October News from

Young Professionals Napa Valley

Upcoming Events

October Networking Mixer

Wednesday, October 25 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Chispa Bar

Join us for a memorable evening in downtown Napa, networking with like-minded individuals while enjoying drinks. We are also offering headshots! Select the add-on when purchasing your ticket.

November Networking Mixer

Thursday, November 30 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Bubbles and Bloom at The Grand Reserve at The Meritage Resort and Spa

Young Professionals Napa Valley invites you to kick off the winter season at one of Napa Valley’s most popular winter activities. Newly opened, Bubbles and Bloom at The Grand Reserve at The Meritage Resort and Spa hosts us for an evening by the ice. Network with your friends and coworkers. All attendees will enjoy 50% off ice skating for the evening with a purchase of a drink.

Professional Tip

We’ve all been in a summer state of mind so with the start of autumn let’s not fall in a rut. Revitalizing your career in the fall season is a great way to keep the fall blues away. Take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments you have reached over 2023 so far. Refresh your LinkedIn and portfolio.

More Tips!

Get ready to reveal your deepest darkest secrets! Just kidding, take this short survey and lets have some fun getting to know you.

Take a quick survey!

Steering Committee Highlights!

We would like to take a moment to highlight our YPNV Executive Chair, Makenzie Payne.

Makenzie is the heart of Young Professionals Napa Valley. With the help of the Yountville Chamber’s CEO, Whitney Diver McEvoy and the Steering Committee, they have built this program in which connects young professionals in Napa. When Makenzie is not investing time into the Young Professionals program, her full-time role lies at Visit Napa Valley, the destination marketing organization. She manages the partnership accounts and event activations as Senior Associate of Partnership Marketing.

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday, October 14th, 9:00am

Napa Valley Children’s Business Fair

Volunteer to set up children’s booths at the Boys & Girls Club Business Fair hosted by Claudette Shatto.

After set up, you are welcome to shop and support the young vendors.

It’s an incredible way to help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs while having a fun and fulfilling day! Don’t miss this chance to make a positive impact in our community.

Send an email Cshatto@napavalley.edu to sign up as a volunteer today!

Thank You to Our Supporters

Young Professionals Napa Valley would like to extend a sincere thank you to The Saint for hosting our September mixer.

Thank you to our supporting local business: Napa Yard, Ox and The Fox, Hero Cafe, Honey Whiskey, South Yard, JaM Cellars, La Calenda, The Saint

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Young Professionals Napa Valley is committed to helping its members succeed in their careers and in their lives. We provide a supportive and collaborative space where members can network and grow together. We offer mixer events, professional development workshops, and volunteering opportunities. We all have different backgrounds and our own unique direction, but we all feel that we can learn from one another as we navigate our respective paths both professionally and personally.

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What do you want to see from YPNV?

Send us a message letting us know what you want see from Young Professinals Napa Valley in any aspect. Email us at: ypnapavalley@gmail.com

“Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.” —Al Bernstein