Membership
Join a community of young professionals committed to making the Gem City a great place to live, work, and grow.
Member Benefits
Upon joining Dayton Young Black Professionals we encourage all members to actively participate with one of the Seven Pillars of Excellence committees and attend all events to reap the benefits of being a member. Access to Exclusive Events
Discount on events throughout the city and access to unique member events.Professional Development
Foster growth in individual professional development via connection with opportunities, organizations, and individuals that share similar professional interests.Personal Development
Curated spaces for you to learn, grow, and partner with like-minded individuals.Connect with Community Partners
Network with successful entrepreneurs from the local community who are motivated to help members discover their passions.
Membership Options
Join the Mailing List
The mailing list is the most basic level of membership within DYBP. Through the email list you will be able to stay up to date on what events we have held for our members and our impact in the community. Not ready to become a member yet? Join our mailing list today!
General Membership
Becoming a member of Dayton YBP is one of the best decisions you can make to be a part of a community of young professionals committed to making the Gem City a great place to live, work, and grow. Upon joining Dayton YBP members have the ability to reap all of the benefits to being a member.
Community Partner
Want to make an impact within Dayton YBP but you are already an established business? Become a community partner! These are partnerships based off of the synergy created through common goals, policies, and programs to improve the Dayton community by fostering a network of talented individuals
The results…
“I want DYBP to be what I needed when I was younger. I needed these curated spaces so I could figure out my niche, I needed to be around like minded people to be influenced as well as influence.”
— Daj’za Demmings, Founder of DYBP
“I chose to become a member of DYBP because I wanted to connect with other young Black professionals in Dayton. I wanted to be a part of a community of young people who are also trying to figure things out and navigate Dayton professionally, socially, and culturally. I believe DYBP does just that. It offers a space for me to plug into what is happening in the Gem City.”
— Castel Sweet, Director of Community Engagement and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at The University of Dayton, Member of DYBP