Young Professionals of Athens-Limestone County

We exist to enrich the Athens-Limestone County area through its young professionals by serving others, promoting connection, and empowering leaders.

Whether your goal is to make new friends, experience personal and professional development, or get involved in your community, we are your gateway to the future of Athens.

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Upcoming Events

YP MONTGOMERY DRIVE-IN – APRIL 1st, 2025

Join the Chamber in this exclusive trip to our AL State Capital to meet with legislators and discuss issues relating to Limestone County.

Previous Events/Service Projects

BIZ, BINGO, & BREWS

March 2025

YP Athens’ first event of 2025 featured casual networking and a St. Patty’s Day vibe at Loft 1880 above Village Pizza in Downtown Athens.

PERSONALITY 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 PROFESSIONALISM

OCTOBER 2024

YP Athens’ final event of 2024 featured casual networking, free professional headshots by WolfeCo Media, and a panel on the power of personal branding.

SERVICE PROJECT: WEEK OF CARING

SEPTEMBER 2024

YP Athens served at the Athens-Limestone Counseling Center during United Way’s Week of Caring by weeding the flower beds, trimming crepe myrtles, and replacing mulch. Cute green tees courtesy of United Way!

YP ATHENS KICKOFF

AUGUST 2024

YP Athens officially kicked off with a fun-filled Sip & Social followed by the introduction of YP Athens and why it matters to our community!

Our Pillars

Our heartbeat is our community. We believe that when we work together for a common good, everyone wins. Service is a key element in becoming involved and is a hands-on approach to learning about the needs of our community and its citizens

Having a liaison can be pivotal during times of growth. Whether it’s aligning individuals with similar aspirations, initiating organic collaboration, or engaging in conversation with community leaders, we foster a network where these connections are natural, not forced.

The groundwork for tomorrow is set today. Providing the necessary tools to help individuals grow personally and professionally and making tomorrow’s goals seem approachable and obtainable allow us to create a firm foundation to build roles of responsibility and leadership upon.