Whatcom Young Professionals

Just a heads up the wrong address went out on an invite for the Whatcom YP picnic! We’re at Cordata Park - 4510 Cordata Pkwy

Coming October 8th - You Don't Get What You Don't Ask For: Scripts, Strategies, and the Audacity to Negotiate!

You’re crushing your deliverables and quietly waiting for someone to hand you a raise, but corporate fairy godmothers do not exist. Leaving your compensation up to goodwill is actively costing you. Join Alex Warneke, WHYPs member and founder of http://LifeAdminDay.com, for this no-BS session to get the tools and grit you need to finally negotiate like you mean it.

Register at here: https://wyp1.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6840921?

Cowboy up and volunteer with WYPs at Hoedown for Housing benefitting Lydia Place next Saturday!

This fundraiser is a free, family-friendly event, and they need about 5 volunteers to support running the games from 3:30-9pm, which will include collecting tickets & re-setting the games. They also need 2 folks to help sell raffle and game tickets.

Reach out to [email protected] if you're interested in volunteering and for more information 🤠

Our annual Family Picnic is next week! Bring the whole crew, pack a dish to share, enjoy some food and drinks, and hang out with fellow WYPs members and their families for a laid-back afternoon in the park.

Please RSVP and let us know what you're bringing here: https://wyp1.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6840913

Join us for a Members-Exclusive Workout Pop-Up at Wildwoods Strength & Conditioning on September 3! 💪

Whether you’re brand new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, this workout is for all ages and fitness levels. No experience required!

🔗 Sign up and sweat with us! https://wildwoodsstrengthconditioning.pushpress.com/landing/events/cal-954999553c4849298b4809a64d19/login

Escape to the coast for our August Social at Semiahmoo Resort! Join us for an evening on the beach with a private fire area, s’mores, drinks, and good company.

We’ll have a private beachside fire area set up just for our group, complete with a propane fire table (or another option that complies with any current burn restrictions) and everything you need to make your own s’mores. A cash bar will also be available on the beach throughout the evening.

Register here: https://wyp1.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6799947?

📸 Photo credit Joey Winkler the dp

The Northwest Washington Fair is back! Hit the fair with WYPs next Friday, August 21st from 6-8pm for our August Pop-Up. Thanks to member Kaelyn Sayles, Marketing Manager at WRS, the first 8 members to register will receive free entry 🤩

We’ll meet up as a group and enjoy the fair at our own pace - no formal agenda, just a fun opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals and enjoy one of Whatcom County’s favorite summer traditions.

Register here: https://wyp1.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6800685?

📸 Photo credit Live Bellingham Now

The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Dinner is on Thursday, November 19, and nominations are open now! The Awards Dinner celebrates excellence in our business community with awards for:

Large Business of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Solo & Small Team Business of the Year
Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Tourism Business of the Year
Chamber Ambassador of the Year
CEO of the Year
Young Professional of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award

To nominate businesses for Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Solo & Small Team Business of the Year, and Non-Profit of the Year, complete the Nomination Form at the link below by tomorrow - Friday, August 14th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-4VXeDTsg2hwUSnDMomPoRQAmOkAvYv-DudhatJg-NFnLFg/viewform

📸 Photo credit to Glimpse Media

Will we be seeing you at a Morning Buzz this week? Morning Buzz brings together young professionals for coffee, connection, and conversation. Each gathering includes time to network, share updates, and dive into a question as a group.

There are 3 Buzz opportunities each week - no registration necessary:
- Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am at ROAM Coffee in Bellingham
- Wednesdays 8am-9am at Starbucks Coffee in Ferndale
- Thursdays 8-9am at Makeworth Coffee in Bellingham

See you in the morning! ☕

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Come gather with us at Honeymoon Mead & C***r for our monthly social on Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm! Register at the link in our bio for a summer evening of friends and connection in the heart of Downtown ✨