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Avoid Hiring Traps: On the Recruit Strategically Cover (left to right) Kelly Bell and Kaitlynn Webb from the Johnston Meier Cherry Lane office; Shauna Janzen and Connie Felton from the Johnston Meier Martin Street office.
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In business, when it comes to the proper fit, nowhere is it more important than in recruitment of new staff. Your hiring strategy is key to your company’s future growth. There is no better way to retain employees than to ensure their personal and work values fit in with the culture of your company. Learn about these five steps for a successful hiring process.
Benjamin Moore Front left to right: Tracy Bella, Tracy Kelly, Kellie Wesley Back left to right: Pat Vander Wal, Susan Folstad, Jodie Kozma
ONE: Start with the job description
Ensure that the job description is
current and accurately reflects the requirements, skills, and knowledge required to complete the job at the highest possible level.
TWO: Prepare questions
Once you’re ready to interview, be sure that you ask questions directly relevant to the tasks of the job. A good practice is to include behavioural questions. In other words, do not ask “what if” questions; instead, ask “tell me a time when you…” type questions.
Tracy Kelly is a co-owner of True Colours. She has been decorating professionally since 2013, and specializes in window treatments. She is a Certified Hunter Douglas dealer, Benjamin Moore Level 2 Colour Consultant, a member of Penticton Women in Business, and 100 Women Who Care. She currently is becoming the only Hunter Douglas Showcase dealer in Penticton.
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Tracy Bella is a DIY expert. She has been with True Colours since 2010, and is a Benjamin Moore Level 2 Colour Consultant, a Certified Retail Expert for Arborcoat and exterior stain products, as well as Cottage Paint. Bring in your home accessories for a complete in store colour consult. Susan Folstad has always loved colour, design, texture and pattern as long as she can remember. She has her Certificate in Interior Design and enjoys working in store with homeowners to select their paint and colour palette. She also does colour consults, which is a great investment in a home or business. Jodie Kozma is the newest member of the True Colours team. She brings with her a background in fashion design and expertise in the arts. She is a Benjamin Moore Level 2 Colour Consultant, Window Treatment Consultant, and a Certified Cottage Paint instructor. She offers in store classes to teach techniques and design to bring your shabby to chic! Kellie Wesley is an Interior Designer and Window Treatment Consultant. She attended the University of Oregon Fine Arts Program and has her Certificate in Interior Design. She has been working in the design field professionally since 2003, specializing in colour, space planning, and design, with an emphasis on window treatments. A new member to the Benjamin Moore team, Kellie is here to assist you with the right coverings for your windows. Pat Vander Wal is an Interior Designer and Window Treatment Consultant. She has 35 years experience in window coverings, bedding and blinds. She has many solutions for problem windows, and has knowledge of fabrics and how to use them in drapery and bedding. She is happy to help you with your design needs.
Bedding • Wallpaper • Cottage Paint • Sikkens True Colours Paint & Window Coverings 103 - 1397 Fairview Road Phone: 250-490-8660 • benjaminmoorepenticton.com
A warm friendly atmosphere invites you inside a cute new shop in Penticton's downtown core. Browse a wonderful selection of unique items, strike up conversation and take a moment to nurse or change a diaper. A community board and knowledge of businesses, services and family based activities in the area - Big Blue Frog truly is your local destination for the newest member of the family. From cloth diapers to teething with a growing selection of items for mom, you are sure to find the perfect gift. Don't forget to sign up for the baby registry and if your special bundle
arrives right on time, there is something special just for mom! A passion to share experiences and connect with other parents throughout the community has been the foundation of business and continues to be a big part of its growth. Laying the ground work and building a family fair and fundraiser, Jenn encourages and supports momapranuership in the area and is excited to share some of these small businesses with you this summer. Find the Big Blue Frog and friends Saturday mornings in the 300 block of the community market where she will be offering space to take a break from the heat with baby.
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THREE: Watch out for hiring “traps”
Hiring traps include situations where a manager hires someone to replace an exiting employee. The trap is the propensity to hire the “opposite” of the skill set from the last employee who held the position. For example: if your exiting staff had difficulty writing reports, you want to be certain that this new employee can write reports—only to discover that the interview is far too heavily weighted on this one task.
FOUR: Know the culture of your company There is no better way to increase employee turnover than to have the wrong fit for your corporate culture. And conversely, there is no better way to retain employees than to ensure their personal and work values fit in with the culture of your company.
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FIVE: Be courageous in your hiring
HEATHER HOLM
Hire people who are smarter than you—people who have more experience, better connections, and more expertise. This takes courage for a manager/owner to implement. SO - if the employee fits the culture of your company or organization, you’re off to a fabulous start in your business! Women’s Enterprise Centre is the leading business resource for BC women who own a business or are thinking of starting a business. Our team of professionals provides business loans up to $150K to start, grow or buy a business. We also offer workshops, business advisors, mentors, resources and a supportive community to help women start, grow and succeed in their business. Visit our website at www. womensenterprise.ca and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wecbc or call 1.800.643.7014 to get connected today.
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Heather is a full time dedicated Professional Realtor with over 20 years experience in the Penticton and area real estate market. When clients put their trust in her hands, Heather believes it is her responsibility to work tirelessly for each client to achieve their goals and dreams. Heather’s ultimate goal is her
commitment to providing Top Quality, Professional and Caring Real Estate services to clients buying or selling property in the South Okanagan Real Estate area. Free market evaluations as well as a market overview are only a phone call away. As a consistent Top Producing Realtor, Heather has received numerous Awards for Top Salesmanship, Outstanding Customer Service and Superior Client Dedication. The most important award in her mind though, is client satisfaction. Utilizing her more than 20 years Real Estate industry experience, Heather realizes that keeping current with market conditions, trends, listings, product sales and final sale pricing, allows her to
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Penticton Toyota Scion employs 34 people, 9 of whom are dynamic women working in different positions in the challenging automotive industry. You will find in the Administration Department Terry Oraschuk, Teree McMillan and our Saturday Receptionist Laura Pidperyhora, in the Parts and Service Departments Dawn McMichael, Maria Cox, Hilary General and Audrey Lance, in the Detail Department Christina Kovacs and in the Business Development Office Marina Humenny. The girls at Penticton Toyota Scion thoroughly enjoy
provide valuable information and expert service to her clients. Heather is very grateful for her many wonderful clients over the years and enjoys much of her continued success due to repeat and referral clients. A recommendation by friends and family to Heather for clients seeking real estate services has always been proven to be a wise, safe and solid bet. In addition to her passion for Real Estate, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, as a Wife, Mother and Grandmother dedicated to their happiness. She enjoys, decorating, staging, gardening and is thankful for living in such a wonderful area. Heather looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs.
