Yankee Candle Founder Michael Kittredge, Speaking at EI
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Paul G. Silva
Nov 17, 2008, 10:45:26 AM11/17/08
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Dear Friends,
I am excited to announce that Michael Kittredge, founder and CEO of Yankee Candle, will be the guest speaker at our November 25th EI meeting. Yankee Candle is one of America's most recognizable brands, and ranks #1 in the world for its extensive candle selection. Mr. Kittredge's story is a true inspiration (see below), and he is very excited to speak to motivated UMass students about their own projects and business ideas. This event will be held in Fernald Hall, room 11, on the night of the 25th, and will start at 5:30 PM sharp. For those who do not know where Fernald Hall is located, it is right next to Franklin Dining Commons. You can see its precise location on the map provided: http://umassei.org/other/Where_the_heck_is_Fernald.pdf . Tell your friends. This is a must see for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and being their own boss. Information for the event is provided below:
What: Yankee Candle Founder Michael Kittredge, Speaking at E.I.
When: November 25 @ 5:30 PM sharp
Where: Fernald Hall, Room 11
Thank you. Tell your friends they are welcome to come to the event. We will see you there!
Regards,
-The EI Team
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Our thanks to the good people at CampusLive for helping us spread the word.
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Paul G. Silva, Managing Partner
Angel Catalyst (www.angelcatalyst.com)
Turnkey Angel Group Management ™
w: 413-241-7285 | c: 413-585-9692
e: pa...@angelcatalyst.com
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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgsilva
I am excited to announce that Michael Kittredge, founder and CEO of Yankee Candle, will be the guest speaker at our November 25th EI meeting. Yankee Candle is one of America's most recognizable brands, and ranks #1 in the world for its extensive candle selection. Mr. Kittredge's story is a true inspiration (see below), and he is very excited to speak to motivated UMass students about their own projects and business ideas. This event will be held in Fernald Hall, room 11, on the night of the 25th, and will start at 5:30 PM sharp. For those who do not know where Fernald Hall is located, it is right next to Franklin Dining Commons. You can see its precise location on the map provided: http://umassei.org/other/Where_the_heck_is_Fernald.pdf . Tell your friends. This is a must see for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and being their own boss. Information for the event is provided below:
What: Yankee Candle Founder Michael Kittredge, Speaking at E.I.
When: November 25 @ 5:30 PM sharp
Where: Fernald Hall, Room 11
Thank you. Tell your friends they are welcome to come to the event. We will see you there!
Regards,
-The EI Team
Want to know more?
Michael Kittredge Bio:
Michael J. Kittredge made his first candle in 1969 on his parents' stove in South Hadley, and within 30 years built the Yankee Candle Company into a retail giant. While still in his early twenties, he worked alone to grow his fledgling business, moving his newly named Yankee Candle Company into a former mill building in Hoyoke in 1973. Ten years later, Kittredge opened his retail store in Deerfield, and moved candle production from Holyoke. The remainder of the decade saw a series of expansions of both the retail operation and factory, including the opening of satellite stores, and the Bavarian Christmas Village in 1993. In 1996, Kittredge was named "National Entrepreneur of the Year" by USA Today. In 1998, 80 percent of Yankee Candle's equity was purchased by Forstmann Little & Company, and in 1999, the company went public. Kittredge currently remains chairman of the company's board of directors.
Michael J. Kittredge made his first candle in 1969 on his parents' stove in South Hadley, and within 30 years built the Yankee Candle Company into a retail giant. While still in his early twenties, he worked alone to grow his fledgling business, moving his newly named Yankee Candle Company into a former mill building in Hoyoke in 1973. Ten years later, Kittredge opened his retail store in Deerfield, and moved candle production from Holyoke. The remainder of the decade saw a series of expansions of both the retail operation and factory, including the opening of satellite stores, and the Bavarian Christmas Village in 1993. In 1996, Kittredge was named "National Entrepreneur of the Year" by USA Today. In 1998, 80 percent of Yankee Candle's equity was purchased by Forstmann Little & Company, and in 1999, the company went public. Kittredge currently remains chairman of the company's board of directors.
Our thanks to the good people at CampusLive for helping us spread the word.
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Paul G. Silva, Managing Partner
Angel Catalyst (www.angelcatalyst.com)
Turnkey Angel Group Management ™
w: 413-241-7285 | c: 413-585-9692
e: pa...@angelcatalyst.com
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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgsilva
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