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GYP is an initiative of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce that exists to champion young professionals. We envision GYP to be the leading advocate and innovative resource for young professionals to connect, grow, and make an impact.
We champion young professionals by offering a myriad of different programs and events to help young professionals get connected and develop their personal and professional skillsets. We value connection, growth, impact, and belonging. These values are mirrored in our programs and events.
Getting involved with GYP is as simple as attending an event! If you are between the ages of 21-35 and you live and/or work in Gwinnett County, then you are welcome to join us at any of our upcoming events!
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Morning Mixer @ Rainbow Village
We spent the day connecting with young professionals in our local community with coffee and pastries! We also learned about the work that takes place at Rainbow Village! Rainbow Village works to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness by providing...
Morning Mixer @ Streetwise
We had a great time at our Morning Mixer @ Streetwise connecting with young professionals in our local community over coffee and pastries! We also learned about the work that takes place at Streetwise, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping people who are...
GYP Impact – Color Run 5K @ Because One Matters
This year's 5k, held at the Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, had festivities, music, engaging games, food, and free raffle drawings. Our mission with this GYP Impact event was to support Because One Matters as they positively influence the trajectory of children &...
Off The Clock: Barks and Brews @ SlowPour Brewing
We had such a great time with our GYPs and their adorable fur babies! Thank you to all who attended, and a special thank you to the Lawrenceville Business Alliance, Wagboards, and Petsuites for your support! Also a huge shout out to Slow Pour Brewing for the amazing...
Morning Mixer @ Sleigh on Perry
We had a great time at Sleigh on Perry for our last Morning Mixer of 2023! With all the festive decorations, it was hard to resist the holiday cheer while making new connections. Join us at our next Morning Mixer on January 10 to meet more young professionals in your...
Off the Clock @ Duluth Fall Festival, presented by The City of Duluth
During this Off The Clock event, young professionals joined GYP at the stage of Duluth Town Green for an evening of networking and socializing!
2023 Journey Alumni Fall Social
During this event, alumni of GYP's Journey Leadership Institute gathered to reunite with Journey classmates and meet new Journey Alumni! We enjoyed a competitive and high-tech game of mini golf at Putt Nation in Buford over drinks and appetizers. Thank you to our...
Continuing the DEI Conversation, presented by AID Consulting
At this special event, GYP hosted a stacked panel of trailblazers, who dove into some important conversation surrounding Self-Advocacy and Community Building in the space of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This panel was very interactive, as young professionals came...
Morning Mixer @ Realty One Group Edge
We had a great time with everyone at this month’s Morning Mixer in Downtown Duluth! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy breakfast and coffee with other young professionals.
Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) Recognize Up and Coming Leaders
Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) hosted its third annual ‘TheYParty 35-Under-35 Awards’ naming thirty-four (34) winners and one ‘young professional of the year’ as it celebrated the next generation of business leaders. An initiative of the Gwinnett Chamber, GYP...
GYP Advisory Board Retreat
During GYP's Advisory Board Retreat at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, the board had a time of programmatic strategizing and professional development, as well as time to connect and build deeper friendships with fellow board members.
Morning Mixer @ Chibo Coffee
This month's Morning Mixer was for our Southwest Gwinnettians! Chibo Coffee is the first Ethiopian coffee shop in Gwinnett! Young professionals enjoyed this brand new coffee shop while growing professional circles.
Journey Workshop #1 at GJAC
During the first Journey workshop, Dr. Tom Epperson of InnerWill led Journeyers through a discussion that highlighted the importance of fostering self-awareness and helped journeyers understand the five practices of values based leadership, the cornerstone of...
Journey Kickoff
What an energizing start to this year's Journey Leadership Institute! Dr. Tom Epperson of InnerWill walked our Journey Class of 2024 through a meet & greet to get to know fellow participants and explore the leadership beliefs underpinning GYP, as well as review...
Hack Your Potential With AI
Is AI likely to replace your job in the near future? We had a great time learning what’s on the horizon for AI tech, and how to best leverage our knowledge and skills in light of the new AI tools at our fingertips. We heared from experienced tech professional and...
Morning Mixer @ Rainbow Village
This month’s Morning Mixer was hosted by Rainbow Village. Rainbow Village’s missions is to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Their programs serve the residents by focusing on Family Stability, Well-being, Financial Management, Education &...
Morning Mixer @ White Windmill
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Morning Mixer today at White Windmill in Duluth. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to network and connect with other young professionals in Gwinnett!
Metro-Atlanta YP Mixer
At this one-of-a-kind event, young professionals from all over Metro Atlanta gathered to enjoy the night and expand their networks at Gas South District. GYP gathered 10 different young professional groups and bilateral chambers of commerce to bring an incredibly...
Morning Mixer @ Northside Nutrition
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Morning Mixer today at Northside Nutrition in Lawrenceville. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to network and connect with other young professionals in Gwinnett!
Journey Alumni Social: Paint & Sip
Alumni of our Journey Leadership Institute enjoyed a social Paint & Sip while reuniting with old Journey friends and networking with new alumni! This exclusive networking experience was held at the Hudgens Center for Arts & Learning and included an opportunity...
Journey Milestone Celebration 2023
Congratulations to our Journey Leadership Institute graduating class of 2023! We are so proud of the dedication these Journeyers have shown toward becoming the best leaders they can be! We can't wait to see the impact each of you make in our community. What is...
Off the Clock @ TopGolf
We had a blast connecting with everyone at our Off the Clock @ TopGolf! Thanks for bringing the energy and making it a night to remember.
