Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals

SRYP ANNUAL NETWORKING SPONSOR

About SRYP

Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals is a program of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce designed to engage young professionals ages 23-39. SRYP holds events with alternating formats between exclusive business tours/influential speakers, community service, mentorship, and social networking.

Our Mission

To educate, elevate, and collaborate with young professionals by providing a network where individuals can come together to support their career aspirations and the community. The goal of Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals (SRYP) is to build a link between this demographic and the business and community leaders of Scottsdale.

Sponsoring SRYP

Sponsoring SRYP is a unique opportunity to connect your business with a dynamic and influential group of young professionals. With events focused on business tours, mentorship, community service, and social networking, SRYP offers engagement formats that allow sponsors to showcase their brand in front of future leaders and decision-makers. Increase your brand visibility and position your company as a champion of young professional development. CLICK HERE to learn more!

Recent SRYP Events

SRYP played a pivotal role in the Leaders in the Making event on December 12th, hosted at Scottsdale Community College. Designed to bridge the gap between education and the professional world, this impactful program connected 120 Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) students with young professionals for mentorship and career exploration.

SRYP members led interactive small-group discussions, offering students insights into diverse career paths, including business, law enforcement, hospitality, and culinary arts. This hands-on guidance inspired students to explore their passions and gain a clearer sense of their professional futures. The event underscored the importance of mentorship and the collaborative power of community in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

On November 12th, young professionals and seasoned leaders gathered at Canal Convergence at the Scottsdale Waterfront for the annual Scottsdale Professionals Converge event, presented by Sacks Tierney and Randy Nussbaum. A joint effort of Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals, NextGen@Scottsdale Arts, and Scottsdale Leadership, this dynamic networking opportunity fostered connections between emerging talents and established business leaders.

Attendees enjoyed meaningful conversations, shared insights, and explored opportunities for mentorship against the backdrop of immersive art and live performances. The event highlighted the power of collaboration and community, leaving participants inspired to cultivate relationships that bridge generations and drive professional growth.

On August 21st, the Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals (SRYP) participated in Volunteer Day at the Harvest Compassion Center-North Phoenix, part of their commitment to community service. They not only donated essential items such as non-perishable food, hygiene products, and clothing, but also strengthened bonds with peers also making a difference. The event proved to be a great opportunity for members to contribute while enhancing their personal and professional networks.

On Saturday, May 4th, the Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals had an amazing Volunteer Day at the Scottsdale Paradise Valley Family YMCA. SRYP members, joined by kids at the Y, gave their activity room a vibrant makeover with a fresh coat of paint. They embraced their creative sides with funky wall designs that the kids absolutely loved! The paint was generously provided by Chamber Members That 1 Painter Phoenix. It was a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the kids while also having a blast!

The Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals' inaugural Sustainability Summit on April 11th was a resounding success, bringing together an insightful panel of sustainability leaders. Mayor David Ortega, along with Blue Zones Project Scottsdale Executive Director Sarah Kearney, Republic Services VP of Recycling and Sustainability Pete Keller, and HonorHealth Senior Director of Food and Clinical Nutrition Services Melissa Schmidt RD, CNSC, provided engaging perspectives on Scottsdale's sustainability journey. The panel delved into the city's evolving sustainability efforts over the past decade and offered actionable insights for young professionals to contribute to these initiatives. The event concluded with a delightful networking session accompanied by food and refreshments courtesy of The Herb Box and Cookie Brokers, fostering connections among attendees passionate about creating a greener future.

Join SRYP

SRYP Membership is complimentary with a current Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Membership. Non-Chamber Members can join SRYP with an Individual SRYP Membership at $150 annually. Individual SRYP Memberships allow attendance to any SRYP events (Non-SRYP events require a Chamber Membership at the Basic level or above).

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SRYP Membership Form: Current Chamber Member
SRYP Membership Form: Non-Chamber Member

SRYP Board of Directors

The SRYP Board of Directors is responsible for developing programs aimed at attracting and retaining young professionals in the Scottsdale area. They oversee the direction and programming of SRYP, identifying speakers, venues, community partnerships, and content for events while promoting both the Chamber and their events to their networks.