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WELCOME TO HILLSBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ENGAGE

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE HYPE

Memberships now available for 2024

  • Leadership
  • Education
  • Networking
  • Volunteering
  • Social
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Next HYPE Event

Networking Happy Hour Social
Thursday, March 14 at Volume Records & Beer / 226 S. Churton St., Hillsborough

2024 Events Calendar

Date Event Event Type Venue*
1/18 Rise & Grind: The Mindset of Goal Execution Professional Development Chamber of Commerce HQ
2/3 Making Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors Community & Family Friendly Snow Approach
3/14 Networking Happy Hour Social Volume
4/11 Patio Party - Speaker TBA Professional Development Chamber
5/11 Beautify Hillsborough Community & Family Friendly TBD
6/13 Networking Happy Hour Social Eno River Brewing
7/11 Rise & Grind: TBD Professional Development Jack’s Restaurant
8/10 Family Nature Walk & Picnic Community & Family Friendly Eno River Farmers Market
9/12 Networking Happy Hour Social Colonial Inn
10/10 Rise & Grind: Finances for Young Professionals Professional Development TBD
11/9 Veteran’s Day Community Project Community & Family Friendly Eno River Farmers Market
12/12 Networking Happy Hour Social TBD
*Venues and meet-up locations are subject to change

Become a HYPE Member

HYPE is welcoming and inclusive of the diversity of our community and all professions. Chamber members receive at least one HYPE membership, and more depending on the level of Chamber membership. See the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber membership tiers and benefits to learn more, and connect with Scott Czechlewski at scott@hillsboroughchamber.com to indicate the names and email addresses of the HYPE member(s) in your business.

Non-Chamber members may receive an individual membership in HYPE for $120/year billed annually.

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Membership Benefits

  • Invitation to all Hillsborough Young Professionals Engage monthly events and activities (networking, social, educational and service).
  • Access to 21-40-year-olds actively seeking opportunities to develop socially, professionally and civically.
  • Quarterly invitation to Business After Hours HYPE Connect nights to network with Chamber members.
  • Voluntary participation on a team that develops a new community event, manages its creation, and launches it for all to enjoy!
  • Workforce and business development opportunities through workshops and seminars
  • Chamber publications and access to Chamber events
  • Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
  • Opportunity to join the HYPE Leadership Committee and take a leading role in motivating younger professionals in our community
  • Meet new friends and expand your peer network
  • Increased visibility in your industry and the business community

PLEASE NOTE: The registration system is also used for Chamber memberships. Fill out only the REQUIRED information (not items like keywords, directory category, etc.). You will choose "HYPE Membership" on the last page of the application.

2024 HYPE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Josh Zarkin - President
Red Hat

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Lena Angelichio-Miller
Durham Tech

DeMarcus Bowden

DeMarcus Bowden
Edward Jones

Amanda Bulgarelli 2

Amanda Bulgarelli
Snow Approach Foundation

Victoria Lee Holmes

Victoria Lee Holmes
RE/MAX Above & Beyond

jessica nilles

Jessica Nilles
First National Bank

HYPE is guided by a committee of committed volunteer HYPE members. If you would like to be on the Leadership Committee, please indicate it on your membership application or email Scott Czechlewski at scott@hillsboroughchamber.com.

HYPE MISSION

Hillsborough Young Professionals Engage (HYPE) empowers young professionals in greater Orange County through an energetic and dynamic environment of leadership, education, networking, volunteer and social experiences to positively impact personal and career development...and to have fun!
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