The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has announce the name of the keynote speaker for its annual Business Dinner event. Ashley Chapman, Vice President of Chapman's Ice Cream based in Markdale, Ontario has signed up and has an interesting story to share that organizers feel many local residents will relate to.
Chapman says his parents took a dream and turned it into a highly successful business that now distributes products across Canada.
Carol Yaholnitsky, Co-Chair of the Events committee of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, says the committee is very pleased with this year's choice.
"When Chapman's Ice Cream was featured on CBC's Rick Mercer Report, our committee thought theirs was a story that the Yorkton business community will want to hear," she says. It's truly an inspiring story of entrepreneurship and determination."
Laurie Fedorowich, Co-Chair of the Events committee agrees. "Following a tragic fire, the company rebuilt and is a nationally recognized brand. Ashley will tell a story that is both frank and funny about past, present and future of Chapman's Ice Cream."
A family-based business, the Chapmans have an interesting story to tell that residents can take much away from.
The Chamber Business Dinner, which will obviously include some tasty ice cream treats, will be held Wednesday October 1 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Cultural Centre. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are now available.
For more information visit yorktonchamber.com or call (306) 783-4368.
