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Rochester Young Professionals

Rochester Young Professionals connects and empowers young professionals in Rochester through networking, social events, and community engagement, fostering personal and professional growth while enhancing the local community.

Board payments for Golf

RYP Board Golf Tournament

Get in the game with RYP&rsquo;s March Madness meetup 🏀&mdash;a casual way to connect with other young professionals while enjoying the tournament energy. Sign up below to let us know you&rsquo;re coming, so we can plan space, food, and brackets. Your registration helps RYP keep building a supportive, welcoming community for Rochester&rsquo;s emerging leaders.

March Madness

$500 Sponsorship&nbsp;

Annual Gala

Join the RYP Spring 2026 Kickball Team&nbsp; Meet other young professionals, shake off the workday, and enjoy some low‑pressure competition on the field. All experience levels are welcome&mdash;if you can show up and have fun, you&rsquo;re in. Sign up here to reserve your spot!

RYP Spring 2026 Kickball Team

Get ready to&nbsp;party like it&rsquo;s the early 2000s!&nbsp;Join us for an unforgettable night of&nbsp;celebration, connection, and throwback fun&nbsp;at the Rochester Young Professionals&rsquo;&nbsp;2026 Gala &amp; Awards Ceremony &ndash; Y2K Edition! This year&rsquo;s gala marks&nbsp;one incredible year since RYP&rsquo;s relaunch&nbsp;and we&rsquo;re celebrating in style! We&rsquo;ll also honor outstanding young professionals who exemplify our four community pillars:&nbsp;Community Development, Professional Development, Sports &amp; Recreation and Volunteering. It&rsquo;s not just an awards ceremony &mdash; it&rsquo;s a&nbsp;celebration of our community, our growth, and the energy that makes Rochester shine. Thank you to our generous 2026 RYP Gala &amp; Awards Ceremony Sponsors!Presenting Sponsor:&nbsp;NBT BankPhotography Sponsor: Cause + Effect StrategyY2K Sponsor:&nbsp;Wilmac Technologies, ESL Federal Credit UnionPhotobooth Sponsor:&nbsp;Genesee Regional BankGold Sponsor:&nbsp;Connected Path PartnersSilver Sponsors:&nbsp;Premium Mortgage, Serendipity Labs, Simon Business School, Keegan Fisher. Robert Half, AssuredPartners Event Timeline:&nbsp;5:00 PM-6:00 PM:&nbsp;Cocktail Hour with appetizers6:00 PM-7:00 PM:&nbsp;Buffet Style Dinner and Awards Ceremony7:00 PM-10:00 PM:&nbsp;Networking, Dancing, and celebrating our great community What you can expect:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0px 20px; list-style: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px; color: rgb(17, 19, 35); font-family: Lexend, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="margin: 0px 0px 20px; list-style: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px; color: rgb(17, 19, 35); font-family: Lexend, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; outline: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Complimentary Valet Parking&nbsp;&mdash; arrive like a VIP!</li><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">A Stunning Venue&nbsp;perfect for a night of connection and celebration</li><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Open Bar Experience&nbsp;(transitions to cash bar later in the evening)</li><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Delicious Appetizers &amp; Buffet-Style Dinner provided by Food by DeLeo</li><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Y2K-Themed Party&nbsp;&mdash; your favorite throwback hits, bold fashion, and a night full of nostalgia</li><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Music and DJ Services provided by Encore Events</li><li fr-original-style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" style="outline: 0px !important; font-size: 15px !important; opacity: 0.9 !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;">A Welcoming, Supportive Community of young professionals</li></ul>

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