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 The Book of Joy. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives. Read the book and come prepared and be ready to have a great discussion!

YPN Community Connections Tours provide the opportunity to get an inside look at a local business. The Scott Family is the 2023 Farm Family of the Year. On this tour, you’ll learn about Hungry for Truth, a consumer education initiative of South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council. After the tour, we’ll head to a neighboring brewery, A Homestead Brew, to dive into your questions and continue conversations. This Community Connections Tour is co-hosted by South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council. We will have the option to carpool to the event. The carpool will depart from the Chamber office at 3:20PM. If you plan to meet at the Scott farm, please arrive at 4:00 PM. The first 30 to register will receive a drink token that can be used to try the Cash Crop Creamsicle, A Homestead Brew’s collaboration with Hungry For Truth and the SD Soybean Checkoff. Cash Crop Creamsicle, is a bright and super juicy sour ale brewed with centennial hops, blood oranges, Madagascar vanilla, local honey, and soy milk for a silky finish.

An event showcasing all the things we love about our community. Learn about the various neighborhoods, activities and attractions, resources for residents, and more. Interns, new residents and life-long locals – all are welcome to come discover what Sioux Falls has to offer. Enjoy golf and appetizers while networking with other young professionals. One drink ticket per person up to 150 attendees. Bring a friend and come experience everything Sioux Falls has to offer! This event would not be possible without our Host Sponsors, Sanford Health and Great Shots along with our partner The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to our print sponsor, Interstate Office Products.

Meet up with other YPN members to expand your network at the Chamber’s June Mixer. This event features the annual Business Fair with Chamber member businesses showcasing their products and services. If you’ve never been to a Chamber Mixer before, just look for the YPN booth and we’ll help you get connected!

Are you new to YPN? Looking for your first event to attend? Join us for our New Member Lunch at the Chamber! This is a great opportunity to meet other new members and ask questions of experienced members. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 20 people to RSVP! COST: $15.00, registration required.

Join other YPN members for networking while getting your morning buzz (coffee). Morning-minded young professionals are invited to come to enjoy coffee and conversation with other YPN members at our Morning Buzz!

Research says one of the best ways to improve your productivity at work is to take a lunch break. So check out of the office (or your home office) for the noon hour and enjoy lunch with us! We do ask that you RSVP in advance so we can monitor space requirements. 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 July's Off the Clock! In true YPN fashion, you will have a chance to make new friends and business connections by networking in a relaxed setting with complimentary drinks & hors d'oeuvres. No registration required – just show up and encourage other young professionals or colleagues to join you.  Be sure to make note of the new time frame of this event! We hope to see you from 4:30-6:30PM.

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!

Join us for “The Greatest Show On H2O!"  A water-skiing comedy adventure for the whole family including acting, singing, dancing, amazing stunts and more all choreographed to amazing stunts on the water. Our world-class water skiers perform dazzling human pyramids, jumps, water ballet, barefoot, water skiing, and much more. Catfish Bay has trained skiers that have traveled the world and performed for Sea World, Universal Studios and Legoland! It is a show you won’t want to miss! COST: $15.00 cash at the door, includes ticket entry & small concession item.

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.

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 Level Up. Leveling up is the only foolproof success strategy. It means owning your responsibility for taking control of who you are, what you do, and what your life will become. This book is written for the men and women grinding it out every day at work and wanting so badly to be more valued and get to the next level. It’s for the young professionals entering the workforce with big dreams who want to know exactly what it takes to advance in their career. It’s for anyone who has wanted more out of life but just hasn’t been able to make the shift to take control of their future. Many books teach you the steps you need to take to change your life. But they’re missing the critical foundational action that is necessary to ensure your new habits stick—the one element that distinguishes high-achieving professionals from those still waiting for success to find them. Most people know what they should do, and yet they don’t do it. The fact is that it does not matter how much you know—nothing will change for you unless you own the responsibility of leveling up. Read the book and come prepared and be ready to have a great discussion!