Grand Rapids Young Professionals is dedicated to providing young professionals between the ages of 21-40 with the opportunity to interact professionally and socially with each other. GRYP is committed to professional development and contributing to the communities of Greater Grand Rapids both through volunteer opportunities and leadership roles. Our goal is to promote an environment that helps attract and retain the next generation of business leaders.

Thank you to everyone who attended the July Unwind at Viceroy and Thirty-Eight. Over 90 young professionals networked in the swanky 1920’s atmosphere of Viceroy, while separate formal tours took place across the street at Thirty-Eight. Those that participated in the tour were able to get an up-close look at the sleek details and modern feel of this new construction in GR. Check out www.38-gr.com to take another peek!

A special thanks to Viceroy for opening up their space as our group expanded beyond our designated area. We appreciate the flexibility and delicious specials they and their staff provided. Make sure to stop by their sister bars: Stella’s (entrance is off the alley behind Viceroy) and Hop Cat (Ionia and Weston).

Thank you to Matt J Donald, of Jump Photo, for taking photos at the July Unwind. Please look for photos to be posted to our Facebook page soon! For more information on Matthew’s services and to view his portfolio, please visit his website at http://www.flickr.com/people/jumpphoto/ and http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/pages/Jump-Photo/121753477849392?ref=ts , or call him at 616-970-1217.

Thank you to everyone that came out for the June Unwind at the JW Marriott. The JW Marriott is everything you would expect and nothing you could have imagined. Situated in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the JW Marriott is meticulously designed for both business and pleasure.

Since there was such great weather that Thursday, the Unwind was able to move outside to the JW’s amazing outdoor patio called the JDek. Around 70 GRYP members were able to network that night. Some great conversations were started with the Networking event of “Meet and Network with 5 new people that…”

Thank you to the GRYP members who attended the May Unwind at The Grand Woods Lounge. 65 young professionals attended the event, where most participated in the evenings networking activity, Speed Networking. Taking feedback from the January Unwind, we increased the interval time from 3 minutes to 5! Those who participated appreciated the extra time and reserved area dedicated for the activity.

A special thanks to The Grand Woods Lounge for offering us plenty of space for networking, along with great drink specials to satisfy our thirst during that hot Thursday evening!