things, and make the most of summer within the CYP Club community! 🍽️ June 23rd: CYP Eats Kickoff SocialWe’re launching a delicious new peer group just for culinary lovers and local flavor seekers. Join us after work at The Little Grand Market. It's FREE to attend! 🍻✨ June 26th: Next Up Columbus AwardsCelebrate Columbus’ rising stars at the Next Up Columbus Awards Summer...
READ POSTHave you been to a CYP event yet?
Making the most of your CYP Club Membership Hey there Reader, How are you enjoying the CYP Club so far? Have you made it to an event yet? We're always looking for ways to improve your experience with CYP, whether you attend one of our many FREE events, join a Peer Group, or play in one of our recreational sports leagues. Let me know... have you attended a CYP Event yet? YES NO If you're not sure where to start, you can email [email protected] to set up a 1:1 intro call to the club, where we...
READ POSTIntroducing Downtown Connect (formerly Coffee Talk)!
Hi Reader! We’re excited to announce that our Coffee Talk Downtown series has been rebranded as Downtown Connect! This change reflects our commitment to building a stronger sense of community in downtown Columbus through storytelling, civic engagement, and valuable networking opportunities. Downtown Connect will take place once a month at rotating downtown coffee shops, office spaces, and other cool venues in partnership with the Downtown Residents Association of Columbus (DRAC)... and you...
READ POSTEmbrace Your Early 2000s Nostalgia
Missing the simpler times of the early 2000s? You're not alone! Shadowbox Live is presenting a brand-new 2000s musical, Millennium, this Summer at their theater in the Brewery District, and we are so proud to be partnering with them for the show! Millennium opened in June and will continue on most Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays through Aug. 29. Join us for CYP/Millennium night, 7:30pm, Thursday, June 19th, where CYP members (and guests) can enjoy 50% off with code: CYP50. Created by young...
READ POSTYour CYP Club Weekly Lineup Includes Arts, Coffee & Coworking!
It's a Fantastic Week with the CYP Club We’ve lined up another excellent week filled with intentional opportunities to connect, learn, and explore for CYP Club members and friends! ✨ June 11: Coffee with a Cause – Creating a More Inclusive, Equitable CityStart your morning with purpose at COhatch Westerville from 7:30–9am. Enjoy complimentary coffee, breakfast, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with local leaders on building a more inclusive community. FREE! 💻 June 13: Community...
READ POSTJoin the summertime fun--Volunteer at the Columbus Arts Festival
Volunteer at the Columbus Arts Festival The Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown riverfront June 6-8 – and it thrives on the energetic, fun-loving volunteers to make it happen! Festival volunteers, sponsored by Bath and Bodyworks Foundation, do everything from helping with the kid’s hands-on art activities, to staffing artists’ booths while they take a short break, to being a stagehand and more. With a commitment of just a few hours, volunteers can be part of the annual event, and...
READ POSTNetwork in Style at the Langham Apartments – May 28
Join us for YP Networking Night! Ready to mix, mingle, and make moves? Join us on Wednesday, May 28th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the brand-new Langham Boutique Apartments in Grandview Heights — the latest hot spot from Preferred Living — for an evening of casual networking, community vibes, and fresh connections. Business or business casual attire recommended — and all are welcome! What’s on deck for this event: 🎉 Complimentary Bites – Fuel your conversations with tasty appetizers and finger...
READ POST🚨 Last Call: Nominate a Young Pro to Know for Next Up Columbus 2025!
Help us recognize Columbus’ brightest rising stars! Time’s almost up! Nominations for the Next Up Columbus Awards 2025 close on Friday, May 23 — don’t miss your chance to help us spotlight young professionals who are shaping the future of our city. Know someone who’s an ambassador, connector, creative, do-gooder, or entrepreneur? Maybe it’s you? We want to hear about them! ✅ Nominees must live/work in Central Ohio, show exceptional community impact, and not be a previous honoree. ✅ Most...
READ POST🎉 Don't Miss Our Monday Night Mixer at Noble Cut Distillery!
New in town? Never been to a CYP event? THIS is the one to attend! If you've never been to a CYP Club event—or you're looking to make new friends in Columbus—don’t miss our New Member Mixer happening tomorrow (Monday, May 19 from 6-8pm) at the newly-opened Noble Cut Distillery Cocktails & Pints in Gahanna! Here’s why you’ll love it: 🥃 Complimentary limoncello tastings & distillery tours 🍽️ Free light bites + drink specials 🎲 Icebreaker games with prizes like vodka, whiskey & gift cards 🤝 Meet...
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