Detroit Young Professionals

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🇺🇸🎆

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads shaping the future of Detroit and beyond!

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms who inspire us every day with their dedication and love. Wishing you a day filled with joy and appreciation! 💐

Join us on Thursday, April 25th for not one, but two incredible events you won’t want to miss!

Join NLE/TMG Sports Management at The Annex Detroit from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM as they team up with Detroit Young Professionals and other prestigious organizations for their NFL Draft Watch Party to celebrate players Dallas Turner & Tyler Guyton as they embark on their NFL Careers! This is a fantastic opportunity to join us for this free event, network with like-minded individuals, and enjoy the evening! 21+ up crowd only!

But wait, the fun doesn’t stop there! The After Party will kick off at 11:00 PM and go on until 2:00 AM. Get ready to party with the one and only NLE Choppa, Detroit's very own STEWOP, Justin Floyd, and Royboy! Tickets and booths can be secured with the link below.

This is an event that promises to be unforgettable, with more surprises lined up just for you!

🎟️ Register: bit.ly/dallastyler

🚨 Only 1 week left until the DYP Social Hour @ Sid Gold’s Detroit! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to network with others while enjoying a complimentary welcome drink, delicious Mootz Pizza, and piano karaoke. Secure your spot now - tickets are selling fast!

Thursday, March 7
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sid Gold’s Detroit

Registration is required! Tickets are $25 for DYP Members and $30 for the public. DYP Members should log into the Member Portal to retrieve the discount code. Not a DYP Member yet? Sign up today for $40 per year!

🎟 Claim your ticket: linktr.ee/detroityp

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for a better tomorrow.

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with success, joy, and prosperity from all of us at DYP.

Let's make 2024 the best one yet!

Detroit Young Professionals is excited to announce the appointment of Mary Pickard as its incoming President, effective January 1, 2024. Mary steps into the role after serving the organization for five years, starting in the Membership Committee and ascending to Board Member.

The transition in leadership marks the end of a 4.5-year tenure by Michael Wheeler as President, who will transition to the role of Board Chair come January 1, 2024. Under Michael's guidance, DYP has flourished, and his continued involvement as Board Chair ensures a smooth transition and ongoing support for DYP.

Simultaneously, Carter Bundy, the outgoing Board Chair, will remain on the Board, continuing to contribute his insights and expertise to the organization.

Please join us in congratulating Mary on this well-deserved appointment!

Cheers to the most Mad Nice holiday dinner with our incredible team! Wishing you all a season filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. Happy holidays from all of us at DYP! 🎄🍽️✨

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Detroit Young Professionals! 🦃🍂 Today, we're thankful for the connections that enrich both our careers and lives. Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and cherished connections.

Get ready to laugh your heart out this weekend! Comedian and DYP collaborator Paul Elia will be filming his first comedy special “Detroit Player” at The Detroit House of Comedy this Friday and Saturday!

Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets today for $30: https://detroit.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/paul-elia-live-special-taping/

Cheers to a well-deserved day of rest and relaxation. Happy Labor Day, everyone!

🌇 9/8 DYP Summer Social Hour @ Detroit Opera House's Rooftop -

🌇 9/8 DYP Summer Social Hour @ Detroit Opera House's Rooftop Kick off your weekend with DYP for an evening of networking and live music on the rooftop of the gorgeous Detroit Opera House! DYP has partnered with Detroit Opera to produce this unforgettable experience.   

More than 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youths have reported that they have experienced homelessness or housing instability at some point in their lives. More than that, compared to their cisgender straight peers, they are more likely to find themselves in dangerous situations when they are homeless, and more likely to face mental health challenges as a result. Why is this and what can be done to help? Join Covenant House Michigan as we host a panel discussion on this pressing issue. Joining us on the panel are the Trevor Project’s Dr. Jonah DeChants, the Ruth Ellis Center’s Amorie Robinson, the Detroit Phoenix Center’s Ayana Odom Foxworth, and Covenant House International's Paulina Fangel. Panel moderated by Sean Hyland, Board Member at the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

RSVP: bit.ly/LGTBQyouthhomelessness

☀️ 7/19 DYP Summer Social Hour @ Two Birds -

☀️ 7/19 DYP Summer Social Hour @ Two Birds Join DYP for an evening of summer networking at the beloved neighborhood bar Two Birds, located in Detroit’s historic West Village! This event will be hosted both indoors and outdoors to take advantage of the weather and Two Bird’s cozy wraparound patio.  

