Young Professionals of Cape Area

Hear from YPC Committee

"Every YPC event has been an amazing opportunity to learn, and also get out of my comfort zone - while meeting new people. I have found that not only was I able to easily connect with my local peers, I was also able to form a deeper connection with the other young professionals in my own work place!"

Ashlee Morgan

YPC Committee Chair

Hear from YPC Committee

“As a young professional in Cape, it can feel overwhelming or intimidating when trying to get connected to our community. YPC offers a comfortable and fun atmosphere through multiple styles of events each month to meet and connect with other young professionals. The social events are a great time, and the educational events cover topics that speak to our age group! It is such a wonderful tool for growth and forming lasting connections when building a career in our area.”

Katie Christian

Hear from YPC Committee

"I see the need for capturing local talent graduating from SEMO & see the Chamber being a great opportunity for that. I think that this connection to local grads and the community bridges the gap that we currently see & YPC is offering the beginnings of that."

Eric Craiglow

Hear from YPC Committee

"I joined the Young Professionals of the Cape Area because I am passionate about the effort to inform and retain local talent...I am extremely excited to be representing SEMO and bringing the YPC to campus this semester!"

Clayton Eftink

Hear from YPC Committee

"YPC is a very inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who is interested in developing professional skills, personal skills or leadership skills. We're really excited to continue growing the YPC group!"

Maggie Piper

Who We Are

The Young Professionals of Cape Area program is dedicated to providing young professionals 40(ish) and under opportunities for professional development, leadership skills, networking, and expanding their business potential through engagement and connection with area businesses and other young professionals.

The Cape Chamber's Young Professionals of Cape Area is a group formerly known as Chamber Young Professionals. We are rebranding and rebuilding this group to serve as a bridge for young professionals in the area to connect with area businesses, other professionals, and the community.

Involvement with the Chamber YPC Group will provide you with the opportunity to get better acquainted with businesses throughout the Cape Girardeau region, enhance your professional development opportunities, while expanding your business potential through engaging and connecting. YPC enhances the efforts to create a community young professionals want to live in, work in, and thrive in.