Young Professionals Ocala
YPO provides young professionals of Ocala/Marion County with a forum to understand and influence community issues and develop leadership skills.
Young Professionals Ocala connects professionals, ages 21-40ish, with learning opportunities on key important issues facing our community. YPO serves as the ‘go-to’ group for young professionals establishing themselves in the business community through professional development, leadership development, business, and social networking. YPO also serves as the entry portal for the new hires of our CEP
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Great lunch today!
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Join Young Professionals Ocala presented by Tri-Eagle Sales for a lunch and presentation on July 11, 2024.
Get advise from our expert Angie Lewis - State Farm Agent.
Open to professionals ages 21 - 40. Held in the upstairs Boardroom.
Space is limited - RSVP today at https://members.ocalacep.com/event-calendar/Details/ypo-presented-by-tri-eagle-sales-leaders-lunch-1054582?sourceTypeId=Hub
This is a free event thanks to our YPO Sponsor Tri-Eagle Sales!
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Thank you Angie Lewis - State Farm Agent!
Tomorrow is National Drive-In Movie Day!🎬 To celebrate, we are covering everyone's tickets TOMORROW night, Thursday, June 6th at the Ocala Drive-In Theater! 🍿 Tell your friends and come join us!
For showtimes, visit https://ocaladrivein.info
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Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses's Reading with Horses annual summer literacy programs in partnership with the Ocala CEP will have this year's kickoff on June 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Ocala Downtown Market!
Gentle Carousel's Reading with Horses summer programs are free for children and adults. Each week features a different horse and children's book by different authors and publishers about that actual horse. The goal is to bring books to life.
Every child will be able to select a new book to take home each week.
Thank you to the CEP's social media presenting sponsor, Heart of Florida Health Center, https://www.myhfhc.org/.
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We had a blast at the Big Hammock Brewery & Bites Beer & Tapas Young Professionals Ocala event! Always an excellent and tasty surprise from Jason Delaney and his team! Thank you to all who attended!
Thank you to our YPO presenting sponsor, Tri-Eagle Sales.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
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Volunteers Needed! Want to help the Domestic Violence Shelter AND be one of Santa's Helpers? Then reach out to Break the Silence on Violence today!
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Great Opportunity!
Ocala New Horizons Band at the CMC is an education-based community ensemble where adults of all musical abilities can gather together and make music! Led by experienced director and educator Jack Covell, participants will work on basic instrumental technique, build music reading skills, and make music in a fun and inspiring social environment 🎶
Every Monday & Wednesday 11 AM - 1 PM
Sign up at anytime!
Begin your musical journey at reillyartscenter.com under Education 💻
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Join Young Professionals Ocala for fun, games and an ugly sweater contest!
This is event is free to all young professionals in the Ocala Metro! Registration is required. Register today at https://ocalametrochambereconomicpartnership.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/ZrnyjlzL?mode=Attendee
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¡Únete con nosotros para una tarde de networking empresarial, premios, comida y diversión!
¡Te esperamos!
Not confident in your Spanish speaking? Come out to make some new connections and try out your spanglish!
Thank you to our sponsors, Immigration Attorney - Ocala, FL - Sevilla Law and Bravo's Properties & Management, LLC for this brand new CEP initiative!
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🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Ocala Arts Festival 🚧
The following is a list of road closures that will be in effect for the 56th Annual Ocala Arts Festival (FAFO) happening Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 in downtown Ocala.
Road closures effective Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 a.m. to Sunday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 p.m. –
• SE First Avenue, from SE Third Street to E Silver Springs Boulevard
• E Broadway Street, from SW First Avenue to Osceola Avenue
• SW First Ave from SW Broadway Street to SW Second Street
• E Fort King Street, from Osceola Avenue to SW Second Street
• SE Second Street, from Osceola Avenue to SW First Ave
• SE Magnolia Avenue, from SE Third Street to Silver Springs Boulevard
Detour routes –
• Northbound – SE First Avenue: East on SE Fifth Street, north on Watula Avenue, west on Silver Springs Boulevard, back to NE First Avenue
• Eastbound – W Broadway Street: South on SW Second Avenue, east on SW Second Street, south on SW First Avenue, east on SE Third Street, north on Watula Avenue, back to E Broadway Street.
• Eastbound – West Fort King Street: South on SW Second Ave, east on SW Second Street, south on SW First Avenue, east on SE Fifth Street, north on Watula Avenue, back to East Fort King Street
• Eastbound – SW Second Street: south on SW First Avenue, east on SE Fifth Street, north on Watula Avenue, back to SE Second Street
• Southbound – N Magnolia Avenue: West on State Road 40, south on SW First Avenue, west on SW Broadway Street, south on SW Second Avenue, east on SW Second Street, south on SW First Avenue, east on SW Fifth Street back to Magnolia Avenue
Additional Road closure effective Saturday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. –
• SW/SE Third Street, from Osceola Ave to Watula Avenue to accommodate the Ocala Downtown Market
(EDIT 10/26/2023 6:54 PM - Added road closure map)
It's Derby Time!
