On Thursday, October 13th, YAP gathered for the last time in the 2022 calendar year at West End Cider House. The lively crowd that gathered included several guests new to YAP, along with many returning attendees. Great conversations were had and new connections were made as everyone enjoyed the delicious offerings of the West End Cider House and the plentiful appetizers, which included caprese flatbreads from Ciro Italian Kitchen and Bar and Jackie O’s artichoke dip and hummus and veggie platters. Appetizers were sponsored by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Athens County Economic Development Council, who are the joint organizing partners of Young Athens Professional events.

Stay tuned for Announcements about YAP Programming in 2023!


We were having so much fun we didn’t take a lot of pictures — so enjoy the only two we snapped the whole night!


About YAP Happy Hours

As an organizing partner for Young Athens Professionals (YAP), the Athens Area Chamber helps to provide an opportunity for monthly networking events geared towards career-minded young adults in the early stages of their careers. The monthly YAP Happy Hours are casual open-house style networking events that offer a chance to socialize with other young professionals while patronizing a different business every month. YAP events are free and open to the public.