Young Professionals Council
Emerging Leaders of Greater Memphis
The vision of the Greater Memphis Chamber Young Professionals Council (YPC) is to equip a new generation of Memphis business leaders with the connections and knowledge they need to rise into leadership roles throughout our community for years to come.
YPC’s quality-over-quantity core programming puts young professionals in conversational settings with top local business leaders, educates members on issues at the forefront of our city’s development, and creates connections among ambitious emerging leaders.
How Can I Get Involved?
All YPC events except our luncheons and mixers each summer and holiday season are exclusive for YPC members. If you are not a member, contact ypc@memphischamber.com for details or fill out this form to apply.
If you are a member, all invitations for these events are delivered via email and will also be posted in the Chamber YPC Facebook group. Contact ypc@memphischamber.com if you are missing those communications and would like to sign up for an upcoming event.
YPC Membership
YPC Membership Fee: $100 per member annually.
Chairman’s Circle Companies: Unlimited complimentary YPC Memberships
Click here to see if your employer is a member of the Chairman’s Circle, the Chamber’s highest investment level.
YPC Benefits
- Access to all annual YPC events:
- Corner Office Series
- Impact Series
- Professional Development Workshops
- Membership Luncheons
- Membership Mixers
- Invitations to exclusive meetings or events with the business community
- Opportunity to hold leadership positions on YPC Board and YPC Ambassadors
- Invitation to exclusive YPC groups on Facebook and LinkedIn
Core Programming
Corner Office Series
Intentionally limited to ensure a conversational atmosphere, the Corner Office series brings 20-30 YPC members to the C-suite of a Memphis business to meet successful local leaders and learn more about their rise to the top, including a myriad of industries and companies.
Past Corner Office visits have included Jason Wexler, President of Memphis Grizzlies, Rick Shadyac, CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude, Eric Barnes, Executive Editor & Publisher of digital news outlet The Daily Memphian, and Lyman Aldrich, one of the original founders of the Memphis in May International Festival.
Professional Development Workshops
Throughout the year, we create innovative professional development programming and workshops that support ambitious career trajectories for Greater Memphis region’s top influential young professionals.
Impact Series
The Impact Series convenes an intimate group of young professionals to connect the leaders of organizations that are providing the solutions to some of our region’s challenges. Through the discussions we draw parallels of how emerging leaders can support and get involved.
Membership Luncheons
Spring/Fall
Our biannual membership luncheons engage the entire membership with lunch, connections with peers, and a keynote or panel discussion addressing a prominent topic in the Memphis conversation.
Membership Mixers
YPC invites all members, guests, and prospective members to join us at a great local venue for food, drinks, and connections with the young professional community.
Extras & Opportunities
In addition to the scheduled events listed here, YPC members are often invited to special events, meetings, press conferences and other unique opportunities throughout the year to provide access to the business community.
YPC Leadership
2024 Young Professionals Council Executive Board
Board Chair
Nicholas D. Thompson – Government Affairs Program Analyst, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Vice Co-Chairs
Jeremy Calhoun – IT Project Manager, International Paper
Jameson Murrey – Principal Advisor | Strategic Partnerships, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Marketing Co-Chairs
Anna Lewis – Social and Digital Content Strategist, Memphis Grizzlies
Ashley Bulluck – Marketing Specialists, Turner Construction Company
Membership Co-Chairs
Marcus Brown II – Owner, Complete Computer Services
Rafi Chowdhury – Recruiter, MGA Homecare
Events Co-Chairs
McKenzie Garrett
Katie Burnette Black – Sr. Engineer, FedEx
Impact Co-Chairs
Alexis Morris – Project Manager, Midsouth Development District
Tom Folks – Government Consultant, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Professional Development Co-Chairs
Lionel Davis, II – Account Executive, Johnson Controls
Ariel Benton-Wells – Program Manager B-CSBG, Shelby County Community Services Agency
Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors
Ready to take action and lead Memphis into the next generation?
Join the movement by becoming a member of YPC!
Fill out this form today.
Questions?
Contact us at ypc@memphischamber.com.