2018 has been a remarkable year for YPW. As an organization we evolved, built new connections, and grew our membership to over 3,800 members. 2019 is going to be an exciting year for YPW and to continue building on our successes, we are expanding our…
Read MoreYPW IS SEARCHING FOR THE BRIGHTEST, MOST CREATIVE TO PLAN FOUNDERS’ DAY! Do you have a passion for event planning and overall FUN?! This might be a great opportunity for you! Young Professionals of Wichita is looking for volunteers to help with the planning of…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce our new Board Members for YPW’s 2019 Board of Trustees. Six talented leaders will be welcomed onto our Board. Their experiences and skills will drive Young Professionals of Wichita to continue becoming the leader in talent retention and engagement in…
Read MoreWe’ve discussed my favorite places and things, the thriving downtown entertainment area, adventures to be had and all the fab places to live in Wichita. You might be wondering what’s left. Are you asking yourself, isn’t there still more we can do? Well, yes, there…
Read MoreIn an impromptu gesture, a group of millennials decided to take it upon themselves to help market the city of Wichita to other millennials through the form of an infographic they titled “UnpredICTably Amazing.” This group said they were tired of people bagging on their…
Read MoreI am thrilled that Cargill has decided to stay in Wichita. I am excited that my friends who work for Cargill will still be here. I’m also excited for what this says about Wichita- as Mayor Jeff Longwell noted – this is a validation for…
Read MoreApril 1st, or April Fool’s Day, is generally known as a day when people make jokes, play pranks, and generally fool around for no better purpose than to tickle their funny bone. But when 119 YPs, City of Wichita officials, and members of the community…
Read More1 Million Cups has been rocking the Wichita community since its start date in early February. What is it? What’s its purpose? What can we, as a community, do to support 1 Million Cups? We sat down with YPW member Jacob Wayman, one of the…
Read MoreEarly-bird registration deadline extended to March 24 What is there to like about the month of April? The blooming trees? Fresh flowers and sunny days? Famous Kansas thunderstorms? How about it being the month the Kansas YP Summit is held? This is the first year…
Read MoreWhat exactly would it take to add a huge number like one billion to our local economy? To have that impact in a year, each of the 300,000 workers in the Wichita MSA would have to increase their productivity by about $3,300 – or a…
Read MoreThe Event When: March 8, 6:00 p.m. Where: Gianni Bacci’s Who: Arts Partners You like cocktails, you like being creative, and you like a good cause, making Shaken: Mixology 101 the perfect event for you. Gianni Bacci’s will be hosting the event, where you’ll be…
Read MoreI dare you. Imagine a perfect Wichita community. One filled with limitless opportunities for your family, friends and business. What if I told you that image is within our reach? Skeptical? I believe itis within our reach. This transformation can only be achieved if we…
Read MoreWichita, Kan. – Tallgrass Film Association has been selected as the nonprofit partner for the #ILoveWichita t-shirt contest. The selection committee chose TFA, which this year is producing the 14th annual Tallgrass Film Fest, because of its connection to the creative community, its economic impact…
Read MoreThe end of 2015 is fast approaching and it is time to start thinking about resolutions for 2016. What could be better than making goals that will help your community and make you feel great? This year, challenge yourself to a volunteer resolution. Pick a…
Read MoreWhy STEM? Fueling a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math fields will help grow our economy and better equip current students with the skills they need to be successful. According to the National Science Foundation, “…scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as…
Read MoreThe holiday season is an exciting and busy time for the community. Everyone is in the spirit of giving and there are many options available to help those in need. If you are looking for new volunteer opportunities for this season, check out the list…
Read MoreWhen we are busy juggling work, family and other activities it can be difficult to fit volunteering in our schedule. It doesn’t matter how many hours you are able to volunteer, each hour you give is meaningful. Not only does it help an organization, but…
Read MoreLast week we celebrated 10 years of uniting young professionals in Wichita. This week, the YPW Board is calling on its members to unite to effect positive change in our community by voicing your opinions on the Sedgwick County Commission’s recommended budget cuts. The Board’s…
Read MoreAs we thaw from the deep freeze of winter, let’s look at what our city has to offer this summer for those with a drive for some sun and fun with current friends and soon-to-be friends. Check out this list of some of the best…
