Huntington Young Professionals

05/19/2026

🧘‍♀️ What a fantastic turnout for The Balanced Professional with the Huntington Young Professionals and BDY Studios!

Life can get real busy real quick. It's important to remember to take a little time to take care of yourself! We definitely plan to have more of these kind of events in the future, so keep an eye on our socials and follow the Huntington Young Professionals to get more involved and connected.

📸 For a full photo gallery from the Balanced Professional, click the link: ➡ https://bit.ly/48YGehU

05/14/2026

Tomorrow’s the big day! Join us at Heritage Station at 5:30 PM for a gentle outdoor yoga flow led by , followed by drinks and networking at . 🧘

Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat. We hope to see you there!

RSVP 🔗 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ca6d447f-4c91-4c6b-bd09-3ca7e90d6348

05/13/2026

Join the Huntington Young Professionals tomorrow at BDY Studios for a new twist on Business After Hours...The Balanced Professional!

The evening will start at 5:30 with a light yoga session led by our friends at BDY Studios, then the group will head to Taps at Heritage for a round of networking and drinks. If you're looking for a way to meet new people and do some networking, join us tomorrow night for this unique event!

05/01/2026

Join Huntington Young Professionals for an evening of movement, connection, and community. We’ll start with a gentle outdoor yoga flow led by BDY Studios, designed to help you unwind and recharge after the workday. Then, we’ll head to Taps for drinks, conversation, and networking with fellow professionals.

🗓 May 14th at 5:30 PM
📍Heritage Station, 210 11th Street, Huntington, WV
💲 $15

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mats. This is a 21+ event. Come as you are and enjoy a well-balanced evening with great company.

Spots are limited, so don't forget to RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ca6d447f-4c91-4c6b-bd09-3ca7e90d6348

04/13/2026

Did you know that volunteering is good for you? 👀Forbes magazine reports, “Research on happiness demonstrates that when you focus on others and emphasize how you contribute to your community, you are likely to significantly enhance your sense of joy.

In addition, respondents to the BioLife poll reported that they felt an increased sense of purpose (45%), increased happiness (36%), improved mental well-being (26%), greater self-esteem and self-confidence (20%), and reduced stress (11%).”

Come volunteer with us this Saturday at Facing Hunger Foodbank from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 🌟

RSVP https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7c4f47c2-4c14-4a6c-b35d-7e3ec57e9303

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/01/21/for-happiness-and-career-growth-consider-the-power-of-volunteering/

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, but it’s also a powerful way to reap your own rewards—in terms of happiness, career growth and fulfillment.

03/06/2026

We had a great time hosting our first Casual Connect with Huntington Young Professionals last night at Old North Arcade Bar! 🎮

It was a fun and relaxed evening of networking. Always a great time building connections with the incredible young professionals in our community.

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you’d like to see another Casual Connect. Where would you like to see us host the next one? Drop a comment. 👇

03/04/2026

Representatives from HYP had so much fun at last night's 2nd Annual Winter Classic Mini-Golf Tournament put on by Young Professionals Association: NEKY Chamber of Commerce. We value the opportunity to partner with neighboring chambers and foster strong relationships between young professional groups throughout the region. 🌟

02/24/2026

We know that attending networking events for the first time can be intimidating, but don’t let that stop you from coming! Here’s some advice from Brooke to help you work through the nerves.

Our next event is on March 5th at Old North Arcade. Come see what we are all about! 🌟

01/23/2026

Meet Up West Virginia is tomorrow night! 🗓️

What started as a regional series has grown so quickly that the Huntington Young Professionals have now expanded the event statewide!

Young professionals and leaders from across West Virginia’s business and civic communities will come together on Wednesday, January 21 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the West Virginia State University Center during the legislative session. 🏆

☑ Meet Up West Virginia is fantastic night of connection, collaboration, and momentum for West Virginia’s next generation of leaders. RSVP at the link below!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/49UmLP4
📸 The HYP Leadership Team (L-R) Front row: Casey Adkins, Emily Blackburn, Olivia Goodenough; Back row: Jake Bradley, Julian Pecora, Olivia Bird and Carson Bird

01/22/2026

What a night! 💚💙 With nearly 200 people joining us throughout the evening, Meet Up West Virginia was a huge success. We’re always grateful for the opportunity to partner with and bring people together in such a meaningful way.

A big thank you to our incredible sponsors: , Edward Jones, , , DIGIT3 and for helping make this event possible. And an extra special thanks to for being such a wonderful host!

01/21/2026

Today, our Huntington Young Professionals Leadership Team held their first meeting of the year. With fresh perspectives and a wide range of experiences, this group is already bringing incredible ideas to the table for the future of HYP. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead! 💙💚

2026 HYP Board Officers & Chairs

Chair: Julian Pecora
Vice Chair: Olivia Goodenough
Secretary: Casey Adkins
Chair, Community Service: Emily Blackburn
Chair, Membership & Recruitment: Jake Bradley
Chair, Networking & Events: Jarred Hicks
Communications Co‑Chairs: Olivia Bird and Carson Bird (the “Bird Sisters”)