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Join us in saluting all the hardworking women in our community!

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020 #EachforEqual

An equal world is an enabled world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.

We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.

Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender equal world.

The 2020 #EachforEqual campaign runs all year long. It doesn’t end on International Women’s Day.

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Abbotsford’s Women in Business 2020 Carole Ball With a commitment to determination & strong work ethics as a single mom of 3, Carole has been a full time REALTOR® for over 35 years & is consistently in the top 3% of REALTORS® in the Fraser Valley. (Approx 3600 members ) Carole has won many awards in her career – all while continuing her love of ballroom dancing!

Some include top producing FVREB Medallion awards for 30 years RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, RE/MAX Platinum Award, RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award & is a qualified Registered Relocation Specialist! Carole is incredibly experienced, a true professional & highly respected in this industry.

Why not “Give the Ball a Call” Carole sells condos to castles!

604-308-5594 Remax Little Oak Realty 30 yr. Medallion Qualifier

Mindy McPherson Real Estate Salesperson Move With Mindy Fraser Valley’s #1 Agent Overall and #1 Listing Agent (Based on FVREB MLS® statistics) with over 30+ years of experience, Mindy McPherson has become Fraser Valley’s “Go to” agent and a consistent leader with a reputation for tenaciously protecting her clients’ interests.

Savvy negotiations and cutting edge marketing strategies join uncompromising integrity as the hallmark’s of Mindy’s service.

Mindy is exceptionally well respected in the Fraser Valley, not only for her unparalleled professional track record and high ethical standards but for being an honest, hard working family woman who does absolutely everything in her power to ensure her clients’ success. Thanks to her exceptionally loyal clientele, personal referrals and repeat business form the foundation of Mindy’s career. To ensure efficient, complete service for you, Mindy offers seamless assistance to you for every aspect of your home purchase for sale.

Please call Mindy anytime without obligation. She is ready to go to work for you today!

Mindy is a “House-Sold” Word!! #103 - 33070 5th Ave., Mission, B.C. 604-826-1000 www.mindymcpherson.com mindy@mindymcpherson.com

About International Women’s Day About International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8.

The day has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911.

The day is not country, group or organization specific - and belongs to all groups collectively everywhere.

Gloria Steinem, world-renowned

feminist, journalist and activist once explained “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.”

So make International Women’s Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women.

What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women’s network or media hub is solely responsible for International Women’s Day. Many organizations declare an annual IWD theme that supports their specific agenda or cause, and some of these are adopted more

2020 Theme: International Women’s Day 2020 campaign theme is

#EachforEqual An equal world is an enabled world.

Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.

We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.

Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender equal world.

Let’s all be #EachforEqual.

widely with relevance than others.

International Women’s Day is a collective day of global celebration and a call for gender parity.

International Women’s Day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action - whatever that looks like globally at a local level. But one thing is for sure, International Women’s Day has been occurring for well over a century - and continue’s to grow from strength to strength. Learn about the values that guide IWD’s ethos.

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Abbotsford’s Women in Business 2020 Dr. Shivans Grover Dr. Shivans Grover is the principal dentist at Hillcrest Family Dental. Dr. Grover is from the lower mainland, loves Abbotsford, and takes full advantage of everything our city has to offer.

She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Manipal College of Dental Sciences in India, and then her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (SUNY-Buffalo). Her dental license is with CDSBC (College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia), and she is a member of BCDA, the British Columbia Dental Association.

Dr. Grover’s philosophy of dentistry is that patients should be able to receive top-notch dental care and treatment without having to feel fear. She has designed her whole office and dental practice around the comfort of the patient.

604-758-5840 #210-32156 Hillcrest Avenue

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Maureen Keyes In 2006 Xtreme Talent Dance Company Opened its doors in Abbotsford, and has been home to hundreds of dancers looking for somewhere to channel their creative energy. With programs for all ages, you can find something for everybody in the family. With so much variety in our programming the studio is in use full force from when we open at 7am until we lock the doors at 10pm.

Xtreme Talent has been one of the most rewarding experiences for Maureen. “It’s a lot of blood sweat and tears but having my daughter grow up surrounded by positive energy and the influence of other kids has been a huge blessing!”. The Primary focus of Xtreme Talent has always been to offer somewhere for kids and teens to go where they feel inclusive, accepted and celebrated. Making connections with kids that last a lifetime.

