Strong, Ambitious & Independent Maxine Burke Caterer / Cafeteria Owner / Owner of Maxine’s Catering From a very early age, Maxine has always enjoyed the art of cooking. In 2005, she decided to pursue her passion and received her cooking level 1, 2, and 3 at Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek. She then became a culinary instructor at Chalo School in Fort Nelson where she helped inspire nine successful students to pursue cooking as a career. After catering for many major functions such as the Energy Expo, Meals on Wheels, and the Fort St. John Trade Show, she continues to cook at her own Cafeteria today and provides hot lunch services for elementary students. She reminds everyone out there to believe in themselves and says, “Follow your dreams, the support that you need will naturally follow”.
Henriette Landry Owner of Moberly Lake Water Hauling Services Henriette Landry has owned a water hauling business since 2004. She has served many large companies such as BP and Talisman for over seven years. Henriette is a very determined woman with a background that shows persistence, leadership and flexibility. Earlier in life she worked in the aesthetics industry as a hair dresser, worked at Northern Lights College as an Aboriginal coordinator for six years, and sat in council as a social development administrator for 14 years in Chetwynd.
Jocelyn Shick CEO of Bizzy Body Event Planners Raised with strong family values in a large family of 15 siblings, Jocelyn discovered her passion for getting involved with family and community events early in life. Now, Jocelyn’s project management and event planning company is celebrating over three years of success, working with local, provincial and national organizations. She is also known for board involvement in local and regional committees for northeast BC hospitals and healthcare communities. Jocelyn strongly believes that dreams can be accomplished by anyone as long as they put their mind to it. The sky is the limit!
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