gradient blue and yellow abstract background

Building Connections. Growing Leaders.

The Hancock & Brooke Young Professionals is a network of emerging leaders dedicated to building community, fostering professional growth, and creating opportunities in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Join Now >
A group of ten people smiling and posing for a photo at a Follansbee Chamber of Commerce event, with a backdrop featuring the Chamber's logo.

Creating the Next Generation of Community Leaders

HBYP brings together young professionals from across Hancock and Brooke Counties to connect, collaborate, and make a lasting impact in our region. Through networking events, volunteer opportunities, and professional development, we create a welcoming environment where young professionals can thrive.

Whether you’re looking to grow your career, meet like-minded peers, or give back to your community, HBYP provides the tools, resources, and network to help you succeed.

Learn More >

Join the #YOPRO network to.....

Join the #YOPRO network to.....

Graphic of three stylized human icons connected by lines, representing a network or connection concept.

Expand Your Network

Meet other young professionals, mentors, and leaders in the community who can help open doors and create opportunities.

A simple icon of a person in yellow holding a blue flag.

Grow Professionally

Access events, workshops, and resources designed to sharpen your skills and prepare you for future leadership roles.

An illustration of a blue human figure holding a puzzle piece next to three interconnected puzzle pieces in yellow, blue, and light blue.

Make An Impact

Be part of projects and initiatives that strengthen Hancock and Brooke Counties while giving back to the place we call home.

  • "Joining HBYP has helped me build strong professional connections and friendships I never expected."

    - Nate K.

  • "I was really impressed with how inclusive everyone was at a DEI event, and I wanted to be involved in that."

    - Ashley F.

  • "It's empowering to be around people your own age and seeing them take steps to succeed in their careers just as you are embarking on your own path."

    - Tony V.

Our Partners

We’re proud to collaborate with local businesses and organizations that believe in the power of young professionals. Their support helps us create opportunities and strengthen our region.

Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce logo
BULLDOG RACK CO logo
Delegate Jimmy Willis, WV District 3 logo, with 'Paid for by Friends of Jimmy Willis' at the bottom
Logo for Juxta Proof Studio with the words in blue font.
Logo of Spring Hills Golf Club
Two women interacting in a gym, one with dreadlocks tied up and the other with red hair, surrounded by police officers and others in workout attire.
A woman in a blue and white patterned dress giving a presentation to a small group of people seated at a table in a room with large windows and sunlight coming in.
A man and a woman standing together in front of a blue banner that reads 'Hancock & Brooke' and appears to be at a professional event. The man is wearing a maroon sweater and jeans, and the woman is dressed in a black blazer and green pants.