YPO Strategic Partners

The Lake House on Canandaigua

Discover the tenets of authentic leadership. Through storytelling, intentional discussion, and custom handouts, groups will be stretched to think beyond "Success" and rather focus on significance.

Rochester Brooks Gun Club

Where do firearms belong in our society, and what requirements should be required to own one? Journey out of your comfort zone for a round of shooting "sporting clays" followed by a panel discussion including Navy Cross recipient Brian Chontosh. We’ll explore the future of the 2nd amendment and what we can do to prevent gun violence.

Buffalo, New York

This “Behind the Board” event will explore our connection to food, including global challenges in both short and long-term supply. We’ll discuss the way this basic need can inform various aspects of our community including strength, security, and stability.

Iron Smoke Whiskey Rochester

“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll In the spirit of giving back, YPO Empire State will celebrate the holiday season through reflection, charitable action, and peer connection. This event will tap into the altruistic nature of our membership and provide much need resources for underserved areas of our community – and we’ll have some fun while doing it!

TBD Rochester, New York

Beyond the concept of living longer, how do you prosper longer? What action today would you make to improve length and quality of physical and mental living for many years to come. Today is when you might start that journey.

The Mansion on Delaware, Buffalo

Together with your significant other, be transported to a trusted and safe place to explore, renew and invigorate your most intimate relationship. Renowned speaker and coach, Dr. Jess takes us on a day of caring, sharing restoration.

Ocean Reef Club - Key Largo, Florida

A luxurious respite from harsh WNY weather for members and spouse/partners. We’ll travel to a hidden gem in the Florida Keys. This extremely YPO friendly venue is second to none, offering majestic ocean landscape and exciting adventures in a private, “Only-in-YPO” setting.

The Inns of Aurora – Finger Lakes

Together as a chapter we’ll discover deeper connection and experience the amenities of this unique setting. Our work will focus on developing our roles as leaders at home with John Engels, renowned relationship expert and leadership coach. We will offer members the option of staying overnight at the Inns of Aurora (rated #1 Hotel in NYS by Travel & Leisure)

University Of Rochester

This “Ed Talk” event will explore the topic of Big Data. We’ll look at its implications in our businesses and how we can harness it as leaders. We’ll also hear the personal story of fellow YPO’er, Ed Hajim, author of “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom.” Hajim is an alumnus of the UofR, and is the donor of the single largest gift ($30 mil) committed to the organization.

TBD Rochester, New York

It’s time to celebrate! We’ll honor our chapter champions, reflect on our year of introspection, and have a blast while doing it!