About Us
Our Mission
YPC's mission is to promote an environment that attracts and retains young professionals in Greater Des Moines. Our efforts focus on connecting young professionals to each other and to the community through social, civic, charitable, and professional development endeavors.
Our History
We are a focused extension of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, a community and economic development organization serving Central Iowa. The Partnership strives to create a unified region that provides not only a healthy business climate, but also a high quality of life. The Partnership, along with some like-minded young professionals, formed the Young Professionals Connection in 2000.
Today, we are a dynamic network of leaders shaping Greater Des Moines into a fun place to live, work and play. We engage hundreds of members in YPC committees and events, Greater Des Moines Partnership activities and community involvement.
Our Members
Each year, we conduct a survey of our members and newsletter subscribers to help us learn more about how we can shape our organization to meet their needs. In 2008, 145 individuals participated in the online survey, which showed:
- 96% are between the ages of 21 and 35
- 70% have lived in the Greater Des Moines area for at least 2 years
- 94% are registered to vote
- 62% devote at least 1 hour per month to community service
- 49% consider themselves single
We are a diverse group of young professionals, and we hope you will join us today!
