RESULTS OF THE 2008 YP COMMUNITY SURVEY

Upcoming Events
June 2008
06/04 Don't Miss May's 535 Happy Hour – June 4th at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, June 4th at 5:35 p.m. at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille (on Kleman Plaza). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

06/07 Midtown Merchants Association 4th Annual Jazz and Blues Fest

What: Jazz and Blues Festival to benefit Lee's Place
When: Saturday, June 7th, 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Where: Under the Oaks at Goodwood Museum (1600 Miccosukee Rd.)

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06/10 Don't Miss "Get Informed: Tallahassee.com"

Join NYP and the Tallahassee Democrat for an informal evening of food, fun, games and prizes, as the tallahassee.com staff introduces us to the new and upcoming social networking aspects of their recently enhanced Web site, which will soon be interactive with Facebook. Enjoy beer, wine and appetizers while learning how to create your own tallahassee.com profile and begin building your network. You will be able to explore the site's features on various computer stations, or you may bring your own laptop. The best part? It's completely free!

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (You don't have to be there at 6 p.m. Stop in anytime!)
Where: Tallahassee Democrat, 227 N. Magnolia Drive
 Cost: Free. Includes food, drinks and door prizes.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Erin at tlhsales@morespaceplace.com.
06/11

United Way of the Big Bend’s For Young Leaders Only Society and the Network of Young  Professionals Invite you to an informative and engaging lunch series called Connect YP.  The goal of this program is to present endless possibilities to young professionals about why they think Tallahassee is a great place to live, work, play and stay.

This Connect YP event will be held on Wednesday,  June 11th, 11:30 a.m. at The Tallahassee Center at Kleman Plaza. The speakers for this event will be Peter Boulware, Former NFL Player and Kamilah Prince, Volunteer Florida. Come listen to why these individuals feel that young professionals should stay in Tallahassee . The featured agency will be Brehon Institute for pregnant and homeless families.

Lunch will be provided by MAD About Foods and will include casserole, salad and drinks.

Registration for this event is $10 per person. Please contact Charee Williams at 488-8325 to register.

 (((CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER)))
July 2008
07/02 Don't Miss July's 535 Happy Hour – July 2nd at Famous Dave's

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, July 2nd at 5:35 p.m. at Famous Dave's (1926 Capital Cir NE). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

07/22 Don't Miss "Get Informed - Get Involved: The Performing Arts Center"

What: Get Informed – Get Involved: The Performing Arts Center
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Where: TBD

Come “Get Informed” on the progress of the Performing Arts Center in Tallahassee.  Talk with members of the committee working to make it a reality as well as take the opportunity to share what young professionals want to see in a performing arts center.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Erin at tlhsales@morespaceplace.com.
August 2008
08/6 Don't Miss August's 535 Happy Hour – August 6th at Urbane

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, August 6th at 5:35 p.m. at Urbane (115 East Park Avenue). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

08/12 Meet The Candidates – August 12th at TBD

Make plans to attend our "Meet The Candidates", Tuesesday, August 12th at 5:35 p.m. at TBD.

More info to come...
September 2008
09/03 Don't Miss September's 535 Happy Hour – September 3rd at Cafe Cabernet

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:35 p.m. at Cafe Cabernet (1019 N Monroe St). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

October 2008
10/01 Don't Miss October's 535 Happy Hour – October 1st at Rubie Sky

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, October 1st at 5:35 p.m. at Rubie Sky (2915 Kerry Forest Pkwy). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

November 2008
11/05 Don't Miss November's 535 Happy Hour – November 5th at Andrew's Downtown

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, November 5th at 5:35 p.m. at Andrew's Downtown (228 South Adams Street). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

December 2008
12/03 Don't Miss December's 535 Happy Hour – December 3rd at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

Make plans to attend our 535 Happy Hour, Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:35 p.m. at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille (on Kleman Plaza). As always, there is NO cover charge, and this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and co-workers of all ages. Please help us spread the word.

Annual Events

535 Happy Hour (monthly event)
The Network of Young Professionals organizes "535 Happy Hours” on the first Wednesday of each month at different locations. 
Sign up for our e-lerts to find out where the next “535” will be. 


NYP Scavenger Hunt
Last year the theme of our annual scavenger hunt was “Finding Paradise” and it took place on Saturday, June 25. 
The competition began at Lake Ella where teams were given their official PARADISE PASSPORT and clues list.  Clues took teams to the hottest spots in Tallahassee where they collected stamps for their passport book.  The team with the most passport stamps won.  The grand prize was a 2-3 day trip for everyone on the winning team.  The event conclude with an after party and awards ceremony at Paradise Bar & Grill.

Each year, we will organize a community wide scavenger hunt to showcase the coolest, neatest, best things about Tallahassee.

NYP Home Buying Workshop
The Network of Young Professionals home buying workshops feature in-depth discussions of all details a home buyer should know before making a purchase, including:

  • Mortgage qualification requirements
  • Financing terms
  • Making offers
  • Negotiating
  • Contracts
  • Property appraisals
  • Home inspections
  • Boundary surveys
  • Title insurance
  • Mortgage insurance
  • Closing documents
  • And more!

Deck the Halls Winter Social and Art Sale
Each year, The Network of Young Professionals will host the “Deck the Halls! Winter Social & Art Sale” in December.  The event features food, drinks, live music, local artists and reasonably priced artwork.

