The Young Professionals is a program of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. The program provides opportunities for young professionals, ages 21-40, to network, socialize and expand their professional horizons. The group also creates events and activities to attract and retain the area's diverse young talent.
Connect, Collaborate, and Chill at
City News and Brews!
Looking to expand your professional circle and meet other ambitious individuals in the Wooster area? Join the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Young Professionals Event on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
We’re heading to City News and Brews for an evening of relaxed networking and community building. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime resident looking to grow your local network, this is the perfect opportunity to make meaningful connections in a casual atmosphere.
To help kick off the conversation, we’ll have complimentary appetizers for everyone to enjoy, along with a cash bar available for those who’d like to grab a refreshment while they mingle.
There’s no formal agenda—just bring your business cards and your best conversation starters! We look forward to seeing you there as we continue to foster a vibrant professional community in Wooster.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: City News & Brews - 135 S. Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691
About Wooster Area Young Professionals:
The Wooster Area Young Professionals is a program powered by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, designed for individuals ages 21 to 40 who live or work in the Wooster area. This program provides opportunities for young professionals to network, socialize and expand their professional horizons. The group also creates events and activities to attract and retain the area's diverse young talent.
Picking Wise Battles –
Mountains and Molehills
During our May Young Professionals session, Bruce Hendrick, Senior Business Trainer and Coach with over 32 years of experience presented on picking wise battles!
Leadership is an Attitude, Not a Title
During our February Young Professionals session, Melanie Garcia, Corporate Training Account Executive & Registered Corporate Coach with Ohio State ATI discussed how Leadership is an Attitude, Not a Title. Melanie has designed and implemented leadership development, supervisory, and industrial training programs for corporate and non-profit clients, facilitated workshops, and coached employees to success.
This action-packed session allowed registrants to learn to take calculated risks, acknowledge others, take initiative, project optimism and think outside the hierarchy. Thank you Melanie for taking the time to speak with the Wooster Young Professionals!
Thriving Through Change!
On August 25, 2020, Rodd Welker of Eagle Advisor Group led the Wooster Young Professionals through a session on Thriving Through Change, a very relevant topic in today's world!
Rodd discussed how to view change in a different way and consider the real possibility that you can thrive through the changes of 2020. "Thriving is not jumping up and down with glee every time we are faced with a change. Rather it is to grow and develop despite the circumstances." Rodd shared strategies to use in order to have a "change success story." For more information, this session can be viewed on the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce page on YouTube.
Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you in the near future!
Upcoming Events:
May 13 - City News & Brews
June 10 - Lincoln Way Vineyard's, Speed Networking Event