Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) is program of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Our goal is to provide social networking, professional development, and community advocacy to young professionals in and around Columbus, Indiana. For more information email us at: info@columbusyp.org.

Our Mission

To create a network that will enhance the Columbus community for the attraction and retention of young professionals.

Our Vision

To create a diverse network of over 200 young professionals by 2009.

Our Objectives

• To offer social networking opportunities to young professionals.
• To offer professional development seminars to young professionals.
• To offer community advocacy and volunteer opportunities to young professionals.
• To create economic impact for Bartholomew county businesses and the community at large.
• To connect young professionals to one another, to the community, and to local cultural and artistic events.

What’s In CYP Membership For You?

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A Brief History

CYP held its Kick-Off Event on December 1, 2005. It was a huge success with more than 150 young professionals turning out to listen to Dr. Nasser Paydar of IUPUC speak. Since then CYP has held numerous events.
Read Young Professionals Meet, Mingle, Network
See pictures from the Kick-Off Event

Our Demographics

With a distribution list of over 900 people, CYP reaches a vast amount of the area's young professionals. Our members vary in age, most falling between 21 to 39 years old.  These young professionals have various jobs throughout community.

Check out just a few of the diverse occupations represented by CYP:

• Teachers
• Graphic Designers
• Human Resources
• Farm Owners/ Operators
• Pilots
• Engineers
• Lawyers
• Optometrists
• Non-Profits
• Entrepreneurs
• Interior Decorators
• Bankers
• Insurance Agents
• Event Planners
• Funeral Home Directors
• General Contractors
• Magician's
• Dance Studio Instructors
• Realtors
• And Many, Many More!!!

CYP is proud of bringing a variety of individuals from all different backgrounds together. 

Click below to see charts detailing our membership by:

Age

Marital Status

Education

Ethnicity

Diversity compared to Bartholomew County Population

Gender

Occupation

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