Read MoreLast November, the first YPW ServeUp Team was launched and members were determined to benefit Dress for Success Wichita. ServeUp is a program designed to pair a team of young professionals with a nonprofit organization to help plan and implement new ideas for the organization…
Read MoreGreat Plains Renaissance Festival (April 18-19, 10am-6pm) – Jousting knights, roast turkey legs, and the start of the Wichita Highland Games on Friday evening! What more could your medieval heart desire? Magicians & musical artists from the bygone era will entertain all guests, whether…
Read MoreAre you a young professional looking for older homes with more character, or a converted warehouse loft? Maybe you’re a shopaholic and want to be near the best shops to add to your wardrobe collection. If you’re looking to start a family you may be…
Read MoreWith the spring season approaching us comes opportunities to get involved and engaged in our community. An easy way to start is to update your volunteer hours for the first quarter of 2015. It is simple, fast and very important for the organization as a…
Read MoreDress for Success Wichita is changing lives of deserving women every day, and for the entire month of March they are encouraging Wichita to show extra support for their organization. The mission of Dress for Success Wichita is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged…
Read MoreOn September 18, YPW members mingled with their peers and 22 nonprofit organization representatives at The Pumphouse Bar in Old Town. We had a nonprofit representative for every passion—from horticulture to financial literacy. Volunteering in our community is not only a way to make an impact on the…
Read MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetime. Founded in 1913, the American Cancer society is the nation’s largest community-based voluntary health organization. One of the many fundraising events…
Read MoreAre you having friends visit, but not sure where to take them? Are you looking to visit Wichita in the future yourself? Here are some ideas of places to check out. Events There is always something fun going on in Wichita. These are some of…
Read MoreBy David Friedberg, Allen, Gibbs & Houlik L.C. Community Relations Chair Did you know there is a manufacturing facility that is operated by the visually impaired (some completely blind!) in Wichita, Kansas? Envision hosted YPW at its Manufacturing facility on South Water Street in Wichita…
Read MoreFor just over three years, YPW member Craig Goodloe of Airbus Americas Engineering has been involved in organizing a short track speedskating club at the Wichita Ice Center. Craig said, “In 2010, my good friend, Rob Davis, and I decided that we should try to…
Read MoreBy Matt Kochenower, Cargill Meat Solutions Ambassadors Team Member YPW’s Board Placement program connects YPs interested in serving on nonprofit boards of directors with local nonprofits in need of a YP voice. Traniece Bruce, Pre-College Advisor at Wichita State University, attended the Board Placement 101…
Read MoreBy Shea Zuckerman, Cessna Aircraft Company Ambassadors Team Member Think there’s nothing to do in Kansas? Think it’s just a continuous cornfield? Think again. In big cities many of the entertainment options one expects to find are all downtown in a small area. Easy to…
Read MoreBy Sundee Dunn, High Touch Technologies Ambassadors Team Member Since the Volunteer Hour Tracking program was launched in July of this year, YPs have donated 960 service hours to 13 different organizations in the Wichita community. Volunteers are vital to the success of YPW and…
Read MoreBy Ashley Abedini, CarMax Ambassadors Team Member Do you like being exposed to the various world religions and cultures? Do you enjoy sampling delicious ethnic cuisines? Last and most importantly: do you like champagne? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions,…
Read MoreBy Sundee Dunn, High Touch Technologies Ambassadors Team Member Do you want to get involved in Wichita, but you don’t know where to start? Want to foster a relationship with a non-profit or do you already have a connection? Community Relations (CR) just might be…
Read MoreBy Cory Theobald Pulse Team Member Located at the end of George Washington Boulevard, tucked up against Boeing and McConnell, the Kansas Aviation Museum houses not just aviation history, but Wichita history as well. Built in the 1930s as the terminal for the former Wichita…
Read MoreBy Sundee Dunn, High Touch Technologies Ambassadors Team Member Have you ever wondered how young professionals are making a difference within Wichita or even within YPW itself? Perhaps you are curious about the impact you are making as an individual member. Now there is an…
Read MoreBy Lamont Anderson, ALA Enterprises Leadership Link Action Member It is our mission to celebrate the culture, innovation, and diversity in Wichita with an awards and ceremony dedicated to highlighting these attributes which make Wichita great. Wichita is a city filled with a passionate community,…
