Daytona Beach Young Professionals Group Update

YPG has had a busy summer so far!

Following the Creative Corridor Charette and working with the City of Daytona Beach on its Riverfront Master Plan, YPG has been hard at work creating a document that emcompasses our concerns and opinions on the future of downtown development in Daytona Beach. Thanks to Scott Polikov of Gateway Planning Group and Jason Jeffries of the City of Daytona Beach for working with YPG in this area. The Riverfront Master Plan and the Creative Corridor are critical components to YPG's mission of attracting and retaining young professionals in the greater Daytona Beach area.

YPG's Local Government Committee has continued their efforts of placing young professionals on city and county advisory boards, as well as local civic boards. This group has attended every Daytona Beach City Commission meeting, and continues to expand the group to other cities as well, so young professionals throughout the county can participate in local government. Thanks to Maja Sander at Cobb Cole for leading this group!

Finally, YPG has scheduled its Annual Gala for Saturday, August 22nd, and dubbed it a "Summer White Party." The event will be scaled down and more informal, and will be held at the Speedway's Boardwalk Community Club, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Heavy appetizers, along with drinks, dancing, and a few awards will provide for an enjoyable evening for the group. The cost is $40 for YPG members, $60 for non-members. RSVP to Katie Conrad at (386) 255-0981, ext. 237 or kconrad@daytonachamber.com.