Say hi to the new executive director
O
ver the summer, the Portage & District Chamber of
dance studio or theatre setting. I pursued this passion into
Commerce welcomed its new Executive Director,
post-secondary, then eventually settled into a Communications
Stefanie Dunn. Beginning in mid-August, Stefanie
Program with a focus in Broadcast Journalism. I was fortunate
brings with her a wealth of experience, new ideas, and strong
enough to work as a journalist with Global News in Alberta for
ties to the community, making her the perfect person to take
several years but returned to Portage soon after the birth of my
the Chamber new places.
first child. I’ve worked in non-profit since returning, and my
We talked to Stefanie recently about her work, the Chamber, and what’s ahead.
Please tell us a bit about yourself
most recent role was as Executive Director for Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment for three-and-a-half years.
What does the job entail? I network with local businesses, provide resources and
I was raised in Portage la Prairie, and my family has owned
supports, do accounting, and advocate for needs of our
a business in this community my entire life. I grew up with
members so they can run their businesses as usual – basically,
a passion for performing arts and could often be found in a
everything to help members grow.
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