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being part of a great team. They look forward on a daily basis to meeting and helping all our customers with their vehicle needs, from Sales right through to the Parts and Service Departments. We are also very excited that Penticton Toyota has been appointed as the New Scion Franchise for the South Okanagan. Watch for upcoming details on our new line up. Please feel free to stop by for a coffee, meet our friendly staff, browse through our service and parts departments and see our extensive vehicle inventory.
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Buying or selling a home is a big transition and Debra’s past experience as a life coach as well as her work with seniors gives her the passion and the tools to assist her clients through this journey. Growing up here in Penticton, Debra Formo knows and loves this area and as a hometown girl she is excited to help you with all your real estate needs. With a large network of trades and services, if you need help with clearing your clutter, repairing your gutter or just getting you moved, Debra can connect you. Whether you already reside in the area or you or someone you know is planning a move Debra is never to busy to take your referrals! Putting your needs first - you can count on Debra “for that peaceful easy feeling…” 484 Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5C5
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Maritime Travel is one of the largest independent travel agencies in Canada. Today its retail locations consist of almost 140 offices nationwide. At the centre of all things Travel, they specialize in holiday insurance, all inclusive beach vacations, cruises and riverboats, group travel and Destination Weddings as well as discount flights and airfares, Disney Vacations, Recommended Resorts and Holiday homes. In order to help their customers find the best travel deals, Maritime Travel regularly publishes a holiday club email, as well as a Getaway Guide containing vacation deals, cheap flights, discounted holidays, travel advice and exclusive specials. Located at 2004 Main St., in Penticton, Branch Manager Debbie Buck, CTC, MCC has over 17 years experience with a specialty in cruises. Senior Travel Consultant Carla Carson, CTC has over 25 years in the industry and newest to the office is Maggie Mantha. All of our agents are well travelled and have extensive knowledge in planning your desired vacation. Interested in a Destination Wedding or Honeymoon?? Start planning and saving today with our exclusive Wedding Honeymoon Registry.
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Exploring new markets is a smart growth strategy for business. As a small business owner, you might think that exporting is only for big businesses, or differences in language and culture might deter you from exploring new areas. Though the US receives the bulk of Canadian exports, emerging markets in Asia offer immense business growth opportunities. Diversifying your market will boost your business strength. Here are four reasons to get into the international market:
Profits:
Exporting improves your bottom line. New markets mean more sales and, with a larger market base, your profits can grow very quickly. According to government data, during the economic downturn of 2012 Canada’s exports of goods and services expanded, thereby cushioning many local businesses against the widespread impact of economic downturn.
Risk Management:
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NICOLE CLARK
Nicole Clark, founder of KISStrategies, is a business and productivity coach whose passion is working with female entrepreneurs to create the business of their dreams through implementing sound business plans and marketing strategies, shifting habits and routines,
replacing limiting beliefs with empowering beliefs. That’s her passion. Helping you get the most from your career, your life, your relationships. Helping you create time and money freedom so you can enjoy the life you have dreamed of living. This means achieving balance, more income, less stress, better relationships with your customers – and with your friends and loved ones – more referrals, stronger community ties. For over 30 years Nicole’s coaching programs have changed lives. Most recently she has been honoured to have the opportunity to help a number of South Okanagan women take their
businesses from the “great idea” stage to “open for business!” Nicole lives in Penticton with her husband Don. Transplants from the Vancouver area, they thoroughly enjoy this beautiful valley and its fantastic climate. Their three adult children are in Vancouver and Alberta, so they keep their nest full by billeting for the Okanagan Hockey Academy. Nicole spends time as Vice President of Penticton Women in Business, on the Board of the South Okanagan Women in Need Society and as a member of South Okanagan 100 Women Who Care. Let me help you close the gap between your dreams and your reality!
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all your eggs in one basket.” As in life, it applies equally well to your business. Diversifying into different markets can help you mitigate risk. Different countries have different growth rates and being a part of these growth stories makes sense. Being confined to your domestic market opens your business to domestic risks.
Competitiveness:
The global marketplace is very competitive, and competition breeds innovation. By improving your business processes and innovating, you not only succeed in the overseas market, but also enhance the value of your business in the domestic market. You need to understand that every
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market has different demands and that those demands change every few years so it is important to continuously reinvent your business/product/ service. Always be market and product focused.
Product Life-cycle:
Even if your product loses its novelty in the domestic market, you can still find a market abroad where this product can be regarded as new. If you have manufacturing processes in place to create your products, it helps to tap into overseas market to maximize your manufacturing capacity. Exporting is not tough! You just have to prepare. Submitted by Women’s Enterprise Centre
Meet the BOP team Back row (from left): Cara Reinelt (POUND™ Pro, PiYo™ instructor), Jennifer Farnholz (yoga), Sarah Mayes (group fitness, cardio-dance, reception, personal training), Kerry Wagner (KickBox fitness), Shawna O’Neil (mat Pilates, group fitness, Spin), Launa Stocker (group fitness, mat Pilates, POUND™ Pro, PiYo™ instructor), Carey Swales (group fitness, mat Pilates), Jen Wheaton (KickBox fitness, yoga, Kundalini, pole dancing, Spin). Middle row (from left): Gwen Sander (group fitness), Carrie Few (yoga), Althea Buhler (PiYo™ instructor), Jo (Anne) Gagné (owner, group fitness, cardio-dance, mat Pilates, POUND™ Pro, PiYo™ instructor, personal training), Tegan Graham (POUND™ Pro, PiYo™ instructor, reception), Donna Ritchey (reception). Front row (from left): Marnie Mennell (group fitness, Zumba, yoga, POUND™ Pro, Spin), Jessica Crawford (group fitness, Spin). Missing from photo: Ali Thomson (reception), Michele Coates (group fitness, Spin), Sherrie Pope (group fitness, Spin), Kate Plant (group fitness), Dana Beecroft (reception), Aidan Mayes (reception), Dawn Dancing Otter (yoga), Julie Van den Born (yoga). As well as our 2 canine hosts: Kooper and Peanut!
Award winning fitness for everyBody...from basic needs all the way to “dig deep” work-outs!
St. John Ambulance Branch Managers Whitney LeLoup and Vicki Kascak show off the defibrillator available at the recent valley wide Chamber of Commerce trade show at Okanagan Lake Park.