Tallahassee Young Professionals’ Community Forum

Tallahassee Young Professionals’ Community Survey

Past Events

Tallahassee Young Professionals’ 3rd Annual Community Forum (5:30 - 9:00 p.m. @ the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science)
We've listened to YOU!  The Network of Young Professionals has created a program for the 3rd Annual Young Professionals' Community Forum that addresses what we (Tallahassee's young professionals) say we are most interested in!  Network, attend the breakout sessions, stroll through the expo and enjoy food & drinks.
(Tallahassee Young Professionals’ 2006 Community Forum)

Hometown Hoedown @ TheTallahassee Museum
The Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals will host its “Hometown Hoedown” at the Tallahassee Museum on January 26. Get ready for this exciting event, which will feature live music by Public Address, catering by Cabannas Restaurant, drinks provided by Tri-Eagle, night-time tours of the museum’s animals (flashlight guided tours at 7 & 8 p.m.), living history on the farm, horseshoes and a great time for all. Don’t miss out on this evening of food, fun and networking.
2006 Hometown Hoedown Flier

Deck the Halls Winter Social and Art Sale @ The Challenger Learning Center The Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals hosted its annual Deck the Halls Holiday Social & Art Sale, featuring food, drinks, live music, local artists and reasonably priced artwork December 15 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
2005 Deck the Halls Program

Get Informed: Roundtable @ Hospitality Square 6 p.m.
 Join the Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals as we host our first
Get Informed session to keep you up to date on the most important and controversial issues affecting the Tallahassee community. The first of our roundtable discussions on October 10 will debate the controversial Taylor County Coal Plant. Speakers include City Commissioner Allan Katz and Kim Williams of Marpan Supply. You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to meet some of Tallahassee ’s key opinion leaders and learn more about how this issue will affect you.

Beertinifest @ Chez Pierre to Benefit The Red Cross
@ Chez Pierre , 5-9 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at door: Ticket prices include beertini drinks and hors d’ oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar for other beverage purchases. Beertinifest featured a mixed drink tasting of Anheuser-Busch’s newest beverage concoctions, combining Anheuser-Busch products such as Amberbock, B to the E, Bud Light, Michelob Light and Michelob Ultra with a variety of popular mixers to create the most innovative cocktails around. Everyone had the opportunity to sample 18 of the best drinks on the market and take home the recipes for the ones they love. Additionally, there was food, live music, game tables and great networking opportunities. This event was a fun way to help out our neighboring hurricane victims, and proceeds went to benefit the American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter.
Beertinifest flyer (PDF 74k)

535 Happy Hour (monthly event)
The Network of Young Professionals is kicking off our first "535 Happy Hour” at Paradigm, Wednesday, July 6th at 5:35 p.m. No speakers, no program … we’re
all just getting together to have a few drinks and hang out. Please help us get
the word out ... forward this to your friends and co-workers. No membership necessary.  See you there! (Drinks will be BYOD). 

NYP Scavenger Hunt
The “Finding Paradise” scavenger hunt will take place on Saturday, June 25.  The competition will begin at Lake Ella at 1:00 p.m. where teams will be given their official PARADISE PASSPORT and clues list.  Clues will take teams to the hottest spots in Tallahassee where they will collect stamps for their passport book.  The team with the most passport stamps wins.  The grand prize features a 2-3 day trip for the winning team.  There will also be prizes for 2nd place, Most Spirited Team and give-a-ways.  The event will conclude at 4:00 pm. with an after party and awards ceremony at Paradise Bar & Grill.

2005 NYP Scavenger Hunt Flyer (PDF 74k)
Press Release

NYP Home Buying Workshop
2004 Home Buying Workshop Flyer (PDF 48k)

Deck the Halls Winter Social and Art Sale
The Network of Young Professionals is hosting the 1st annual “Deck the Halls! Winter Social & Art Sale” on Monday, December 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Slipper located at 531 Silver Slipper Lane (behind Staples on North Monroe St.). Peggy Brady, Executive Director of the Cultural Resources Commission, will be the guest speaker from 5:30 to 6:00 and will discuss “Tips for Buying Art.”  Food, drinks, live music, local artists, reasonably priced artwork … what could be more fun!

2004 Deck the Halls Program (PDF 814k)

Tallahassee Young Professionals’ Community Forum
We've listened to YOU!  The Network of Young Professionals has created a program for the 2nd Annual Young Professionals' Community Forum that addresses what we (Tallahassee's young professionals) say we are most interested in!  Network, attend the breakout sessions, stroll through the expo and enjoy food & drinks. 

2004 Forum Program (PDF 887k)

Tallahassee Young Professionals’ Community Survey
Link to ppt of survey overview & results

Cafe Cabernet Social w/ guest speaker Ion Sancho, Leon County Supervisor of Elections

CRC Gallery Hop
Come and join your Network of Young Professionals for a night full of culture and art. Meet at Chez Pierre at 5:15 for drinks before hand. Then for only $5 hop on the Trolley for a guided tour of a multitude of galleries handpicked as most interesting for young professionals.  The tour will last from 6:15 – 9:15pm then return us to Chez Pierre where we can enjoy further network socializing.

Don’t miss the fun.

5:15pm – 6:15pm Social Hour

6:15pm – 9:15pm Trolley Gallery Tour 

Trolley capacity limited to 33 so get your RSVP in ASAP if you want to be included in this great event.  RSVP to Andrea at info@networkyp.org.

Valentine’s Chocolate & Champagne Fundraiser

FSU Baseball Game
NYP will be meeting at the Sports Deli and going to a FSU baseball game. We will meet at the Deli at noon and then walk over to the game that starts at 1 pm. The cost for NYP members is $3 and the cost for non-members is $6. Event is free if you have a valid FSU Student ID. RSVP by March 17th if you need a ticket.

Tax Day Blues at Wilson’s BBQ 
2040 Blues & BBQ flyer