By Adam Oldfield | Hamilton Entrepreneur | President of Vacu-Man & Rotary Club of Hamilton On Wednesday, June 4, I’m honoured to be a Spotlight Speaker at the Skilled Trades Career Talk hosted by HIEC, where I’ll be talking to high school students across the region about the real-world value of skilled trades. Now, I wear a few hats — President of Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning, college professor, volunteer, and also the incoming President of the Rotary Club of Hamilton. But at the core of everything I do is a simple belief: we build stronger communities when we invest…
There’s something remarkable about walking into a room full of people you've never met—only to feel like you’ve known them for years. That’s exactly the feeling I had during my recent visit with our neighbours at the Rotary Club of Buffalo, one of the oldest and most respected clubs in Rotary’s long-standing history. As President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Hamilton, I was invited to join their Thursday noon meeting and was welcomed like a long-lost cousin who brought both manners and maple syrup. The Buffalo club was actually chartered just before ours in Hamilton, making this visit a symbolic…
Cracking the Mystery of My Fat Tire E-Bike Tube I’ve always been a fan of two wheels and a good breeze. From the banana seat bike of my childhood to the BMX that bore every skid mark on the driveway, bikes weren’t just toys—they were freedom on wheels. Graduation brought me my first 10-speed, and I haven’t looked back since. Now, I’ll admit—I'm no Lycra-wearing, Tour de France hopeful. My pace is more “Sunday cruise” than “suburban speed racer.” But cycling has always been my escape. It clears my mind, gets the blood moving, and reminds me that life’s problems…
Picture it: the early 2010s. Technology was exploding. Apple had just revealed a phone that didn’t need a button. Websites were morphing from static pages to living, breathing entities. And there I was, running a successful advertising agency, FPM3. We weren’t just pushing products—we were designing digital landscapes. We were the architects behind businesses’ online efficiency, taking them from “What’s an email?” to “When’s our next AI rollout?” in record time. https://youtu.be/bgMXNICzJPo The Birth of Tech Talk Then came Tech Talk. My old pal Bill Kelly, a smooth-talking morning show host on 900 CHML, handed me a golden mic and…
Alright, folks, buckle up! If you thought Tesla was only about fast cars and sleek solar panels, think again. Enter Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, and let me tell you—it’s about to shake up life as we know it. Imagine a future where your to-do list is tackled by a robot that does the dishes, folds the laundry, and even picks up your groceries. Yeah, I said it. All the boring stuff? Gone. All thanks to a 5-foot-8, shiny, and surprisingly affordable new houseguest. So, what's the deal? Priced between $20,000 and $30,000, Tesla’s Optimus isn’t just a gadget for the…
Roomba Combo 10 Max: The Future of Smarter Cleaning The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the latest in robot vacuum technology, combining vacuuming and mopping. It features a self-emptying bin and self-refilling mop tank, reducing manual maintenance. The retracting mopping system smartly lifts when encountering carpet, optimizing cleaning performance. This innovation takes smart home tech to the next level, ensuring cleaner homes with less effort. China's Hypersonic Engine: Mach 9 and Beyond Chinese scientists have developed a hypersonic engine capable of powering planes at speeds up to Mach 9. This could enable flights from New York to London in under…
Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning family business with over 40 years serving throughout Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Experts in quality air duct, furnace and dryer vent cleaning.
Adam Oldfield joins AM 640 Small business tech topics and issues related to our day to day tech world. Diving into the issues and challenges related to tech development and how it impacts our daily lives.
Professor of Media Sales and Entrepreneurship for Radio Broadcasting and Creative Content.
Adam Oldfield serves as the President of the Rotary Club of Hamilton for the 2025-2026 Rotary year, bringing a dynamic vision and a passion for service to enhance fundraising, membership growth, and community impact. Under his leadership, the club continues its longstanding initiatives, such as the Rotary Summer Literacy Program, Operation Santa Claus, and the Christmas Tree of Hope, while exploring new opportunities to support youth development, literacy, and international service projects.