Upcoming Events
Level Up Your Professional Game During Lunch!
VYPG Members—take a break from the office and invest in YOU at our Resume & Headshot Workshop!
Pro Resume Tips from CareerSource experts
Professional Headshot by Lauren Lewis Media (Includes one (1) digital download with admission!
Lunch Included – because networking is better with food!
When:
Wednesday, March 12
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where:
Brown & Brown Insurance, 300 N. Beach Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Only $25 for VYPG Members! $40 for future members.
Want more than one headshot? Additional images will be available for purchase directly from Lauren Lewis Media at the event!
Spots are limited—don't miss this chance to refresh your resume, update your headshot, and connect with fellow young professionals.
Register now!
Get ready to sweat with Muscles & Mimosas!
VYPG is proud to partner again with D1 Training for Muscles & Mimosas, a fun and engaging event for all fitness levels. Whether you're a beginner or know your way around a gym, you'll have a great time exercising, socializing, and just having fun. Workouts start at 9am, with mimosas to follow.
When: Wednesday, February 26th
Saturday, February 22nd 9-10am
Where:
D1 Training Deland
2610 S Woodland Blvd DeLand, FL 32720
Tickets are $10 for Members and $15 for Future Members
Join us for a night of basketball at Embry Riddle!
When: Wednesday, February 26th
5:30pm Women's Game |7:30pm Men's Game
Where:
Where: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
1 Aerospace Blvd Daytona Beach, FL
Tickets are $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members
7pm food served + cash bar available
RSVP to attend: https://forms.gle/7Tx5Qth6hapdaqux6
Past Events
Join Us in January at Back Alley Lanes!
We're kicking off 2025 by hitting the lanes and showing off our strike skills. Grab those bowling shoes and we'll see you there!
When:
Thursday, January 16
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where:
Back Alley Lanes VR-Cade
2400 S Ridgewood Ave Suite 6, South Daytona, FL 32119
Tickets are $5 for Members and $10 for Non-Members, and can be purchased online or at the door.
It's Time for the Annual VYPG Holiday Party & Toy Drive!
This year, we're taking the annual holiday party to Maserati! Join us on December 12th as we celebrate a year of VYPG festivities while decked out in our festive best. We will also be accepting toy donations for our annual holiday toy drive, in partnership with PayIt4ward.
When:
Thursday, December 12th
Time:
5pm - 8pm
Location:
Maserati of Daytona Beach
1520 N Tomoka Farms Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Tickets are $10 for Members and $15 for Future Members. We'll see you there!
SOCIAL EVENT UPDATE:
LOCATION CHANGE: Join Us for Our November Social!
On November 21st, join us at our NEW location, Soraya Cafe, for networking and socializing. View out the details below, and we'll see you there! Please note, if you already purchased a ticket for 35 Bistro, this ticket will carry over for Soraya.
Where:
Soraya Cafe
156 W Granada Blvd, Suite A, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets:
VYPG Members - $5
Future Members - $10
Tickets can be purchased in advance via our website or at the door ($5 for members and $10 for future members).
Come Out & Play Pickleball with the VYPG
Join us for an exciting night of Pickleball, enjoy food and beverages, and most importantly, have a wonderful time! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this is your chance to play at Pictona, the World-Class pickleball facility right in our own backyard. It's the 3rd largest of its kind in the nation and has become the Southeast's Pickleball Paradise! All skill levels have a place to play at Pictona, so grab your paddle (or rent one for $5) and get ready to catch the wave of pickleball, the nation's fastest-growing sport!
Where:
Pictona at Holly Hill
1116 Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tickets:
Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased in advance here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pictonaathollyhill/1442806?fbclid=IwY2xjawGR2RlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHY14JxyzGmtwZqy9N2_bZkhbvw65VEpSHvQY6_gU9c_D0DFPaViTDxiwKA_aem_XDdTzOQ2U9Wm2k71MdFNgw
Apply to Be on the 2025 VYPG Board
Board Applications for 2025 are now officially open for the Volusia Young Professionals Group! Please click the button below to see the PDF for a full list of board committees and descriptions to help you decide which committee is your best fit.
To apply, please send an email with a short bio on yourself, professionally and personally, along with the top three committees/positions you would like to serve and why, to Kristina Circelli (kristinacircelli@gmail.com), and Parker Cook (parkerlane@me.com). If you are applying for a committee and are interested in being chair of that committee, please specifically apply for that.
Board Applications are open through October 20th. Thank you for your interest in the VYPG, and we look forward to an amazing 2025!
OCTOBER
Join Us for Our October Social!
On October 17th, join us at Mimi's Original Art for networking and socializing. View out the details below, and we'll see you there!
Where:
Mimi's Original Art
1385 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets:
VYPG Members - $5
Future Members - $10
Tickets can be purchased in advance via our website or at the door ($5 for members and $10 for future members).
Please join the Volusia Young Professionals Group as we volunteer with SALT Outreach on Saturday, October 19 from 7am - 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (1014 N Halifax Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118)
About: SALT (Service and Love Together) is a mobile drop-in center for people experiencing homelessness. The mission of SALT is to share Christ's love by serving the unsheltered through comprehensive mobile drop-in centers. Want to learn more about SALT? Visit: serviceandlovetogether.org
What to Wear:
Comfortable attire (i.e. clothes you do not mind getting dirty)
Closed-toe shoes
Questions? Contact Ida at ida.babazadeh@adventhealth.com and fill out our volunteer interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/Ch8ELtipL6
Get Involved at the Daytona Regional Chamber's 2024 HobNob Event
The VYPG is proud to be an in-kind sponsor for the Hobnob 2024 Presented by AdventHealth. Join us for an evening of networking to get to know local political candidates seeking public office, and find out where they stand on the issues critical to you and our community. Tickets include event entrance, food, free drink, and straw poll vote. We'll see you there!
Interested in volunteering with the VYPG? Contact Kristina at kristinacircelli@gmail.com for details!
SEPTEMBER
On September 24th, join the VYPG for our third Power Luncheon of the year! This engaging session will feature insights from local experts on the current state and future of community leadership in Volusia County. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from prominent community leaders, including Mike Sibley, Carmen Ruiz, and Jarrett Kwiatek.
Where:
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
126 E Orange Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Date:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 11:30 - 1:00 PM
Tickets:
VYPG Members - $10
Future Members - $15
Tickets can be purchased in advance via our website or at the door ($10 for members and $15 for future members).
SEPTEMBER
Join Us for Our September Social!
On September 19th, join us at Pumphouse BBQ for networking and socializing. View out the details below, and we'll see you there!
Where:
Pumphouse BBQ
124 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Date:
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Tickets:
VYPG Members - $5
Future Members - $10
Tickets can be purchased in advance via our website or at the door ($5 for members and $10 for future members).
VYPG Is Turning 20 - Celebrate with Us!
This August, the Volusia Young Professionals Group is hosting its 20-year anniversary at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. For this spectacular event we're rewinding to 2004, celebrating our early days and two decades of awesomeness with an event like no other. Expect all the throwback jams, costume contests, themed activities, delicious eats, and killer drinks with the coolest crew around. Plus, we'll be giving a shoutout to the OGs who made it all possible. YOLO!
Where:
Hard Rock Hotel
918 N Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Save the Date:
August 15th, 2024
6pm – 9pm
Tickets are $20 per person. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
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