What we’re about
The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals is a group created BY young professionals FOR young professionals.
We gather individuals between the ages of 21-40 to experience opportunities to CONNECT(meet other YPs), THRIVE(professional & personal development, STRIVE(philanthropy and civic engagement) and DISCOVER(see all that GNV has to offer).
We offer about 3-4 events per month and we invite anyone to come check out or events.
Once you've checked us out and you'd like to get involved, we can talk membership!
GGYP membership is free for students currently enrolled in UF and/or Santa Fe or currently employed by a chamber member business or organization. Not sure if your employer is a member? Check here.
If you don't fall into either of the above categories, you can join GGYP at the individual rate of $75/year OR $10/month.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Coffee & ConversationThe Alchemy Work Cluv, Gainesville , FL
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for Coffee & Conversation!
REGISTER HERE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE!Coffee & Conversation gives you the opportunity to sit with other young professionals and discuss challenges and successes that you are experiencing in your career. Our members are many different ages (but all young professionals, of course), work in many different industries, have different levels of education & experience and some are entrepreneurs and business owners. No matter who you have the pleasure of chatting with, you're sure to learn something new!
Our 2025 Presenting Sponsor is The Alchemy Club! The Alchemy Club is a coworking space located in the heart of downtown Gainesville, on South Main Street. This is an awesome space to check out so we invite everyone to join us, including our remotely working friends!
- GGYP Connect: Mingling at MidiciMidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company, Gainesville, FL
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for their monthly CONNECT event on the 1st Thursday of every month! CONNECT mixers are your opportunity to meet other young professionals in the community and build relationships.
You can register through our website here!
This month, we'll be connecting at Midici in Celebration Pointe. Midici Italian Kitchen brings Italy's original Neapolitan wood-fired pizza recipe and authentic pasta to Celebration Pointe in Gainesville.
Join us for chit-chattin and more! As always, your 1st beverage is on us. Plus, Midici is offering 20% off all menu items for all of our attendees. - GGYP: Check us Out!Link visible for attendees
Are you a new member of the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals?
Have you seen our posted events and are curious and would like to learn more?
Do you have young professionals on your team and are curious how they can get involved?
Then, this is the event for you! We'll fill you in on what The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals are and answer any questions you may have along the way.ZOOM link will be sent out the evening before the event. Please register here through our website!
- Annual Discover the Springs TripRum 138, Fort White, FL
YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH OUR WEBSITE HERE TO ATTEND
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for one of their quarterly DISCOVER events, which give you the opportunity to learn more about GreaterGNV and everything it has to offer.This quarter, we are hosting our annual Discover the Springs!
We will meet at Rum 138 at 9:45am to get our kayaks and then take the shuttle to the kayak put-in on Highway 27. We'll take a guided paddle for about 90 mintues and then end our trip at Rum 138. Depending on weather, we will either paddle onward to Gilchrist Blue for swimming OR take a dip at Rum Island.
We'll then shuttle back to Rum 138 and make the trip to have lunch together at The Great Outdoors in downtown High Springs.
