Annual Meeting Registration Now Open!

Join us for the 2026 MYPros Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration!

It’s hard to believe another year of MYPros is almost in the books! Join us as we celebrate everything that made 2026 special—from the connections and experiences we shared to the people who continue to make our MYPros community such a great place to be.

We’ll celebrate this year’s MYPros Award recipients:

• MYPros Member of the Year
• Rising Star
• Young Entrepreneur
• Stewardship
• MYPros Ambassador of the Year

We’ll also celebrate this year’s ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient and officially welcome the 2027 MYPros Chair!

This year’s panel will focus on growth opportunities for young professionals and the different ways you can take the next step in your career—whether that’s through entrepreneurship, education or career advancement. Stay tuned as we announce our panel guests!

NEW LOCATION: This year’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Midland in their newly renovated space!

Come enjoy an afternoon of celebration, recognition, connection and plenty of MYPros spirit as we wrap up another great year and look ahead to what’s next!

Tickets

$40 for MYPros members

$45 for non-MYPros members

Pre-register by November 18 here. 

Get Ready for Boos & Brews

Our next Unwind is brewing up some Halloween fun!

 Join MYPros at Midland Brewing Company for Boos & Brews — an evening of brews, good conversation and Halloween spirit!

We’ll enjoy a laid-back evening of hanging out, enjoying your drink of choice and connecting with other young professionals. And because it’s October…why not get a little spooky?

Halloween accessories are encouraged! Think festive hats, spooky earrings, fun sweatshirts or whatever level of Halloween you’re feeling.

Best of all, it's FREE! Just drop in ready to relax, connect and have some fun.

Wednesday, October 14

5–7 p.m.

Midland Brewing Company, 5011 N. Saginaw Road, Midland

Grab a friend, put on something spooky and come Unwind with MYPros!

Spooky Vibes Continue at PerkUp!

Our next PerkUp is getting a little spooky!

Get ready for Spooky Sips at Black River Coffee! Join MYPros for a Halloween-themed morning of coffee, conversation and connecting with fellow young professionals.

We’ll be hanging out at Black River Coffee from 8–10 a.m., so grab your favorite morning drink and come start your Friday with us!

Costumes are highly encouraged! Whether you’re spooky, silly, creative or completely ridiculous, this is your chance to show off your Halloween spirit and have a little fun with your Friday morning.

Friday, October 30

8–10 a.m.

Black River Coffee, 420 Waldo Ave.

Grab your costume, grab a coffee and come PerkUp with us!

A little costume inspiration from last year’s Halloween PerkUp!

🎃 Halloween Fun at the Market 🎃

Have a love for Spooky Season and a little time to spare? Come be part of the Halloween festivities at the Farmers Market!

The Midland Area Farmers Market is looking for a few extra helpers for their Halloween Market!

From 9 a.m. to noon, they'll have a morning full of Halloween fun, including crafts, pumpkin bowling and more! 🎨🎃🎳

They'd love to have some extra hands to help make the festivities run smoothly and keep the fun going. Come hang out, get into the spooky spirit and help them make it a morning to remember!

Interested in joining the fun? Reach out to Market Director Emily Lyons at elyons@mbami.org!

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? There are plenty of opportunities to make an impact right here in our community.

• If you're looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday or Saturday, consider lending a hand at the Midland Area Farmers Market. Volunteers help create a welcoming experience for visitors while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, connecting with the community, and supporting local vendors.
• From dog walking to cat socializing, the Humane Society of Midland County is seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. Start your volunteer process here.
• Lend a hand to older adults by volunteering with Senior Services of Midland County providing transportation, meals, a friendly face and so much more!
• Whether you're into math, language or reading, check out the educational mentorship opportunities available at The Legacy Center.
• Passionate about food security? The Midland County Food Assistance Network offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year for those looking to help ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food.

Sign Up to Volunteer Here!

Did You Know...Your Company Can Be Part of MYPros Too!

Looking for a way to get your workplace more connected to the young professionals in our community? Start with MYPros!

MYPros offers a variety of partnership opportunities, from sponsoring an individual event to becoming a year-long partner. These partnerships give local businesses a chance to connect with and support the 250+ young professionals who make up our MYPros community.

For companies and organizations, it’s more than just sponsorship. It’s an opportunity to build relationships with emerging talent, increase visibility among young professionals, support professional development and play a role in building a stronger community.

If you think your workplace would be interested, send this email to your boss, HR team or marketing department and encourage them to learn more at mbami.org/sponsorship. You might just be the connection that brings your company and MYPros together!

Learn more here!

MYPros Fall Calendar

We have a full lineup of the networking events you know and love, plus our MYPros Annual Meeting, where we’ll celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize several outstanding award winners.

These are events you won’t want to miss, so start adding them to your calendar now!