Free Press Women in Business October 2012

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WASTE MANAGEMENT Debie joined the Waste Management team as a Territory Manager in June of 2012 and is enjoying the opportunity to talk to new customers about their waste and recycling needs. By visiting all of the communities from Prince George to Terrace, learning about all the types of recycling that each area Debie Hamilton currently offers, and having a chance Territory Manager to work with customers to ensure they are aware of all the recycling solutions available –Debie is loving her new career.

Cindi is currently an Account Manager for WM for the Northern Region providing waste removal services and sustainable solutions. Cindi has been with Waste Management for 9 years in many different roles. One of the things she enjoys most about her job, is Cindi Pohl Account Manager being able to work with small and big businesses alike.

If you are not yet a customer of Waste Management, have questions about how you can improve your diversion of recyclables from your regular garbage, or if you need information on you current account, please call Debie or Cindi at (250)962-8638

4760 Banzer Drive, Prince George, BC | 250-962-8638

Flagship Accounting & Management Services As President and General Manager of Flagship Accounting & Management Services I play a key role in ensuring client satisfaction and company growth. When Flagship began in 1999 our mission was to provide effective governance and capacity building to non-profit organizations and small business. In 2010 we opened our doors to the public to provide small business and individual’s superior quality and service with rates that fit their budgets. It is and always has been a personal passion to be able to assist companies and individuals with their financial growth and success. I have worked in public accounting since 1991. I worked for a Chartered Accountant for 19 years where I was trained in bookkeeping, income tax Crystal Livingstone preparation, auditing, Owner financial statement and tax preparation for corporations. I have extensive experience working with non-profit organizations and small business. Outside of work hours, I enjoy spending time with family, camping, travelling, reading and playing games. My children are the icing on the cake at 544 Central St. E., Prince George, BC • 250-596-9100 the end of the day. www.flagshippg.ca

ALISON’S EMBROIDERY Alison is the owner operator of Alison’s Embroidery and Gifts. Alison has been in the embroidery business in Prince George for over 30 years and has owned her own shop for more than 12 years. We specialize in personal and corporate embroidery, from the personalized baby gift to the large corporate order, we can do it all. A few of our favorite gifts are embroidered toilet paper customized for the person that has everything to the stuffed belly buddy for the new baby. We believe in quick turnaround times and great customer service.

Alison Akehurst Owner

So if you need product for your team, company or just a friend, come and see us and we’ll help you find that unique item.


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LINDA REMPEL Certified Financial Planner

Insurance • Investments • Employee Group Benefits

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Essential Home Skills - Teresa Bell

Teresa Bell, BEd and Professional Home Economist provides safety and home skills classes to Prince George and the surrounding communities. She provides popular Kidproof Safety and Red Cross Classes such as At Home Alone, Babysitter Training and First Aid for Kids. Teresa also can be seen as an educator teaching hand and machine sewing home skills. Look for Teresa in your community at the YMCA, CNC, Two Rivers, Elementary Schools and Community Associations. Contact Teresa to see how easy it is to bring a class to your community school or organization.

Essential Home Skills Classes Because Home Skills are Life Skills

Contact Teresa at 250-640-7313 by email t.bell@kidproofcanada.com or visit her website at www.essentialhomeskills.com

250-614-0585

KATT CHARBONNEAU - MAKEUP ARTIST

COURTNEY, CRYSTAL, JOANNE & TARYN Welcome to GIORGIO'S on 3rd...we are now a full-service salon offering haircare, hair extensions, gel nails, manicures, pedicures, waxing, etc. Drop by to say "Hello" and our friendly and qualified staff would be happy to give you a free consultation and book your appointments. We are open from Tuesday to Saturday, closed Sunday & Monday. We carry Morrocan oil products.

Beauty - Theatre Special Effects Prosthetics

Eye Kattching Makeup 250.552.6292 eyekattchingmakeup@gmail.com

CAROLINE LONGHURST - OHH CHOCOLAT CAFE

GIORGIO S on Third 1393, 3rd avenue 250-563-9588 Find us on Facebook

Lifestyle Solutions Personal Assistant Services New business in Prince George

We provide wholesome treats & home style cooking from scratch & with lotsa love. We also deliver lunch to your work place; just call us for a menu. We have the perfect solution for your gift giving season; Truffles, chocolate trays, dessert/baking trays, gourmet foods & gift baskets Caroline Longhurst Chocolatiere/Owner 565 George St., Prince George, B.C. | 250-564-2464 | caroline@ohhchocolat.com

Bonnie Quiring

How can I help you facilitate a more manageable schedule and reduce modern lifestyle stresses? • Not enough time in a day? • Is your to-do list overwhelming you? • Would you like to kick back and enjoy your days off for a change? • Do you need a helping hand with a project or errand? As your personal assistant, I have a strong focus on the personal convenience of individual client and business schedule management which gives you the opportunity to outsource your tasks with peace of mind!

