Wetumpka Chamber Launches Young Professionals Program

New initiative aims to connect under-40 business leaders in the community.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:05pm

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A minimalist studio still life featuring a metal business card holder, a fountain pen, and a small potted plant, conceptually representing the professional networking and fresh ideas of a young professionals group.A new generation of Wetumpka business leaders connects at the inaugural young professionals event hosted by the local chamber of commerce.Wetumpka Today

The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce has started a new young professionals program to provide networking opportunities for local business leaders under the age of 40. More than 50 young professionals gathered at Movement Mortgage's downtown Wetumpka office for the inaugural event, which was organized by Chamber representatives Wesley Justiss and Julia McHaney.

Why it matters

Establishing a young professionals group is a strategic move by the Wetumpka Chamber to engage the next generation of business leaders in the community. By creating a dedicated space for under-40 professionals to connect, the Chamber hopes to foster collaboration, mentorship, and long-term investment in the city's economic future.

The details

The young professionals program will host regular networking events and social gatherings to help members build relationships, share ideas, and get involved with the Chamber's initiatives. The first event on Thursday evening was attended by 50 young business leaders from various industries across Wetumpka.

  • The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce launched its new young professionals program on April 10, 2026.
  • The inaugural event for the program was held on the evening of April 10, 2026 at Movement Mortgage's downtown Wetumpka office.

The players

Wesley Justiss

A representative from the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce who is heading up the new young professionals program.

Julia McHaney

A representative from the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce who is also organizing the young professionals program.

Movement Mortgage

The Wetumpka-based mortgage lender that hosted the inaugural event for the Chamber's young professionals group.

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What they’re saying

“It was all smiles in downtown Wetumpka Thursday night as the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first young professionals event.”

— Cliff Williams, Author

The takeaway

The Wetumpka Chamber's new young professionals program represents an important investment in the city's future, connecting the next generation of business leaders and fostering a sense of community and collaboration that can drive economic growth for years to come.