Entrepreneur's Club For Serious Business Owners
 This exclusive club is designed for established, growing businesses who want to take the next steps to business success with the help of a whole team of Experts! Apply today . Qualified entrepreneurs are invited to join us for an interesting evening that is designed to help you take your business to a new level through education, information and assistance in those areas that you need most.
- Knowledge is Power - get the information you need
- Like-minded entrepreneurs share a common goal
- Get TIPS from the experts
- Guest speakers address Important Business Topics
- Business Coach helps you discover and work to your potential
- Enjoy light refreshments
Important Club Membership Information
The annual fee for an Entrepreneur’s Club Membership is only $200.00! If you qualify, you will be issued an invitation to attend the next meeting for FREE. To attend further meetings and receive the Membership Card and PERKS you will need to pay the Club fee. For your convenience we accept Visa, M/C, Cash or Company Cheques.
Being part of this club means that you will receive a wealth of information, great networking opportunities, and super savings. This is an incredible value for anyone interested in growing their business.
Membership Overview:
Being a part of this club means you are part of a growing network of successful entrepreneurs. Every entrepreneur has his/her own unique concerns. This club is designed to provide you with the support and assistance you need to move your business forward.
- Expert advice
- Share your stories
- Brainstorming sessions
- Guest speakers
- Business coaching
- Networking
- Free consultations
- Free GBBEC monthly newsletter
- Online membership directory (when available)
- Advertising opportunities (when available)
- Upcoming event discounts
- Monthly perks
- Bonus gifts and more
Roles & Responsibilities:
As a Member: To encourage success of this club we ask that you commit to attend at least six meetings throughout the period of one year and to be on time. To continue the growth of the club and its network we ask that you provide at least one qualified referral per year. Your referral can attend one of our meetings as a guest before applying. You are asked to pay any/all applicable membership or advertising fees on time.We ask that you participate in a positive manner and respect the confidentiality of the club and its members. As a member, we encourage you to promote the Entrepreneur’s Club within your community.
Connect for Success at the Entrepreneur's Club!
Meet Our Experts
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Kathryn M. Whitehead, B.H.K., LLB, Burgar Rowe
Kathryn M. Whitehead is a lawyer with the firm of Burgar Rowe in Barrie. She graduated from the University of Windsor with degrees in Human Kinetics and Law. Kathryn practices in the areas of Real Estate, Wills & Estates and Corporate Commercial Law. She graduated amongst the top in her class as well as being on the Indoor Track and Field team competing at the national and international levels. www.burgarrowe.com
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Jane Schnurr, Awesome Coaching Enterprises
Jane Schnurr is a dynamic coach having trained with CTI (Coaches Training Institute). Jane brings a unique blend of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and sense of fun to all that she is passionate about. She coaches high achieving entrepreneurs and top producers to push past self imposed boundaries to create extraordinary results in all areas of their lives. An experienced entrepreneur herself, Jane has successfully grown two businesses from concept to market and is a popular public speaker and presenter regularly giving workshops on everything from, ‘Goal Setting’, ‘Creative Visioning’, to ‘Managing Change’. www.awesomecoaching.com
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Richard Bell, Georgian Business Solutions
As head of Information Technology at Georgian Business Solutions, Richard Bell specializes in Internet and web development and oversees and delivers a full spectrum of IT services including application conception and evolution, custom programming, web design and development and consulting. Richard graduated from the Computer Programmer/Analyst program at Georgian College. He started Georgian Business Solutions in 2001, with his current partner and he brings with him over 10 years of experience in the Information Technology sector. www.georgianbusinesssolutions.com
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Rychard Lardner, CA, Lardner & Company
Rychard graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 1978 with an HBA. Rychard also obtained his Certified Financial Planners (CFP) designation in 1999. Since graduating from university, he has gained experience working for both a large multi-national and a small regional accounting firm, as well as with a large stock brokerage firm and a large Canadian pharmaceutical firm. Rychard has been very active in the communities of Barrie and South Simcoe. www.lardner.ca
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Lotte Struwing, Lasting Solutions HR Consulting & Coaching
Lotte Struwing is the owner and lead inspiration for Lasting Solutions HR Consulting & Coaching, a full service HR practice serving employers in both Simcoe County and York Region. She has over 20 years of human resources experience in the retail, wholesale, professional, sales, senior management and research sectors, and her many accomplishments include: an Honours Diploma from Seneca College in Human Resources Managements, Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, and coach certification (CTACC). Lotte is a member of WorldatWork and holds three designations: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP). www.lastingsolutionscoaching.com
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Paul Cormier, Y Communicate
Paul brings over 23 years of experience to the table in creative direction, strategic planning, interactive design and marketing innovation. He has worked closely with senior decision makers across a broad spectrum of Canadian and US organizations in both the public and private sectors. Creative innovation, excellent writing skills and a results driven approach has allowed Paul to work on a broad cross section of traditional and new projects. www.ycommunicate.com
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Brian Chuipka, The Mustard Seed Group
Brian Chuipka is the owner of The Achievement Centre Barrie and is a specialist in helping companies develop better business results. His background includes a formal training in sales, leadership, corporate management and consulting. His greatest strengths are building relationships and helping people to succeed. He has over 25 years of Canadian, American and Japanese corporate experience in Sales, Senior Management and Consulting. He has worked for such organizations as Prudential, Pitney Bowes, Winthrop Laboratories, Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Telemedia and Canon . He attributes his success to professional salesmanship and sustained excellence. www.theachievementcentre.com
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Michele Lawson, Quill Communications
Michele Lawson is the president and owner of Quill Communications. She has been a professional writer for more than 20 years. With a journalism diploma from Centennial College and a film studies degree from Queen’s University, she has an interest in communications in all formats, and has won several awards for her work. Her company offers writing services of all kinds, including marketing and public relations. www.quillcomm.ca
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Terri Plaxton-Smith, Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
Terri Plaxton-Smith has been the business advisor and manager for the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre since it's inception in 2002. An entrepreneur herself for over 20 years in the Barrie area, Terri is an empathetic and experienced business consultant, with specialized skills in Communications, Marketing, Advertising and Sales. Entrepreneur, writer, public speaker and trained adult educator, Terri’s diverse background makes her equally at home in all of the many roles her position demands. www.barriebusinesscentre.ca
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