Ethan’s Magic Book Launch

This magical event was held on November 16th was nothing short of spectacular. Ethan Faria is an extremely sweet kid, unfortunately a bacterial infection took away both his legs and part of his arms due to an infection last year. His family promptly started to organize a series of fundraising events to pay for his medical expenses. When Felicia Pizzonia offered to publish a book based on Ethan and use the selling of the books to aid on the fundraising a partnership started, it got even stronger when Vanessa, Felicia’s sister, inspired by Ethan’s story wrote her song “superhero”.

The book sale started with stands offering Ethan’s book “Marley & Maverick Find Ethan’s Magic Legs”, accepting donations and selling other works of wire publishing. When the Presentations began we were all marveled as all songs were based on the theme of being a hero. Ed Culjak delivered an outstanding performance in a classic manner with one guitar and simple percussion. He was followed by the motivational speaker Shayne Smith, who amazed us all with a speech about his condition related to Ethan’s and his life story. In the end, the moment we were all expecting arrived, Vanessa performing “Superhero” under a magnificent light and effects that baffled all expectators.

The best, as usual, was saved for last. After great food, great wine and outstanding entertainment, we were able to see Ethan walking on his magic legs, it was possible to feel the emotion in the room as he walked in with his prostectics, aided by a walker and kicking a soccer ball with his father.

The event was also visited by Makda Ghebreslaisse from CBC news who wrote a beautiful piece on Ethan and was invited to hand out a prize on the Raffle of an exclusive wine basket by Jackson Triggs.

All the guests left feeling better than when they came and the money collected will absolutely help Ethan and his family.

Books available at: http://www.ethansmagicbook.com/

Photos of the event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/albums/72157675219605271

The New Concept of Indoor-Outdoor Nightclub, Rebel!

The large club complex transforms between a full concert hall, multi-functional event space, and weekend nightclub.

The indoor space has floor to ceiling glass sliding doors and amazing views of Toronto’s skyline and Lake Ontario. It carries in total a capacity of 3000+ guests and access to Rebel’s sister venue, Cabana Pool Bar, increases the capacity by another 2000+. The venue is equiped with leading A/V and lighting which is perfect for your next performance or awards show.

The 45,000 square foot space designed by Studio Munge, has four distinct spaces each diverse in atmosphere, music and vibe. The main room boasts a dramatic 65-foot stage with an expansive installation of LED video walls, and as well as a grand terrace overlooking Lake Ontario with dramatic views of the city.

Photo taken by Deb Lewis

Address: 11 Polson Street, Toronto ON M5A 1A4

Email: info@rebeltoronto.com

Telephone: 416 469 5655

Website: http://rebeltoronto.com/

Managing for Growth: The U.S. Canadian and Global Economic Outlook to 2020

Featuring: Peter Andersen, Ph. D. Expert Economic Forecaster

Hogg, Shain & Scheck is pleased to present special guest Peter Andersen, Expert Economic Forecaster and advisor to a wide range of companies and industries. He emphasized communication and the need to put economic analysis into terms that are useful for business decision-making.

Topics that will be covered during the update include: the U.S. Economy fundamentals, employment, business investment and the economy post-November 8th elections. Areas of the Canadian economy that will be discussed at the seminar are: oil and other commodities, interest rates, new mortgage rules and possible housing correction.

Discussion points will include the impact of disruptive technology, the intensification of competition and the digital millennial generation.

Date: Thursday, December 8, 2016

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Venue: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre, 8500 Warden Ave & Hwy 7

Fees: $25 includes continental breakfast (net proceeds go to the Ted Rogers School of Management)

Tickets: www.hss-ca.com/events

Who Should Attend:

• Small to medium business owners, entrepreneurs
• CEOs, CFOs

 

Key Learnings:       

• Current economic forecast
• Industry trends for Canadian, U.S. and global economy
• Business cycle forecasts
• Easy-to-understand, strategic action items
• How the digital millennial generation functions and benefits from the current economy
• The intensification of competition in an ever-changing world

 

Peter Andersen Bio:

Peter founded Andersen Economic Research over 30 years ago. He gives strategic economic advice to senior management through boardroom meetings, video conferencing, email commentary, conference calls and the monthly Andersen Economic Report.

The objective is to put economic analysis into terms that are useful for business decision-making. Today we are overwhelmed by economic data and opinions. Peter tries to act as a filter, separating the signals from the noise, in order to provide clients with the useful information that they really need.

His clients include a broad range of corporations and financial institutions throughout the United States and Canada – investment managers, manufacturers, home builders, construction firms, building materials suppliers, insurance companies, industry contractors’ groups and transportation companies.

He has also published a number of articles on business-related topics such as: the digital millennial generation, business leadership, improving productivity performance, the intensification of competition, corporate governance, balanced employment strategies, workforce diversity, a greener economy and the economic impact of disruptive technology.

Peter received his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. Before starting Andersen Economic Research he was at Canada’s central bank, the Bank of Canada in Ottawa. He was also a partner in Woods Gordon Management Consultants (now Ernst & Young) as well as the Bay Street investment firms Heritage Securities and Burns Fry. He continued his relationship with Bay Street acting as an economic advisor to McCarthy Securities and Sprott Securities.

Where Did Donald Trump Come From?

Hogg, Shain & Scheck – Special Edition Dinner Event

Featuring David Shribman

American politics are at a pivotal point in history. This year’s presidential race features candidates who all have unique platforms and values. No other candidate however, is as eccentric, bold and unfiltered as Donald John Trump.

On June 1, Hogg, Shain & Scheck hosted a speaker presentation to celebrate the recent merger with local accounting firm, Marinucci & Company. The invitational event was targeted to HSS clients, business owners and not-for-profit community leaders. David Shribman, the executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, gave a detailed look at the upcoming presidential election and the likely Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump.

“He is one part populist, one part brilliant exploiter of public fears, one part mesmerizing but inflammatory preacher, one part showboat and one part crusading anti-elitist,” said Shribman. “Trump matches his rhetoric with a personality well tuned to the moment – a man too rich to be bought by big interests, too self-assured to be swayed by the concerns of the party establishment, too blunt to be misunderstood.”

The presentation examined the recent success of Donald Trump in the primaries and also discussed presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton. When talking about American presidential history, Shribman pointed out that some of the least favoured candidates leading into an election are remembered as some of the most impactful, well-liked Presidents of the United States.

Shribman’s coverage on politics is distinguished and highlighted by a Pulitzer Prize that he was awarded in 1995 for his reporting on Washington and the American political scene.

For more information on HSS and their speakers, visit: http://www.hss-ca.com/events/

 

Celebration, Laughter and Learning – HSS Open House

On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Hogg Shain & Scheck proudly presented and hosted a harvest-themed Open House to welcome all staff and clients to their new offices. It was a huge success that was filled with laughter, learning and celebration.

Attendees from prominent financial institutions and partner groups such as RBC, BDC and TD were present. Along with current clients, Ryerson Alumni and staff of the firm.

To break in their new space, the open house was catered by Citizen Toronto, that featured delicious food like their braised beef gnocchi station, smoked meat station and hors d’oeuvres like a smoked trout canape and fresh salad rolls. Mixed in with the food was a candy station that was a crowd favourite.

Entertainment did not lack at the Open House either, with our very own digital caricaturist to amuse the crowds and even a virtual reality station where one could enter an alternate reality for a short period of time. There was even a raffle draw where the three winners won a special prize harvest-themed!  The lucky winners of the raffle prize included Debbie Maggiotto and Susan Demutu, congratulations to our winners!

Check out our website for future events and updates at www.hss-ca.com.

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