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.

Hey Team,

We are excited to bring you an event focused around Young  Professionals Working Together!  On Monday April 23 YEP Hamilton is lucky to have four prominent, fellow young professionals chat with us about different YP projects within Hamilton. The two major topics we will focus on are:

1) The Hamilton Hive Executive Committee will join us to chat about the direction of The Hive and how YEP Hamilton can be more involved and

2) AIESEC McMaster Internship Programme: where many of our small businesses can benefit from accessing educated, passionate workers…while being able to provide on-the-job training for students and encourage job creation within Hamilton.

Location: Ola Bakery (230 James Street North)

We are excited to have the following young executives take the time to chat with us on Monday April 23, 2012
1)  Ryan Moran

Chair of Hamilton Hive

Click HERE for a complete bio

2)Melissa Height

Serious Monkey and Vice-Chair of Hamilton Hive

Click HERE for a complete bio

3) Matt Terry

Hamilton Hive Secretary

Click HERE for a complete bio

4) Rustam Kasimov

Local Committee President at AIESEC McMaster

Click HERE for a complete bio

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? How can YEP Hamilton get more involved?

·  8:00pm – 9:00pm – Questions from young professionals to the young executives. 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 15 spots available. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience to shannontew7@gmail.com, 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.