YSPN provides unique opportunities to network with your peers through various social, community service and networking events.  These activities are designed to allow you to expand your personal networks and build lasting connections with the many commercial, charitable, and artistic venues in Springfield.

The membership roster is nearly 400 young professionals from a wide variety of careers and industries.  If you are not a member yet, we invite you to join us.

Please join us on Thursday, May 23rd for an informative seminar on Estate Planning 101 for Young Professionals from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.  

Young professionals working in any field should definitely sign up for this one!  Even if you don’t think you have a need for Estate Planning yet, nor have a spouse or children, you may be surprised at what you’ll learn.  This event will be catered with delicious food from The Feed Store and will be held at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, in the Board Room.

This informative program will be given by Pamela E. Hart, President of the Central Illinois Women’s Bar Association and associate attorney with Scott & Scott, P.C.  Ms. Hart’s specialties include Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Elder law/Medicaid Planning, Real Estate litigation, Family law and general litigation.  She has authored and co-authored various articles on a range of topics, including business dissolution and the use of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) Witnesses.

Register for this event NOW.

Gain exposure to Springfield area young professionals and become a sponsor today!  Advertising placement, public relations exposure, and community affairs outreach are all available through partnerships with YSPN.  Our team will assist you in customizing a sponsorship that fits your budget.  Contact us today ypspringfield@gmail.com!

Annual Sponsorship pdf

Event Sponsorship pdf 

Attention all employers - When you buy 5 job postings, you will get a 6th for free!  Postings are only $50 each and reach over 1,100 individuals through e-blasts, not to mention the countless viewers through Facebook and Twitter.  Send us your postings by visiting our website, or by clicking HERE!  

Contact us at ypspringfield@gmail.com for more information.

Looking for a new job?  Start your search out on the right foot with an updated resume!  YSPN is offering a brand new resume-review service to members free of charge.  Just send your resume to ypspringfield@gmail.com and a local HR professional will set up a time to meet with you and discuss how to make your resume stand out from the crowd.  This service is for members only.  Not a member?  Click HERE to join now with a credit card, click HERE to download the membership form. 

Looking for a way to get involved with YSPN?  You can make a great impact on the future of our organization by joining the Membership Ambassador committee.  Join our year-round effort to grow YSPN and help us thrive for years to come.  Please email ypspringfield@gmail.com with the subject line of “Membership Committee” if you are interested in joining this fun and professional committee.  

Renewal invoices have been mailed and are due now!  We have an amazing year of events ahead - don’t let your membership lapse!  Dues are still only $25 and are good through 3/31/14!

To check the status of your membership or to pay for your renewal with a credit card, please call Lyndsey Wade at (217) 525-1173.

You can renew your membership dues online, HERE.  Please note in the questions/comments section “Renewal”. 

If you have any questions regarding your membership, please email ypspringfield@gmail.com and type in the subject line “Renewal”. 

Thursday, July 25th sponsored by Bunn.   More information coming soon!

YSPN members had a great time on Friday, May 3rd, at the Alamo in downtown Springfield for our Kentucky Derby-themed Happy Hour!!  There were some very creative, fun, and crazy hats- and a couple mint juleps to top off the event!  Check out the FLYER