Detroit Young Professionals

Five Outsourcing Tips for ‘Detroitpreneurs’

Five Outsourcing Tips for ‘Detroitpreneurs’

The City of Detroit houses many long-term, innovative businesses that have called Motown home for years.

From mom and pop stores to the iconic Avenue of Fashion and some of its hottest homegrown brands (hello,Lip Bar,) Detroit is rich with entrepreneurs that contribute to the city’s cultural richness on a daily basis.

But there’s more.

DYP Honors Caleb’s Kids with Community Builder Award at the 6th Annual SiTC Mixer

DYP Honors Caleb’s Kids with Community Builder Award at the 6th Annual SiTC Mixer

The Detroit Young Professionals Organization (DYP) hosted the 6th Annual Service in the City (SiTC) Mixer on April 24, which recognizes and supports nonprofits from the Metro Detroit area that further causes ranging from environmental to the arts. In 2019, Caleb’s Kids received the top Community Builder Award.

Detroit Design Co.

Detroit Design Co.

Upon walking into Courtney and Jeff’s studio in St. Claire Shores, I felt like I teleported to a beautiful, calming conservatory. Filled with cacti, lush palms and plants and of course their gorgeous golden retriever, you can’t help but be in awe of their knack for interior design and all beautiful living things put simply. As Co-Founder Courtney said, they like to “rely on blooms and greenery to tell an architectural story and let flowers do their own thing.’

Adopt-a Child x Detroit Young Professionals Recap + Photos!

Adopt-a Child x Detroit Young Professionals Recap + Photos!

Adopt-A-Child for Christmas Program alone brings together many thousands of volunteers and parents, who give to over 3,000 low- income youth recipients, aging from newborn to 12 years. At this festive outing the youth are influenced by their evening’s mentors while receiving gifts of warm clothing and toys. The mentors provide the young children guidance through conversation and interest, positive direction and concern. 

4 Convo Starters to Ensure You'll Never Ask "So, What do You do?" Again!

4 Convo Starters to Ensure You'll Never Ask "So, What do You do?" Again!

It’s always good to have a few good conversation starters in your back pocket (or even a joke) when you’re attending a networking event. Breaking the ice with someone you don’t know can be a little intimidating at times, especially if you’re not quite sure how to get a conversation started. Instead of asking someone right off the bat what they do for a living, which I’m sure is a statement we’re all too familiar with answering, we’ve included a few tips to help you get the dialogue going at your next networking event.

July Member Spotlight: Carter Bundy and Andrea Wilamowski

DYP is pleased to spotlight two more of our members who are working to make an impact both within the organization and throughout the area. Please enjoy this opportunity to learn more about your fellow members, and make sure to say hello when you see them out at an event!

Art Lovers: The DIA Needs You

Art Lovers: The DIA Needs You

Are you passionate about art and have a few extra hours in your week? Well, the DIA is looking for you! Read on to learn about several volunteer opportunities at the DIA and how you can get involved. They're currently recruiting for the IPV program and applications close on July 15, so don't wait!