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!
2025 Pricing Notice
Beginning January 1, 2025, a Young Professionals membership will move from $50 to $100 a year, offering year-round free access to all events(~22 events) with the exception of our signature events, YP Awards, YP Golf Outing, and YP Loggers Outing.
2025 Pricing FAQ
2025 Pricing
Chamber Member: $100 / calendar year
Non-Member: $300 / calendar year
What if I just paid membership in 2024?
Your $50 membership paid in 2024 will be valid until your next renewal, and you will be able to attend YP events for free, excluding signature events. By next year, all YP memberships will all be the same at $100 a year. This year is a transitional period since not everyone is billed at the same time.
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
2025 Young Professionals Sponsorships
Interested in Sponsorship? Email Angela Seeger, Business Outreach Director.
Young Professionals Premier Sponsor (1 of 4 Sold)
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 (1 of 1 Sold)
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
Young Professionals Event Sponsor | YP Coffee Chat
The Young Professionals Event Sponsor specifically sponsors to get a chance to host a YP Coffee Chat!
Included in this sponsorship:
- Recognition on the social media recap
- Logo
- On the Young Professionals webpage
- On the Young Professionals registration pages
Reach out for more information!
Young Professionals Event Sponsor | YP Socials
The Young Professionals Event Sponsor specifically sponsors all Socials in 2025 (~9 events per year).
Included in this sponsorship is
- Recognition on the social media recap
- Logo
- On the Young Professionals webpage
- On the Young Professionals registration pages
Young Professionals Event Sponsor | Loggers Signature Event
The Young Professionals Event Sponsor specifically sponsors our signature event, the Loggers game outing.
Included in this sponsorship is:
- Recognition in promotional items
- Recognition on the social media recap
- Logo
- On the Young Professionals webpage
- On the Young Professionals registration pages
- On signage at the event