Larry Anderson, Trigger Marketing Works

After graduating from Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology with a Marketing Management diploma in 1991, he went on to a career in media including time spent in radio and print as a sales representative.

Larry then decided it was time to take the leap and start his own weekly newspaper and monthly business magazines.  He teamed up with two partners and developed The Weekly Chronicle, and Home and Office Computing into profitable ventures.  Home and Office Computing further evolved into a franchise expanding from as far as British Columbia to Toronto, and grew from a monthly circulation of 25,000 to 250,000.  

Recently he started his own firm, Trigger Marketing Works, which focuses on helping small and medium sized companies find and keep more profitable customers through the use of better communication and strategy.  Services include Marketing Plan Development, Website Development, Graphic Design, Public Relations and Direct Marketing Campaigns. His current clients include Fortis Ontario, ZOOZ, Flexo, and Car Connection Business Network; just to name a few. Visit his website at www.triggermarketing.ca.

Betty Ann Baker, Niagara Peninsula Homes

 Betty Ann is the executive director of Niagara Peninsula Homes, a resource group that has developed over 2700 units of non-profit and co-operative housing in Niagara and Hamilton and currently manages over 1200 units of housing in Niagara;   Betty Ann and some of her colleagues started Niagara Presents, which is a collective of women marketing under one label, a co-packing facility and a retail and gift basket outlet promoting and using local produce when in season.. She was honored as one of Chatelaine magazine’s Women of the Year in 2000 for her work and was also given the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s award in 2002 for Outstanding Contribution to Co-op Housing. The not-for-profit Niagara Peninsula Homes, which is the principal shareholder of  the  new venture Niagara Presents. Betty Ann was instrumental in the creation of Niagara Women’s Enterprise Centre that provides sector based skills training to unemployed and underemployed women in Niagara. This registered charity is owned and operated by Niagara Peninsula Homes Inc.

 Terri Bruce, Terri Bruce Learning & Development

Terri Bruce, founder of Terri Bruce Learning & Development, is a highly skilled and dynamic facilitator with over 17 years’ experience in facilitation and training in not-for-profit, private and social service sectors.  A known leader, her inspirational and motivating style has led others to meet and exceed personal and professional targets, while meeting and exceeding organizational goals.  Terri has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of human resources, customer service, career counselling, and facilitation.

Kristine Clark, Team Lead of Organizational Development, Ministry of Transportation

Kristine has been with the Ministry of Transportation for over 7 years. She has also worked in municipal, provincial and educational settings and her passion lies in assisting individuals and teams strive for excellence.

Gay Douglas, Gay Douglas & Associates

Gay has parlayed twenty years of non-profit management experience into a consulting firm specializing in project management, strategic planning, and human resource management. Gay shares her expertise as a management consultant and trainer, primarily with not-for-profit and charitable organizations.

Mark Goobie, Braymark Services Inc.

Mark Goobie is President of Braymark Services Inc.  Braymark specializes in Customer Experience Feedback and Recruitment (Local & International).  Mark's background in Operations and Human Resources spans such industries as Hospitality, Attractions, Manufacturing, Logistics and Non-profit.  Along with business partner Bradley Moyer, Mark has positioned Braymark as an innovator in both Customer Experience Feedback and finding (aka hunting) the best people for their clients.    

Charmaine Grace, Triangle Seminars

Charmaine Grace is an Inspirational Speaker, Presentation Coach and Author.  What Charmaine offers comes straight from her own life.  On a mission to light sparks of possibility in people’s hearts, she inspires audiences to step out of their comfort zones and into lives they love.  She is Your Next Step to Possibility! 

Brenda Martin, Niagara Women’s Enterprise Centre

Brenda has over 15 years experience in both individual and group counselling, specializing in the development and delivery of employment and training programs for individuals with severe barriers to employment.  Brenda completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree with 1st Class Honors at Brock University and has instructed students in several introductory and advanced-level Psychology courses at Brock University, University of Guelph and Niagara College. 
Given her love of Psychology, Counselling, Research and Teaching, Brenda decided to pursue a long-term goal of achieving her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University in California.Currently on leave from her academic program, she is teaching a variety of courses at Niagara College and coordinating an employment/training program for women who are survivors of physical and emotional abuse.
 
Kathleen Milligan, Action Hypnosis

Many thousands of people all over the world have discovered the power of hypnotherapy to change their lives. Kathleen Milligan discovered hypnosis, learned how to use the power of her mind to change her life in wonderful, positive ways. Hypnotherapy and EFT have provided the tools for amazing spiritual, personal and professional transformations. 
It is clear that these tools provide a purpose to help as many people as possible live happy and  more fulfilling lives. Kathleen founded Action Hypnosis to actively help people attain their goals. Happiness is the goal, love is the way - hypnosis and EFT the tools: fast, easy, safe, fun and permanent at that!

Kassandra Murray, Optimum Health Solutions & Education

Kassandra Murray, CEO of Optimum Health Solutions & Education and author of “The Yoga Series”, brings to the table 18 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Nutritional Specialist, Reiki Master and Personal Performance Coach, Kassandra has a deep sense of commitment to the health of others and believes that complete wellness is made up of physical, mental, emotional a spiritual aspects.

Over the years, Kassandra has worked with individuals & businesses throughout North America to enhance corporate productivity by improving employee health and wellbeing. As a proactive tool, Kassandra released her book “YOGA in the Office & Small Spaces” to help businesses achieve a healthy working atmosphere through stress-reduced employees. Office environments are busier and more stressful today than ever before. For leading companies, strong corporate values are far more than words on a piece of paper - a healthy workforce is a happy and long-term workforce. Workplace wellness initiatives are proven effective in boosting the bottom line! This book is the next step to your competitive advantage....the focus, retention and productivity of your employees. adding studying philosophy and the principals of life.

Neil Thornton, Dale Carnegie Business Group

Since 2000, Neil has built Dale Carnegie Business Coaching across Canada, with a focus on the Niagara Region.  Now over 350 local companies are utilizing this unique Business Coaching and traditional Dale Carnegie Method to bring speed to Strategy, Execution and Leadership development. Since 1912, Dale Carnegie Systems have been recognized as a world leader in Leadership and Behaviourial development. 

Jessica Srivastava, Inward Training

Jessica Srivastava is an accomplished speaker, trainer, writer and mumpreneur. Owner of Inward Training, she is known for her adaptability, openness and hands on approach to delivering information and enabling organizations to envision and develop plans for a successful future. Jessica is actively involved in her community and recently published her column, Tales of an Entrepreneurial Mum.

Patti Stirling, InternetWorking®.

Patti Stirling is a career consultant who owns and operates her own Electronic Job Strategies Company, InternetWorking®. She regularly presents technology focused workshops at career and human resources conferences. She designs and develops new web based tools and programs for job seekers and entrepreneurs and writes a music blog for the Hamilton Spectator!