BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ggfyp.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T183000 DTSTAMP:20260224T014654Z CREATED:20260223T223449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T014654Z UID:5853-1772472600-1772476200@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Social Events Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Social Events Committee Meeting\n \n March 2\n @\n5:30 pm\n –\n6:30 pm \nAssist with planning monthly social events to help Young Professionals make meaningful connections through new experiences. This committee helps plan signature GGFYP events\, including ArtSee\, Curling & Chili Cook-off\, and the Annual Picnic.Attending committee meetings is a great way to get more involved with GGFYP! All are welcome!2026 Social Events Committee Chair – Linh Lê (social@ggfyp.com) \n\n Sweetwater Coffee & Tea\n\n322 Demers Avenue\, Suite 100\n \n Grand Forks\,\n ND\n United States\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Committee Meeting \n\n\n\n\n A Night of Excellence Volunteering \n\n\n \n Annual Launch \n\n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/social-events-committee-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Sweetwater Coffee & Tea\, 322 Demers Avenue\, Suite 100\, Grand Forks\, ND\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/May-CI-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Social Events Chair":MAILTO:social@ggfyp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000 DTSTAMP:20251121T211018Z CREATED:20240131T145617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T211018Z UID:3519-1772557200-1772568000@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Annual Launch DESCRIPTION:March 3\, 2026 | The Opal\n402 Demers Ave Suite 200\, Grand Forks\, ND 58203 \n\nget Tickets\n \nAnnual Launch is a night of recognition\, connection\, and growth.\nEvery year\, our Young Professionals put their skills and passions into the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (GGFYP) to enhance our community\, create connections\, and invest in each other. On March 3rd\, 2026\, our professionals\, mentors\, students\, and amazing supporters gather to recognize the hard work of our committees and celebrate our GGFYP members. \nThis night of celebration reflects our core pillars – Community Involvement\, Professional Development\, and Social Connection. GGFYP Pillar Committee Chairs will reflect on the highlights of 2025 and build excitement for the year to come. \nGGFYP will soon announce our keynote speakers for the 2026 Annual Launch. \nGGFYP awards our star members of 2025. We invite our members to nominate companies for the Grow Grand Award and individuals for the Student YP of the Year\, YP of the Year\, and Legacy YP of the Year. These nominees are reviewed by the GGFYP Board of Directors\, and the winners are announced at the Annual Launch \n\nAppetizers will be provided\, and a cash bar will be available for attendees. \nAbout the Annual Launch\nEvery year\, the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals (GGFYP) hosts their Annual Launch. It is a celebration of an amazing year and the kick-off for the year to come. We honor the work of our GGFYP members in the previous year and recognize the hard work that has been put in to continue our mission of enhancing our community\, creating connections\, and investing in each other. \nWe gather to listen to updates presented by the GGFYP Board of Directors\, learn from community leaders\, and award our outstanding Young Professionals. We hope to create an event that has everyone leaving enlightened\, connected\, and excited for the year to come. \n2025 GGFYP Awardees\n2025 Annual Launch Speakers\nYP of the Year – Eric McCoy\, UND\nGrow Grand Award – Good Samaritan\nStudent YP of The Year – Madilyn Lee\, UND\nLegacy yp of the year – Becca Cruger\nLegacy yp of the year – Lisa Martinez\nUND SPeaker – Peggy Varberg\nAltru Health systems SPeaker – dr. josh deere\nkeynote speaker – molly yeh\, owner of bernie’s\n2024\n\n2021\n2021\n2025\n2024\n2025\n2024\n2024\n2025\n2021\n\n2024\n2021\n2025 URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/annual-launch/ LOCATION:The Opal\, 402 Demers Ave Suite 200\, Grand Forks\, 58203\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Professional Development Event,Signature Events,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025-Annual-Launch-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T183000 DTSTAMP:20260302T202248Z CREATED:20260223T225342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T202248Z UID:5868-1772731800-1772735400@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Professional Development Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Committee Meeting\n\nMarch 4\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \nAssist in planning monthly professional development opportunities for GGFYP members. This committee sets up Lunch/Dinner & Learns\, business tours\, and brainstorms other creative ways to advance our members both personally and professionally.Attending committee meetings is a great way to get more involved with GGFYP! All are welcome!2026 Social Events Committee Chair – Caleb Eilts (professional@ggfyp.com) \n\nREGISTER TODAY\n \nRhombus Guys Pizza\n312 Kitson AvenueGrand Forks\,\nND\nUnited States \n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n  \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\nCategories:\nCommittee Meeting \n\n\n\nAnnual Launch \n\nMeet Me In My Community – ND Coffee Roastery \n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/professional-development-committee-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Rhombus Guys Pizza\, 312 Kitson Avenue\, Grand Forks\, ND\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/May-CI-2-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Professional Development Chair":MAILTO:professional@ggfyp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260225T174206Z CREATED:20260211T214555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T174206Z UID:5755-1772879400-1772883000@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Barista Learn & Play | Meet Me In My Community DESCRIPTION:Meet Me In My Community – ND Coffee Roastery\nMarch 7\n@\n10:30 am\n–\n11:30 am \nMeet Me in My Community is a free five-month program designed to