WELCOME TO HILLSBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ENGAGE
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE HYPE
Memberships now available for 2024
- Leadership
- Education
- Networking
- Volunteering
- Social
Next HYPE Event
Join us at Hillsborough's newest bar: The Rookery
115 West Margaret Lane (formerly The Hot Tin Roof)
2024 Events Calendar
| Date | Event | Event Type | Venue* |
| 1/18 | Rise & Grind: The Mindset of Goal Execution | Professional Development | Chamber of Commerce HQ |
| 2/3 | Making Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors | Community & Family Friendly | Snow Approach |
| 3/14 | Networking Happy Hour | Social | Volume |
| 4/11 | Cornhole Tournament | Social | Farmers Market |
| 5/11 | Beautify Hillsborough | Community & Family Friendly | River Park |
| 6/13 | Networking Happy Hour | Social | Eno River Brewing |
| 7/11 | Leadership Team Mtg | Open to all HYPE members | Eno River Brewing |
| 8/8 | Olympic Connections Networking Social | Social | |
| 9/12 | Networking Happy Hour | Social | Nash Street Tavern |
| 10/10 | Flannel Fall Social | Social | Yonder |
| 12/12 | Ugly Holiday Sweater Party | Social | The Rookery |
| *Venues and meet-up locations are subject to change | |||
Become a HYPE Member
HYPE is welcoming and inclusive of the diversity of our community and all professions. Chamber members receive at least one HYPE membership, and more depending on the level of Chamber membership. See the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber membership tiers and benefits to learn more, and connect with Scott Czechlewski at scott@hillsboroughchamber.com to indicate the names and email addresses of the HYPE member(s) in your business.
Non-Chamber members may receive an individual membership in HYPE for $120/year billed annually.
Membership Benefits
- Invitation to all Hillsborough Young Professionals Engage monthly events and activities (networking, social, educational and service).
- Access to 21-40-year-olds actively seeking opportunities to develop socially, professionally and civically.
- Quarterly invitation to Business After Hours HYPE Connect nights to network with Chamber members.
- Voluntary participation on a team that develops a new community event, manages its creation, and launches it for all to enjoy!
- Workforce and business development opportunities through workshops and seminars
- Chamber publications and access to Chamber events
- Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
- Opportunity to join the HYPE Leadership Committee and take a leading role in motivating younger professionals in our community
- Meet new friends and expand your peer network
- Increased visibility in your industry and the business community
PLEASE NOTE: The registration system is also used for Chamber memberships. Fill out only the REQUIRED information (not items like keywords, directory category, etc.). You will choose "HYPE Membership" on the last page of the application.
2024 HYPE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Josh Zarkin
HYPE President
(Red Hat)
Lena Angelichio-Miller
HYPE Programming Chair
(Durham Tech)
DeMarcus Bowden
(Edward Jones)
Ryan Layton
HYPE Treasurer
(The Law Office of Ryan A. Layton)
Victoria Lee Holmes
HYPE Marketing Chair
(Above & Beyond Realty)
Jessica Nilles
Chamber Board Rep
(First National Bank)
Kensley Hightower
(Above & Beyond Realty)
Noah Barker
(Snow Approach Foundation)
HYPE is guided by a committee of committed volunteer HYPE members. If you would like to be on the Leadership Committee, please indicate it on your membership application or email Scott Czechlewski at scott@hillsboroughchamber.com.
HYPE MISSION
Hillsborough Young Professionals Engage (HYPE) empowers young professionals in greater Orange County through an energetic and dynamic environment of leadership, education, networking, volunteer and social experiences to positively impact personal and career development...and to have fun!
