If you are a young professional, Kansas City is filled with others just like you. The metro is seeing an unprecedented effort on the part of young people to organize and leverage their vision, their passion and their energy.

• Young Friends of Union Station || (816) 460-2020 || Email
  Devoted to the revival of the downtown core by serving as representatives and supporters for the extensive events, arts and attractions that Union Station presents. Hosts special events and networking opportunities in order to open relationships with others in the community.

• Young Friends of the Symphony || (816) 218-2616
  Works to connect interested professionals with others through events centered on the Symphony. Offers unique events with select member invitations to autograph signings, tours of the opera and special access to the rehearsal sessions of the Kansas City Symphony.

• Young Professionals of Kansas City Ballet || (816) 931-2232 x375 || Email
  BARRE is a subscription based group for ballet followers, age 21-40 who want to get more involved in the ballet and meet other interesting people with similar interests. Organizes special happy hour events and other networking opportunities, private parties and special ticket prices.

• Young Friends of the Lyric Opera
  The Bohemians is the group designed to grant special access to networking opportunities, admission to meet actors and directors and special discounts to opera events.

• Young Friends of Art Supported by Nelson-Atkins || (816) 751-1278
  One of the largest organizations in the Kansas City area, renowned for its ability to attract unique people who enjoy the arts. The YFA offers plenty of programs for members to help network, socialize and raise money to support the art scene in Kansas City.

• Rep Set (Friends of Missouri Rep) || (816) 235-2780
  The official young professional’s group for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. If you’re interested in special access to socialize and network with actors and directors, this is the organization that will satisfy you!

• Friends of Powell Gardens || (816) 697-2600 x234 || Email
  Gain personal access to the gardens while helping to expand and develop new plants and acreage. Free access year round as well as gardening tips and networking opportunities in a beautiful setting will always be available.

• Arts Alive || (816) 256-2447
  Kansas City’s premier organization that promotes and organizes social events for those with a passion for the visual and performing arts. The Arts Alive has events showcasing everything from architecture to ballet to film. Provides members with advanced ticket information and special newsletter mailings.

• Young Friends of the Library || (816) 701-3467 || Email
  For young professionals in their 20s and up.  Mission is to gain support and advocates for the Kansas City Public Library. Also works to raise funds through membership fees and social events, including wine and cheese tasting’s, a literary crawl and additional destination events planned by the group.

• Friends of the Jubilee || (913) 649-0244 || Email
  Designed to unite people who enjoy and support the Kansas City film industry and its partners. Aspires to host a premier cultural event in the region that will highlight local extraordinary film accomplishments to the outside world while providing a venue for those filmmakers to advance their audience and exposure.

• GenKC || (816) 374-5402 || Email
  GenKC is the catalyst for young, area professionals engaged in shaping Kansas City¹s bright future, and in return, enhancing their own opportunities to achieve, enjoy and thrive in our vibrant community.

• KC Downtowners
  Social network and seminar series for those passionate about a thriving downtown. Features monthly meetings over lunch or after work in a new downtown venue featuring a public figure, to inform the group of new developments going on in the area. An excellent way to socialize, become informed, and network with fun people in the downtown core.

• KC Sport and Social Club
  This metro wide organization is used primarily by its members to participate in recreational sports for fun and networking. The club offers softball, kickball, dodge ball, sand volleyball, flag football, soccer and men's basketball.-

• Central Exchange -|| (816) 471-7560
  Organization offering leadership development opportunities for women. Education sessions include personal and professional training. A medium to personal, business and other community connections that will provide valuable networking ties.

• United Way Young Leadership Society || (816) 559-4613 || Email
  Offers members and volunteers the chance to provide direct assistance to local United Way programs, training programs, networking events with local KC business leaders and other special experiences.

• The Urban League of Kansas City || (816) 471-0550 || Email
  Founded in 1919 in Kansas City in an effort to create an environment of equality and open opportunity for African Americans by emphasizing the importance of education. Central beliefs for empowerment have grown to include employment, leadership development and race relations.

• The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City || (913) 327-8100
  Works to strengthen the Jewish community of Kansas City by connecting and educating Jews with their faith and ways to better themselves. Activities include leadership development, fund raising for local charities and community improvement. Offers a monthly newsletter to keep all its subscribers up to date on news and events.

• Young Professionals Group Kansas City Art Institute
  Designed specifically for young professionals in the Kansas City metro area, the YPG is a volunteer based group. There are four YPG social meetings per year for networking and socializing, information about what the group is doing, and plans for the future. Friends are always welcome to join any meetings.

• Kansas City Young Professionals Networking Society
  We are a networking society for people both young and young-at-heart in Kansas City. We try to have regular Happy Hours and other events where you can come and mingle with other professionals. All events are open to everyone including spouses and friends – the more the merrier!

• Bacchus Foundation
  We're always looking for the best and brightest young professionals who are ready to get involved with our charitable events. Bacchus meetings are a great way to network and meet new friends in a non-pressured environment. For over 50 years, The Bacchus Foundation has been connecting young professionals in the Kansas City area and planning the most exciting events, all to benefit local charities.

• Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network
  The CYPN brings young businessmen and women together to grow their careers and their businesses while they learn about the Chamber. Membership is not required to participate in this group. Monthly events provide fun opportunities for networking, professional development, and philanthropy.

• The Young Professionals
  The Young Professionals is a new program of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce designed to provide professional, social, and mentoring opportunities to those in their 20s and 30s who work or live in the Overland Park area.

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