LAKELAND'S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Marketing Committee Meeting
Wed, Jul 08
Catapult Lakeland
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Multiple Dates
ProDev Committee Meeting
Tue, Jul 14
The Joinery
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Multiple Dates
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Wed, Jul 15
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Working Smarter: AI in the Modern Workplace with Mike Nova
Thu, Jul 16
COhatch Lakeland
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Multiple Dates
Membership Committee Meeting
Fri, Jul 17
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Multiple Dates
ProDev Committee Meeting
Tue, Aug 11
The Joinery
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Multiple Dates
Marketing Committee Meeting
Wed, Aug 12
Catapult Lakeland
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Chili Cook-off with Talbot House Ministries
Sat, Aug 15
Talbot House Ministries
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EMERGE Serves 2026
Tue, Aug 18
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
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Volunteer Committee Meeting
Wed, Aug 19
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Polk Young Professional Awards 2026
Wed, Aug 19
Idlewood Venue & Events
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Membership Committee Meeting
Fri, Aug 21
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Multiple Dates
ProDev Committee Meeting
Tue, Sep 08
The Joinery
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Multiple Dates
Marketing Committee Meeting
Wed, Sep 09
Catapult Lakeland
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Multiple Dates
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Wed, Sep 16
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Multiple Dates
Membership Committee Meeting
Fri, Sep 18
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Multiple Dates
ProDev Committee Meeting
Tue, Oct 13
The Joinery
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Marketing + Events Committee Meeting
Wed, Oct 14
Catapult Lakeland
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Our Mission Statement

To create a venue for our members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically aware, philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and quality of life in Lakeland.

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