Strengthen. Network. Impact.
Natchitoches Young Professionals, an initiative of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, works to maintain a thriving network of young professionals between the ages of 21-40 who live, work, learn, or play in the greater Natchitoches area. NYP membership is free and open to all young professionals.
Why Should I Join NYP?
NYP has annual signature events, regular socials, and community service opportunities, as well as several other professional development opportunities throughout the year. NYP membership is FREE and open to all young professionals in Natchitoches Parish between the ages of 21 and 40.
When you join NYP, you are added to the mailing list of active members. Members can join committees and help lead and shape the events, community service, and professional development opportunities that NYP hosts each year. Members on the mailing list also receive discounts for NYP signature events.
Events Designed to Connect
NYP annually hosts professional development workshops, networking socials, and signature events. Active members of NYP will be notified by email and on social media when event dates are set and registration is open.
Louisiana Young Professionals Conference
The Louisiana Young Professionals conference is the only large-scale professional development conference for young professionals in our region and serves two purposes: offering timely, relevant professional development workshops and connecting young professionals from around the state.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Subscribe to the Natchitoches Young Professionals newsletter to stay up to date on the latest announcements and events! We'll send you quarterly updates on all things NYP.
Highlighting Young Professionals' Success
Each year, NYP awards 4 deserving young professionals in the Natchitoches area with the 4 Under 40 award. This award celebrates the achievements of innovative and impactful young professional leaders. Active members of NYP will receive an email annually notifying them that the window has opened to nominate for 4 Under 40.
You can view past years' award winners below.
4 Under 40 Classes
Click below to see the name and employer of the award winners.
Amy Lee, Northwestern State
Director of Marketing and Branding
Crystal Conway, Engage FCU
Community Development Officer
Frank Taylor, Universal Tech, LLC
HVAC/Home Improvement Contractor and Property Investor
Dr. Grant Eloi, Natchitoches Parish Schools
Superintendent
Danielle Cobb
De’Andrea Sanders
Rebecca Blankenbaker
Faith Stanfield
Eddie Harrington
Harrington Law Firm
Mario Fox
Rhodes Realty
Kelli West
Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau
Blaise LaCour
BOM
Craig Caskey
Alliance Compressors
Sarah Stewart Nelson
Northwest Louisiana Cancer Center
Stewart Carnline
EpicTouch
Chris Lyles
Northwestern State University
Randee Patton
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Micah Murchison
BOM
Rodrick McIntosh
Rhodes Realty
Ryan Todtenbier
Thomas, Cunningham, Broadway & Todtenbier
Josh Axsom
Axsom Air
Laura Lyles
Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce
Maggie Matuschka
Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce
Danielle Rhine
Salim-Beasley, LLC
Lauryn Sharplin
Sharpco Hotels Group
Howard Conday
The Law Office of Howard E. Conday
Justin Rhodes
Rhodes Properties & Development
Valencia Sarpy Jones
New York Life Insurance
Carrie Hough
BOM
Haley Taitano
Northwestern State University Athletics
Vanner Erikson
Northwestern State University
Corbin Covher
Northwestern State University
Thank you to Our Corporate Sponsors
Corporate Sponsorships
Corporate sponsorships are available to businesses looking to get their brand in front of young professionals, or who are looking to engage with their target audience. Our packages include signature event sponsorships, social media recognition, website recognition, and mass email recognition. Corporate sponsorship levels range from annual commitments of $100 to $1,000. Click below to see details on the different packages available.