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Whether your goal is to get healthier, stronger, more fit, flexible and /or “get ripped”, we have it all: the widest variety of classes, taught by excellent instructors to keep your work-outs fresh and effective. With our “full access fitness menu” our experienced team will help you create YOUR best version of fitness based on your goals, your fitness level, your preferences and your schedule. Our spacious and well equipped studios have been designed with sprung floors for joint comfort and safety. Come early, stay later: Our reception lounge is a welcoming space where you can unwind, get some love from one of our canine hosts and browse at BOP’s favourite things in our BOP Shop!
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Do you have a BUSINESS question? Call us – our Business Advisors are here to help. Women’s Enterprise Centre is the leading business resource for BC women who own a business or are thinking of starting a business. We can help you with: • business loans up to $150,000 • business skills training and mentoring programs • professional business advisors
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REBEKAH GIN will help its customers build confidence and self esteem through their fashion choices. In addition, Something Pretty loves giving back to the community by organizing fundraisers and donating prizes and gift certificates towards community projects, families in need, and community events. Photo credit: Jeanette Beaven (Dragon’s Den)
Something Pretty focuses on North American fashion labels with many of their clothing lines made in the USA and Canada! They also offer a selection of locally made jewelry and accessories made by Penticton artisans. New fashions arrive weekly with sizing from small to 3X.
Rebekah Gin is the owner of Something Pretty Boutique, an elegant stylish boutique at #10 Front Street in downtown Penticton, which just celebrated its first year anniversary! Her love and expertise for fashion comes from her many years of We strive to make the latest working in high end boutiques trends accessible to you at on Vancouver Island. affordable prices. Whether you Rebekah values relationships are in need of fashion advice, a with her customers and pretty new accessory, a classic the community. Her desire fashion staple, a trendy new is for Something Pretty to outfit, or a wardrobe makeover, be a blessing to the City Something Pretty Boutique has of Penticton, and hopes it something for you.
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SHELLEY DEAKIN
It all started with a creative vision and along awaited change in lifestyle, inspired by the love of antique and vintage furniture and years of rummaging through garage sales and auctions for Shelley. She started painting furniture
years ago. Just for fun around the house and as the years went by before she noticed she really had a passion for decorating. In 2013 she decided to take that passion and turn it into a full time career by opening Shelley’s Vintage Inspirations. She hopes customers enjoy the furniture she love creating and up-styling. “My customers are the most essential part of my business and I strive to provide excellent customer service and create high quality items that you can cherish in your home for years to come,” she said. Shelley not only
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finds new pieces of furniture she also enjoys working on her customer’s furniture by offering custom painting services. “I often speak to customers who own a beautiful piece of furniture which no longer fits their current interior design or maybe you inherited a piece which was old fashioned or dark wood that has been hidden in your garage collecting dust. I will transform a tired piece back into a new gem to be treasured once again,” she said.
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Diversity is about embracing differences. These differences can be found in people’s abilities, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, physical characteristics, religion, sexual orientation, or values. But diversity is more than a human rights or an inclusion issue - it’s a profitable business strategy.
A business that adopts diversity as a strategy is able to reflect its marketplace, leverage talent, build a robust supply chain and enhance its decision-making and governance. Bottom line: a diverse business performs better financially. There are several reasons why a diverse strategy gives businesses a (continued on next page)
TONI SELLES As an AVEDA salon Heiress offers only the finest naturally derived plant and mineral based products to better service our guests, as well as the planet.
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Soulfull Project is a culmination of Toni Selles life long desire to help people. This intensified when she lost her mother to illness in 2009. She decided to combine both her desire of making a difference in the lives of others and her love for fashion into a business model.
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This was how Soulfull was born. There mission is to restore hope to those who need it most by donating 40% of the businesses profits to local and global causes that benefit children. Since May 2013 they have donated enough to provide school meals to an entire school for almost three years, 570 spaghetti dinners through the food bank, clean water for life for two families and much more. This portion is donated to their new foundation Soul Project. The foundation will be supporting a safe house in Mexico for girls who have been sold by their
families. It will also support local children in a variety of ways. They will be hosting fundraisers and events to further raise money for the foundation’s causes. Soulfull Project is known for its on trend affordable fashion. The majority of the clothing is made in the USA, and they also carry plenty of locally made jewelry and home decor. Toni and her staff pay special attention to giving great customer service and assisting their customers with fashion choices. They offer free styling so if customers feel overwhelmed they are happy to help put outfits together. They believe all women should feel beautiful and are happy to be part of the process.
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competitive edge. A new report by Catalyst.org suggests businesses with diverse boards are more socially responsible, which results in “sustainable big wins for the company and its stakeholders.” Diverse companies perform higher with regards to their community impact, environmental responsibility and customer relationships. These measures are essential to small businesses looking for a sustainable link to their community. “Today’s customers want to do business with organizations that share their values,” says Laurel Douglas, CEO of Women’s Enterprise Centre. “We’ve seen an increase in businesses and educational institutions coming to us for workshops on how to introduce diversity into their organization.” The business case for diversity is well documented. Since 2004, Catalyst has produced studies showing that companies that achieve diversity in their management and board attain better financial results than those who don’t. But diversity need not be reserved for the CEO or board level; companies can also employ diversity as a business strategy at the customer/client level, with employers, and with suppliers. While any strategic shift should align with a business’ overarching plan, there are several ways businesses of any size can make simple changes:
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Diversify your staff. A workplace of employees with different education and experience fosters innovation and increases buy-in, reducing employee turnover.
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Rethink your marketing. Reflecting the diversity of the marketplace enhances your business’ reputation and rapport
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with your customers, and helps you build a strong connection with your community.
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Find a new supplier with a new product to cater to a diverse customer or client base. This can broaden your customer base, lead to lower costs and encourage more responsive suppliers.
FOUR:
Assign a percentage of your business purchases to diverse suppliers. Organizations that have made supplier diversity part of their corporate social responsibility practices include Telus, Merck and RBC.
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Register as a diverse supplier to make more connections. For businesses owned by women, minorities, aboriginals, or LGBT, registering can open doors for new contracts. Learn more at supplierdiversitycanada.ca.
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Assemble a diverse board of directors, mentors and advisors. A group comprised of people who bring unique competencies, skills and perspectives to the table is more effective in its decision-making. For a business looking to kick-start change or growth with little outlay, diversity strategies may be the key. Women’s Enterprise Centre is the leading business resource for BC women who own a business or are thinking of starting a business. Our team of professionals provides business loans up to $150K to start, grow or buy a business. We also offer workshops, business advisors, mentors, resources and a supportive community to help women start, grow and succeed in their business. Visit our website at www. womensenterprise.ca and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wecbc or call 1.800.643.7014 to get connected today.
