Young Professionals of Racine

We offer young professionals in the greater Racine area with opportunities to connect, grow, and engage.

This membership program provides opportunities to CONNECT, GROW, and ENGAGE through a variety of networking, social, volunteer, and educational events. YPR strives to ensure that Racine is a desirable destination for young professionals to live, work, and play.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

YPR is the best place for young professionals to get engaged and gain access to the business community. YPR is open to career-minded individuals who are 21 years and older (and the young at heart!) and includes members from various industries in the greater Racine area. Membership to YPR will provide you with opportunities that will help you:

  • Build business and social relationships with other young professionals
  • Improve your professional and leadership skills to build your career
  • Get you involved in the community through service projects
  • Learn about important business and community topics
  • Meet and have dialogs with local business people, elected officials, and community leaders

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Other Details

Membership to YPR is accepted year-round by submitting a form and payment.

Membership Requirements: 21 to 45 years of age – YPR does not discriminate on age. Your membership will not be denied if you are out of this age range.

Membership Cost: $50 initial fee

If you work for a platinum RAMAC member, your membership is FREE as part of their company membership to RAMAC.

  • Ascension All Saints
  • Badger Meter
  • CNH Industrial
  • Fisher USA
  • InSinkErator
  • Johnson Financial Group
  • Johnson Outdoors
  • Modine
  • O & H Bakery
  • Pioneer Products
  • SC Johnson
  • Twin Disc
  • We Energies
  • Wiscon Products

Sample Programs Offered through YPR

Made in Racine Tours
To learn about Racine’s rich history, industry, and deep roots in manufacturing and inventions, this series offers tours and highlights local businesses.

Belle of the Ball Support
This yearly event offers a free prom dress boutique to distribute dresses or formal wear to high school students. YPR members support the set-up and take down of the Belle of the Ball boutique.

Business Blenders
After work hours networking opportunity to conduct business in a social setting and meet other RAMAC members and young professionals.

Invites to RAMAC Signature Events
Golf Outing, Annual Dinner, Business Awards Dinner

YPR Committee members

  • Sophie Fong, Express Employment
  • Mary Fonk, Lakeshore Pedal Tours
  • Michael Locke, Summit Credit Union
  • Aaron McCollum, Marine Credit Union
  • Becca Nelson, Clifton Larson Allen
  • Kevin Plazak, Johnson Financial Group
  • Patrick Seiders, Tri City National Bank
  • Austen Vail, Jim’s Garage Door – Committee Chair
  • Nick Verhaalen, Demark, Kolbe & Brodek, S.C.