250-552-4642 www.lifestylesolutions.biz

Your personal assistant is just a phone call away!

MARILYN BEAUCHESNE - OWNER

Leah is a Licensed Trustee in bankruptcy with over 12 years’ experience serving the communities of Northern BC. As a Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional, she is qualified to advise on all types of insolvency engagements.

I founded Northern Outdoor in 2003 with my husband Rob. Today, we continue to be a family run business, selling and installing Wood Master furnaces and servicing all types of outdoor furnaces for over 500 clients. In 2010 we also began to sell VersaTube Steel Building products. Call us to discuss how you can have affordable heating or build the shop, barn or carport of your dreams! Quality costs less than you think.

Northern Outdoor Energy Systems Ltd

Marilyn Beauchesne

11675 Family Place Rd., Prince George

If you need help navigating through turbulent financial times, please call or email Leah for a free consultation. Leah Drewcock, CIRP, Trustee Senior Manager, Personal Restructuring Services

Leah Drewcock,

1-250-560-5771 Toll Free: 1-866-560-5771

Born and raised in Prince George, Leah is a proud mother of three young children and a devoted wife to her husband of 15 years.

Trustee in Bankruptcy Email: northernoutdoor@xplornet.ca

www.northernoutdoor.ca

Deloitte 500-299 Victoria Street Prince George, BC Tel: 250 - 612 - 4010 Toll Free 855 - 344 - 4440 ldrewcock@deloitte.ca


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Sales Anne

Sales Suzan

Anne has been with the Free Press for 14 years. Her vast knowledge of newsprint is a valuable assest to her customers.

Suzan came to the Free Press just over 2 years ago and brought with her many years of sales experience.

Shari is the smiling face you first see at the Free Press. She has been here for 3 years and enjoys all the people that come into the office to place classified ads and pick up extra issues of the paper.

PRODUCING YOUR NEWSPAPER FRONT TO BACK

Sales Penny

Shirly is heading into here second year with the Free Press. She brings to the paper high quality customer service skills and a level of professionalism that meets your business needs.

YOUR IDEAS, BRINGING THEM

Reporter Teresa

Lisa has worked in the print business for over six years and is enjoying her second year at the Free Press.

TO LIFE, AND DELIVERING TO 28,200 HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN PRINCE GEORGE

Reporter Delynda

Lorraine was part of the Smithers Interior news design team for 28 years, and is now in her 2nd year with the Free Press. She enjoys spending time with her grandkids and loves her life in Prince George.

SHAPING Penny has been in the newspaper business for almost 20 years, with the last 2 of them being with the Free Press.

Sales Shirly

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Delynda has enjoyed writing for 11 years. She enjoys meeting the people of Prince George and being part of the Free Press team.

Christina previously worked for the Free Press for 3 years and is enjoying her first week back to work.

Heather is in her eighth year at the paper. Her most favourite part of her job is working with the kids who deliver the Free Press to your doorstep each week.

Front OfďŹ ce Shari

Ad Design Lorraine

Ad Design Lisa

Ad Design Christina

Circulation Heather

Phone 250.564.0005 1773 Lyon Street, Prince George

Teresa has been in the newspaper business for many years, with sometime off to run a B & B. She has enjoyed writing for 8 years now.

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SUSAN KELLY-EASTON – RECRUITER

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre would like to honour and acknowledge all Women in Business

Northern Health is a reÁection of how it’s different in the north. That difference shows up in our diverse communities, in our people, and in the way we work and play. At Northern Health we believe you should ExpectMore job satisfaction, ExpectMore work life balance, and ExpectMore outstanding career opportunities. Contact Northern Health Recruitment today to Ànd out how you can ExpectMore from your career.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, BC, V2L 3G6 (250) 564-3568 www.pgnfc.com

Careers.NorthernHealth.ca 250-565-2937 HR@NorthernHealth.ca

SALON SPICE

PAIGE HAMILTON - SALES CONSULTANT

Spice up your life

Paige Hamilton is just finishing her second year in automotive sales and wants to thank all of her clients who have contributed to her success!

at Salon Spice,

Paige is a true professional who has a passion for learning all there is to know about our new and used vehicles.

in the Parkhill Centre

With her knowledge, high energy and big smile, she will match you to a vehicle that’s perfect for your lifestyle! If you’re ready for new wheels now, or just want information for later, stop in and meet Paige!

in Prince George!

