YPG of Cenla

08/24/2026

Don’t forget!!

Come chill 🍧with YPG on Wednesday! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun!

Free for members. $5 for nonmembers and children!

Cool off with YPG of Cenla at Palmettos Shave Ice for a fun, family-friendly evening!
Join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for delicious shave ice, casual networking, and time to connect with other young professionals and their families.
Admission is free for YPG members and $5 for children and nonmembers.
Bring the family, beat the heat, and enjoy a sweet evening with YPG of Cenla!

https://cenlabusinessdirectory.cenlachamber.org/events/details/ypg-social-at-palmettos-cenla-549

08/13/2026

Support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with YPG of Cenla at our Block Party for an evening of fun!
Join us on Thursday, September 10th, from 6 PM–8 PM to support a great cause, eat delicious food, silent auction, games and more!

Admission is $5 at the door for ALL ATTENDEES.
Invite your network and let’s raise some money!

08/10/2026

Join YPG of Cenla for an engaging professional development lunch at Ugly Mug Marketing featuring guest speaker Wayne Mullins!
Wayne will present “Practically Identical: Why Some People Get Noticed and Others Get Overlooked,” exploring what helps certain people stand out, make a lasting impression, and create greater opportunities—even when their skills or experience may appear nearly identical to everyone else’s.
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m.
📍 325 Desoto Street. Alexandria, LA 71301
🍽️ Lunch provided
🎟️ Free for YPG members | $5 for nonmembers
Come ready to learn, connect, and discover how to become someone people remember. RSVP today!

https://cenlabusinessdirectory.cenlachamber.org/events/details/ypg-professional-development-with-wayne-mullins-owner-founder-of-ugly-mug-marketing-548

08/03/2026

2026 CENLA 4WARD Nominations are NOW OPEN! Visit https://bit.ly/4wardnomination to view requirements, how to nominate a member of our community, ways to sponsor, and past winners of this award.

CENLA 4WARD is dedicated to recognizing individuals who exhibit the 4 pillars that move communities 4WARD:
1. Community Involvement
2. Industry Impact
3. Leadership & Professional Distinction
4. Passion & Perseverance

Honored nominees will be officially announced and celebrated at an Awards Banquet this November. The deadline to nominate is closing soon - nominate a community member who best represents CENLA today. https://bit.ly/4wardnomination

07/31/2026

Cool off with YPG of Cenla at Palmettos Shave Ice for a fun, family-friendly evening!
Join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for delicious shave ice, casual networking, and time to connect with other young professionals and their families.
Admission is free for YPG members and $5 for children and nonmembers.
Bring the family, beat the heat, and enjoy a sweet evening with YPG of Cenla!

https://cenlabusinessdirectory.cenlachamber.org/events/details/ypg-social-at-palmettos-cenla-549

07/31/2026

What a fun way to spend a Thursday night at Huckleberry Brewing Company for trivia!

Thank you to the awesome interns from our sponsors: Crest Industries, Cleco, and Red River Bank who spent their evening with us!

07/22/2026

Our lunch and learn yesterday on leadership was fantastic! Thank you Luke and RoyO Martin for giving our young professionals a look into what it truly takes to be a leader!

Stay tuned for more professional development events coming soon!

07/15/2026

This is for all interns (+ regular, but really awesome, YPG Members of course!) Join us next Thursday 7/30 at Huckleberry! We'll be celebrating National Intern Day with a trivia night. RSVP here -> https://cenlabusinessdirectory.cenlachamber.org/events/details/ypg-trivia-night-547

Tag an intern you've loved getting to know!

07/14/2026

We are participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's for the nearly 7 million Americans living with the disease.

Details regarding our 2nd annual Purple Out The Town Block Party will be posted soon but in the meantime join our team or support us with a donation.

Join our team or donate here -> https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/LA-Louisiana?pg=team&fr_id=19653&team_id=1056043&skip_login_page=true

2nd annual Purple Out The Town Block Party: Thursday, September 10, 2026 💜
Cenla Walk to End Alzheimer's Walk Day: Saturday, September 19, 2026 💜