Morning Mixer – Tchin Tchin Coffee
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Morning Mixer today at Tchin Tchin Coffee in Buford. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to network and connect with other young professionals in Gwinnett!
Continuing the Conversation with Emerging Entrepreneurs
We had a great time hearing from previous winners of the Emerging Entrepreneurs award, as they shared their tips & tricks to take us from Side Hustle to Start-Up to Seasoned Business Owner! Held over lunch, this event featured a panel discussion and Q&A with...
Journey Leadership Institute – March Workshop
During this workshop led by Essy Lucas – Sr. Principal Operations Lead at Chick-fil-A Support Center, and consultant at SKY WHEEL Consulting – Journeyers will investigate how to see and shape their future. Essy will lead Journeyers in exploring concepts found in...
Read Across America Week
In honor of Read Across America week, young professionals visited various elementary schools in Gwinnett, and read children's books to elementary classrooms.
Morning Mixer @ Break Coffee Roasters
Young professionals enjoyed breakfast and networking at downtown Duluth's newest coffee shop, Break Coffee Roasters.
Off The Clock @ Gwen Tajz Wine Bar
Our young professional ladies enjoyed wine and charcuterie while expanding their network and deepening relationships.
Journey Leadership Institute- February Workshop
During this workshop led by Charbel Aoun -- Founding Executive Director of the Georgia First Generation Foundation – Journeyers will investigate the five components of ineffective teams and how to overcome these challenges. Utilizing interactive exercises, journeyers...
Morning Mixer @ 45 South Cafe
Young Professionals enjoyed coffee and bagels while expanding their network and deepening relationships.
Morning Mixer @ 45 South Cafe
At this month's Morning Mixer, Young professionals met in the heart of downtown Norcross to expand their network while enjoying coffee and great company.
GYP Holiday Happy Hour
Young professionals celebrated the Holidays during this festive networking event with drinks, philanthropy, and a bit of friendly competition! Some YPs went all-in during our Tacky Holiday Sweater contest, as well as our Forbidden Words game, and they were rewarded...
Morning Mixer @ Peachy Corners Cafe
During this networking event, young professionals enjoyed boba tea and coffee, as they connected with others. We also had two winners of our raffle for a $25 gift card to Peachy Corners Cafe.
GYP Impact – Love Your City with Boy With a Ball
During this GYP volunteer event, young professionals invested in the Norcross community by helping tutor local youth. Some young professionals participated in community "walkthroughs" where the nonprofit builds relationships with families to hear about the needs they...
Journey Leadership Institute – November Workshop
This workshop, led by Nina Johnson with NMJ helped journeyers understand how to adapt to, control, and implement change. Click here to learn more about the Journey Leadership Institute.
GYP Business Insider presented by Gwinnett Community Outreach
We spent the day after Election Day at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center! With an inside scoop presentation, tour of the courts, and lunch with some of Gwinnett County's representatives and leaders, attendees left inspired with great resources and...
Journey Leadership Institute – October Workshop
During this Journey workshop, led by AID Consulting, journeyers were led through a series of discussions and activities that enabled them to explore the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a new way. Photographed by Olivia Thompson with Liv In the Moment...
Morning Mixer at White Windmill
YPs gathered at White Windmill for spectacular pastries, coffee, and networking!
Off The Clock at Eagle Rock Distributing Company
Young Professionals connected with new and old friends, as they enjoyed live music by Cat Carter, authentic tacos by Tacos El Kohuich, and great drinks provided by Eagle Rock Distributing Company.
Morning Mixer at Beans & Butter Coffeehouse
Attendees enjoyed fresh, in-house pastries with their coffee as they expanded their network at Beans & Butter Coffeehouse. We love supporting family-owned businesses and introducing people to new coffee shops around Gwinnett! [gallery link="file" size="medium"...
Fall Journey Alumni Social
At the Fall Journey Alumni Social, journeyers gathered together at Cosmo's Pizza + Social for drinks, apps, pizza, and trivia! To learn more about the Journey Alumni Program, click here
Off the Clock @ Cloudland Vineyards & Winery
Impactful connections were made and delicious local wine was shared at our Off the Clock at Cloudland Vineyards & Winery. Along with their wine and lively conversation, YPs enjoyed live music by Sarah Mootz, Chuy's Taco truck, and an exquisite charcuterie board....
Journey Leadership Institute – September Workshop
Journey participants met at Suwanee City Hall for our workshop led by Long Table CEO & Founder - Linnea Miller. Journeyers were equipped with a Leadership Toolkit comprised of various tools to help manage difficult conversations and sustain effective communication...
Morning Mixer @ 101 Bagel Cafe
We always love seeing old and new faces at our networking events! Thankful to 101 Bagel for always being such a wonderful host. Their colorful bagels and never-watered-down iced coffee has no competition
GYP Advisory Board Retreat
Sep 19, 2023
During GYP's Advisory Board Retreat at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, the board had a time of programmatic strategizing and professional development, as well as time to connect and build deeper friendships with fellow board members.
Journey Workshop #1 at GJAC
Aug 23, 2023
During the first Journey workshop, Dr. Tom Epperson of InnerWill led Journeyers through a discussion that highlighted the importance of fostering self-awareness and helped journeyers understand the five practices of values based leadership, the cornerstone of...
Journey Kickoff
Aug 22, 2023
What an energizing start to this year's Journey Leadership Institute! Dr. Tom Epperson of InnerWill walked our Journey Class of 2024 through a meet & greet to get to know fellow participants and explore the leadership beliefs underpinning GYP, as well as review...
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