When asked to reflect on her journey and what has contributed to her success, she will be quick to say that it wasn’t always easy. My advice to any young woman starting a business would be to find people that support and encourage you and trust your vision.

Whether it’s family, clientele or staff, keep searching for those who believe in you.

The Xtreme Talent Family has been growing strong for 14 years and has been blessed to have found loyal support from so many, right from the start. Xtreme is fortunate to have some of the best staff and faculty that are invested in the ongoing success and growth of the studio. “My Business would not be what it is today, without my incredible staff members. These Ladies ( & Gents), are the reason for my success, and I will never take that for Granted.”

Up next for 2020? Xtreme recently became a member of the Abbotsford Arts Council, and is looking forward to being a solid voice in the future of the Arts in Abbotsford. Xtreme is also looking forward to being the New Dance Team for the Fraser Valley Bandits!

Photos Left to right Linda Merrick, Sam Svensk, Jessica Stewart, Maureen Keyes, Sharleen White, Starlyn Brines, Robin Sanford, Cassie Douglas, Chelsey Brown, Alannah Erskine Missing: Jessica Visser, Kara Engle, Rebecca Goritsas, Sarah Den Ouden, Brynne Klassen, Janine Hawke, Dylan & Berkeley Ratzlaff, Meghan Storey, Bella Alton

Xtreme Talent Dance Company Abbotsford’s Favourite Dance Company Units 11, 12 & 13 34100 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford 604-825-0905 | www.xtremetalent.ca

Dr. Trang Luu Dr. Trang Luu is the co-owner of ALTUS Chiropractic and Physiotherapy along with her sister, An Luu who is a physiotherapist. Dr. Luu graduated from the University of Western States in Portland Oregon with a degree in Doctor of Chiropractic, Master of Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Human Biological Sciences. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley. She has worked as a personal trainer/kinesiologist helping many clients reach their health and fitness goals before attending chiropractic school.

Dr. Trang has volunteered with Mission Life International in 2015 and Spinal Mission in 2016 performing chiropractic care to hundreds of people living in Haiti, Dominican Republic and El Salvador. She enjoys giving back to the community and providing chiropractic care to people in underprivileged areas.

604-853-3212 32920 Ventura Avenue www.altuschiroandphysio.com

Cindy Boury

Portfolio Manager & Branch Manager Cindy’s career began in the banking industry and paused briefly when she stepped aside to raise her two daughters. She became industry licensed as a Wealth Advisor once they were in school and understands the challenges of being a working mother as well as an independent business owner. Cindy has been involved in a number of charitable organizations, community philanthropy boards and clubs over the years. A select few are the Abbotsford Hospice (executive), Rotary Abbotsford Left to Right: Sheryl Boury, Cindy Boury, Susan Boury Sumas (director), Chamber of Commerce, Woman’s Network (executive chair), and past chair of the MSA museum board.

The Successorship Plan of Cindy Boury Private Wealth Management Building a business takes an immense amount of hard work and dedication, while also creating long-lasting client relationships over the years. Clients will inevitably ask their Financial Advisor, “What will happen to ME when YOU retire!?” As professionals we care about our clients and their futures, and want to ensure they are in great hands when we do decide to retire from the business.

Even though retirement is not on the horizon for some time, Cindy wanted to find the ideal solution that would leave her clients taken care of in regards to their financial futures as well as having her legacy continued onwards. Three years ago, her daughters Sheryl and Susan changed career paths and joined the team. Over the next few years, under the guidance of Cindy, they will be well prepared to continue in her path.

200-2881 Garden St, Abbotsford, BC | 604-855-0654 | www.cindybourypwm.ca

Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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Abbotsford’s Women in Business 2020 Lorraine Mills Lorraine is an agent with Homelife Glenayre Realty in Mission. She provides real estate services in the surrounding areas such as Hatzic, Mission & Abbotsford.

Lorraine enjoys spending time with friends & family. She takes very seriously, finding the perfect home sweet home for her clients or helping them invest in real estate for the next stage of their lives.

Check out Lorraine’s active listings and/or office listings. I have been selling for over 25 years.