Since 1994, Three Wishes Clothing Boutique in Penticton has offered high quality, beautiful and varied fashions & accessories to discerning women throughout the South Okanagan and beyond. An ever-changing apparel collection follows trends gleaned from trade shows in Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Las Vegas, LA, and New York. “Style is never static and there are always new trends out there that will be attractive to my customers,” notes Pat Currie, owner of Three Wishes for the past 21 years. Customers will appreciate the full range of fashions offered at Three Wishes. Everything is available, from casual to career and special occasions. Friendly, experienced staff offer to assist customers with their every wardrobe need, from jewelry to shoes, designer jeans, coats, jackets, dresses, handbags, hats, scarves and more. Great events occur throughout the year... trunk shows, visits by jewelry designers such as Susan Rind, Karyn Chopik & Hillberg and Berk, the semi-annual “Silly Sale” and more. Special orders are available, as well as custom, one-of-a-kind purchases. Three Wishes is a vibrant, happening destination boutique, appealing to women of all ages and stages.
Branching Out... ‘Wee’ Wishes located at the front of the store has proven to be a magnet for young Moms and Grandmas alike with irresistible clothing & accessories for baby. As well, ‘Sea’ Wishes continues to offer that perfect fit you’re looking for in flattering swimwear, cover-ups and flip flops year-round.
Hidden Assets ... - The search for the perfect panty is over!!! ‘Knixwear’ with fresh fix technology & seamless luxurious comfort is here! - ’Sleevey Wonders’ & ‘Spanx’ shapewear ...our solution is your secret for creating that smooth silhouette underneath it all. - Still haven’t tried the Unbelievabra by ‘Shapeez’ ...unbelievable! Why should you be left out? Stop by soon and we’ll fit you with the most comfortable and flattering bra you’ve ever worn...say farewell to back bulges and muffin tops!
Health & Beauty... - ‘NuCerity’ has the honour of being included in the goodie bags at ‘The Oscars’! The ‘NuCerity’ family of skincare products is a beautiful collection to answer all of your needs for skin health. Their flagship product ‘Skincerity’ is a nightly breathable masque that helps skin feel smoother and look younger in just days by sealing in one’s own natural moisture to deeply hydrate the skin and repair damage. - The ‘Javita’ product offerings are expanding to easily address our energy, mind clarity & weight loss needs ...all 100% naturally herb-infused. Try our coffee, tea or cocoa. We welcome you to stop by and enjoy a relaxing browse through our intriguing collection of designer clothing, beautiful jewelry & accessories, unique footwear & lifestyle products designed to complete your day!
Visit Three Wishes & discover an oasis of comfort & style in the heart of Downtown Penticton! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff welcomes you to come in for a relaxing browse...
CHRISTIE CRASSWELLER
Christie Crassweller is proud to be the pharmacist and owner of Knights Pharmacy, and she is excited to
be having Don Cocar joining her as partner in the pharmacy. Don brings a wealth of experience and lots of enthusiasm for our independent pharmacy. Christie has been the “woman in charge” since 2002, and she is looking forward to being part of a
team. Knights has a brand new private room for medication reviews, counselling, immunizations or stocking fittings. Drop by and see our new room and meet Don any time, and experience the exceptional care that only a community pharmacy can give you.
Knights Pharmacy 330 Main Street Penticton
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OUR FAMILY SERVING YOUR FAMILY
L to R: Melanie Courchaine, Leigh Raymond, Jody Sanders, Christie Roznowski, Tracy Cameron, Renee LaRiviere and Kristen Lambley.
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Service department; Leigh has been with us for just over 2 years as our dealership controller; Jody has been a part of the family now
for nearly 11 years in various roles throughout the dealership; Christie is the voice and smile that greets all our customers at reception; Tracy has been making sure her customers drive home in the right vehicle new or used for the past 3 years; Renee joined our team this year as a service writer; and Kristen has just joined our Service Department as a lube technician after completing her pre-apprenticeship program with Okanagan College.
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create a special package for your perfect day. Aside from the Gold Tip Nail Spa Mai Anh also operates and owns the restaurant, Saigon on Main, on 314 Main Street, Penticton. This restaurant offers a blend of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine along with some Thai dishes. Mai Anh’s ability to maintain a high quality in both her salon and restaurant comes from her hands-on approach to her businesses. Mai Anh spends her spare time with her family. She has a supportive
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husband, Michael Poon, and two boys. One of them are in high school and the other finished his first year of college. Mai Anh’s goals are to spend more time with her family and to continue to provide the best services and top quality products.
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The World Economic Forum has identified women as the fastest growing economic force in the world today. It has been recognized by government, industry and individuals that the BC economy needs more women leaders – in business, on boards and in growing industries. The opportunity to support women in business was seized at the BC Economic Forum – Women as a Catalyst for Growth, a sold-out working forum that
took place in Vancouver in October 2014. Co-hosted by The WEB Alliance (www.weballiance.ca), a consortium of women’s business networks in BC, the inaugural event aimed to further the conversation around women in business to create action strategies for economic growth. Now the forum’s success has springboarded into Catalyst for Growth: Women for the BC Economy, a 30-month project to expand the (continued on next page)
NIKI IRVING
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Being a female Manager in a mostly male industry has its own challenges when dealing with customers as well as my own peers. Growing up taking Sunday drives with my Dad in his 1972 Dodge Demon and waiting with anticipation for him to turn onto the highway and open up the four barrel instilled an interest in cars in me. I tried working at some more “traditional” jobs for females and started as a parts delivery driver in 2001 just wanting to drive around in one of those cute delivery cars, little did I know that it was going to turn into this great career that I have today. Every part of the business was interesting or a challenge to be conquered and I slowly moved up in the company doing everything
from driving, cashiering, shipping and working on the parts counter. This gave me a unique perspective of the entire operation of a Lordco store and gave me hands on to what was necessary to be efficient in every aspect of the business. I was only 26 years old and had to learn how to be respected by customers and peers. It has been a learning curve on how to deal with the comments and then reactions that I am the manager. I find that being born and raised in Penticton has helped me make connections with many people in the community. With six years of Managing under my belt I feel like I have adapted the skills to have balance with being a wife, mother and having a successful career.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FACE YOUR FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS ALONE. Contact Judy Poole, CFP, today to learn how Poole and Associates can see you through. Suite 103 - 386 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC V2A 4L7 Office: 250-493-3711 Toll Free: 1-877-493-3711 Email: judy.poole@raymondjames.ca Cell: 250-486-4375 @judypoole facebook.com/JudyPoole.ca
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conversation to other regions in the province. The first phase of the project involves regional consultations throughout BC, which will give men and women in several communities around BC the opportunity to be a part of the dialogue. Phase two will involve the implementation of action items and the development of unique solutions and resources to address some of these issues. The business case for increasing women’s contribution to the economy is well-documented – and so are the areas where women are underrepresented. The WEB Alliance, the Premier’s Women’s Economic Council and their partners have compiled some interesting statistics as a background to the project:
Women on Boards
■ In Canada, women represent 47% of the workforce, but only 15.9% of board members are women. ■ Organizations with more women board directors outperform those with the fewest with a 66% higher ROI.
