6:00 pm to 9:00 pm World Cafe Live
3023 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Join us for the fourth annual Success in the City. YPN’s signature event brings together young professionals and top executives to share their ideas for creating a vibrant future for Greater Philadelphia.
We will hear from leaders that have strengthened the region through their significant contributions in the business, film, and hospitality industries. They will talk about their company’s investment in Greater Philadelphia, and how they have found success in this challenging economic climate.
Panelists are:
Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director, Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Sharon is responsible for marketing the Greater Philadelphia region to the film, video and television industries. She also coordinates every aspect of production from cast and crew, to community relations and government incentives. She enhances the region’s reputation internationally on the big and small screens, through projects such as: “Philadelphia”, “12 Monkeys”, “The Sixth Sense”, “Signs”, “Unbreakable”, “Fallen”, “the Village”, “Invincible”, “In Her Shoes” and “Marley and Me.”
Meryl Levitz, President and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation
Meryl is responsible for expanding Philadelphia’s regional tourism industry, which is worth $9.3 billion in economic impact and accounts for more than 87,000 regional jobs. Since GPTMC began its advertising in 1997, overnight leisure tourism to Greater Philadelphia has increased by 59%, from 6.5 million visitors to 10.4 million in 2008. Meryl has also played an integral role in the Philadelphia Convention Center Expansion project.
Martin Welch, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of the International Group, ARAMARK
ARAMARK has an annual revenue of $12.4B, and employs more than 255,000 people in 22 countries. Marty has spent 28 years at ARAMARK, 4.5 in his current position. Previously the CFO of Campus Services, Facility Services and Refreshment Services, Marty is active in Philly Cares, Big Brother/Big Sister, and Habitat for Humanity.
Moderator:
Roger Lamay, General Manager, WXPN
Roger has been in broadcasting for 20 years. He is involved in numerous community and cultural activities including: the Philadelphia Film Festival, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, The Arden Theater, and the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Television Academy. He previously served as general manager and news director at Fox Channel 29 in Philadelphia.
Space is limited so sign up now! Success in the City is presented in partnership with the Haub School at St. Joe’s University, TD Bank and CLEAR.
Be sure to drop your business cards at the share table for a chance to win two tickets to a show of your choice at World Cafe Live! Want to stay and network after 9 pm? World Cafe Live is offering $3 Yuenglings!
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