604.864.5821 lorraine55mills@shaw.ca HomeLife Glenayre Realty Ltd.

Jen Noske Jen is a Travel Specialist with Ocean Breeze Cruise & Travel. Her passion is putting together Mexico & Disney Vacations, offering great options for all family sizes and multi-generational families. She loves going the extra mile to find that perfect vacation for her clients!

Jen’s passions are her family & travel and is now putting her knowledge and expertise together to offer others the priceless experience of family travel.

Please contact Jen for your next family vacation!

604-746-0406 EXT: 224 Email: jen@oceanbreezeholidays.com 32535 Downes Rd, Abbotsford

Dawn Krahn

Amy Badesha

Office Manager at Birchwood Dairy Birchwood Dairy is a family-run farm with deep roots in Abbotsford. The farm was started in 1963 and the processing plant was added in 1981. Birchwood Dairy is locally known for their outstanding ice cream and for their farm market. Dawn works alongside her husband Brian and her brother-in-law Rick and manages the office and wholesale division. She is a mom to two growing boys and is originally from Saskatchewan.

Dawn is a breast cancer survivor who truly enjoys working in her family business.

Dawn gets so much joy from seeing people enjoying the farm when they come to visit.

She is proud to have followed in her mother-in-law Grace’s footsteps by running the farm’s office. If you are in the area stop by and say hello!

Birchwood Dairy (604) 857-1315 154 Fadden Road Abbotsford www.birchwooddairy.com birchwooddairy.com

For over 20 years, Amy Badesha has been providing legal support services in real estate and personal planning to clients in the Lower Mainland. While working at a law firm, she realized that the skillset she acquired would be a perfect fit as a B.C. Notary. After completing her Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia, Amy continued her legal desire and obtained her Master’s degree from Simon Fraser University. She then was installed as a B.C. Notary Public.

Amy opened her own business shortly after being commissioned. Amy and the support team at Badesha & Associates ensure that they are professional and apply the core values of promptness, reliability, honesty and integrity to each and every client. In addition to applying these core values, Amy’s goal is to provide effective, efficient and quality legal services that are tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.

While balancing both a career as a Notary Public and her passion for improving her local and global community, Amy is actively involved with the Rotary Club of Abbotsford and the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. In pursuit of community service, Amy left with a team from the Abbotsford Rotary Club on a humanitarian mission to Guatemala. Amy and the team assisted with a dental clinic led by Dr. Zoltan Keresztes and his wife, Jane Keresztes, provided clothing and gifts for dental patients, assembled wheelchairs, helped dig trench footings and transfer materials for a home being built for a family that lost theirs due to a volcanic eruption years ago.

604.381.2000 100-3240 Mt. Lehman Rd. Abbotsford, B.C., V4X 2M9 www.mynotaries.ca

Kristina Norgren

Karen Baillie

Propelled by a desire to share her skills with others, Kristina opened the Academy of Kosmetae in 1989.

Prior to this, Kristina’s career, in working with European trained Beauticians, inspired within her a deep respect for this profession which she, in turn, imparted to her students.

Since May 2013, Karen has been the Chief Executive Officer of Menno Place in Abbotsford, the largest seniors campus of care in BC, which serves over 700 seniors and has a staff of 675.

Though the challenges were many, the memories as an educator are rich indeed! A student, returning to visit the Academy after 25 years, parted with the words “Thank you for my life.”

Graduate students from all walks of life, from all cultures, from the ages of 18-72, some with disabilities, took the recessive proof Beauty Industry in hand and launched the many spas flourishing today in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Some of these graduates, inspired by their education, went on to pursue careers as Registered MassageTherapists and several became High School teachers.

The proud mother of her fine and erudite son, Kristina considers it her life’s privilege to have been the mentor of so many successful, contributing Beauticians!

Karen has more than 40 years’ experience in geriatric care, chairing the Governance Committee for the Surrey Board of Trade before moving to Abbotsford. In 2011, she was awarded the prestigious Surrey Women in Business Award in the professional category.

“I first encountered seniors care during my nursing training and knew these were the people I felt called to serve,” says Karen. Along with serving as director (and past President) of BC Care Providers, she has been a member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Board for one term. Karen volunteers weekly at Ruth and Naomi’s Mission in Chilliwack, serving the homeless and poor.

