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Young Professionals of Parma’s mission is to str

Young Professionals of Parma’s mission is to strengthen the community of Parma through networking, activism and local pride. One the biggest strengths of any community is the local small businesses that support it. As Chef Tom Colicchio says “Small Businesses are the lifeblood of our neighborhoods and communities. It’s important to support and nurture their success.”

Beginning January 2024, we are kicking off the new year with our first ever “Small Business Seminar.” This opportunity will be the first out of a series of seminars where we partner with U.S. Bank to host FREE courses to our community, in efforts to strengthen small businesses of all sizes.

Join Brandon Bunyak, our local Small Business Specialist and our NEW President-Elect; and his peers:
Jonni Devorsky, Payment Solutions Market Manager
Norlynn Story, U.S. Bank Branch Manager
Mauricio Arias, U.S. Bank Small Business Specialist & one of 2023’s “Top 100 Latinos CLE Must Know”

This live, in person course will be structured around managing your business cash flow and providing methods to improve your own business’ cash flow — right at the beginning of the year! Bring your business cards, because there will be a dedicated portion spent strictly networking as well!

Sign up at the link in our bio!

It's that time of year again! Calling all @cityofp

It's that time of year again! Calling all @cityofparmaohio residents with a love for all things merry and bright! Enter your homes by Thursday, December 14!

Thank you to co-presenter @weareparmaproud and sponsor @sgtcleancarwash for making this contest a possibility!

Full contest details and rules at the link in our bio.

Yesterday evening, five YPOP members sat down for

Yesterday evening, five YPOP members sat down for drinks with Kelly Lasecki, the owner of Sloppy Bobs, as part of our members-only PEPTalk series. They got to learn about Kelly and her husband Bob, and how they started the restaurant, overcame the pandemic, and are huge supporters of local business and organizations in Parma.

Our members had such a good time judging the Spook

Our members had such a good time judging the Spooky Showdown Halloween Decorating Contest last night! We were very impressed by the handiwork of residents who went above and beyond to spookify their homes. Thank you to the @cityofparmaohio for providing a bus and driver to take us around town! We will announce the winners soon! 👻🎃💀

The deadline for entries for the Spooky Showdown H

The deadline for entries for the Spooky Showdown Halloween Decorating Contest is THIS Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Contest details in link in bio.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors!

@cityofparmaohio
@weareparmaproud @sgtcleancarwash

Have you purchased your ticket's yet for Pints and

Have you purchased your ticket's yet for Pints and Pierogies!? It's just two weeks away! Link in bio.

Get ready for a hair-raising and spine-chilling ev

Get ready for a hair-raising and spine-chilling event like no other — the “Spooky Showdown” Halloween House Decorating Contest! We invite all @cityofparmaohio residents to enter their scary and not-so-scary Halloween and fall outdoor displays! More details on our website (link in bio).

Presented By: Young Professionals of Parma, the City of Parma, and @weareparmaproud

Sponsored By: @sgtcleancarwash

Join the @chardonpolkaband and 6 local vendors as

Join the @chardonpolkaband and 6 local vendors as we celebrate Cleveland's favorite food on 10/13!

Tickets are limited and may sell out. Get yours today! Link in bio.

@autismneo
@perlapierogies
@thepierogilady
@pierogies_of_cleveland
@rudysstrudel
@schnitz_ale

Join us for live music from the @chardonpolkaband

Join us for live music from the @chardonpolkaband and enjoy pierogies from @perlapierogies, @thepierogilady, @pierogies_of_cleveland, @rudysstrudel, @schnitz_ale, and more to come along with beer including Schnitz Ale Brewery (yes, it's an open bar!). Grab your tickets today and prepare for an evening of merriment, mouthwatering delights, and heartfelt giving. See you at The Overlook! Ticket link in bio!

Get ready for a hair-raising and spine-chilling ev

Get ready for a hair-raising and spine-chilling event like no other — the “Spooky Showdown” Halloween House Decorating Contest! We invite all @cityofparmaohio residents to enter their scary and not-so-scary Halloween and fall outdoor displays! More details will be announced in a video soon!

Presented By: Young Professionals of Parma, the City of Parma, and @weareparmaproud
Sponsored By: @sgtcleancarwash

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 13, from 7

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 13, from 7 to 10 p.m., and be part of an unforgettable gathering. Picture this: cold beer flowing, mouthwatering local delicacies sizzling, and live music filling the air.

