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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
OF NANAIMO

Join the best & brightest young business professionals in the Nanaimo area

AT THE YPN, OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A VIBRANT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN NANAIMO.

  • To connect young professionals in our community

  • To broaden the professional skills and knowledge of Nanaimo’s young professionals

  • To increase awareness to individual businesses of our members

  • To align ourselves with community groups who share our vision

  • To better the community through community involvement

  • To attract and retain young professionals in the region

  • To create a fun, light and social environment for our members

Similing Team

About Us

The Young Professionals of Nanaimo (YPN) is a not-for-profit organization working toward creating a vibrant and connected network of Nanaimo’s top young professionals, entrepreneurs and employees.

Our membership is comprised of some of the best and brightest business professionals in Nanaimo under the age of 40. Whether you are new to Nanaimo, or are simply interested in expanding your professional network, the YPN is a great way to get connected!

Meet The Board Members

Upcoming Events

Norm's Plumbing - Top 10 Tips

1940 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo

April 28, 2025

Highlighting long-time YPN member and business owner Malcolm Rush at Norm's Plumbing and Heating Learn the top 10 tips for plumbing and HVAC for home owners! Light snacks provided!

The ChatGPT Edge: Elevating YPN members use of Artificial Intelligence

Online

March 11, 2025

Specifically designed for YPN members, this seminar dives into how generative AI can enhance efficiency, foster creativity, and save time in managing and growing your business. AI is rapidly reshaping every industry, especially retail and small business. The race has started, and AI is advancing at lightning speed—the best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the next best time is now. Your company is not going to go out of business because of AI, your company is going to go out of business because another company used AI. ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your unique goals—whether it's crafting compelling marketing copy, streamlining operations, or brainstorming innovative product ideas to captivate customers. Can AI save you time and increase efficiency? Absolutely! Join us for this practical webinar, where you'll gain hands-on techniques to immediately apply ChatGPT, saving you both time and money By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: ✔Explain Basics Principles of AI ✔Develop Better and More Effective Prompting ✔Generate Ideas for Immediate Implementation of ChatGPT in your Business ✔Foster curiosity and cultivate an “AI Mindset” Join us to transform your understanding of AI and harness the potential of ChatGPT ensuring your business remains both competitive and authentic in today’s evolving market.

YPN Happy Hour | Drama, Distilled

Arbutus Distillery

April 11, 2025

YPN Happy Hour | Drama, Distilled (A night to air your grievances… or just sip and spectate) 📅 Friday, April 11th 📍 Arbutus Distillery ⏰ Doors at 5:30 PM | Event from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Join us for an evening of laughs, catharsis, and maybe even a little friendly venting—all over expertly crafted drinks. Whether you’ve got a story to tell or just want to soak in the drama, this is your night! 💰 Free for YPN Members | $10 for Non-Members 🎤 Feeling bold? $5 gets you on stage to share your woes (all for a good cause!) All funds raised from stage time will be donated to a local charity. 🍻 📩 Grab your spot on Eventbrite (link in bio) and let’s turn grievances into good vibes. See you there!

Happy Hour & Billiards

James Street Game Room

March 20, 2025

Our next Happy Hour is at James Street Game Room on March 20th at 6 PM! 🎉 Billiards, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, and Foosball – the perfect way to unwind from the week and have a blast with friends new & old. See you there!
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