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Marion Rotary Duck Derby We support the Discovery Center and Marion County Rotary Club nonprofits with an Annual Duck Derby.
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Rotary Happy Hour!!
🍺 Cheers! Relax And Enjoy With Our Five Rotary Clubs And Guests
The five Rotary Clubs wanted to extend an invitation to MultiClub Social on Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 PM at Bank $treet Patio Bar. It's always a great time with good drinks and even better company.
Can't wait to catch up and unwind! See you there.
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Join Rising Phoenix Martial Arts ATA for their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 13, 2023 at 9:30am!
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Multi Rotary Happy Hour inviting YPO!! Mark your Calendars!
🍺 Cheers! Relax And Enjoy With Our Five Rotary Clubs And Guests
The five Rotary Clubs wanted to extend an invitation to MultiClub Social on Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 PM at Bank $treet Patio Bar. It's always a great time with good drinks and even better company.
Can't wait to catch up and unwind! See you there.
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What an incredible night it was at the Young Professionals Ocala event presented by Tri-Eagle Sales! 🎉
We came together for a night of fun, networking, laughter, and striking success at our bowling event with over 40 young professionals in attendance! 🎳 It was the perfect opportunity for young professionals in our community to connect, make new friends, and expand their network. 🤝
Huge thanks to Tri-Eagle Sales for their support in making this event a reality! 🙌 Our sponsor played a crucial role in making YPO events a memorable evening for everyone!
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This panel of women discuss the good, bad and REAL about what it takes to juggle and THRIVE in both their personal and professional lives!
We're asking donations of new or gently worn business attire benefiting PACE Center for Girls Marion.
We have a panel of POWERFUL ladies from throughout Central Florida!
💥Kathy Bryant - Marion County Commissioner
💥Michelle Stone - Marion County Commissioner
💥Christine Kohan Dobkowski - City of Belleview Mayor
💥Jacquelyn Randall - City of Hawthorne Mayor
💥Crissy Stile - City of Mount Dora Mayor
$25 general admission
$50 VIP Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour 🥂
Tickets on sale here: https://www.reillyartscenter.com/events/pumps-politics/
SEATING IS LIMITED⏱️ Grab your sister, you mother, your best friend and her cousin! We want you there!
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Join Young Professionals Ocala presented by Tri-Eagle Sales for a night of Snacks, D***s and Strikes! Bowl for free and networking with professionals in the community! Open to ages 21 - 40. Registration is required by September 12th.
RSVP today at https://web.ocalacep.com/events/YPOpresented%20by%20TriEagle%20Sales%20Bowling%20Night%20Mixer-31510/details
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Enjoy some casual networking with CEP partners Wednesday, September 6th, from 4:30-5:30, hosted by our friends at District Bar & Kitchen, and sponsored by Angie Lewis - State Farm Agent. Join us at 4:15pm for a special Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! For more information, contact [email protected]. See you there!
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New episode posted! The CEP has launched a podcast featuring interviews with influential leaders in the Ocala Metro. Check out the latest episode featuring Angie Lewis, Owner of Angie Lewis - State Farm Agent! New episodes of The Catalyst premier twice a month on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon. Tune in and subscribe on your favorite platform at https://thecatalyst.buzzsprout.com!
The Catalyst is sponsored by Douglas Law Firm and recorded at Wiley Productions.
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Check out the latest career opportunities for Marion County, Florida at their First Responders Career Fair. Partnering with Marion County Sheriff's Office, Ocala Police Department, Ocala Fire Rescue and Marion County Public Schools to highlight available careers as well as community outreach. September 9th from 10am-2pm at the McPherson Complex located at 601 SE 25th Ave.
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YPO Info + Committee Descriptions
YPO provides young professionals of Ocala/Marion County with a forum to understand and influence community issues, develop leadership skills, give back to the community and promote the growth of Ocala/Marion County. YPO is open to area young professionals ages 21-40 with annual membership dues of $75. There are several benefits to being in YPO including an all access pass to all YPO events, entrance in to many of the Chamber & Economic Partnership events and activities, and exclusive networking and leadership opportunities.
Exclusive YPO Events:
• Every other month, we alternate between Leaders’ Lunches (odd months) and Happy Hour Networking Mixers (even months) that give members the opportunity to learn about critical issues affecting Marion County and our professional lives, and ample time to network and socialize with our peers.
• Several times a year we offer members the chance to just have pure fun at our special events. We have pop-up events interspersed throughout the year, and our annual membership event in June, which replaces our Networking Mixer.
• We also hold semi-annual C-Suite events and Ignition events with local C-Suite level professionals from our area’s major businesses and with our local elected officials, respectively.
• YPO also participates in many community service activities around the community including Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, Food 4 Kids, and United Way’s Day of Caring. We are the lead organization on the Holiday Giving Tree, a holiday assistance program for senior citizens and children. Our impact has grown every year, consistently exceeding the donations from the year previous.
We are always looking for new members, members who want to serve on our committees and board, and local businesses who want to host a pop-up event/sponsor our events/connect with our membership. Reach out to us today!
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