Some discussions are just better with a beer! Hear from panelists Jodi Schwan, Jonathan Ellis, and Carson Walker on the front lines of the evolving media industry about the challenges and opportunities for the press in today’s world and why a strong press is as important as ever. Panel will be moderated by Megan Jansick. Networking will begin at 4:30PM with a program discussion starting at 5:00 PM. There will be time for Q&A and further networking following the program.

This action team plans tours of new projects in town, lines up phenomenal speakers and generally guides the educational elements of YPN while also looking for ways to educate YPN members about current issues in our community and encourage civic participation among young professionals. . If you enjoy brainstorming events that help young professionals develop both personally and professionally then this is the team for you!

YPN Community Connections Tours provide the opportunity to get an inside look at a local business. Help us celebrate Manufacturing Week in South Dakota with a tour of Raven Industries, Inc.! Dedicated to advancing farming through innovation and technology, Raven provides innovative, high-value products and systems that help farmers serve the world. As a member of the CNH Industrial family of brands, Raven’s groundbreaking work in autonomous systems is unlocking new possibilities in farming — driving tractors down the field, wirelessly connecting the office and the cab, and protecting the environment with controlled outputs. Raven’s manufacturing operations team in Sioux Falls builds these high-tech products from the ground-up, focusing on quality every step of the way. Registration is required. Limited to the first 24 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register. You will need to click "Login" on the top right to register for the event. Click "Forgot Password" to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register.

Get your morning buzz (coffee) with other YPN members. Morning-minded young professionals are invited Dunn Brothers Coffee West to enjoy coffee and conversation to start the day.

YPs Read is a book club for members of the Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network. We will focus on reading Personal and Professional development books. This month, we are reading Unreasonable Hospitality. Today, every business can choose to be a hospitality business—and we can all transform ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences. Featuring sparkling stories of his journey through restaurants, with the industry’s most famous players like Daniel Boulud and Danny Meyer, Guidara urges us all to find the magic in what we do—for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve. Read the book and come prepared and be ready to have a great discussion!

Get to know Ronald Place, MD, Avera McKennan Regional President and CEO, at this Seat at the Table event. Lunch will be provided. Advanced registration is required. You will need to click "Login" on the top right to register for the event. Click "Forgot Password" to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register.

Learn more about the community where you live and work through programs that give details behind major infrastructure projects and issues impacting your quality of life. Registration is required. Limited to the first 24 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register. You will need to click “Login” on the top right to register for the event. Click “Forgot Password” to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register.

Join us for an exciting conversation about effective communication and the principles of digital accessibility brought to you by Volunteer United, Young Professionals Network, & Employment Disability Resources! EDR provides education, awareness, and resources to promote the successful employment and inclusion of people with disabilities. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, they have brought in a facilitator from the Rocky Mountain ADA Center to discuss effective communication, accessible social media, and web content accessibility guidelines! In-person & virtual attendance available. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees and there is a maximum in-person attendance of 22 people.

Join us for a fun night out at Thunder Road! Experience their two hour indoor entertainment package that includes unlimited laser tag, unlimited mini-bowling, unlimited bumper cars and 45 credits for arcade games! Cost: $20.00 + tax This would not include the universal ticket. 

Join us for Off the Clock, co-sponsored by Jane Rae Events & Pigott! In true YPN fashion, you will have a chance to make new friends and business connections by networking in a relaxed setting. No registration required – just show up and encourage other young professionals or colleagues to join you.

Join other YPN members for networking while getting your morning (coffee) buzz. Morning-minded young professionals are invited to come to enjoy coffee and conversation with other YPN members at the November Morning Buzz, hosted by Cooks & Bakers Kitchen!

Party planners and extroverts, this team is for you! The Social Action Team plans all of the YPN networking and fun social events such as Off the Clock, Morning Buzz, Power Lunch, and many others.