BECOME A LEADER NOW
The705 uses resources, collaboration, and a shared responsibility to develop young professionals into future community leaders. We care about developing our members personally, professionally, and civically.
OUR MISSION: DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS PERSONALLY, PROFESSIONALLY AND CIVICALLY.
WE CONNECT OUR MEMBERS TO OTHER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
WE ENGAGE AS
AN ORGANIZATION
IN ISSUES
THAT AFFECT
ACADIANA.
WE LEAD
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR OUR MEMBERS
TO DEVELOP
THEIR SKILLS.
Downtown Lafayette
JOIN US AT ONE OF OUR EVENTS
COFFEE WITH SERIES
Exclusively engages members with a different civic leader each month, in a candid, coffee-fueled discussion; Seating is limited and conversations are often enlightening, if not exciting.
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Join us every month as we explore various businesses, facets or new developments in our community. This exclusive access lets you get on the ground floor and talk to game changers and policy makers.
NETWORKING SOCIALS
No agenda. No registration. A casual event that allows you to come, relax and hang with fellow 705ers. This is where you get to meet people in a relaxed environment and enjoy the company.
PHILANTHROPY
Whether we’re cleaning up the streets, rallying donations or serving up lunch for those in need, 705ers aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty!
MENTOR PROGRAM
The705 Mentor Program pairs seasoned business and community leaders with young professionals for a meaningful, year-long mentorship experience.
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
A place where members can learn a skill that can be implemented in their personal or professional life – and make a few new friends in the process!
Membership Benefits
Attend up to 60 Specialized Events per year with other Business Professionals
ARE YOU READY TO GROW WITH THE705 PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY? BECOME A MEMBER TODAY AND GAIN ACCESS TO UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES AND A NETWORK OF MOTIVATED BUSINESS, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING ACADIANA.
OVER
MORE THAN
WE HAVE
WE HAVE ONLY
THE705 THANKS OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT OF YOUNG LEADERS IN ACADIANA.
WE’D LIKE TO THANK OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS AND THEIR MEMBER-EMPLOYEES FOR HELPING THE705 DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS PERSONALLY, PROFESSIONALLY AND CIVICALLY.
