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 Marmen Energy! Marmen Energy is a working welding shop, so long pants (no shorts, no skirts, no capris) and fully closed-toe shoes (no sandals, no high heels) are mandatory for visitors. Those who don’t comply or come after the tour as started will not be able to tour the shop. They do not permit pictures in the shop.

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.

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

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 to experienced members. Lunch will be provided for $15. Space is limited to the first 20 people to RSVP!

Hear from leaders from Featuring Five Star Call Centers, Reach, Augie, and Business Resources Network.  The purpose of this event is to help Emerging Leaders & Young Professionals gain broader perspectives and knowledge on how to better understand and include people with disabilities in the workplace and community so we can be more informed and dedicated to serving our community. Panelists Include: Joel Sylvester, Five Star Call Centers Dr. Julie Ashworth, Augustana FRIENDSLink Program Director Paige Carda, REACH Moderator: Vicki Stewart, Business Resources Network Located in the Halverson Room at Augustana University (located on the second floor of the Morrison Commons building). Lunch will be provided. Registration is limited to 25 attendees.

It’s a networking event with a political twist. Candidates for public office who are in the YPN age demographic will introduce themselves and share their motivations and goals.

Boost your knowledge of the issues that will be on your general election ballot in 2022. Justin Bentaas, Public Affairs and Research Manager for the Chamber, will explain the pro/con and answer questions about the three issues on the ballot for Sioux Falls voters.

Join us for October’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. No registration required – just show up and encourage other young professionals or colleagues to join you.

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.

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

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!

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. Join us on November 7th! This month, we're reading an industry focused book of your choice –  come ready to discuss.