NEXTNiagara 2021
About
NEXTNiagara Council Recruitment
Be a speaker at ENGAGE
We Are NEXT Spotlights
ENGAGE Recordings
Links
Council members
VISION: Seeing Niagara grow as a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous community where the NEXT generation can create, connect, collaborate and call home.
MISSION: To represent and amplify the voice of the NEXT generation in Niagara by creating opportunities for community engagement and empowerment.
NEXTNiagara is your place for:
- Social Connections – Networking
- Personal Development – Learn about how you can make social change
- Professional Development – Learn tips to help you in your career
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Join the NEXTNiagara Council
We are looking for new Council members! Are you interested in shaping the future of Niagara? Our recruitment period is currently open until March 3, 2022.
Be a Presenter at NEXTNiagara’s Young Professionals Conference
NEXTNiagara’s ENGAGE Conference is back this spring & we’re looking for speakers to empower a diverse audience of young professionals!
Get Featured in a We Are NEXT Spotlight
Are you an outstanding young professional in Niagara? Want to share your story, tips for other young professionals, and build your network? Every week, NEXTNiagara profiles an outstanding member of the NEXT generation. Submit your information using our form and you could be the next NEXTNiagara member featured in our We Are NEXT Spotlight!
Please note, by filling this out your Spotlight will be shared on social media.
View Session Recordings from ENGAGE
ENGAGE was created by young professionals — for young professionals. ENGAGE was a day for young professionals across all industries and sectors to learn, connect, and grow with like-minded individuals across Niagara and beyond. If you were unable to attend the ENGAGE conference on June 3rd, all the sessions were recorded and can be accessed through the link below! From community leadership to making a career change to personal wellness, there are lots of great sessions available!
Links
Start-up Resources for Young Entrepreneurs
- Futurpreneur
- Goodman School Venture Development programs
- Brock University LINCubator
- Summer Company
- Business Benefits Finder
- Young Farmers
NEXTNiagara Council
Clayton Letourneau
Chair
Alexis Kleiman
Vice Chair
Kevan Peters
Past Chair
Corrina Massicotte
Staff Liaison
Patricia Bernardo
Zach Dadson
Jeremy Delacruz
Taylor Hiltz
Adriann Knight
Amy Lloyd
Katie MacCabe
Kevin McPhillips
Kristen Nilsen
Emily O'Connor
Carrie Price
Kyle Truan-Olsen
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