250-563-5656 Call for an appointment Walk-ins welcome salonspice556@gmail.com

Workshops

camps Field Trips

salon spice Parkhill Centre, Prince Geoge

Birthday Parties Weekly Classes

Paige Hamilton Sales Consultant

250-564-4466

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Liliana’s Fashions

4Cats Arts Studio is a professional art studio for kids aged 2 to 15. A place where kids can be creative, get messy and HAVE FUN!!

Liliana’s Fashions is a unique ladies’ fashion store that is located in downtown Prince George. Liliana’s goal is to help you create a wardrobe that suits you and your lifestyle. Whether it’s an evening gown or something casual, Liliana’s carries top quality unique fashions (many of them made in Canada) and accessories for every woman, every age and every style.

4CATS PRINCE GEORGE Parkhill Centre – 556 North Nechako Road, Prince George

Liliana’s Fashions

(250) 564-2282 princegeorge@4cats.com 4cats.com/princegeorge

4Cats Arts Studio 4cats.com

Christina Lafleche Owner, Curator, Artist

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Art is good!

Lily (co-owner) Drop by and check out our New Fall & Winter fashions arriving daily.

www.McCallCommunications.ca

Tracy@McCallCommunications.ca

www.bestfashiontoday.com

WINMAR® is a disaster restoration and general contracting company specializing in property damage restoration. WINMAR® Disaster Restoration Specialists are experts in flood, fire, structural drying, mould remediation, and property damage appraisals. WINMAR®’s specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We treat each customer’s claim as if it were our own, applying the same standards of quality workmanship that we would expect ourselves.

HIGH QUALITY SERVICE & COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS s COMMUNICATION MARKETING PLANNING s PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING MATERIAL s GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES s EV E EN EV ENTT MA MANA NAGE GEME MENT NTT s CO COPY CO O PY PY WR WRIT ITIN ING IN G s WE W BS WE BSIT ITTES S

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Lana Schulli Owner/Manager WINMAR Prince George • 6-3930 22nd Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1B6 lanaschulli@winmar.ca • Office: 250-596-2855 • Fax: 250-596-2856 • 24/7: 250-640-9105 Winmar - Coming Through For You!


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SHANNON, Owner/Operator Shannon Wright has grown up and been groomed for the beauty industry, working with her mom Nyanna, at Nyanna’s Hair Studio since she was 14yrs old as an assistant, Shannon learned the importance of not only hard work but quality work, and customer service. Shannon is a licensed Stylist, Esthetician, Barber, and Color Educator with over 14yrs experience. Shannon has taken numerous courses, including L’oreal Professionnel, Pivot Point, Redken, Toni & Guy, CHI, Martin Parsons updo’s, Razor Cutting, Extensions, Color Correction, Men’s hair, and many more. Shannon is a Gitxsan Hereditary Chief and is a strong believer in helping out the community and providing thriving careers for her team of thoroughly trained stylists. She provides in salon training by flying in instructors to teach the team the newest and latest trends every 3-4 months at no charge to the them. Shannon is the recent recipient of the Prince George Top 40 under 40! She has also won the 2008 Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award!

DONNA Donna has been in the industry for over 22 years. She is an expert in prescribing products best suited to your hair. She is the friendly face of our company and always provides excellent customer service.

KRISTIN Kristin has over 5 years of experience, and has been the assistant manager for 2 years. She has extensive training with L’oreal Professionnel, Pivot Point, and Toni & Guy. Kristin specializes in updo’s, prom’s, bridal and formal hair, as well as extensions and advanced foiling and highlighting techniques.

KRISTAL Kristal has over 8 years of experience. She has advanced training in Redken, L’oreal Professionnel, and Pivot Point. Kristal specializes updos to customize and create that special look for your special day. Kristal thrives in updating your look to become more modern.

DENISE Denise has over 16 years of experience. She has extensive training in L’oreal Professionnel, Pivot Point and too many to list. Denise specializes in updo’s, extensions, fashion colors, razor haircuts, specialty braids, and men’s haircuts and colors.

ROBYN Robyn picked up her first set of scissors 16 years ago and has never looked back. Her career started in the heart of the Fraser Valley, where she quickly built a dedicated clientelle. Robyn is a revered theory and pivot point educator and has a strong background in business management. Image consulting is Robyns forte as she loves working with her clients in choosing the right cut colour and style to best suit their busy lifestyles.

in business for over 40 years


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