YPN Monthly Luncheon

Please join our Young Professionals Monthly Luncheon at Hampton Inn & Suites on April 18th, 11:45am-1:00pm.

Speaker will be Giff Gates of Gates Home Furnishings

John Giffin "Giff" Gates
Giff was born in Grants Pass in 1952.  He attended Grants Pass High School and went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon. 

After graduation in 1973 he delayed entering law school to help out at the family furniture store and the rest is history.  Giff embraced the family business and never left.  He has been married to Chris for 41 years and they have two sons, Nick and Chad.  Giff has also worked for an interior design company setting up furniture showrooms around the U.S.  He has belonged to rotary for 50 years, sat on the Evergreen Bank Board for 30 years and has severed as president and executive board member for  half a dozen regional and national furniture associations.  


Bring a business card to be entered into a drawing for a gift card to a great local business. Grab N Go lunch will be provided by Asante. The event starts at noon however, arrive early to network!

Though this event is FREE, seating is limited and Registration is required. To sign up for text alerts, text GPYPN to 38316

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Banner Bank, Hampton Inn & Suites, Bifano Home Team, Peoples Bank, Midland Empire Insurance, First Interstate Bank, Jim Sigel Automotive,  Asante, Logan Design, Weekend Beer Co and Nicebadge.

The Young Professionals Network is for young professionals in the target age range of 21-45 who are looking for networking opportunities with other young professionals, connections to the community and business leaders, community engagement, and professional development. The network holds monthly luncheons, quarterly socials, and community service projects.