YEP Hamilton

It’s time to ‘YEP The Halls’!

Join us for our annual Holiday Party Social — a night of great food, networking, and festive vibes. Whether you’re a solopreneur, side-hustler, or just starting to dream about launching your own business, you deserve a holiday party too! This is your chance to celebrate your wins (big or small), make new connections, and toast to the year ahead in style.

📍 Conversate Steak & Seafood

📅 Wednesday, December 3 | 6–9 p.m.

🍤 Your ticket includes: A spread of delicious appetizers crafted by the chefs at Conversate

🍹 A cash bar featuring a special holiday cocktail menu and an extensive list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks — please note this is a cashless event: card and Apple/Google Pay accepted

👔 Dress Code: Holiday formal — think sparkle, polish, and confidence to match our elegant venue.

🎟️ Get ready for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and holiday magic with Hamilton’s next generation of business leaders. Tickets on sale now: https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/events/yep-holiday-social/

We’re back with another Pints with the President!🍻

Join Hamilton Chamber President & CEO Greg Dunnett on Thursday, October 2 as he sits down with Joëlle Kabisoso, Founder & Director of Sisters in Sync, for an evening of real stories, insights, and inspiration.

📅 Thursday, Oct 2, 2025
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Selo Cafe + Wine Bar (13 Hess St. S.)
🎟️ $15 Chamber/YEP Members | $20 Non-Members (includes a complimentary drink)

This casual speaker series is designed to spark meaningful conversations between young professionals and Hamilton’s top leaders.

Spots are limited – grab your ticket, bring a friend, and get ready for an evening of connection and inspiration.
https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/events/yep-presents-pints-with-joelle-kabisoso

On Friday, we hosted our YEP Summer Social with a pitch-side experience at a Forge FC match and it was an absolute blast!

Huge thanks to the Forge FC team for the incredible hospitality and for hooking us up with those pitch-side seats🙌

Special shoutout to our sponsors: Joe Apps Technology and Proactively Social for treating everyone to a round of drinks!

And of course, thank YOU to everyone who came out!

Stay tuned – our next event is coming soon and you won’t want to miss it. 👀