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Events
Happy Hour! 🍻
2024-09-24
Happy hour is coming up on Tuesday, September 24th at 6 pm at Milton Street Public House!
Be there or be 🔲
See you then!
Try It! - Spikeball
2024-06-22
Come play Spikeball with us this Saturday, June 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm at McGirr Sports Complex!
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, swing by to watch, hang out, or dive into the action.
Just bring some comfy clothes, water, and runners (or go barefoot if that’s your style!)
Concession will be open for snacks and refreshments.
See you there! 🎉
Happy Hour & Bingo! 🍸
2024-10-24
Come hang with us at 6 pm on Thursday, October 24th at Quality Foods Harewood for Happy Hour & People Bingo!
Cocktails AND crowd watching? heck yes.
Go By Bike Week 🚲
2024-09-22
Who’s excited for the Go By Bike BC kickoff party!? 🚴♂️
✔ Bike bingo
✔ Scavenger hunt
✔ Food trucks
✔ Ebike demos
..plus info on all things biking!
Make sure you swing by our table & say hi!
Happy Hour at Rusted Rake Brewing
2024-07-24
Come hang with us and enjoy some yummy local brews & bites (did someone say chicken and pickles?) at Rusted Rake Brewing on July 24th at 6:30 pm!
See you there!
Energize Hour at White Rabbit ☕
2024-10-20
The YPN is hitting White Rabbit Coffee Co. at 10 am on October 20th for Energize Hour ☕️
What a perfect way to kick off your Sunday morning with some local goodies & networking!
Stick around afterward to catch our board meeting and see how you can get involved.
See you there!
Happy Hour | White Sails Brewing
2024-08-28
Is there anything better than an ice cold craft beer on a hot day?
On August 28th at 6 pm, White Sails will remind us that the answer is a huge, resounding NO.
Join us while we cool off, take advantage of their board games, and enjoy some delicious, locally sourced fare!
Silly Boat Prep! 🛶
2024-07-14
Silly Boat Season is officially upon us again! 🚣🏼♀️
Think you can do better than last year? Come show us!
(All it really takes to surpass last year’s performance is figuring out how to not launch our VP over our Prez)
See you there!
Hike for Hospice
2024-05-26
Lace up your hiking boots and join us on May 26th, 10 AM - 2 PM for Hike for Hospice at Westwood Lake.
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 Team
Professional Development Director
Vice President
Membership Director
Treasurer
Public Relations Director
Secretary
Events Director
President
Communications Director