Greater Brockton Young Professionals

09/08/2026

Sunset Social is back.

GBYP is closing out the summer the right way — on the patio at Brazil Grill.

Join us on Thursday, September 24th at 6 PM for an end-of-summer networking event bringing local professionals together for cocktails, conversation, refreshments, table games, and real connection on one of the best restaurant patios in Brockton.

If you’ve been looking for a way to make professional connections in Brockton, meet new people, or get more plugged into the energy building across the city, this is the place to be.

No stiff business-card exchange. Just good people, a great patio, and a strong local network coming together.

Complimentary refreshments will be available. Food and cocktails available for purchase.
Come through, meet someone new, and close out the summer with GBYP.

📍 Brazil Grill Steakhouse, Brockton
📅 Thursday, September 24
🔗 RSVP at the link in bio

08/17/2026

Tommorow Night!

NEW DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Due to scheduling considerations and to allow additional time for community outreach, Common Ground: A Civic Series has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 18 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Gallery at Enso Flats.

Congressional candidate Patrick Roath is confirmed to participate, and Congressman Stephen Lynch has been formally invited.

Moderated by Luz Villar, the conversation will focus on the opportunities, challenges, and future of Brockton ahead of the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District.

All existing registrations remain valid for the new date.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

📍 Gallery at Enso Flats
50 Centre Street, Brockton
🗓 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Registration remains open. We look forward to welcoming the community for an important civic conversation.

Register at the link in bio!

08/11/2026

NEW DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Due to scheduling considerations and to allow additional time for community outreach, Common Ground: A Civic Series has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 18 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Gallery at Enso Flats.

Congressional candidate Patrick Roath is confirmed to participate, and Congressman Stephen Lynch has been formally invited.

Moderated by Luz Villar, the conversation will focus on the opportunities, challenges, and future of Brockton ahead of the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District.

All existing registrations remain valid for the new date.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

📍 Gallery at Enso Flats
50 Centre Street, Brockton
🗓 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Registration remains open. We look forward to welcoming the community for an important civic conversation.

Register at the link in bio!

08/08/2026

The Inaugural Freshman Class '26.

What began as an idea became an unforgettable evening—and the beginning of a new Greater Brockton tradition.

Over the past several months, we had the privilege of sharing the stories of seven remarkable individuals who are helping shape our community through leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, service, and impact. Seeing those stories culminate in a room filled with family, friends, partners, and supporters was a powerful reminder of why this initiative matters.

To our inaugural honorees: thank you for trusting us with your stories and for setting the standard for every class that will follow.

A heartfelt thank you to J. Derenzo Companies, our Presenting Sponsor, whose generous support helped make this inaugural reception possible.

Thank you as well to all of our sponsors and community partners, Councilor Jeff Charnel for joining us with special remarks, Nos Morabeza for hosting us so beautifully, Kwame Blue for bringing this campaign to life through his incredible photography and creative vision, and everyone who joined us that evening. This celebration was truly a community effort, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who believed in this vision from the very beginning.

There will only ever be one first class, and we are honored to have celebrated it together.
Congratulations to the Freshman Class '26.

We'll see you next year.

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08/05/2026

A look back at the inaugural Freshman Class ’26 Reception.

From inspiring stories to unforgettable moments, thank you to everyone who helped make the first Freshman Class Reception a tremendous success.

Congratulations again to our inaugural class—we’re honored to have celebrated with you.

📸 Swipe to relive the evening.

MARVISION

08/04/2026

Brockton deserves thoughtful conversation about its future.

Greater Brockton Young Professionals is proud to present Common Ground: A Civic Series, a moderated congressional candidate forum focused on the opportunities, challenges, and future of our city.

Join us on Tuesday, August 11 from 6:00–8:00 PM at theensogallery for a substantive conversation ahead of the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’s 8th Congressional District.

Congressional candidate Patrick Roath has confirmed his participation, and Congressman Stephen Lynch has been formally invited to attend.

The conversation will be moderated by Luz Villar and will explore housing, affordability, economic development, education, workforce opportunity, federal investment, leadership, and Brockton’s place within the district.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

This is not a campaign rally or endorsement event. It is an opportunity for residents to hear directly from the candidates, engage with the issues, and better understand the leadership choices before our community.

Registration is now open. Space is limited.

Patrick Roath
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

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07/27/2026

Freshman Class ’26 in The Enterprise.

What began as an idea to celebrate the people doing incredible work right here in Brockton became something incredibly special.

Thank you to The Enterprise for joining us at the inaugural Freshman Class ’26 Reception and helping share the stories of the seven honorees who made up our first class.

We said from the beginning that we wanted to celebrate people while they’re building — and we’re proud to see their stories continue reaching our community.

And we’re not done celebrating yet.

Stay tuned for the official Freshman Class ’26 photo and video recap from an unforgettable night.

Class ’26. Forever the first.

Greater Brockton Young Professionals celebrated home-grown talent in style with a gala awards ceremony. Who won for restaurateur, creative and more? See link below ⬇️

📸 Marc Vasconcellos/The Enterprise

07/23/2026

Tonight, it all comes together.

The inaugural GBYP Freshman Class ’26 Reception would not be possible without the partners who believed in the vision and stepped up to help us celebrate the people shaping Brockton’s next chapter.

We are proud to recognize:

Presenting Sponsor
J. Derenzo Companies

Reception Sponsor
Suffolk Construction

Community Sponsors
Metro South Chamber of Commerce
Haitian Community Partners
Salo Bar & Grill
Kevin Sullivan

Floral Partner
B.inBloom

Thank you for investing in this inaugural class, in GBYP, and in a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible people doing the work right here in our community.

Tonight, we make it official.

Freshman Class ’26 Reception
Tonight | 6–9 PM
Nos Morabeza | Brockton

Last-minute tickets are still available at GBYP.org.