Opelika Young Professionals

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Who we are

Whether you want to make new friends, learn from others in the same stage of life or experience more of what the Auburn-Opelika area has to offer, we're your starting point.

Opelika Young Professionals strives to unite our community by providing unique and creative opportunities to connect and grow together!

You make the connections happen; we're just here to put the hold on your calendar! If you are between the ages of 21-45 years we hope you consider joining OYP!

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Annual membership

ONLY $75 A YEAR

Membership is open to all individuals, aged 21-45, who live, work, or play in the Opelika area. Benefits include:

Member Rate or Free Access to all Opelika Young Professionals events
Access to OYP Member-Only GroupMe
Opportunity to attend any of events by our 3 Crews
Insider Discounts to Community Events
Chance to Volunteer in Auburn/Opelika

Get involved

Becoming a member of OYP is simple!

STEP 1:

Complete our new member form - it's quick and easy!

BECOME AN OYP MEMBER

STEP 2:

Start attending events and stay connected!

CHECK OUT UPCOMING OYP EVENTS

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Why Join?

MONTHLY MEETINGS: Once a month, join young professionals for an afternoon or evening of connections through unique events. It is your chance to expand your professional circle in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

February 6 – Kickoff Party
February 18 – Quarterly Coffee Shop Catch Up
March 18 – Chat with a CEO at the Opelika Chamber
April 8 – Quarterly Coffee Shop Catch Up
April 29 – Wine Down Wednesday at The Bottling Plant
May 14 - Patio Takeover at Botanic
June 17 – Singo Bingo at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

July 9 – Cigar Social at Z&Z Cigar
July 15 – Quarterly Coffee Shop Catch Up
August 13 - Tigertown Sports Takeover
September 16 – Get Involved Roundtables at the Opelika Chamber
October 21 - Quarterly Coffee Shop Catch Up
October 29 - OYP Fright Night / Haunted House
November 3 - Bingo Night at Moe's Bent Creek
December 10 - End of Year Toast

MEMBER-ONLY QUARTERLY CREW HANGOUTS: Crews have casual hangouts quarterly tailored to those shared interests, like playing group pickleball or going to the movies together! OYP Members can attend any crew events they'd like. Crew leaders post details about their hangouts in the OYP Member-Only Groupme!

Our three crews are:

Arts & Entertainment
Business Development
Sports & Recreation

If you need to be added to the OYP Member-Only Groupme email mackenzie@opelikachamber.com.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Opelika Young Professional members will have exclusive opportunities to meet with community leaders throughout Opelika.

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CREWS

Crews allow our members to bond over shared interests!

Within OYP, members have the opportunity to participate in any of the 3 crews: Arts & Entertainment, Business Development, and Sports & Recreation! Crews have casual hangouts quarterly, tailored to those shared interests like playing group pickleball or going to the movies together! OYP Members can attend any crew events they'd like! Crew leaders post details about their hangouts in the OYP Member-Only Groupme!

If you need to be added to the OYP Member-Only Groupme email mackenzie@opelikachamber.com!

Arts & Entertainment

Purpose: To strengthen Opelika’s creative vitality by promoting awareness, participation and education in arts and entertainment.

Business Development

Purpose: To inspire individuals and businesses to share knowledge, discuss challenges and implement solutions that benefit Opelika’s economy.

Sports & Recreation

Purpose: To strengthen Opelika’s community by promoting awareness, participation and education in sports and recreation.

Want to learn more about OYP before you join?

Because we know walking into a room of strangers can be awkward.

BECOME AN OYP BOARD MEMBER

OYP Board Applications are closed for 2026.

Meet a Board Member first!

If you're feeling unsure about membership or just want to learn more about OYP before joining us at an event, meet up with one of our board members over a casual coffee or drink!

Our board members are always down to connect with others! We encourage you to click on the contact button of a board member below to schedule a quick meet up.

2026 OYP Board Chair: Siobhan Patterson (skgehrs@gmail.com)

Anna Jones