Hey Team,

We are excited to bring you an event focused on Entrepreneurialism, Supply Chain Management and Franchise Business Development. On Monday September 17, 2012 YEP Hamilton is lucky to have a prominent sales executive, entrepreneur and teacher chat with us about his experience through big business, owning his own business and now teaching the tools of the trade.

Location: The Green Smoothie Bar: 236 James Street North, Hamilton

We are excited to have Brent Muir  take the time to chat with us on Monday September 17, 2012:

1) Brent Muir

VP FranNet South Western Ontario

Mohawk College Instructor, Business Department teaching Supply Chain Management, Economic Policy, Computer a Applications for Business and Information Management Systems

For this event we will have the following agenda.

·  7:00pm – 7:30pm – networking

·   7:30pm – 8:00pm – Intro + Learn about Mr Muir’s job and background.  What factors have contributed to his success?  What is Hamilton doing Right? What is Hamilton not doing now, what does it have to do to realize its potential?

·  8:00pm – 9:00pm – Questions from young professionals to Mr. Muir. Q and A and open conversation

If you have a question you would like YEP Division Chair, Joe Accardi to ask in the first session to make sure there is time, forward it to me and I will include it in the agenda.

In order to maintain a conversational atmosphere, we only have 20 spots available. Please RSVP to shannon@beaumondeproductions.com at your earliest convenience, as we are booking on a

first come, first served basis. In your RSVP please provide your name and company name, and the industry you best align with. It will be interesting for the executives and ourselves to see what industry representation we have. Attendance is at no charge.

We are looking forward to another successful night to get those business questions answered, help develop our careers, engage our leaders, network and generate ideas to push Hamilton to its full potential. Hope to see you all out there.

Mr Muir’s Bio

Hey Team,

We are excited to bring you an event focused on the importance of Business Finance. On Monday May 14, YEP Hamilton is lucky to have two local, experienced and passionate financial experts join us to talk “Financial Health for your Small Business, Hamilton and Beyond”.  Some of the conversation topics will include predictions of next year’s financial landscape, discussing the fastest growing industries in the area and financial tips for our small businesses and personal lives. In addition we will chat about how to spur investment in Hamilton, tips to acquire financing for your small business and what makes a great manager/leader. Hope to see you there!

LOCATION: Graciously donated The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, South Ballroom (2^nd Floor)

**There is a cash bar available at The Loft Lounge.  Please feel free to grab a drink on your way into the ballroom.

**May is Bring a friend month! Please feel free to bring a co-worker or friend. We hope to introduce more people to the roundtable series and allow for greater networking opportunities!
We are excited to have the following financial pros join us on Monday May 14^th, 2012:
1) Frank Passaro

Scotiabank, Branch Manager of the Gore Park Main Branch

Frank is an active member of his community and has served as a volunteer with many organizations. He is a director on the Boards of the Centres for Good Shepherd, Hamilton Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Options for Homes Hamilton, vice-chair on the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, and a member of the Affordable Housing Flagship.

Frank is employed by Scotiabank. Over the last 23 years he has worked
throughout Southwestern Ontario, Toronto and Hamilton holding progressively more senior leadership roles. Today, he is the Branch Manager of Scotiabank Main Branch located in Gore Park.

2) Carmela Trombetta

RBC, Vice President – Hamilton Commercial Financial Services

Bio to follow


For this event we will have the following agenda.
·  7:00pm – 7:30pm – networking

·   7:30pm – 8:00pm – Intro + Learn about the each Professional’s respective company and background.  What factors have contributed to their success?  What is Hamilton doing Right? What is Hamilton not doing now, what does it have to do to realize its potential?

·  8:00pm – 9:00pm – Questions from young professionals to the Financial Experts. The Q & A period is open and conversational in nature

If you have a question you would like YEP Division Chair, Joe Accardi, to ask in the first session, forward it to me and I will include it in the agenda.

In order to maintain a conversational atmosphere, we only have 30 spots available. Please RSVP to shannon@beaumondeproductions.com at your earliest convenience, as we are booking on a first come, first served basis. In your RSVP please provide your name and company name, and the industry you best align with. It will be interesting for the executives and ourselves to see what industry representation we have. Attendance is at no charge.

We are looking forward to another successful night to get those lifestyle questions answered, help develop our careers, engage our leaders, network and generate ideas to push Hamilton to its full potential. Hope to see you all out there.

We are excited to bring you an event focused on Sustainability. On Tuesday February 21 YEP Hamilton is lucky to have two prominent Sustainability Experts chat with us.

Location: Mohawk College Bert Hares Boardroom (i131)
*see attached map (Map shows once you are in the College)

Location proudly brought to you by The Sustainability Office at Mohawk College

We are excited to have the following executives take the time to chat with us on Tuesday February 21, 2012:
1) Lynda Lukasik

Executive Director of Environment Hamilton
Lynda Lukasik is the executive director of Environment Hamilton, a community-based environmental organization she helped to establish in 2001.  She holds a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from McMaster University, a Master’s of Environmental Studies from Dalhousie University and a PhD in Planning from the University of Waterloo.   Lynda is also a registered professional planner and a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Lynda has participated in a number of environmental efforts over her 20+ years as an activist.   She has been active in efforts to reduce industrial emissions, restore Hamilton Harbour, save natural areas in the city, and to provide others in the city with the knowledge and skills they need to enhance and protect the environment in their own neighbourhoods.
2) Katie Altoft

Katie Altoft is a Professor of Environmental Management in the School of Environment at Niagara College, where she teaches carbon management and organizational sustainability.  She is also the Vice President of Advisory Services at Carbonzero, focused on measuring, managing and mitigating climate change.

Katie has been involved with the environmental industry for over 18 years, working in a variety of roles in government, consulting and not-for profit leadership.  Working with the Canadian Standards Association, she led the Canadian Advisory Committee for the ISO Climate Change Standards, as well as the International Committees for environmental and quality management systems. As the Director of Education for Earth Rangers, she focused on making environmental issues clear and understandable for all ages, and on motivating people to take action.

Katie has an MBA in Business and Sustainability from the Schulich School of Business, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo.   She sits on the Board of Directors of e3 Solutions and the Niagara Sustainability Initiative.

For this event we will have the following agenda.
·  7:00pm – 7:30pm – networking

·   7:30pm – 8:00pm – Intro + Learn about the each professional’s respective job and background.  What factors have contributed to their success?  What is Hamilton doing Right? What is Hamilton not doing now, what does it have to do to realize its potential?

·  8:00pm – 9:00pm – Questions from young professionals to the Sustainability Experts. Q and A and open conversation
If you have a question you would like YEP Division Chair, Joe Accardi to ask in the first session to make sure there is time, forward it to me and I will include it in the agenda.

In order to maintain a conversational atmosphere, we only have 25 spots available. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience, as we are booking on a first come, first served basis. In your RSVP please provide your name and company name, and the industry you best align with. It will be interesting for the executives and ourselves to see what industry representation we have. Attendance is at no charge.

We are looking forward to another successful night to get those business questions answered, help develop our careers, engage our leaders, network and generate ideas to push Hamilton to its full potential. Hope to see you all out there.