Read MoreLooking for a way to support some of Wichita’s outstanding community organizations? Summertime is full of fundraising and community events. Keep an eye on our Community Calendar for more events throughout the year, including a brand new women’s-only fundraiser! Ballet Wichita 5K Art Run CASAino…
Read MoreWe’ve always known that Wichita has phenomenal young professionals, and we’re thrilled to see so many of our members honored in the Wichita Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards! Please join us in congratulating the following YPW members: Brock Beran, Beran Concrete Inc. Angela Buzard, Wichita…
Read MoreBy George Hornbeck, Ad Astra Financial Group 2013 Enhance Chair 2013 marked the fifth annual Enhance CommunitYProject, a product of the Young Professionals of Wichita. On April 27th, with the help of 163 volunteers, 13 homes were just that – Enhanced. These volunteers dedicated their…
Read Moreby Brant Whitelock Vice Chair of the Pulse Team The buzzer cuts through the cold air. AC/DC blasts over the speakers. The Wichita Thunder hits the ice as Thunder fans of all ages leap to their feet and start screaming. Friday night at INTRUST Bank…
Read MoreBy Jennifer Collins Community Relations Team Member Last Saturday I got to meet a quiet, intelligent 10 year old girl who seems wise beyond her years. She is one of many children on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list. Community Relations was approached months…
Read More“I am a true kid at heart and I saw this as an opportunity or excuse to be a kid again. I get to go play laser tag, arcade games, football, baseball, climb the playground equipment and just act like a kid and for a…
Read MoreIn 2004, thousands of people in communities across south central Kansas set the region’s 20-year plan. Since then hundreds of groups and volunteers have been using this plan to make our region a great place for people of all ages to live and work (YPW…
Read MoreYou may have heard about them or even seen them around town. The electric vehicle is now available in Kansas and we want you to come give them a test drive. On Friday, June 8 from 5:30pm-9:00pm at Exploration Place, Westar Energy’s ElectroGo program will be…
Read MoreThe Wichita Business Journal has announced their 40 under 40 class of 2012. We would like to congratulate those winners that are also members of YPW! Kristine Contemplacion, Grant Thornton LLP John DeCesaro, Armstrong Shank Scott Hale, Koch Industries Inc Rachel Mendoza Banning, Families Together, Inc Lindsey…
Read MoreDog N’ Bone is a new rescue located in Wichita, KS. The organization’s goal is to try to help as many animals as it can that, through no fault of their own, ended up in animal shelters with no hope of being adopted. Items being…
Read MoreBy Jennifer Collins Community Relations Team Member Saturday, I volunteered with YPs at the 2012 Fight for Air Climb at the Cessna Stadium at Wichita State University. The Fight for Air Climb benefits the American Lung Association, and raises money for the research, education and…
Read Moreby Jennifer Collins Community Relations Team Member On April 3, I visited Hospitals of Hope with a group of YP volunteers to learn about their Clinic in a Can program, and see what we could do to help. As the first segment in Community Relations “Volunteers…
Read MoreOn Tuesday, February 28th Wichita voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not to allow the Ambassador Hotel developers to retain a percentage of the guest tax (charged to those renting rooms). This past Tuesday YPW held a forum in which representatives…
Read MoreIn an effort to reach out to young community leaders, Visioneering Wichita is continuing the Emerging Leaders Program for individuals between the ages of 25 and 39 years old. The Emerging Leaders Program is a scholarship opportunity for young professionals to be involved in Visioneering…
Read MoreCongratulations to all the YPW Members selected for the Wichita Business Journal’s 2011 40 Under 40 Class! We’re so proud to have so many oustanding members. Brandon Baker — The Carnahan Group Stephanie Bowen — Flint Hills Resources LP Karla Campbell — Spirit AeroSystems Inc…
Read MoreYour input has shaped the plan and future of our Downtown. Project Downtown: The Master Plan for Wichita is ready to be presented, and you’re invited to this major event. The Project Downtown consulting team led by Goody Clancy will outline the master plan, including…
Read MoreThe Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas is starting a Young Executive Board and are inviting YPs to be a part of it. The Boys & Girls Clubs Young Executive Board is a chance for younger members of the community to give back…
Read MoreSummer is officially here, signaling the time to get outside to hike, bike and play. Launched last year as a go-to-guide for everything outdoors in Wichita, the online resource GoPlayKansas.com has significantly expanded to include all parks and recreation spaces in the state. Now no…
Read MoreCongratulations to the YPW members who were selected for Wichita Business Journal’s 2010 40 Under 40 class! Julie Allen, Kennedy & Koe LLC Prisca Barnes, The Kansas African American Museum Kim Doze, Martin Pringle Oliver Wallace & Bauer LLP P. Scott Flemming, Sullivan Higdon &…
