Business Speaker Series
Catapult, the Seacoast’s Young Professionals Network, is proud to announce the Business Speaker Series
The Catapult Seacoast Business Speaker Series (“BSS”) is an event series designed to stretch beyond networking in order to provide members with a unique opportunity to meet dynamic, successful, Seacoast business people in an intimate setting and open forum.
In 2010, the BSS launched with three events held at the One Hundred Club in Portsmouth. The Series was well received within the community; both from the perspective of audience members who walked away with renewed inspiration to achieve success along with a few key takeaways in which to accomplish this, and from the perspective of successful speakers who were delighted to share their expertise with a motivated audience of future business and community leaders.
In 2011, the BSS continues with a slight change in venue. In an effort to add another layer of exposure to the Speaker’s professional life, each event will be held at the Speaker’s place of business. Events will be limited to fifty Catapult members in order to provide a comfortable, intimate environment, promoting personalized conversations and interaction between the speaker, moderator and audience.
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.
- Videography provided by Jay Childs and JBC Communications
- Logo design provided by Lightfin Studios
A Night with Tom Obrey, June 29, 2011
Thomas Obrey cofounded PixelMEDIA in 1994 with his business partner Erik Dodier. Since then, he has initiated and implemented the creative strategy and drive that has launched PixelMEDIA from a two-person multimedia company into the successful full service digital marketing studio that it is today. During PixelMEDIA’s first 13 years Thomas was responsible for the day to day operations of the design, development and support offering. Today Thomas provides senior level business and web channel strategy and consultation services to the company’s vast client base and is responsible for the companies emerging technology and service offerings.
Prior to PixelMEDIA, Thomas worked at Cabletron Systems in the early 90′s and grew into the role Senior Architect and Strategist within the Interactive Marketing team. Thomas also founded and led Cabletron’s Special Projects Group, which ran all hi-visibility interactive and tradeshow initiatives. During his tenure, Tom was a key resource in the areas of Product Interface Design, Network Management Support, Marketing and Multimedia. Individually, he has gained national accolades for his work, including being twice named as a Top 100 Media Producer in the Country as well as receiving an Award for Innovation in Communications from New Hampshire Business Review and NH’s Governor. He has also been featured in Computerworld, VAR Magazine, and recognized with MITX and ENVISION Awards for his technology and design work.
Outside of work Thomas is a father of three boys, and a trustee with the Mayhew Program, working with at-risk-boys in New Hampshire. Thomas is actively involved in the state and local community on a variety of levels supporting programs such as the CrossRoads House, New Heights, Fight2Educate, the United Way and City Year. Nationally he is a long-time supporting of the Intrepid Fallen Hero’s Fund.
A Night with Renee Plummer, November 3, 2010
Catapult Seacoast’s final event in its 2010 Business Speaker Series was hosted by guest speaker Renee Plummer of Two International Group.
As Vice President of Marketing for Two International Group, Renee has been a driving force in transforming the former Pease Air Force Base into the flourishing business complex that is Pease International Tradeport.
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.
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.