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Women Entrepreneurs
■ Women start businesses at a greater rate than men, but male-owned businesses are 3.5 times more likely to exceed $1 million in sales. ■ A 20% increase in revenues from women-owned businesses would annually contribute another $2 billion to the Canadian economy.
Women in Non-Traditional Roles and Emerging Sectors
■ Less than 25% of employees in these fields are women, and there has been little growth over the past 10 years. ■ Emerging sectors are poised for significant growth but project a gap in skilled workers available to fill positions in these sectors. “The business case is clear. Women’s Enterprise Centre is excited to work with women and men across the province to create real dialogue and implement action items that will increase women’s contributions to the BC economy,” says Laurel Douglas, CEO of Women’s Enterprise Centre. Submitted by Women’s Enterprise Centre
Tracy Lydiatt, owner of the Oliver-based business Great Bear Paleo Bites, served up tasty treats at the Valley Wide Business After Business held in Okanagan Lake Park in Penticton on May 20. Kristi Patton / Penticton Western News
DEBORAH MOORE
The local real estate scene has a new player and she is no rookie. Broker Owner Deborah Moore brings over 27 years sales and management experience with her as she leads one of the most
productive real estate teams in the area at RE/MAX Penticton Realty. She is a professional facilitator/ trainer, dynamic presenter, Certified Toastmaster®, and a public relations, relationship management and marketing specialist. As an elite leader within the industry she also develops and delivers specialized industry training as an Instructor for the BC Real Estate Association. As an active industry member, Ms. Moore has distinguished herself as the past President of the Windsor Essex County Real Estate Board, has served as a Director on a variety
of Boards, is the winner of numerous awards and currently serves as a Board of Director for the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. She is a tireless community and industry advocate who will no doubt help elevate the profile of Penticton. Her firm currently represents many high quality developers, developments and has earned a respected reputation for excellence for serving the local community for over 26 years. Deborah invites new and past clients to contact her team of Sales Associates to experience the difference.
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L to R: Amanda McIvor, Jenny Pacholzuk and Victoria McCullough.
Amanda was born and raised in Penticton BC and now raising her two children Shanelle (12) and Kaiden (6) along with her husband Tyler, and enjoying the Okanagan outdoors. When she is not working, she is busy enjoying her kids soccer lives and the beautiful outdoor life around Penticton. Amanda has been with Parkers Chrysler for almost 2 years now. With over five years of selling experience, in the automotive industry, Amanda prides herself on making your buying experience enjoyable and exciting. Amanda offers a fresh, fun perspective on the vehicle buying experience. Purchasing a vehicle with the right person to help and guide you in making the right choice for you and your family. If you are thinking about buying a new or used vehicle, interested in what you may be able to get for your current vehicle or want to know if you are approved for a vehicle, Amanda is your local vehicle specialist here in Penticton. Come in and see Amanda for all your vehicle needs. Jenny has over five years of finance experience in the auto industry, Jenny prides herself in making sure all of her customers have a enjoyable, relaxing experience when financing a new vehicle. There is often a great deal of laughter coming from her office when she is dealing with customers. Jenny deals with all types of credit, perfect credit, no credit, credit challenged, bankruptcies, etc. There are very few customers she can’t help. This mother of two, Emma 17 and Mike 16, juggles work and quality time with her children. Jenny makes the commute everyday from West Kelowna to Penticton and loves the beautiful drive, still, after all of these years. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and travelling. But nothing beats staying home and enjoying all that the Okanagan has to offer. Victoria, born and raised in the Fraser Valley, Victoria is a recent addition to the Parkers Chrysler Family. She has lived in the Okanagan Valley on and off since 2012. She most lately started in the car business in 2013 in Alberta and became top Salesperson in her dealership in Sherwood Park in the first year and was quickly promoted to the finance department. With her background in hospitality she prides herself in a comfortable and enjoyable buying experience. With her background in sales and finance, Victoria has the experience, knowledge and energy to pursue all your options when it comes to buying a new or used vehicle. If you are looking for a professional salesperson who can assist you with whatever your needs may be in a new or used vehicle see Victoria at Parkers Chrysler in sunny Penticton, B.C.
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KARA MACMILLAN
Kara has been with Home Hardware for over 9 years, 5 of which have been in Kitchen Design. With her background in Graphic design she has studied Design, Typography
and Color Theory, With this Kara is continuing her education with the NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association, to get her certification Master Kitchen and Bath Designer. With Kara’s knack for design and color she can not only design your kitchen but help with your house projects, If you are building a new house or renovating Kara can help you pull everything
together, with her access to Home Hardware’s extensive inventory and suppliers we can be your “One Stop Shop.” If you are thinking of renovating your kitchen but you don’t know where to start come down and see Kara in Home Hardware’s Newly renovated Kitchen Department and Design Centre, she can walk you through the steps to renovation and design with comfort and ease.
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We Specialize in Service... we Specialize in You! insurance. In 2006 Judi moved back to Penticton and began a fabulous working relationship with Johnston Meier insurance. Kelly Bell has been in the insurance business for 23.5 years and enjoys her career with Johnston Meier.
L to R: Judi Feather, Kelly Bell and Caitlynn Webb Judi was born and raised in Penticton. After finishing school moved
to the Kootenays, raised two lovely daughters and started her career in
Caitlynn recently stepped out of her comfort zone and took a shot at a new career in insurance, Caitlynn is eager to learn and is happy for the opportunity she has received at Johnston Meier Insurance.
