Investors Group

This past Friday we had the pleasure of having two representatives of Investors Group. Rachelle Allen and Adam Plaxton gave us an informative presentation on the changing realities of the market, different ways to invest and protect our earnings, and suggestions on how to handle our money and plan for the future. 
They were able to break down the different types of accounts (ie. Tax Free Savings Account), retirements plans (ie. RRSP) and insurance plans (ie. Mortgages, Life Altering Illness).

Contact
Adam Plaxton 
416-695-8600
295 The West Mall Suite 700, Etobicoke, ON M9C 4Z4
adam.plaxton@investorsgroup.com

Rachelle Allen
416-860-1668 ext. 227
145 King Street West, Suite 2800, Toronto, ON M5H 1J8
rachelle.allen@investorsgroup.com

Dashboard

"Everything is youtube and facebook"


The Associate Creative Direct from Dashboard, Catherine Baird, came to speak to Professional topics class this past friday.  Ms. Baird is a fine arts grad, and attended the Sheridan Web Design program. Before Dashboard, Ms. Baird spent time at  Eccentricarts for 4 years,  Henderson Bas, 5emegauche in Paris and Draft.

Dashboard is a 'digital engagement agency." Privately run, with approximately 30 staff.  The creative team consists of 6-8 people.

Tips:
1) Be Prepared
2) Do something original to get attention
3) Follow up and don't write long emails
4) Show diversity
5) Network
6) Trick (if you can't get an interview, ask for a portfolio review)

The Future:
-touchscreens
-apps
-augmented reality
-cloud computing
-"unity"
-html5
-webfonts

Contact Information
Catherine Baird
Dashboard
355 Adelaide St. West
Suite 100
Toronto ON
M5V 1S2

http://www.dashboard.ca/

Leo Burnett

Brendan Good was our guest speaker from Leo Burnett. It was a great presentation, as I found he was honest and truthful in his information and had an obvious passion for what he was doing.  Leo Burnett is an international company;  a shop run by 'creatives.' It is the 4th most awarded design agency and the only Canadian shop to make the list. Clients include: Kellogs, TVO, Blackberry and Bell.

Contact Information:
Brendan Good
Leo Burnett
175 Bloor St. East
Toronto ON
http://www.leoburnett.com/