Business Speaker Series

Catapult, the Seacoast’s Young Professionals Network, is proud to announce the new Business Speaker Series

The new series will be presenting three high-caliber events at the exclusive setting of downtown Portsmouth’s 100 Club. Members of the prestigious club will host Catapult members for an evening, offering a unique glimpse into how they achieved professional success.

Each Business Speaker Series event is limited to 50 Catapult members for an intimate environment promoting personalized conversations and interaction between the speaker, moderator and audience. Catapult members are encouraged to come prepared with questions.

Each event will begin promptly at 6:30pm, though attendees are encouraged to arrive just before to network. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. Business attire is required. Details of each event and tickets sales will be offered on this website prior to event dates. No walk-ins will be accepted at the door, so please plan in advance.

To conclude each BSS event, Catapult will ask its signature question: “What can someone working for you do to catapult themselves to the next level?”

Catapult, the Seacoast’s Young Professionals Networking group, is dedicated to providing young professionals with unique and valuable opportunities to enhance personal and professional development. Catapult’s career development programs and social events are a phenomenal way for you to network, grow professionally, and make an impact in the broader community.

Event #2: A Night with Chase Bailey, June 30, 2010

Catapult Seacoast’s second event in its 2010 Business Speaker Series was hosted by guest speaker Chase Bailey filmmaker and owner of Left Bank Films.

With more than 25 years of experience in the networking technology world Chase Bailey retired from his position as Chief Scientist and Director of New Markets and Technology at Cisco Systems in 1999 and devoted himself entirely to his true love, art.

Chase returned to film in a big way, working with John Malkovich at Mr. Mudd Productions in Los Angeles for many years. He produced films such as “The Libertine”, with Johnny Depp and Malkovich, “Drunkboat” with Malkovich, John Goodman and Dana Delaney, “The Life Before Her Eyes” with Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Woods. He has also appeared as an actor in many local NH films. He wrote and directed his film “Crooked Lane” which premiered in October 2009.  Learn more about Chase.
Chase Bailey’s answer to the Catapult Business Speaker Series Signature Question

Catapult Seacoast’s Business Speaker Series – Chase Bailey from Catapult Seacoast on Vimeo.

Catapult Seacoast’s Business Speaker Series – Chase Bailey from Catapult Seacoast on Vimeo.

Event #1: A Night with Paul Holloway, March 24, 2010

Catapult Seacoast kicked off its 2010 Business Speaker Series with speaker host Paul Holloway, President of The Holloway Automotive Group.

As an entrepreneur, Holloway bought a little car dealership in 1967, renamed it Dreher-Holloway, and transformed it into a multi-dealership empire. He is also behind other entrepreneurial enterprises, including the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Marina in New Castle, and air cargo facilities at Pease. As a philanthropist and volunteer, Holloway and his wife Anna Grace have been tireless advocates for the education and youth. Learn more about Paul.

Paul Holloway’s answer to the Catapult Business Speaker Series Signature Question

Signature Question – Paul Holloway from Catapult Seacoast on Vimeo