about Young Professionals of Seattle Young Professionals of Seattle (YPOS) was established in 2011 and is now recognized throughout the community as the young professional s concierge to the city. We aim to provide a place for young professionals to connect, network and expand professionally. YPOS hosts several events per year in local hotspots for social networking, professional development and volunteerism. This is open, friendly, straightforward networking with young professionals, businesses and entrepreneurs that are passionate about what they do. Who Runs YPOS? YPOS is administered by a set of elected board members and other committee members selected from the excellent pool of young professionals within the Seattle area. Goals for YPOS YPOS's ultimate goal is to help create a revitalization of the Seattle economy and society, based on the principle that people are at the heart of what makes businesses and communities work well. Connect Educate Empower We strive to have a significant impact on the community by providing opportunities for young professionals to enhance their personal and professional growth through experiences that connect, educate and empower.
YPOS Events Happy Hour Last Tuesday of the Month Monthly Networking events held on the last Tuesday of each month at various venues throughout the Downtown and surrounding areas. This is the happy hour that makes all other happy hours jealous. frequency: MONTHLY attendees: 150 300 Anniversary Party YPOS celebrates another year This may be the swankiest cocktail party you ll see in Seattle; held in late February / early March at a new venue each year. frequency: ANNUAL attendees: 600-800 Dapper as End of Summer Party This outdoor/indoor summer party has been dubbed the party of the year. 100s of the most welldressed young professionals, music, photo booths and multiple local vendors in support there s not much to dislike frequency: ANNUAL attendees: 800-1000 ProDev Educational Event Series An educational event series, featuring conversations with local mentors and business leaders topics focus on entrepreneurship, career development and professional networking. frequency: 2/MO attendees: 30 70 Loop Networking Eastside Networking Organization Premier eastside happy hour event focused on business networking for entrepreneurs and business professionals held at venues around Downtown Bellevue. frequency: MONTHLY attendees: 50-100 location: BELLEVUE Special Events Tastings, ski trips, etc. If you haven t noticed, YPOS has a topflight events team. Occasionally they go rogue (and that s okay) and put together awesome events on the fly. Ski trips, cocktail academy classes, viewing parties expect to see, at least, one rogue event show up on the calendar each month. frequency: 1+/MO attendees: 50-500 location: VARIOUS Inquire about sponsorship pricing for individual events
the YPOS Community YPOS remains to be the largest young professionals networking organization on the west coast with a registered community of over 10,000 people and a projection of 12,000+ by the end of 2017. YPOS Psychographics & Demographics Young professionals tend to be movers and shakers in their communities. Our members are intelligent, successful and connected professionals who are involved not only in business, but also help to guide the efforts of all sorts of organizations. Giving back to the community through leadership is important for our passionate young professionals. Community by Gender DOCTORATE MASTERS 5 % 20 % Community by Education MALE FEMALE 43 % 57 % BACHELORS 52 % ASSOCIATES OF ARTS 4 % TRADE/TECH 3 % HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVILANT 6 %
Many within the YPOS community are in a transitional period in their lives. They are buying new assets, such as homes, vehicles and looking for investment opportunities. Young professionals tend to be early adopters of new technology and often have more disposable income (a median annual income of $77k) than other professionals with families and mortgages. Where we Work INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FINANCIAL SERVICES HEALTHCARE MARKETING & ADVERTISING SALES REAL ESTATE LEGAL RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4.4 % 6.0 % 5.8 % 7.8 % 9.2 % 13.0 % 14.6 % 14.1 % 16.2 % MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING 4.2 % GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION 1.3 % 3.5 % Where we Live BALLARD 8 % NORTH SEATTLE 10 % QUEEN ANNE 10 % WEST SEATTLE 5 % FREMONT 4 % BELLTOWN 5 % DOWNTOWN 4 % SOUTH LAKE UNION 4 % U - DISTRICT 3 % CAPITOL HILL 11 % SOUTH KING COUNTY 7 % EASTSIDE 1 5 %
YPOS Partnership Overview Young Professionals of Seattle is pleased to offer your company the opportunity to become an official Partner. Through various annual events attracting professionals in the Seattle area, YPOS presents the best opportunity for meaningful interactions with this distinct audience. We are extending a business partnership that will help you: Position your company as a community player to young professionals in Seattle and generate leads for new customers through meaningful, grassroots event marketing activities. Market your company s key features to the demographically compatible young professionals in the Greater Seattle Area. Drive traffic to your company by promoting various promotions and aspects of your company. Some of the YPOS partners and sponsors Non-Profit and Charity Partners
Want More? Contact us directly for further details: partner@yposeattle.com Young Professionals of Seattle 1700 7 th Avenue Suite 116-418 Seattle, WA 98101 Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to successful partnership! Best regards, YPOS Executive Board 2017 Partner Proposal YPOS Partner Proposal v. 2.1