604-859-7631 32945 Marshall Road

www.mennoplace.ca

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Abbotsford’s Women in Business 2020 Michelle Leutgeb Before opening her own small business, Michelle Leutgeb spent ten years as a social worker. As a busy mom with sons active in sports, Michelle often found it difficult to put a freshly-made meal on the table. Knowing how many others struggled with this problem led her to open Mama Michelle’s Kitchen in 2016.

“We prepare delicious and hearty home-cooked meals to go with only fresh ingredients packaged for you to take home and reheat in under 20 minutes. Our meals are available in generous portion sizes for 1, 2 or a family of 4. There are also gluten free, vegan, and keto meal options,” says Michelle.

Mama Michelle’s Kitchen also offers a Seniors Meal Delivery Program and full catering services for groups of 10 or more.

778-856-5856 110-33442 South Fraser Way

Angela Carley Angela Carley, a passionate wife, a loving daughter, a friend, and an artist.

While working at The Oxford as a Nurse Aid providing help and assistance to our elderly in the community, Angela is also running her own business situated in Downtown Abbotsford called AC AESTHETICS. AC AESTHETICS has been trusted by many people when it comes to their beauty enhancement needs in Makeup Tattooing such as - Eyebrow, Eyeliner, Lip tattoo, etc. She also offers Eyelash Extension, Henna Brows, Eyelash Lift & Tint, and more.

“I love what I do, and seeing such genuine smiles from my clients when they look in the mirror, thanking me for what I just did, that just drives me to do better and nothing can ever stop me from that! At AC AESTHETICS, your beauty is my duty,” says Angela.

778-201-7877 #114-2632 Pauline Street, Abbotsford IG@_ac.aesthetics • FB@angelacarley.aesthetics angela.carley95@gmail.com

Jennifer started in the automotive business having never sold a vehicle in her life. She embraced the training she received and with a great mindset she became a highly successful Sales Consultant! She was the top Sales Consultant for 5 out of 6 years at Honda.

Her career further grew becoming a Genesis Experience Manager, which has now lead her Assistant Sales Manager to her current position as our Assistant Sales Manager! She is making a transition to management and learning how to manage and coach a team while juggling the everyday duties of being in management.

Michele Keeley Michele is a veteran Product Advisor with 23+ years of experience caring for customers! She entered the automotive business because she loved cars. She took an automotive tune up course at the age of 20 to understand cars. Being a Product Product Advisor Advisor was a great way to provide for her family and compliment her passion for cars. She loves matching clients with the right vehicle for them! Its that mind set that has made her successful over the years!

Helen Nguyen PREC

Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make in your life.

I would love the privilege to work with you using my years of experience buying, selling, subdividing, and negotiating on behalf of my clients.

I grew up in the Fraser Valley and believe we live in one of the best areas of the world… I would like to use my integrity, passion, and knowledge of the local market to put together a strategy to help you buy and or sell your piece of heaven.

604-832-8675 • 604-820-2055 # 1-7221 Park St. Mission www.meloniesharp.ca meloniesharp@royallepage.ca

Tiffany has served in the automotive business for over 20+ years in Abbotsford! She is our Senior Sales Manager at OpenRoad Toyota Abbotsford. Her drive has always and continues to be her defining quality and it makes her the perfect leader of our growing Sales Department. You can always count on Senior Sales Manager her to do the right thing with her team and customers. You tie all these things together and you can understand how she has had a successful career in the automotive industry!

Jennifer Friesen

mamamichelles.ca https://mamamichelles.ca

Melonie Sharp

Tiffany Nukoop

Helen was looking for a challenge from her previous job. On top of working as a full time Product Advisor, she is currently going to school to become a teacher. She has done a great job of taking the training which was provided and used our resources to help her customers find the vehicle that meets their Product Advisor needs. In her 5 months that she has been with us, Helen has been in the top 2 for sales - 3 times! She found that being in this position has helped her communicate better with others which will greatly help her in the future!

Come meet the team at OpenRoad Toyota in Abbotsford!

