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Provides a platform for Journey Alumni to connect with other journeyers and grow their spheres of influence.

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Championing Young Professionals since 2015.

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WHO WE ARE

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.

WHAT WE DO

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.

GET INVOLVED

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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Leadership Lab ft. Kam Phillips

During this Leadership Lab, we gathered at Anderby Brewing to hear from facilitator and coach, Kam Phillips, as he shared about the importance of mental, emotional, and financial health and the unique relationship that they share. [gallery size="medium" link="file"...

Off The Clock: Metro-Atlanta YP Mixer @ Gas South District

We gathered with young professionals from across Metro-Atlanta for this exclusive Off The Clock event at Gas South District! [gallery size="medium" link="file"...

Business Insider Presented by Gwinnett Community Outreach

During this exclusive Business Insider, young professionals got a glimpse into one of Gwinnett Community Outreach’s most impactful community engagement programs, Gwinnett 101 Citizen’s Academy! The Gwinnett 101 Citizens Academy is a 12-week program offered twice each...

Morning Mixer @ 45 South Café

Held monthly, these morning networking events give young professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, questions, and leads over coffee and breakfast.

Continuing the Conversation with GYP @ Curiosity Lab

Following the Gwinnett Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit, young professionals were invited to continue the conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion with GYP at Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners. This event featured a panel of seasoned...

Morning Mixer @ Cafe Rothem

Held monthly, these morning networking events give young professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, questions, and leads over coffee and breakfast.

Off The Clock @ Coolray Field

During this Off The Clock event, young professionals were invited to join us for an exclusive evening of networking at Coolray Field followed by a Gwinnett Stripers baseball game! GYP had the Slow Pour Taproom reserved from 5:30pm-6:30pm for an exclusive power hour of...

Morning Mixer @ TPC Sugarloaf

Held monthly, these morning networking events give young professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, questions, and leads over coffee and breakfast.

Spring Journey Alumni Social @ Eagle Rock Distributing Company

Members of the Journey Alumni Program were invited to join us at Eagle Rock Distributing Company for dinner, drinks, games, and networking! To learn more about the Journey Alumni Program, click here.

Journey Milestone Celebration

During this Journey Milestone Celebration, we celebrated our Journey Class of 2022 at the Gwinnett Chamber with a final workshop led by InnerWill President, Dr. Tom Epperson. Afterwards, we went to The 1818 Club for drinks, appetizers, and an awards ceremony. To learn...

Morning Mixer @ 101 Bagel

Held monthly, these morning networking events give young professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, questions, and leads over coffee and breakfast.

GYP Impact | Junior Achievement of Georgia

During this event, we volunteered at Junior Achievement’s Discovery Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Every year more than 25,000 middle school students from Gwinnett County Public Schools have the opportunity to take part in JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. Located on...

Revamp Your Resume @ Atlanta Tech Park

During this workshop, young professionals learned tips and tricks for taking their resumes to the next level!

Off The Clock @ Topgolf

During this evening networking event, young professionals made new friends and new connections while trying to master their golf game!

Journey Leadership Institute | February Workshop

This workshop was led by CEO of Pivot Consulting Group and Gallup Certified Consultant, Dr. Margaret Alabi. Through this workshop, journeyers learned the impact of their strengths and how to have strengths-based conversations.

Morning Mixer @ Reyna’s Espresso & Sweets

During this event, young professionals connected over coffee in Lawrenceville.

GYP Gathers @ Fred Astaire Dance Studio

During this GYP Gathers event, young professionals learned the basics to some of the most popular ballroom dances!

Morning Mixer @ 101 Bagel Cafe

During this morning networking event, young professionals connected at 101 Bagel Cafe in Duluth for iced coffee and bagels.

Holiday Happy Hour @ Slow Pour Brewing

GYP's annual Holiday Happy Hour is a holiday themed networking event designed for young professionals to come make new connections while celebrating the holidays with fun drinks, appetizers, and games! Additionally, this year, we used the event to raise awareness for...

Journey Leadership Institute | Workshop 4 | Authenticity

During this workshop, led by Dr. Brittany Adams-Pope, a public service assistant at UGA’s Fanning Leadership Institute, journeyers learned how to show up in their communities and organizations as their true selves and connect with others authentically.

GYP Insider @ Jackson EMC

During this Business Insider event, young professionals had the opportunity to hear from Jackson EMC's District Manager, Randy Dellinger, as he shared how Jackson EMC serves our local communities and how businesses can thrive with a culture of service and giving back....

GYP Impact at Junior Achievement’s Discovery Center

During this event, we volunteered at Junior Achievement's Discovery Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Every year more than 25,000 middle school students from Gwinnett County Public Schools have the opportunity to take part in JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. Located on...

GYP Impact @ Winn Holt Elementary

Young professionals had the opportunity to read to elementary school children at Winn Holt Elementary during their Read For The Record event.

Journey Leadership Institute | Workshop 2 | Conflict Management

This Journey workshop was led by the founder and owner of Long Table consulting, Linnea Miller. Linnea focused on how to bring effective challenge and have difficult conversations.

Journey Leadership Institute | Workshop 3 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

During this Journey workshop, the ADJ Consulting team helped journeyers navigate the diversity, equity, and inclusion gap through an insightful, interactive, and intentional training while incorporating various modalities to provide cultural exploration and structural...

GYP Off The Clock @ Siena Suwanee Town Center

During this GYP Off The Clock event, young professionals joined us at Siena Suwanee for cocktails, appetizers, and games!

GYP Gathers @ Truck & Tap

GYP Gathers is an unstructured, casual way for young professionals in Gwinnett to find and build community. During this gathering, young professionals gathered at Truck & Tap in Duluth for dinner and drinks!