Come enjoy Pints and Pierogies at Parma’s newest venue, The Overlook, at 5313 Hauserman Road, featuring a beautiful view of Parma’s Big Creek Metroparks.

Sample pierogies from the likes of Perla Pierogies, The Pierogi Lady, Pierogies of Cleveland, Schnitz Ale Brewery, Rudy's Strudel & Bakery, and more amazing vendors coming your way.

Plus we'll hold a basket raffle with proceeds going to @autismspeaks – Northeast Ohio!

Follow our social media for updates and ticket link!

Join us Wednesday, September 13th at @rollhousepar

Join us Wednesday, September 13th at @rollhouseparma from 6 to 8 p.m. for Pens and Pints: A Literary Event. YPs and members of the community will come together for a night of networking, poetry writing, and storytelling. Prompts and topics will be provided as well as paper and pens. Rollhouse will provide pizza to share. The event is free and open to the public!

Do you love Parma like YPOP member Sarah Hjort? Te

Do you love Parma like YPOP member Sarah Hjort? Tell us why in the comments below and head to ParmaYPs.com/Membership to join YPOP as a member today!

@myagentsarahhjort

#thisisparma #meetmeinparma #parmaohio

Join us Tuesday, August 29th at 6 p.m. at a local

Join us Tuesday, August 29th at 6 p.m. at a local Parma restaurant for a PEPTalk Dinner with Dr. Lisa Williams, President of @tric_edu Western Campus!

The dinner is limited to eight Young Professionals of Parma members. Not a member yet? Join now on our website!
Email hello@parmayps.com to RSVP!

Join us Tuesday, August 29th at 6 p.m. at a local

Join us Tuesday, August 29th at 6 p.m. at a local Parma restaurant for a PEPTalk Dinner with Dr. Lisa Williams, President of @tric_edu Western Campus!

The dinner is limited to eight Young Professionals of Parma members. Not a member yet? Join now on our website!

Email hello@parmayps.com to RSVP!

Here is some clips of our Cornhole teams tossing b

Here is some clips of our Cornhole teams tossing bags and enjoying the sunshine this past Thursday! #parma #thisisparma #meetmeinparma #parmaohio #parmaoh #cornhole #cornholecleveland #clevelandcornhole

This past Thursday we hosted 8 2-person teams for

This past Thursday we hosted 8 2-person teams for a Cornhole Tournament on a beautiful summer evening at @laststop.parma. Everyone had a great time including the winning team who were a last minute addition! They loved their prizes and even tried on their Parma shirts for the photos. We raised over $200 for our organization. Thank you, to Last Stop owner Kelly for donating delicious Sloppy Bob’s pizzas for us to enjoy! #parma #thisisparma #meetmeinparma #parmaohio #parmaoh #cornhole #cornholecleveland #clevelandcornhole

The Cornhole Tournament is to tomorrow, Thursday @

The Cornhole Tournament is to tomorrow, Thursday @ 6 p.m. @ @laststop.parma! We still need one more team of 2 to sign up! Sign up at the link in our stories.

This past Thursday, we held our History and Sights

This past Thursday, we held our History and Sightseeing Tour at @officialstearnsfarm & various locations around @cityofparmaohio. The event was the idea of YPOP member @laurenbajda, who organized it with the help of @keblake13 & @myagentsarahhjort. They thought of every detail to make the event special and memorable for all the YPs and friends who came aboard to see the sights and learn about the history of our city.

After touring Stearns Homestead, the group hopped aboard Mr. Trolley (@a1mrlimo) and drove all around Parma, stopping at historical sites along the way. Historian Pat Nickols guided them with stories. They even got a sweet treat at Sweeties Soda Shoppe!

What an amazing night, thank you everyone for coming! #thisisparma #meetmeinparma #parma #parmaohio #parmaoh #parmahistory #cleveland #clevelandhistory #ohio #cle #clevelandohio @clestartshere @basweetiecandy

Did you miss the Parma History and Sightseeing Tou

Did you miss the Parma History and Sightseeing Tour? Come aboard as YPOP member @laurenbajda recaps the night in this video! #thisisparma #parma #parmahistory #parmaohio #meetmeinparma #clevelandhistory @clestartshere @officialstearnsfarm

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Jackie Baraona,
President

Mathew Egizii,
Vice President

Jeremy Jusek,
Treasurer

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