604.857.2657 30210 Automall Drive www.openroadtoyotaabbotsford.com

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Abbotsford’s Women in Business 2020 Dr. Surjinder Sahota Dr. Surjinder Sahota graduated from the Doctor of Optometry program at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and was then accepted into a prestigious residency program at the Illinois Eye Institute in Ocular Disease/Primary Care. She had the unique opportunity to work with world renowned ophthalmologists from the University of Chicago.

After completing her residency, Dr. Sahota went back to her hometown of Williams Lake to practice Optometry until 2006. She then joined Complete EyeCare Optometry in January 2007.

Dr. Sahota has served on the board of the British Columbia Doctors of Optometry since 2008, including serving a term as President. Currently, she is a board member on the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Dr. Sahota has a passion for public education and has worked with the public relations committee to educate patients about the importance of eye health and preservation of vision.

604-859-2015 10-2630 Bourquin Crescent West http://www.completeeyecare.ca

Michele cUMMiNS Michele Cummins brings a fresh perspective and an energy to the home buying & selling process because she takes the time to understand people’s needs.

Cummins has 17 years as a trained negotiator, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, New Home Construction Specialist as well as a Mentor and Coach to up and coming REALTORS. Having won many awards including the prized RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Diamond awards, Michele has also been recognized as being in the top 1% of Realtors Canada Wide for the past five years! She’s trustworthy, Hard Working and Dedicated to helping her clients Unlock Their Real Estate Potential and Wealth!

She’s also been named in the top 50 ELITE Women in Business throughout Canada this past year! Michele is also a commercial member of the Real Estate Board and serves the unique needs of her clients locally and throughout BC. Turn on your Radio: Michele hosts the ONLY Real Estate Radio Show in the Lower Mainland on Country 107.1 FM Saturday mornings at 8 am with her cohost #1 country radio personality Curtis Pope! (All past shows are online at www.michelecummins.ca or www.country1071.com) Michele believes the home you live in is what gives people balance in their lives and creates their futures. Michele’s goal...’Clients For Life’. And how does she reach that goal? By treating her clients as she would want to be treated, with the utmost care and attention to detail. Always willing to take a call and answer questions.

Kara Coleman Kara Coleman is the owner and visionary behind Parallel Yoga, a chic eastside yoga studio that houses a retail boutique and multi disciplinary wellness clinic in Abbotsford’s Parallel Marketplace.

Not only is she a dedicated business woman, she’s a valued yoga instructor whose background in athletics and human kinetics has led her to coach several of Abbotsford’s high school sports clubs in yoga for sports performance.

Kara is also someone who practices what she preaches and runs her business like she does her family of five: with balance, love, humility, humour, and above all, patience.

She fully understands and acknowledges the support from both valued staff and her loyal practitioners. Because of them, Parallel Yoga is what it is today. Kara wishes to thank everyone who voted her studio as an Abbotsford favourite for the past several years!

604.746.4070 106-1900 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford www.parallelyoga.ca

Diane Davies Diane was working for the RCMP when a piece of property became available that seemed like the perfect place to build a much needed Pub. After many, many hurdles, the Highwayman finally opened in 1976, on Canada Day. Later the liquor store was added, hence the Highwayman Pub and Liquor Store. Every part of the job is infectious. From meeting new customers, to joking with the old, to sharing moments from the past, compared to the now. Rescuing animals is Diane’s passion. Her advice to female entrepreneurs is simple, “Set Your Goal and Never Give Up”.

Nothing is impossible.

The Highwayman Pub & Liquor Store Pub: (604) 859-3711 Liquor Store: (604) 850-0007 32470 Simon Ave, Abbotsford

Uphar K. Dhaliwal Uphar K. Dhaliwal born and raised in Abbotsford grew up in a farming family where she learned the importance of hard work at an early age.

Today, Uphar enjoys nothing more than spending time with her large immediate and extended family as well as giving back to our community that has given her so much.

Uphar practices Family Law, Immigration (both in Canada and the United States) and Wills & Estates at DD Law Group, she is also a Family Law Mediator. In her 15 years of practice, Uphar understands that effective advocacy is not just about trying to change someone’s mind with legal reasoning, it is also about impacting someone’s heart with real life stories.

mcummins@remax.net www.michelecummins.ca

Tel: 778-885-4659

604-746-3330 2459 Pauline Street, Abbotsford www.ddlaw.ca

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Abbotsford’s Women in Business 2020 Colette Pilgim

Rochelle Pemble

Colette’s floral career began in the early 90’s after graduating floral design school in Toronto, Ontario.

