What is the Small Business Advisory Council?
The Small Business Advisory Council is a group of small business members from a variety of sectors. They work alongside our team at The Winnipeg Chamber to help shape things like our programming and events, based on current issues that are important to Winnipeg’s small business community.
Our advisory council helps plan and brainstorm events like the Small Business Forums, where our goal is to not only give you access to experts who can help you elevate your business, but also give you access to each other, for an opportunity to network, make some new connections, and learn from other local small business owners.
Our Co-Chairs
Darren Spurrill | Co-Chair
Founder– SSOC Controllership Solutions
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If you had a movie about your life, what celebrity would play you?
Steve Carrell!
Jackie Wild | Co-Chair
General Manager and Owner– Tito Boy
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What is one interesting fact about you people wouldn’t know?
I’m the first elected female president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council – and hopefully not the last!
Lana Bakun
Owner– Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
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When you are not working on your small biz what are you doing?
Lindsey Cabato
Owner – Made Here MB
What is one interesting fact about you people wouldn’t know?
I am terrible at baking, but determined to tackle this with my kiddos and learn how to bake together.
Amanda DeSutter
CEO and Founder– Amanda Lynn Gluten Free
When you are not working on your small biz, what are you doing?
Camping, cooking, volunteering!
Jordan Friesen
President– Mindset Mental Health Strategy Inc.
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When you’re not working on your small biz, what are you doing?
I’m an avid cyclist – road, gravel, mountain – I love it all and have one (or two) bikes for each.
Louie Luie
Owner/ Chef–Aroma Bistro
What is one interesting fact about yourself people wouldn’t know?
I only need to sleep 4-6 hours a day!
Louise May
Founder–Aurora Farm
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What is one interesting fact about yourself people wouldn’t know?
I have two artificial hip joints!
David Owasi
Owner– Ace Your Business Academy
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What is your favourite social media platform and why?
Lucas Stewart
Executive Director– The WRENCH
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When you are not working on your small biz, what are you doing?