strengthen family bonds while broadening children’s understanding of diverse career pathways within their local community. Through monthly interactive events hosted at locally owned businesses\, families will engage in hands-on learning experiences that demystify various professions and celebrate the essential role each plays in our community’s vitality. \nJoin us at the ND Coffee Roastery for an interactive tour and barista experience. \n\nREGISTER TODAY\n \nND Coffee Roastery\n1401 Dyke AveGrand Forks\,\nND\n58201\nUnited States\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n  \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\nCategories:\nCommunity Event\, GGFYP Event \n\n\n\nAnnual Launch \n\nArtSee \n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/meet-me-in-my-community-nd-coffee-roastery/ LOCATION:ND Coffee Roastery\, 1401 Dyke Ave\, Grand Forks\, ND\, 58201\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GGFYP Event,Meet Me in My Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/Coffee-School-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T183000 DTSTAMP:20260224T014938Z CREATED:20260223T224627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T014938Z UID:5859-1773163800-1773167400@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Community Involvement Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Community Involvement Committee Meeting\n \n March 10\n @\n5:30 pm\n –\n6:30 pm \nAssist with planning ways to connect Young Professionals to the Greater Grand Forks community. The Community Involvement committee leads or is involved in various community events\, YP activities\, and volunteer opportunities. Each year\, the committee partners with a local non-profit organization to help promote an event.Attending committee meetings is a great way to get more involved with GGFYP! All are welcome!Social Events Committee Chair – Erica Dunsen (community@ggfyp.com) \n\n Panera Bead\n\n2515 32nd Ave S\n \n Grand Forks\,\n ND\n United States\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Committee Meeting \n\n\n\n\n Meet Me In My Community – ND Coffee Roastery \n\n\n \n Meet Me In My Community – Industry (TBA) \n\n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/community-involvement-committee-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Panera Bead\, 2515 32nd Ave S\, Grand Forks\, ND\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/May-CI-1-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Involvement Chair":MAILTO:community@ggfyp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T193000 DTSTAMP:20260304T222312Z CREATED:20260304T222143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T222312Z UID:5963-1773338400-1773343800@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Learn Broomball with GGFYP DESCRIPTION:Learn Broomball with GGFYP\n \n March 12\n @\n6:00 pm\n –\n7:30 pm \nMeet GGFYP on the ice at the EGF Civic Center. We will build team connections and learn how to play broomball! \nAll skills and ages are welcome. \n \n REGISTER TODAY\n \n\n East Grand Forks Civic Center\n\n300 15th St NE\n \n East Grand Forks\,\n MN\n 56716\n United States\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Categories:\n GGFYP Event\, Social Event \n\n\n\n\n Community Involvement Committee Meeting \n\n\n \n Family Power Play | Meet Me In My Community \n\n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/learn-broomball-with-ggfyp/ LOCATION:East Grand Forks Civic Center\, 300 15th St NE\, East Grand Forks\, MN\, 56716\, United States CATEGORIES:GGFYP Event,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/1-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Social Events Chair":MAILTO:social@ggfyp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260304T222725Z CREATED:20260304T222636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T222725Z UID:5970-1774090800-1774105200@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Polar Plunge Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Polar Plunge Volunteering\n \n March 21\n @\n11:00 am\n –\n3:00 pm \nThe Polar Plunge® is an annual fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to benefit Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND). Volunteer with GGFYP! \n \n SIGN UP TODAY\n \n\n Choice Health & Fitness\n\n4401 S 11th St\n \n Grand Forks\,\n ND\n 58201\n United States\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Community Involvement\, GGFYP Event \n\n\n\n\n Learn Broomball with GGFYP \n\n\n \n Family Power Play | Meet Me In My Community \n\n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/polar-plunge-volunteering-2/ LOCATION:Choice Health & Fitness\, 4401 S 11th St\, Grand Forks\, ND\, 58201\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Involvement,GGFYP Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Involvement Chair":MAILTO:community@ggfyp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260304T223113Z CREATED:20260304T222948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223113Z UID:5976-1774375200-1774378800@ggfyp.com SUMMARY:Public Speaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:Public Speaking Workshop\nMarch 24\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n7:00 pm \nLearn the basics of public speaking\, practice with fellow Young Professionals\, and get live tips to better your presentation skills! \n\nREGISTER TODAY\n \nThe 701 Coworking by Evolve\n33 S 3rd St Ste D \nGrand Forks\,\n58201\nUnited States \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nPolar Plunge Volunteering \n\nFamily Power Play | Meet Me In My Community \n\n\n\n Nov\n 12\n \n GGFP Friendsgiving\n \n 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm\n \n Nov\n 18\n \n SPEED VOLUNTEERING: S’mores Kit Packing\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm\n \n Jan\n 28\n \n Monthly Member Social\n \n 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm URL:https://ggfyp.com/event/public-speaking-workshop/ LOCATION:The 701 Coworking by Evolve\, 33 S 3rd St Ste D\, Grand Forks\, 58201\, United States CATEGORIES:GGFYP Event,Professional Development Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ggfyp.com/wp-content/uploads/PD-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Professional Development Chair":MAILTO:professional@ggfyp.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR