Norman NEXT

06/07/2026

You’re invited to Norman NEXT Lectures on Tap! On June 16th from 6:00–7:30 PM at Beer Is Good (BIG) Brewing Co., we will hear from Dr. Samantha Johnson of the University of Oklahoma over the economics of grocery stores. She will speak from 6:00–6:30 PM, followed by a social and networking hour.

Norman NEXT members are FREE and non member tickets only cost $15. We hope you can join us! Be sure to invite a friend, too!

RSVP with the link below: https://norman-next.springly.org/collect/description/719420-t-lectures-on-tap-dr-samantha-johnson

05/18/2026

NEXT Hour at The Lokal Norman is on Friday the 22nd from 5pm to 7pm.

Free to members and only $15 for non members. Register using the link below:

https://norman-next.springly.org/collect/description/711102-v-next-hour-the-lokal-norman

Interested in networking events with free hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to connect with other young professionals? NEXT Hours are held at unique locations around Norman and allow you to experience diverse places within the community. Get involved and make a community impact by becoming a member today!

05/13/2026

Norman NEXT Benefit Night is happening on May 18th, from 6pm to 8pm, at The Winston in Downtown Norman. 10 Percent of all food sales will go towards supporting Norman NEXT!

The patio will be reserved. Just mention you are there for Benefit Night! Open to members and anyone who wants to support us. Dine-in and to-go orders are included.

05/07/2026

On Monday, May 4th, Norman NEXT members toured the Oklahoma State Capitol for Young Professionals Day.

The day started with coffee and networking alongside other groups from around the metro. Attendees heard from legislators and learned what the process of running for public office looks like.

Want to be involved with events like this one? Join Norman NEXT by signing up at normannext.com.

04/28/2026

Great conversations and local insight at our latest Lectures on Tap!

We heard from Thomas Young of the Oklahoma House of Music, followed by a fun networking hour with our amazing community at Legally Brewed in Downtown Norman. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Stay tuned for the next one.

04/27/2026

You're invited!! Come join Norman NEXT at the Oklahoma State Capitol on May 4th.

The day starts at 8am with coffee and networking alongside other Young Professionals groups from around the metro. You will get to tour the Capitol, hear from legislators, and even learn what the process of running for a public office looks like. Best part? Lunch is ON US! After our day ends around 4pm, there will be an optional happy hour at Social Capital.

Norman NEXT members can join us for FREE and non members for $15. We hope you and a friend can join us! RSVP link below - deadline to RSVP is April 30th.

https://norman-next.springly.org/collect/description/702415-o-young-professionals-day-at-the-capitol

04/17/2026

You’re invited to our next Lectures on Tap! On April 21st from 6:00–7:30 PM at Legally Brewed, we will hear from Thomas Young of the Oklahoma House of Music. He will speak from 6:00–6:30 PM, followed by a social and networking hour.

Norman NEXT members are FREE and non member tickets only cost $15. We hope you can join us! Be sure to invite a friend, too!

RSVP with the link below:
https://norman-next.springly.org/collect/description/699251-t-lectures-on-tap-thomas-young

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Norman NEXT’s Impact Hour community forum ahead of the April ballot!

We’re grateful to our panel of local leaders for sharing their insights and engaging in meaningful discussion about the issues shaping our future.

We appreciate your time, your voices, and your commitment to staying involved in what's next for Norman.

02/03/2026

Apply to be mentored today! As a Norman NEXT member, you gain access to an entire network of prominent professionals and leaders in Norman. Maximize your membership by letting us pair you with a mentor to gain experience, build connections, and develop a professional relationship that will help you achieve your goals, both personal and professional.

Mentors and mentees are encouraged to meet monthly for six months at minimum. Meet ups are scheduled by the mentor and mentee. Examples of possible interactions include lunch, coffee, job shadowing or introduction to an organization (such as City Council, association meetings, nonprofits, Rotary, Chamber events, etc.).