The Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will host its annual meeting on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Club West.

The group is celebrating Des Moines’ 2011 recognition as The Best City for Young Professionals by Forbes magazine. Additionally, attendees will have a chance to hear from the 2011 YPC board, vote on the 2012 executive board and experience the launch of YPC’s new website design.

The event is open to members and nonmembers, and the cost for nonmembers is $5; click here to register. Contact Mike Banasiak, YPC’s current president-elect, at president-elect@ypcdsm.com for more information.