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Sugar & Ice
Wednesday, May 7th
7:00am
Sugar & Ice (950 North Ave)​
​​​​​​No registration needed - just stop by any time on your way to work!
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GJ Regional Airport
Wednesday, May 14th
12:00 - 1:00pm
GJ Regional Airport (2828 Walker Field Dr.)
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Free lunch for members. $10 entry fee for non-members charged at the door.
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Registration required.
Handlebar Tap House
Thursday, May 29th
5:30 - 7:00 PM​
TBA​​
No registration needed - just stop by after work!
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Selena Sanchez
Director of Marketing
Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Congratulations to Selena Sanchez with Grand Junction Economic Partnership on her recognition for Young Professional of the Year! Selena was nominated by a number of people for her participation and leadership of the Colorado Companies to Watch Grand Junction chapter and her work in promoting economic development in the region.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF THE QUARTERS
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Young Professional of the Quarter is an award that honors Mesa County young professionals within YPNMC who have done an exceptional job representing young professionals or has made great achievements while being a member. The Board of Directors is always seeking nominations for the next Young Professional of the Quarter!
 Emily Kallina from Perdita's Coffee as the 3rd YP of the Quarter for 2024. |  Matt Bell from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership as our 2nd Young Professional of the Quarter for 2024. |  Gabriela Garayar, Western Slope Development Manager with Food Bank of the Rockies, was recognized as the first quarter YP of the Quarter for 2022. |
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 Renaya Demarest, Account Director at GROWL Agency, was recognized as the Young Professional of the Quarter for October 2021. |
TESTIMONIALS
CANDICE WALTON
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES
"I have met all my closest friends through YPN. When I was new to the Grand Valley, this is where I found people who enjoy learning."
ASHLEY WOODMANSE
KONICA MINOLTA
"YPN is a great networking opportunity. Plus, it looks good to current and future employers that want to see a history of community involvement and leadership."
BEVERLY DURFEE
FREELANCE WRITER
"The candidate forum YPN put on was so helpful. I'm so glad I got to go to an unbiased presentation of the candidates."
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
 After Hours - YPN + GJ Lions Club |  Before Hours |  After Hours - Paint & Pour at Angelo's Pottery |
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 Lunch Conversation - Mayor Anna Stout |  Before Hours - Sugar & Ice |  September After Hours - Warehouse 2565 |
 Lunch Conversation - Spencer Ingram |  Before Hours - Spoons |  Lunch Conversation - Dr. Hill |
 Before Hours - Coffee Trader |  After Hours - Palisade Brewing Company |  Lunch Conversation - Anna Nichols |
 Before Hours - Mountain Air Roasters |  After Hours - Highlands Distillery |  Before Hours - Sweet Kiwi Bakery |
 Lunch Conversation - Dr. Corey Ciocchetti |  Before Hours - Kiln |  Before Hours - Kiln Coffee Bar |
 Lunch Conversation - Daily Sentinel |  Lunch Conversation - Jenn Moore |  Lunch Conversation - Jay Seaton |
 Before Hours - Roasted |  2018 YPN Christmas Party |  Before Hours - My Favorite Muffin |
 Lunch Conversation - Girl Scouts |  Lunch Conversation - Kevin & April |  Lunch Conversation - Pete Baier |
 Before Hours - Main Street Bagels |  YPN Group |  Lunch Conversation - John McConnell, Eureka Science Museum |