Get ready for Young Professionals Week

SANDUSKY — North Coast Young Professionals, a program of the Greater Sandusky Partnership, has announced this year's lineup for Young Professionals Week 2025. Taking place from Aug. 11-16, this weeklong series of events will provide opportunities for connection, professional development, civic engagement and community impact for young professionals across the region. Young Professionals Week highlights the energy and potential of the region's emerging leaders while showcasing the amenities, institutions and culture that make this an ideal place for young professionals to live, work and grow. "Engaging and retaining young talent is essential to the long-term success of our region," said Jarvis Cole, the partnership's talent engagement manager. Young Professionals "Week is a powerful platform to connect our emerging leaders with opportunities, resources and each other." Young professionals can attend each event during this period at no extra cost by becoming a North Coast Young Professionals member. If your business is a member of Greater Sandusky Partnership, your employees ages 18-40 are eligible for free membership. To enroll your team, contact Patrick Shepherd, the partnership's director of member services, at patrick@greatersandusky.com. Want to go? Find this year's events making up Young Professionals Week at business.greatersandusky.com/events. • Aug. 11 — Regional Impact 101 at the Sandusky Yacht Club, 529 E. Water St., Sandusky "Join us for a leadership panel discussion featuring local nonprofit executives and elected officials as we explore how young professionals can engage civically and make a meaningful impact in our community." • Aug. 12 — Trivia Night at Clubhouse No.3 SportSocial, 220 E. Water St., Sandusky "Join us for Clubhouse No. 3 Trivia Night: put your brainpower to the test, connect with fellow young professionals and enjoy delicious pizza from Archie's." • Aug. 13 — Pack with Purpose, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, Lorain "Join us at Second Harvest Food Bank in growing hope across our region by packing pantry boxes, sorting food and non-food items and preparing essential supplies for distribution to local mobile and school pantries and partner charities." • Aug. 14 — Great Lakes & Good Vibes, SolStay Lodging & Marina, 2312 River Ave., Sandusky "Join us for an evening of lakeside fun at SolStay Lodging & Marina featuring a dynamic talk by Chris Winslow on the future of the Great Lakes plus live music, food, kayaking, games and more. It's a great opportunity to connect, learn and unwind." • Aug. 15 — AI for Business, Erie County Community Foundation, 135 E. Washington Row, Sandusky, "Join us for an engaging AI workshop for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, presented in partnership with the Minority Business Empowerment Team and Lorain County Community College, to explore practical AI tools that boost efficiency and impact for business owners and professionals." • Aug. 16 — Mindful Morning at the Market, Washingto Row, Sandusky "Start your morning with a refreshing yoga session in Washington Park then stroll across the street to enjoy the vibrant Sandusky Farmers Market with fellow young professionals."