Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals
GGFYP is a non-profit group dedicated to the growth, learning, and development of young professionals within the region.
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Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (GGFYP) is a non-profit group, dedicated to the growth, learning, and development of young professionals within the region. By offering fun and engaging social events, community involvement activities, and professional development opportunities every month, GGFYP creates a platform for members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the development and quality of life in our community.
What we do:
• Engage young professionals to become active and involved leaders in their communities.
• Inform young professionals about the great potential and possibility of our region and state.
• Create a meaningful network where aspiring professionals can meet to network, gain career enhancement skills, and give back to the community.
• Retain young professionals to continue to create an intentional workforce pipeline for existing, expanding and new business in the region
Corporate Sponsors
2025 Spring Mentorship Applications Open
The GGFYP Mentorship program spans 3 months, starting in March with a Mentor/Mentee Match Social and ending in May. Application closes February 21st.
ArtSee Artist Applications Open
Become a featured artist for the 2024 Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals Art See event! Applications close April 1st.
Marketing Committee Meeting
The Marketing committee meets once every 6 months to help craft a marketing plan with the budget set aside for advertising and promotion by the Board of Directors.
Sweetwater Coffee & Tea,
322 Demers Avenue, Suite 100
Grand Forks, ND United States
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Annual GGFYP Learn to Curl & Chili Cook-Off!
Come learn to curl and enjoy chili with GGFYP! Learn to curl will start at 3PM and will end when we start our Chili Cook-Off at 5PM! Let us know if you are bringing chili, a different dish, or a side!
Grand Forks Curling Club,
1124 7th Ave S
Grand Forks, 58201 United States
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February Lunch & Learn: Resources for Professional Success
February's Lunch & Learn is Coming Up! 💼🔜 📆 Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM 📍 Location: 2110 Library Cir, Grand Forks, ND Join GGFYP for our February Lunch & Learn: Resources for Professional Success at
Grand Forks Public Library,
2110 Library Cirle
Grand Forks, 58201 United States
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Social Events Committee Meeting
Join GGFYP for the monthly Social Events Committee Meeting on the first Monday from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Tea & Crepe in Grand Forks! The Social Events Committee plans events that foster meaningful connections between community members and
Tea & Crepe,
311 Demers Ave
Grand Forks, ND United States
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Professional Development Committee Meeting
Join GGFYP for the monthly Professional Development Committee Meeting every first Tuesday from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Grand Forks Public Library! The Professional Development Committee plans opportunities for young professionals to grow in their careers! Attending a committee
Grand Forks Public Library,
2110 Library Cirle
Grand Forks, 58201 United States
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GGFYP Hockey Game Concessions Volunteering
Volunteering & Hockey? What Could Be Better! Date: March 8th, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Arrive by 4:00 PM Location: 1 Ralph Engelstad Arena Dr, Grand Forks, ND Come volunteer with us during a UND hockey game!
Ralph Engelstad Arena,
One Ralph Engelstad Arena Dr.
Grand Forks, ND 58203 United States
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Community Involvement Committee Meeting
Join GGFYP for the Monthly Community Involvement Committee Meeting every second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Ely's Ivy in Downtown Grand Forks! The Community Involvement Committee plans events that connect young professionals to our
Ely’s Ivy,
22 S 3rd Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201 United States
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ArtSee 2025
The annual ArtSee features the work of up-and-coming artists in the community and region as well as established local artists who have laid the groundwork for a growing arts landscape in the Grand Forks region. The event is free and open to the entire community.
North Dakota Museum of Art,
