Barrie Advance Reader’s Choice closes today – vote for your fellow GVers!

Here are some of the GV grads who have been nominated. We would all appreciate your support.

Voting closes today: https://www.simcoe.com/readerschoice-barrie

** One hint – you can search for names you know and click on their category to save time!

Under People/Professionals

Accountant – Newman  Accounting Professional Corporation- Rob Newman

Business & Career Training – Patricia Dent, Grow Vantage

Hair Colour Technician – Sharon Smith, Connect Hair Studio

Hair Salon-  Connect Hair Studio – Sharon Smith

Financial Advisor & Financial Planning Services: Kristen Rayner – Acorn to Oak

Income Tax Preparation – Newman  Accounting Professional Corporation – Rob Newman

Life Coach – Danielle Reaume

Life Coach – Lori Bertoni

Marriage, Family and Individual Counselling – Lindsay Tsang

Mental Health Consultant – Lindsay Tsang

Naturopath – Ashley Nelson

Occupational Therapists – Nancy McLachlan

Pet Groomer – Sandy Berube, Thee Place for Paws

Pet Grooming -Sandy Berube, Thee Place for Paws

Picture Framing – Artistic Frameworks

Public Relations – Taylor Media Promotions – Sarah Taylor

Real Estate Broker – Peggy Hill

Real Estate Photographer – Ian McIntosh

Under Professional Services

Advertising Marketing Agency – Gooder Marketing – Ryan Tomlinson

Business That Gives to Community – Peggy Hill

Computer Service/Repair – Simcoe IT Solutions – Rob Newman

Conference Centre – Suite Success – Sinda Simpson/Susie Parker

Employment Agency – ESS Direct- Sinda Simpson/Susie Parker

Family Law Firm – JSM Law – Matt Shaw

Graphic Design Services – Talis Creative – Ryan Duncan & Anthony DeGasperis

Graphic Design Services- Out of the Box Brand Development – Patrick Davis

Mortgage/Company Services – Anthem Mortgage – Cole Taylor

Pet Boarding – Top Dog K9 Services – Kathy Currie-Eyres

Pet Grooming/Daycare – Top Dog K9 Services – Kathy Currie-Eyres

Print/Imaging Services – Instant Imprints – Bruce MacGillivray

Real Estate Brokerage – Peggy Hill

Real Estate Law Firm – JMS Law – Matt Shaw

Real Estate Office – Peggy Hill

Security Services – Pop  A Lock

Travel Agency – Eleanor Dath – Vision Travel Solutions

Virtual Instruction – Taylor Media Promotions – Sarah Taylor

Web Services/Design: Gooder Marketing – Ryan Tomlinson

Web Services/Design: Talis Creative – Ryan Duncan & Anthony De Gasperis

Under Health/Wellness/Fitness/Beauty

Hair Dressing – Connect Hair Studio – Sharon Smith

Nutritional Services – Mark Good Choice – Katherine Parent

Speech Therapy – Speak Freely Speech Therapy – Joyce Hignett

Under Shopping

Computer – Simcoe IT Solutions – Rob Newman

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Patricia Dent

Business Mentor at Grow Vantage

Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 4,500 coaching and training sessions in Barrie, Ontario. Through Grow Vantage, her entrepreneurial training program, and as a business coach, she works with business owners to design, launch and grow their businesses; teaching strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, and techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, what entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, grow their networks, and avoid costly mistakes.

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