26 June 2025
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK LAUNCHES IN THE ILLAWARRA - A New Era of Connection and Collaboration
Business Illawarra is excited to launch the Young Professionals Network (YPN) — a dynamic new initiative aimed at connecting and empowering the next generation of professionals across the Illawarra region.
The brainchild of Elise Sinclair, Media and Strategy Lead at Illawarra marketing and media
agency Waples. The YPN aims to provide young professionals with valuable opportunities for career development, networking and leadership. Kicking off with a coffee and light breakfast event at Hotel Totto, YPN’s vision is to create an inclusive and dynamic space for the region’s emerging talent who will shape the future of the Illawarra, South Coast and Highlands.
“I see so many incredibly talented and innovative young professionals and entrepreneurs
working in the region every day, and I really wanted to create a space that’s just for them — to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future success of the Illawarra,” Elise said.
The launch event, proudly supported by Waples and Hotel Totto, will feature a meet-and-greet with Business Illawarra Director, Coralie McCarthy, giving attendees the opportunity to share their ideas on how the network can best support their professional journey.
This initiative is a natural extension of Business Illawarra’s commitment to championing future leaders,” Coralie McCarthy said. “We’re proud to support the creation of a space where young professionals can thrive, be heard, and help shape policy and business conversations that matter to them.”
The inaugural networking event is on Tuesday 22 July from 7:30am-8:30am at Hotel Totto.
Attendees will enjoy coffee and pastries provided by the hotel, the network’s hospitality partner, and will be invited to receive early access to upcoming initiatives or put up your hand to help build something with us. For full event details & registration go to www.businessillawarra.com
Media Contact
Coralie McCarthy
Director, Business Illawarra
M: 0417 431 564
E Coralie.McCarthy@businessnsw.com
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About Business Illawarra
Business Illawarra is the region’s peak business organisation; a not-for-profit advocacy group dedicated to the economic development of the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.