Activities
The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals organize many activities and initiatives throughout the year for the group itself and also ones that serve to bring together the greater Grand Forks community as a whole. Take a look at our activities below and click on the links to see more information about it.
Enhancing the Community
Soup In the Studio- Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals has teamed up with Muddy Waters Clay Center and Global Friends Coalition to provide an evening of food, fun, and fundraising.
ArtSee- An introduction and exploration of art to the Grand Forks community… no matter what your level of art knowledge may be!
IceMan Triathalon- Think you’re tough? Join us individually or as part of a team in this winter time adventure race consisting of biking, cross-country skiing, running… and of course sledding!
YP Summer Picnic- Grilling, fun, friends… and softball? Count us in!
Coming to 2012… END-IT Summer Triathlon
Chick-Fil-A LeaderCast… this event is SURE to leave you feeling revived and ready for anything! Mark your calendars for May 4th, 2012. Stay tuned.
Warm Up to Grand Forks- If your employer is looking for a way to introduce Grand Forks through a “young person’s eyes” to a potential employee, contact us to help you out!
YP Internship Seminar- Through a partnership between UND, the Center for Community Engagement, and GGFYP, businesses in the Grand Forks area can take part in this seminar to learn “best practices” for a successful internship/co-op experience for both the employer and the student. Contact us for more information.
Professional Development
YP Board Training
Business Etiquette
Entrepreneurship
Motivation
Start Your Own Business
NEW! Communications Expert (January 10, 2012)
Connecting with Each Other
Unplugged- These give YPs a chance to sit down with a local business/community leader and have a discussion about the steps they took on their career path. This is one of YP members’ favorite events!
- President Robert Kelley – UND
- Dave Molmen – Altru Health System
- Hal Gershman – Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops
- Randy Newman – Alerus Financial
- Matt Winjum – Rhombus Guys
- Jody Hodgson – Ralph Englestad Arena
Member Mixers… where anyone is welcome, whether you are BRAND new, a long-standing member who’s ready to get involved, or a member who’d like to meet more people!
Annual Launch- YPs have a lot to celebrate and anticipate! This special night will feature music, delicious food, fantastic socialization, and a business meeting. DON’T MISS IT!
Lunch N Learn- Our newest YP event that has quickly grown in popularity; a great way to meet fellow YPers while learning about things happening in Grand Forks. It’s important to eat… and it’s important to stay informed… We do BOTH!