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Fourth of July! ❤️ 🤍💙

Join Let's Detroit for an afternoon of working and networking in nature and an evening of music and happy hour fun on Wednesday, June 28, at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit.

Work with other young professionals, enjoy high-speed WiFi, free hot and cold brew coffee, and lunch specials from Smokey Gs at Cafe at Valade from 1-4 p.m. Once you're done working, stick around for happy hour featuring a DJ, 4-6 p.m.

Stay for the entire day or pop by for one hour -- whatever works best for you. Everyone is welcome. And don't forget your laptop, charger, and water bottle.

Reserve your spot now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/work-from-the-park-day-tickets-658519909777

For questions, please contact Jenny Orletski-Dehne at [email protected].

Let's Detroit

To the dads who juggle deadlines, meetings, and playdates effortlessly, you're the true multitasking champions! Sending warm wishes to all the amazing fathers in our organization. Happy Father's Day!

Celebrating all the amazing moms out there today! Thank you for your strength, kindness, and unwavering love. Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

🎉 5/17 DYP Social Hour @ SheWolf -

🎉 5/17 DYP Social Hour @ SheWolf

Comedian Paul Elia is bringing his LowKey Comedy Show back to The Motor City on Thursday, April 27th! DYP Members can access discounted $15 tickets through the DYP Member Portal.


LowKey is an indoor/outdoor comedy show created by comedians Matt Rife and Detroit native Paul Elia. Birthed during the coronavirus pandemic in a direct response to the halting of live entertainment, LowKey is now considered one of the the top independent shows in the country — featured on The Tonight Show, the Netflix is a Joke Festival, and Just For Laughs. Since their first show in July 2020, LowKey has done over 60 shows in the United States, Canada, and Beirut, Lebanon.


Event details & tickets: https://detroit.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/lowkey-comedy-show-with-paul-elia/

Calling all changemakers in Chicago, Detroit, and Jackson — time is running out to be part of the first Change Collective cohort! If you are a leader who is working to bridge divides and solve problems at the community level, learn more and apply before April 14th at change-collective.org.

Prefer life in the fast lane? Join the Detroit Grand Prix Association (DGPA) to become a volunteer at Detroit’s Fastest Weekend of the summer. This year the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is moving back to the Streets of Downtown Detroit and looking for more volunteers than ever before. Volunteers assist in almost every area of producing the race from helping at information booths, providing directions, helping at traffic crossings, scanning tickets and manning the grandstands, and so much more. There is a $20 membership fee to join the DGPA; however, that $20 fee is returned to members through the various benefits that come with joining the organization. We offer year round social events (holiday parties, sports watch parties, pre-race kick off, and an appreciation party), as well as exclusive discounts and merchandise. The Detroit Grand Prix provides volunteers with a tee shirt for each day worked, a ball cap, credentials, light breakfast, lunch, and downtown parking at the venue. For more information and to register, visit DetroitGP.com and click on the VOLUNTEER tab.

Grow your career and make an impact with the Challenge Detroit fellowship program — a yearlong, full-time job where you will strengthen your leadership skills, collaborate with local nonprofits on intellectually-based, human-centered design projects, and build community with diverse, innovative, community-minded leaders, thinkers and doers.

We are looking for candidates with backgrounds in , and more!

Learn more and apply by April 4 at www.challengedetroit.org/application.

Networking made easy! 🤝 Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in Detroit and expand your network this Thursday! ⏰ Only a few tickets left, so grab yours now before they're gone! 🎟️

Claim your ticket: linktr.ee/detroityp

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This Thursday! 🍀 3/16 DYP Social Hour @ The Last Chance Saloon -

This Thursday! 🍀 3/16 DYP Social Hour @ The Last Chance Saloon Meet other interesting Detroiters at The Last Chance Saloon, the latest Corktown bar from the team behind Bad Luck Bar. DYP is partnering with Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy – Bloomfield Hills to host this social.  

🍀 3/16 DYP Social Hour @ The Last Chance Saloon -

🍀 3/16 DYP Social Hour @ The Last Chance Saloon Meet other interesting Detroiters at The Last Chance Saloon, the latest Corktown bar from the team behind Bad Luck Bar. DYP is partnering with Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy – Bloomfield Hills to host this social.