Capt’n Crunch Recycling has been a family owned and operated business since 1971. In 2016, Rochelle joined lifelong Capt’n Crunch employee Rick Pemble Jr., as Managing Director of Operations. “This year, we implemented a sorting line system which has brought recycling to a whole new level. We can recover and recycle at least 70% of material from demolition waste instead of sending it to the land fill. This is something we’re all very excited about,” says Rochelle.

In 1996 she moved to B.C. and worked in wholesale floral and special events in the Greater Vancouver area. The experience she gained in these areas was invaluable (flower auction purchasing and large-scale event design to name a few) but the desire to be an entrepreneur was always on her mind.

In 2010 she opened She’s My Florist and has not looked back. Colette and her team believe customers deserve amazing service and quality product every single visit.

She’s My Florist has been voted ‘A-List Favourite Florist’ for the past four years, is a proud member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Abbotsford Executive Association and supports many local charities and community vents.

A mother to 3 beautiful girls, Rochelle has been in the customer service industry since she was 16 years old. A strong work ethic, remarkable customer service skills, and interpersonal skills have been fundamental to Rochelle’s success in the retail world and service industry.

When she is not working Colette can be found in the stands cheering on her son’s baseball team!

“My commitment to maintaining the legacy of Rick Sr. and passing the company down to future generations is my motivation. I am very excited to see what the future brings,” says Rochelle.

604-746-4612 http://www.shesmyflorist.

32700 George Ferguson Way com shesmyflorist.com

604-852-1296 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford captncrunch.ca https://www.captncrunch.ca

Eileen Millar Sharing her passion of Iyengar Yoga for over 24 years!

Eileen successfully established the first yoga studio in Abbotsford in 2006. After rebranding her business in 2017, Eileen moved Abby Yoga Studio to Five Corners on McCallum Road in Abbotsford. She has grown her clientele steadily with customer satisfaction, dedication, and continuous education. Eileen is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Iyengar yoga teacher, Holistic Practitioner, and has been working with people with special needs since 1995.

Eileen is known by her students as a gifted and sensitive teacher who uses yoga as a therapy for common ailments. Adopting and adapting each posture as a therapeutic healing modality. Her hard work and dedication paid off after the Abbotsford community voted Abby Yoga Studio their favourite yoga studio for the 2019 A-List awards.

103-2545 McCallum Road 604-504-5531

http://www.abbyyogastudio.com abbyyogastudio.com

eileen@abbyyogastudio.com

Linda Berti Better known as Your Car Girl, Linda is the dynamic, fun owner of 2 businesses in Abbotsford. Her main focus is ProMed Eye Health where, together with her husband Gord, they provide premium products for dry eye syndrome and macular degeneration. If you know Linda, you will know she believes in ‘doing business from the heart’. What you may not know is that Linda is a pioneer for women in the auto industry where she has been involved with for over 45 years. The best in customer service and helping others is her passion, and it shows!

Unit 1, 32750 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford 604-859-0992 https://www.promedeyehealth.com/

Katerina Anastasiadis With small business roots and history in Abbotsford, Katerina became the Executive Director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce in December 2018. Katerina’s goal is for the Chamber to be known as the most vibrant and relevant business association in B.C. She brings to the table a fresh perspective, and broadens the Chamber’s engagement of new and influential groups in our growing community such as young professionals. Mentorship played a big part in Katerina’s career development and she is looking to establish a business mentorship program for the Chamber among other opportunities.

Throughout her career, Katerina has progressed a range of priority economic and social public policy and sector issues and initiatives. She is an advocate for the advancement of women in leadership and business.

Katerina has been instrumental in major initiatives such as the re-establishment of the Vancouver International Maritime Centre to attract shipping offices to Vancouver and in the re-establishment of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s World Trade Centre. Katerina was also the Chair of the Women’s Leadership Circle at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade from 2013-2017. She has also played an integral role to the advancement of Covenant House, Vancouver’s capital expansion project and operations for increased capacity to support at-risk homeless youth. #207-32900 South FraserWay 604.859.9651 • abbotsfordchamber.com www.abbotsfordchamber.com

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