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Penticton Women in Business hosted a trade show on April 24 at the Sandman Inn. There were booths from everything from skin care, financial planning to organic options. Submitted Photo
In 2000/2001, discussions began regarding the potential organization of local Business Women to network, and participate in educational and professional development opportunities together. Discussions grew into informal meetings which grew into a public meeting in April 2001. Evident from enthusiasm, questions and support, was that a business women’s’ organization be formed. Since 2001, PWIB has evolved into a dynamic organization committed to
the interests and concerns of business and professional women. Average attendance at meetings has climbed to 70+ dynamic women. Monthly luncheons feature speaker presentations on various topics, business showcasers (a membership only opportunity), self-introductions, and networking opportunities. Other networking, educational and social activities are held annually. Membership surpasses 100, with 1100+ contacts. PWIB operates with a 10+ member volunteer Board of Directors – with 44 members (continued on next page)
ANDREA PONCÉ operations throughout BC and the world. The Western News itself boasts an audited circulation of over 23,000 readers every Wednesday and Friday and is currently attracting over 70,000 unique visitors to their website on a monthly basis. Among its online options and various special sections, the Western News offers many media channels in the South Okanagan to help advertisers reach their target market. If you are interested in hearing how Andrea can help you reach your business goals through advertising, whether you are currently running a campaign or you are looking at getting started, call Andrea at the Western News for rates, information and quality professional advice on how to market your business.
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Andrea has been a Sales and Marketing professional with the Penticton Western News for almost 8 years. Working in the customer service industry has enabled Andrea to build strong relationships with local business owners and
managers throughout the community in a variety of industries. Using her experience and knowledge of the market, helping clients meet their goals through advertising has become a passion of hers. Andrea earned her Diploma in Executive Management through Thompson Rivers University. Furthering her education and knowledge of media and the current market enables her to assist clients in taking a strategic approach to utilizing their marketing dollars to their best potential. As the largest independently owned and operated newspaper company in Canada, with over 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has
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having assisted in guiding the activities as directors over the years. Since inception, Marlene Trenholm Pye has served as the Executive Administrator, and Presidents have been Carolyn Roy (2001-03), Karen Cheung (200306), Marielle Brule (2006-2012) and Shannon French (2012 – present). PWIB’s mission is “to establish profitable business relationships through networking, education and information sharing.” The group supports continuing education for business women with the annual
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presentation of a bursary to a returning female business student at the local campus of Okanagan College. The fund for this bursary is administered by the Community Foundation, therefore offering the opportunity for any interested persons to support this endeavor with tax deductible donations. Luncheons are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more information contact pwib@telus.net, or check out the website at www.pentictonwib.com
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SALLY KILBURG Interests: Sally is a supporter of environmental conservation, having been a prime mover and organizer for the annual Meadowlark Nature Festival for many years. She is also a dedicated stargazer, wine maker and wine appreciator!
Sally is passionate about the Okanagan, and it’s gorgeous Real Estate! She chose the Okanagan Valley after a 25 year career as a lawyer and negotiator.
Now a dedicated REALTOR® for the last decade, she understands your need to get the right information in order to make the best real estate decision, whether you are buying or selling. Sally is currently the President of the regional Real Estate Board, the South Okanagan Real Estate
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Cup Cake Lady Cafe owner Gigi Huscroft and Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit enjoy the cupcakes at a recent block party on Front Street during Business after Business. Krist Patton / Penticton Western News
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Front Left to Right: Nicole Clark, Sharlene Rabb, Marlene Trenholm Pye, Shannon French, Tami O’Callaghan, Darla Lamberty and Harpreet Sidhu. Missing: Tanya Atkinson, Vanora Cobban and Rhonda Schappert
Penticton Women In Business (PWIB) is a friendly place to network with other South Okanagan women. We meet over lunch the second Tuesday of every month at the Penticton Ramada conference room.
You’ll find women from all kinds of businesses, from banking and investment to the arts to home sales to government agencies, and everything in between. The buffet lunch is served at noon, so arrive any time
after 11:30 and bring plenty of business cards. Small door prizes are a great way to get your name out there too, and they’re always welcome. Pre-registration is required. Please contact us by e-mail at pwib.telus.net.
Come out, meet us and get involved. UPCOMING EVENTS • June 9 - Luncheon & AGM (Ramada Inn)
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jumpingbeansplaycafe.com Tricia Hernes is the owner of Jumping Beans Play Cafe, which opened January 2015. As the mother of 3 young children, Tricia saw a need in the community for a place families could go anytime during their day to expend
energy, play, bounce and socialize. Placing an emphasis on being affordable, fun and providing great coffee and food, Jumping Beans Play Cafe meets the needs of both children and their caregivers.
Offering birthday parties, baby showers, meeting spaces and planned activities, they are open 9-5 seven days a week, year round. Located at 197 Warren Avenue East, just up the hill from Staples.
• June 23 - Bratini Nite • September 16 - Mini Golf Fun Nite • December 8 - Christmas Party at the Sandman Inn 2nd Tuesday each month - Luncheon
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CRYSTAL BAKER
In 2006 Crystal started her career at Home Hardware as a cashier but it wasn’t long before her motivation and desire to grow within
the company led her to be promoted into paints, then soon after into Contractor Sales. Crystal worked in Contractor Sales for six years, where she learned the fundamentals about the business and gained the skills required for her new position as Assistant Retail Manager. She is currently attending the NRHA Retail Management Certification
Program at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana which she will complete in June and be awarded her Business Administrative certificate. In the hardware industry where traditionally men were the majority of management, Crystal is bringing a new look and feel to the store to offer customers a more enjoyable shopping experience.
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Rosalinde Blake (centre) poses with Lauren Shaw (left) and Susan Santiago (right) while showing off her handmade scented candles at the Oscars gift room. Submitted Photo
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A Princeton woman is back home after spending some time in Hollywood. Rosalinde Blake was invited to be part of the Oscars, not because of her acting ability, but because of the handmade scented candles she makes. It’s not the first time she has done a big show; the Oscar invitation came after she took her candles to the Country
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BEVERLY POTTINGER
Beverly has been with the Penticton Western News in an administrative role for 8 years now. She is
married with two teenage boys; Mathew, 15 and Jeremy, 13. She is part-owner of Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service and Crematorium, (Oliver/Osoyoos/ Ok Falls), with her husband, Daryn Pottinger. Beverly and her family are originally from Kamloops, having moved to the South
Music Awards last September. “The people that organize that are the same people that organize the gift lounge at the Oscars,” said Blake. Though the organizers might be the same, Blake said the experience was quite different with the gift room hosted in the penthouse suite of the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive, rather than back of stage. “It was quite glamorous, there were lots of people,” said Blake. That included
Okanagan in 2003. They currently reside in Okanagan Falls. Interests include playing tennis, camping, and spending time at the beach. She also enjoys taking in live events such as those at the Dream Cafe and Tinhorn Creek Winery. The Pottingers are also avid Penticton Vees fans as well as season ticket holders.
