Alison Lilla, Marketing Manager & Young Professionals Director
What are Young Professionals?
The Young Professionals group is for individuals ages 21-40, open to Chamber members and non-members. The Young Professionals group meets regularly, averaging two events each month. These events provide opportunities for networking, community engagement, and leadership development It is a great way to connect with like-minded peers and grow personally and professionally!
Our goal is to create a vibrant, growing business climate through attracting, retaining, and preparing the region’s next generation of business leaders and community decision-makers through this group.
Ready to be a part of the group? Fill out the application below!
2026 Pricing FAQ
2026 Pricing
Chamber Member: $100 / calendar year
Non-Member: $300 / calendar year
What events are free?
YP Coffee Chats, YP Socials (all socials, YP Fall Fest, and YP Loggers Game), and YP Lunch & Learns.
What if my Chamber membership includes YP all-access passes?
If YP membership is included in your Chamber membership tier already (Visionary, Leader, and Champion levels) it will stay the same.
Young Professionals Events
YP Coffee Chats
Hear from local business leaders in a small group setting while enjoying a coffee / drink of choice.
Previous speakers: Heather Schimmers (President of Gundersen Health System/Emplify), Mark Binsfeld (VP of Business Development/Marketing for J.F. Brennan), Ben Kapanke (GM of La Crosse Loggers)
Socials & Casual Meetups
Connect with other Young Professionals at locations around the La Crosse Area.
Previous socials: Curling, axe throwing, speed networking, meetups at local bars and restaurants
Lunch & Learns
Enjoy lunch while attending educational sessions discussing informative topics
Previous topics include: Navigating tough conversations, Brunch with the Chamber Board of Directors, Tour of Kwik Trip
Signature Events
Join us at our highest attended events of the year
Loggers Summer Social
Young Professionals Golf Outing
Young Professionals Fall Fest
2026 Young Professionals Sponsorships
Interested in Sponsorship? Email Angela Seeger, Business Outreach Director.
Young Professionals Premier Sponsor: $1,200
The Young Professionals Premier Sponsorship sponsors all of the Young Professionals programming throughout the year and supports all things Young Professionals.
Included in this sponsorship is:
- Recognition on the social media recaps
- Logo
- On the Young Professionals webpage
- On the Young Professionals registration pages
Young Professionals Lunch & Learn Sponsor: $3,000
The Young Professionals Event Sponsor specifically sponsors all Lunch & Learns in 2025 (~4 events per year).
Included in this sponsorship is
- Recognition as the main Lunch & Learn sponsor
- Recognition on the social media recap
- Logo
- On the Young Professionals webpage
- On the Young Professionals registration pages
- On signage at the event