Thursday, October 22, 2015
SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 17
WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2015 Reinhart awarded one of two Business Woman of the Year awards BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Kim Reinhart, owner of Optimal Fitness, received one of two plaques for Business Woman of the Year award last Friday at the Mermaid Ball and Business Awards ceremony at the Community Centre. She said she was very surprised to receive the award. “I run my own business but it’s not a major business,” Reinhart said. “It always seems like a really big award and to get it was like ‘wow’.” Reinhart started Optimal Fitness six years ago and instructs boot camps and personally trains adults and some teenagers. She has always been very active with a strong passion for fitness and training people. “It’s just something that was a part time fun thing and has turned out to be my favourite job,” Reinhart said. She said even if she won the lottery she would still continue to teach boot camp. “I love it, I love the people, everybody is very positive and very supportive of each other,” Reinhart said. “It’s really cool to see what goals they achieve and where they go with it.” She said her favourite thing about her business is being able to host the Muscles In Motion every year in May. She always hoped her business would
thrive and do well with her ultimate goal to create a big facility in the community that is something different, challenging and fun. “The major thing is to have fun because when you have fun everyone enjoys it and will stick with it and if they get bored and aren’t challenged enough they won’t stick with it,” Reinhart said. She is very proud of her business and has 50 - 60 clients, some of whom have been training with her for the past six years, with her clientele continuing to grow. “I am keeping it exciting and challenging,” Reinhart said. “If I can get people to stick with it for that long then I know I am doing my job.” She also volunteers to instruct a boot camp for Grade 5 girls, something she likes doing and said anytime she can get involved with youth and fitness she is all in. “I love it when parents bring their teens to classes and get them involved which I don’t think there’s enough of now a days,” Reinhart said. At the awards ceremony Reinhart said carrying the plaque in her hands felt good. She was supposed to give it back that night for engraving but instead gave it back the next day. “The more I think about it, it was pretty exciting to know that you’re appreciated and noticed for the work that you do,” she said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Kim Reinhart, owner of Optimal Fitness was awarded one of two plaques for Business Woman of the Year at the Mermaid Ball and Business Awards last Friday at the Community Centre. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News
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Debbie Fisher has managed Cobbs Clothing for many years and wishes to thank Sylvan Lake and area shoppers for their continued support now that the location of the store has moved inside the freshly updated Cobbs Block. “We love our new store and clearance center and look forward to helping customers with their fashion decisions,” says Debbie reflecting on the success of their move.
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Jennifer Goodall opened Saks Shoes in 2013 with the help of her family. She brings quality footwear and accessories to central Alberta. Shopping downtown Sylvan Lake is an experience and Jennifer has added a boutique atmosphere with her wide variety of North American and European brands that you won’t find anywhere else! Jennifer and staff welcome you to browse and enjoy their outstanding customer service and chic footwear.
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