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Born and raised in Penticton, she took part in the family’s restaurant businesses from the age of nine. Though her passion is teaching Secondary English and
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Theatre she ventured out into the business world on her own in 2012. Upon opening Bistro 535 and from Athena’s Kitchen, amazingly both she and the residents of Penticton discovered her remarkable baking and Greek cooking skills. More recently, however, she joined her brother Nicholas Vassilakakis, creator and designer of The Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen at 412 Main Street. Together they strive
for excellence in creative meals, service and wines. The menu offers an array of house made tapas, international entrees, Athena’s desserts and an extensive selection of local and imported wines. The Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen has a unique warm and welcoming Mediterranean ambiance which is simultaneously casual and fit for fine and formal dining. The outdoor patio allows for patrons to soak up the Okanagan’s sun or enjoy cooler evenings while taking pleasure in a meal with wine.
Come to The Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen ...a place to relax ...a place of retreat ...drink wine ...share the food ...create new memories
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essential oil line and the premium journalists, promoters and, of course, stars like Kevin Sorbo, Lauren Shaw, fragrance line I would say we have Susan Santiago and many more, about 10-15 different fragrances that encounters she has chronicled on are part of our standard line,” said her Facebook page, Rosalinde Blake Blake, who started experimenting with Candles. candle making about three years ago, “It was a long day, but it was a lot of making scented candles for herself fun and got to meet a lot of interesting and the occasional Christmas gift for people. Everyone is quite down to a friend. earth,” she said. But about a year ago, Blake started her But despite a chance to sample the business, lending a helping hand along high life, Blake said she isn’t quite ready to move to Hollywood yet. the way. In that first year of business, “It was glamorous, but it is high Blake has used her candles to generate maintenance as well,” said Blake. “I’m $1,000 for the Princeton Crisis still very much Assistance Society a country girl, I and $6,000 from love the laid-back Christmas sales for lifestyle here.” the B.C. Children’s Though she H o s p i t a l enjoyed meeting Foundation in and chatting with partnership with the stars, Blake Copper Mountain wasn’t surprised I’ve always believed that so many Mine. it is important to give responded to her “I’ve always back. We have a candles. believed it is “I wasn’t shocked important to give lot here. it went over well. back. We have a - Rosalinde Blake We spent a lot of lot here,” she said. time building the Blake also brought a little bit of product and working on the brand. It’s Hollywood back to Princeton. She been nice reinforcement for me,” she is running a contest to give away said. “I believe I have good product. I four Oscar Swag bags, with winners put a lot of attention to detail in it and drawn randomly from all the entries we use quality materials.” Those quality materials start with the to correctly identify the star posing pure soy wax, made from organic in the image pinned to the top of her plants, to the essential oils used for Facebook page. scenting the wax and the lack of any Blake’s luxury candles and wax melts artificial dyes. are available in several locations, “They are sort of a creamy off-white including Sweet Sensations Flower and colour naturally. If there is some Gift Shop in Princeton, her essential colour in the candle, it comes from the oil line at Sangsters Health Food essential oils,” she said, adding that Store in Penticton, Penticton Visitor the Orange Burst scent uses orange oil, Information Centre, Fairmont Pacific so the candles naturally has a bit of an Rim Giovani Market in Vancouver and orange tinge. “Altogether, including both the online at www.automagicalbliss.com.
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Offering Classical Pilates Equipment Class, Sports Massage, Myofascial Cupping and Craniosacral Therapy. Located in the heart of Penticton this gem of a studio offers Classical Pilates in the truest form as taught by Joseph H. Pilates. Learn the Classical Method on the Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, Magic Circle and much more. Group Class size is limited to two to give you the attention you deserve. Also available are private and semi private classes. Incorporate The Classical Pilates Method into your training for your next event. Improve performance, breath awareness, balance and coordination; build strength and Control for your whole Body. Silvia Desmond MT, CPT, CST, KYT NHPC Certified Classical Pilates Teacher Certified Massage Practitioner NHPC (Deep Tissue, Myofascial Cupping and Relaxation Massage) Certified CranioSacral Therapist Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Learn The Classical Pilates Method: In 10 Sessions You Will Feel The Difference In 20 Sessions You Will See The Difference In 30 Sessions You Will Have A Whole New Body Joseph Pilates With over 13 years experience and over 3500 hours of training!
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KRISTI PATTON
Kristi has been a journalist with the Penticton Western News for almost six years and was promoted to the editor position last summer. Born and raised in Penticton, Kristi moved to Calgary to take the journalism program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
While there she was chosen by her peers at the student newspaper as Reporter of the Year and was chosen for an internship at the Calgary Herald. After graduation, Kristi worked in community newspapers around Alberta earning awards for her sports coverage and feature writing. At this time she also started freelancing for Hockey Canada projects and covering women’s hockey stories for the publication Hockey Now. When a reporter position came up in Penticton, Kristi returned back to her roots to cover the community she grew up in. In 2014 the Penticton Western News was awarded a Blue Ribbon for
general excellence by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. Kristi continues to freelance and with her experience in hockey has come upon great opportunities. This includes covering the sport at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics as a reporter for the Olympic News Service. In 2014 she was also offered the same position at the Sochi Winter Olympics, spending six weeks living in Russia. Her duties included writing feature and news stories, covering practices and games and gathering flash quotes from athletes in the media mix zone. In December, Kristi took on the volunteer role of Director of Promotions for the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games. When she isn’t working you can find her at the arena playing hockey or out on the field playing softball.
