Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals (YEP) Hamilton

The Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (“YEP”) is a Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. YEP aims to be the premiere initiative for the development and engagement of Hamilton’s next generation of city builders. YEP relates to any Hamilton Chamber member under the age of 40.

YEP hosts causal monthly networking events (such as Cheers and Pints with the President) and quarterly professional development events to engage our city’s emerging leaders.

YEP members also receive discounted tickets to Hamilton Chamber events.

Upcoming YEP Events

Stay tuned for more events coming in 2024!

Your YEP Executive Team (2023-2025)

YEP is governed by Executive Members who are sworn in bi-yearly. There are Hamilton Chamber staff representatives and Elected representatives.

  • CHAIR: David Silvestro, Hamilton Health Sciences
  • VICE CHAIR: Joseph Apps, JoeApps Technology
  • AMBASSADOR: MacNeal Lashley, Sun Life Canada