I have had an entrepreneurial drive for as long as I can remember. At the age of 10, I had my own newspaper route, and by age 12, I was selling Regal Greetings & Gifts (catologues) to my neighbours on a monthly basis.

Later I would major in business at university, as well as being a member of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.

After working in the business world for several years I decided it was time to formally merge my worlds of business and technology -- I quit my job, moved back home (from Toronto) and took a 12-month accelerated 2nd degree program in computer science at Algoma University.

Upon graduating I created Adventures in Computing Camps and co-founded a local web design firm. Next I ventured out on my own to continue delivering computer camps and do web design and consulting as Digital Adventures.

This experience would eventually lead me to a position with Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie, the small business division of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation. In the capacity of Small Business Advisor, and eventually General Manager, I spent several years working with and advising clients on operating and growing their small businesses. I would eventually move on to government where I continue to work as a business analyst and Strategic Business Advisor.

But I could not leave my entrepreneurial roots behind. In 2007, I took on a business partner and incorporated as Interactive Minds Inc. to continue operating Adventures in Computing Camps. I also continue operating Digital Adventures which encompasses my consulting, writing services, as well as online websites and initiatives.

e-Business Seminars

I will be hosting a series of e-business seminars for Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie over the next few months.

The first in the series was entitled "Social Media Marketing for Small Business", on June 26, 2010. The next is "e-business" and will be held at 11 AM on August 14, 2010 at the Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Inn.

To register please contact Terri Chiarello at 705.759.2616, or t.chiarello@ssmedc.ca

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