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TRACEY ROBINSON MORTGAGE BROKER
Tracey Robinson brings 28 years’ experience in the Financial Sector before joining Dominion Lending Centres in 2012. With a rapidly expanded client base, she is now with DLC White House Mortgages and has increased Lender capacity along with a move to a convenient, newly located Office on Westminster Avenue West in Penticton. Originally from the UK, Tracey worked for Coutts & Co., more affectionately known as the “Queen’s Bank” where she managed a Team of Mortgage Brokers and Wealth Management Consultants across the Country. As a Regional Manager over the last 10 years in the UK, she missed the direct client contact and was eager to move back into a client facing
role as she emigrated to Canada! In addition to also having the background as a Certified Financial Planner, Tracey has a Degree in Private Client Finance. Tracey has a passion for client service and an extensive network of both clients and referral sources. “I aim to always leave my clients feeling that their mortgage process has been smooth and that they have been very well informed and advised. My success in doing so can be witnesses by my exceptionally popular ‘friends and family’ Referral Scheme. In fact, I’m now receiving referrals from my referrals!” Although Tracey chases interest rates, she is more focussed on getting the best terms and conditions, which consistently ensures that her clients receive the best possible deal. You have most likely seen Tracey driving around the Okanagan in her “Don Cherry” wrapped vehicle, in addition to her face on the back of a Penticton City bus!
And, most recently, Tracey’s lovely British accent can be heard on local radio! As a busy Hockey Mom to a Junior Hockey player, and wife to a Health Care Assistant at The Hamlets, Tracey loves the Okanagan lifestyle. That said, her strong work ethic sees her available to her clients 24/7! Whether you’re a First Time Buyer, a seasoned Home Owner or simply looking to re-finance your existing Mortgage, it is important for you to explore all your options, and with the experience of a Mortgage Broker such as Tracey, you are in very capable hands. In addition to traditional financing options, Tracey also specializes in selfemployed individuals as well as Private Financing for those deals unable to be financed under normal regulations. Call Tracey today for professional and dedicated advice. Having worked for the Queen’s Bank, she will most definitely treat you like Royalty!
Cell: 250-328-9096 traceyrobinson@dominionlending.ca www.traceyrobinson.ca Serving the South Okanagan
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LISA SLIZEK
Lisa Slizek is the owner/ operator of We Care Home Health Services. We Care was established in 1984 and is providing services in South Okanagan/Similkameen since 1991. We Care is well respected within the health care community for its
strict adherence to quality and personalized care. We Care is accredited by Accreditation Canada since 2001. Our home health care services are adapted to meet the needs of each individualized client. Nursing care manager oversees the care and care planning. We Care managers make every effort possible to ensure clients are comfortable with the caregivers coming to their home. We Care staff are carefully screened and selected to provide compassionate, professional homecare you can trust. Our services may include
personal care, respite, cooking nutritious meals, cleaning and laundry, bathing, assistance with daily medications, transportation to appointments, nursing tasks including wound care and foot care, live-in support, palliative or dementia care; from one hour visit up to twenty four hour care. Lisa attributes the success of We Care to the caring and committed We Care staff, the support from We Care clients and the teamwork with other health care professionals in the communities We Care serves.
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Front Street was closed for a block party during a recent Penticton Chamber event, which included a fashion show put on by Something Pretty. Kristi Patton / Penticton Western News
BRENDA BLATZ
Brenda joined the Western News team in December of 2014 and has embraced her new role of Ad Representative.
Every day is new challenge and something new. Brenda enjoys meeting and getting to know various clients around the city. You may also recognize Brenda's name from “Brenda Blatz Portrait Design,” as she has been a local photographer for over 20 years. She is active in the community as
well; a proud “Kidsport” Committee member. Hobbies include snowmobiling, quadding, walking her two dogs and just enjoying all that the South Okanagan lifestyle and weather has to offer. She is married with one daughter and enjoys dinners with good friends and family. Contact Brenda today for all your marketing needs!
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Diane Brockholm (front, right) of Tin Whistle was busy serving up their brews at the Valley Wide Business After Business held in Penticton at Okanagan Lake Park on May 20. Kristi Patton / Penticton Western News
LINA RAMPONE
Since its founding, Budget Blinds Penticton has proudly served the local community by offering high quality and stylish window coverings for any occasion. Our goal is simple: to provide you with the best products and services in order to enrich your home/business environment. Our lavish selection of
window treatments includes shutters, blinds, draperies, shades, screen doors, window film, exterior shades and many other custom products such as throw pillows and rugs. Regardless of the window’s size or shape, you can rest assured Budget Blinds will have a customized window covering solution ready for you. We offer Free In-Home/ Business Consultations. We’ll bring you the highest quality and most fashionable window coverings in Penticton and the South Okanagan. With over 1000 locations across Canada and the U.S. Budget Blinds sells more custom window coverings than anyone else. With the largest buying power in the industry we make sure that our suppliers go the extra mile to make our clients happy. This means top quality products and industry leading warranties.
We are locally owned and operated. Owner and Style Consultant, Lina Rampone has continued training to stay ahead of the latest design trends and fashions. She will be able to help you identify your specific window covering needs. After 12 years as a realtor in the Okanagan and 4 years in the window covering industry, Lina has developed an eye for home decor and knows exactly which window covering is required to make any room look elegant and unique. Lina was born and raised in the Okanagan but jumped at the opportunity to move to Yorkton, Saskatchewan to purchase a Budget Blinds franchise. Since moving back to the Okanagan after 3 years in Saskatchewan, Lina is thrilled that she is able to continue her passion for window coverings here at home. Lina and the rest of the team at Budget Blinds are proud to be members of such an outstanding business community. Call us to schedule your very own Free In-Home/Business Consultation!
Visit our Showroom at 102-2071 Government Street Penticton, BC a style for every point of view®
250-492-6500
HARPREET SIDHU
Harpreet has been a sales and marketing representative since the fall of 2010. Though Harpreet has only been in sales for five years, she’s been in the newspaper industry in 2002 after graduating from Langara
College with a Journalism diploma. She spent the next seven years working for Black Press as the sports editor at the Prince George Free Press, Penticton Western News and Kamloops This Week. She enjoys helping businesses maximize opportunities through successful marketing. With an audited circulation of over 23,000 readers every Wednesday and Friday and over 70,000 unique visitors on our website on a monthly basis, the Penticton Western News offers numerous media options in the South Okanagan to help advertisers
reach their target market. After spending so many years on the editorial side of a newspaper she’s enjoying the change of pace of the advertising department. If you are thinking of advertising there are many great options, she’d like to go over with you. She’s always eager to help businesses market themselves better in the community. Harpreet involved in the community sitting on the board of Penticton Women In Business and the promotions committee of the 2016 Penticton BC Winter Games.
250-492-3636
2250 Camrose Street, Penticton, BC harpreet@pentictonwesternnews.com “If you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation.” – Don Draper
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A Salute to the Women at the Penticton Western News
The Penticton Western News is fortunate to have a staff of hard-working professional women, providing an energetic and dynamic approach toward the award-winning newspaper’s efforts to bring the news to the South Okanagan.