Read MoreMay is the perfect time to bike to work. Biking to work builds moral, encourages camaraderie, and is a great way to get active in your community. Active employees are more alert, take fewer sick days and are more productive. Biking also reduces your carbon…
Read MoreThe Kansas Leadership Center is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to improve your facilitation skills. The Kansas Community Leadership Initiative (KCLI) Facilitators Workshop has been designed to increase the facilitation effectiveness of community leadership program facilitators. The KCLI Workshop will benefit anyone regardless of…
Read MoreCocoa Dolce was one of 7 small businesses selected as a finalist for the US Chamber’s 2010 Dream Big Small Business of the year award. One finalist will be named the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award on May 18 during America’s Small…
Read MoreDowntown Market Findings Event a Success! On January 13th, over 300 individuals attended Downtown Market Findings: Discoveries. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. On our website, we have placed copies of the Goody Clancy presentations on the hotel, housing, office,…
Read MoreWichita Downtown Development Corporation is working with the City of Wichita and Wichita Transit to help you find one of thousands of available parking spaces for INTRUST Bank Arena, Century II, and other downtown events. WDDC invites you to visit an interactive map of downtown…
Read MoreThe Wichita Transit Department has added bike racks to all of the Transit buses to accommodate the needs of riders. Each bus is equipped with one bike rack which can hold two bicycles. The bike racks increase transportation options by allowing a bicycle trip to…
Read MoreWichita Wraps Community-Wide Stakeholder Meetings These meetings are designed to educate the community about the WRAPS process. WRAPS stands for Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy. WRAPS is a process where Wichita residents, businesses and other organizations have the opportunity to identify watershed needs, and with…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something fun to do in Wichita, check out First Friday in August! Now in its fifth month, Wichita’s music crawl, presented by House of Schwan, KMUW, & Heffys BBQ Sauce, promises to be an event to remember as Wichitans continue enjoying…
Read MoreThere were 3 projects that were included in Wichita’s presentation, Visioneering (inlcuding YPW), Opportunity Drive, and Mennonite Housing. Our very own, Heather Denker had a starring role presenting Visioneering and YPW. View the video of the presentation here! For more information, check out the tweets…
Read MoreMusic, barbeque, and voting—all part of June’s First Friday! Now in its third month, Wichita’s music crawl, presented by House of Schwan, KMUW, & Heffys BBQ Sauce, promises to be an event to remember as Wichitans start their summer. 22 venues will showcase 24 artists…
Read MoreWe’re just one month out from the Enhance CommunitYProject. Why does this matter to you? This is your chance to take a few hours out of one Saturday to give back to the community and really make a difference. Enhance falls within the YPW Community…
Read MoreKPTS wants to thank YPW and those that volunteered their time at the March 2009 Membership Drive. See what they say below. Thank you so much for organizing volunteers to participate our March 2009 Membership Drive! We raised $112,975 and gained 512 new members! KPTS…
Read MoreAt the February Monthly Mingle, YPW rolled out “Enhance CommunitYProject”. Through Enhance CommunitYProject the Young Professionals of Wichita will develop and organize an annual community service event which will focus on enriching the Wichita area while providing the members of YPW the opportunity to give…
Read MoreJon Rolph explaining Visioneering to a group of YPs. The “Review, Revise, Refocus” project Visioneering is currently undertaking to further advance south central Kansas. This meeting was one in a series of 20 meetings to reintroduce citizens to our long range plan; celebrate successes and…
Read MoreAs we approach the holiday season and new year, it’s a good time to review how we feel about our individual contribution to society. Yes, our investments, including our retirement accounts, have lost money. No, there is not constant job security for most employees. However,…
Read MoreIn this town, right now, there’s a group of young professionals poised for world domination with “world” being that individual area of expertise and passion that drives that person to create dynamic community change. In this week’s Chats w/Changers, I spoke with Jared Brickman, the…
Read MoreAlaska. Seattle. Colorado. Boston. Germany. Alabama. Wichita. These are some of the places that Major James Eldridge Davis has lived throughout his life and his career in the United States Air Force. Each new place brought with it diversity issues that Major Davis had to…
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