GYP Gathers @ Mojitos Cuban American Bistro

These gatherings provide an unstructured, casual way for young professionals in Gwinnett to find and build community. During this event, we gathered at Mojitos in Norcross for dinner and drinks.

September Leadership Lab

During this Leadership Lab, attendees had the opportunity to hear from Industrial Organizational Psychologist, Janelle King, as she shared job crafting strategies for creating meaning and motivation in the workplace.

Journey Leadership Institute | Workshop 1 | Values-Based Leadership

This Journey workshop, led by InnerWill, helped journeyers foster self-awareness helped them understand the cornerstone of effective leadership and self-development. This workshop was held on August 24th in The 1818 Club and was facilitated by InnerWill President, Tom...

Journey Leadership Institute | Commencement

The Journey Leadership Institute kick-off began with a Meet & Greet where journeyers got to know their fellow participants and explore the leadership beliefs underpinning GYP, as well as review expectations and program logistics. The Journey Commencement was held...

GYP Gathers at Coolray Field

Our GYP Gathers events provide an unstructured, casual way for young professionals in Gwinnett to find and build community. Whether you're new in town or simply need a new place to hang with your friends, we hope that you come and gather with us! During this GYP...

August Morning Mixer @ Rushing Trading Company

During this Morning Mixer, our young professionals connected over coffee and breakfast at Rushing Trading Company in Sugar Hill, GA.

GYP Impact with Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett

For this GYP Impact event, we partnered with Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, GA. Our young professionals volunteered during the SNS of Gwinnett Summer Camp by helping students with classroom projects. For more information about Special Needs...

July Morning Mixer @ Rushing Trading Company

During this Morning Mixer, our young professionals connected over coffee and breakfast at Rushing Trading Company in Sugar Hill, GA.

May Morning Mixer @ TPC Sugarloaf

Our May Morning Mixer took place at TPC Sugarloaf during the Mitsubishi Electric Golf Tournament where young professionals had the opportunity to network and hangout in the Skybox right on 18 Green!

TheYParty — Celebrating 35 Under 35

Congratulations to all the winners at TheYParty, celebrating 35 Gwinnett Young Professionals under 35!

2021 THEYPARTY Photos

Enjoy a selection of photos from theYParty 2021 at The Grand Ivy Point in Suwanee! Thank you to all our sponsors and those who attended for helping us raise more than $1,300 for the Gwinnett County Schools Foundation!

Journey — Graduation

The 2021 Journey Leadership Institute cohort celebrated their completion of the program at the Sugar Hill E Center.

Morning Mixer @ TPC Sugarloaf

During this Morning Mixer, GYP hosted young professionals at TPC Sugarloaf for coffee, breakfast, and networking!

Off the Clock — GYP @ Coolray Field

Off the Clock networking events, organized by Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP), encourage you to mix and mingle with young professionals in Gwinnett. You can network and build professional and personal relationships all while having a great time. Off The Clock...

Morning Mixer @ White Windmill Bakery & Cafe

Holiday Happy Hour @ Indio Brewing

Morning Mixer @ 101 Bagel

StillFire Brewing After Hours Event Photos

We Heart Our YPs Event Photos

Network N Chill Event Photos

Gwinnett Young Professionals gathered to kick back and make connections at its first Network N’ Chill on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Duluth Town Green. [gallery size="medium" columns="2"...

Leadership Institute – 2019-2020 Class

More than 50 high-potential young professionals are a part of the 2019-2020 Leadership Institute cohort. To learn more, visit the Leadership Institute page.

Leadership Lab featuring Kwame Johnson

Off the Clock at McCray’s Tavern

Leadership Lab

Eagle Theatre Mixer

Holiday Party

2018 Fall Leadership Institute Graduation

Power Moves

Leadership Institute Graduation – Spring 2018

Leadership Institute Graduation – Fall 2017

Leadership Institute Graduation – Spring 2017

Leadership Institute Graduation – Fall 2016

Leadership Institute Case Study Presentations

Leadership Labs at Greater Atlanta Christian School

First Birthday Bash at Eagle Rock – September 2016

YP Day at the Capitol

Leadership Institute Inaugural Class Graduation – June 2016

Leadership Workshop at Gwinnett County Public Library – Suwanee – February 2016

Social Connections at Sugar Hill City Hall – January 2016

Leadership Institute – Spring 2016 Class

The Spring 2016 Gwinnett Young ProfessionalsLeadership Institute class includes: Instructor: Dr. Jim Fatzinger, Georgia Gwinnett College Abby Wilkerson, City of Suwanee Alicia Krogh, Gwinnett Chamber Brooke Waters, Leadership Gwinnett Craig Roberts, Jackson EMC...

Mentoring at the Discovery Center of Gwinnett – November 2015

Leadership Workshop at GACS – October 2015

Inaugural leadership workshop with Dr. Douglas Johnson, Associate Dean of Business and Professor of Leadership and Management from Georgia Gwinnett College. Hosted by Greater Atlanta Christian School. [gallery...

Launch Party at Eagle Rock – September 2015

News

Gwinnett Young Professionals Announces Journey Class of 2023

Aug 1, 2022

Forty-five emerging young leaders selected for nine-month business leadership institute Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – August 2, 2022 – Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) announces the Journey Class of 2023. Forty-five emerging young leaders have been named to...

Business Insider Presented by Gwinnett Community Outreach

Jul 20, 2022

Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) Recognize Up and Coming Leaders

Jun 17, 2022

GYP honors leading young business minds, Celebrates with THEYPARTY Awards Event Gwinnett County, GA – June 17, 2022 – Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP) hosted its second annual THEYPARTY event celebrating the region’s top young business minds. This 35 Under-35 awards...

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