CHYP Leadership Council Meeting 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (9:00 AM - 9:45 AM) (EDT)
Description
Connecting and supporting member employees ages 40 and under with tailored networking and professional development opportunities. Chapel Hill Young Professionals functions and networking events are organized and managed by the CHYP Leadership Council.
Chapel Hill Young Professionals Leadership Council
Members of the CHYP Leadership Council are:
- Mitchell Collins, Fifth Third Bank, Chair
- Chelsey Kendziera, Schulte Hospitality, Membership & Recruitment Chair
- Becca Ferris, The Desiree Goldman Group, BOLD Real Estate, Membership & Recruitment Chair
- Jessie Quinones, BOLD Construction, Communications Chair
- Maria Vanover, Residence Inn-Chapel Hill, Community Impact Chair
- Nicole Comas, Joel I Levy CPA, PLLC, Social Chair
Committee Meetings are restricted to committee members.
If you are interested in serving on one of the Chamber's committees, please reach out to McKenzie Steagall at msteagall@carolinachamber.org.
Programs and Networks
Critical Issues Series
Quarterly Policy Forums
Critical Issues
This series of quarterly forums connects Chamber members with influential guest speakers who address timely topics for Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and share critical insights related to the economy; economic, workforce, and community development; local elections; and policy and legislative matters that matter to the local business community.
Chapel Hill Young Professionals
Under 40 Monthly Networking
CHYP
CHYP pronounced "chip" is a group of fun professionals under 40 that meets the first Tuesday of each month for networking, professional development and community service.Â
Women's Networking
Quarterly Socials & Luncheons
Women's Events
Our Chamber's strong group of professional women gather quarterly for networking and learning opportunities. Sponsored by The Women of State Farm.Â
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations of New Business Openings, Anniversaries, and Milestones.Â
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations and acknowledgement of special milestones for new and existing Chamber member businesses.Â
Annual Signature Events
Friday, February 27, 2025
Come celebrate the successes of our business community from 2024 and get a preview of the exciting developments for 2025. This annual gathering of business and community leaders is a wonderful way to connect and get inspired for the future.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Thursday, May 7, 2025