Miramichi News: Female Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists Named

Miramichi News: The Women of Miramichi Entrepreneurial Network is pleased to announce the 3 finalist for The Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2011. The selection committee met on Friday, October 14 and reviewed the 17 worthy nominations.

The Female Entrepreneur Award will be presented at the 13th Annual Miramichi Chamber of Commerce Gala on Thursday, October 20th.

For information on the gala or to purchase tickets please visit www.miramichichamber.com

WOMEN is pleased to present our finalists.

Janet Lynch - Lynch's Accounting Services

Quiet and steady Janet has grown her business focusing on her clients and meeting their needs all the while maintaining a high level of personal service. She treats the businesses of her clients like they are her own.

Janet is a supporter of Simply Accounting and has recently become a Certified Simply Accounting Consultant as well as a Sage Simply Intelligence Specialist. She offers a wide range of services for individuals, small businesses and corporations.

Janet is an active member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and an active member of Girl Guides. Through her countless hours of volunteerism and flexible work schedule she has displayed a professional approach to every area of her life. A wonderful example for every woman aspiring to be their best at whatever they do.

Janet is a current member of the Miramichi Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Entrepreneurial Network.

Sherry Sturgeon - Genesis Salon & Spa

Ten years ago Genesis Salon and Spa “A Place for New Beginnings” was a dream come true for Sherry. She was now able to provide all of the services loved by women under one roof. Over the past 10 years Sherry has grown from hairstyling and aesthetics to registered massage therapy and laser hair removal with a staff of 20 professionals filling the positions of 8 stylists, 8 aestheticians, 1 Registered Massage Therapist, and 3 receptionists.

Genesis Salon and Spa is a place for health, beauty and wellness and a place that's keenly attuned to how people live today. She is passionate about meeting the needs of her clients and driven to set new standards of excellence.

Not only is Sherry the owner of a successful Salon and Spa but she is also a valued and committed member of our community. Sherry serves the children’s ministry and youth group of the United Baptist church as well as the coordinator for the yearly Prayer Vigil. She is a founder of the Recovery Program that opened the doors for other similar program start-ups. These programs assist people with addictions and recovery battles.

Sherry is a current member of the Miramichi Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Entrepreneurial Network.

Anne Marie Hogarth - Hogie's Coffee House & Eatery

Anne Marie came to the Miramichi with a goal to open a café and eatery unlike anything else the Miramichi had known. Bringing with her 20 years experience in the food service industry and 5 years management experience Anne Marie had the tools she needed to run a successful Coffee House and Eatery in the Historic Water Street District. After the first successful year she added an extra touch to the Coffee House by introducing a late night burger window.

The restaurant is full of art that was provided by local artists and NBCC students. Her philosophy for Hogie’s is simple – Real Food, Real Fresh, and Real Local.

Along with the hours given to the Coffee House Anne Marie volunteers at the community kitchen every Monday with an amazing group of committed volunteers. She has also been a part of the Miramichi Irish Festival, Terry Fox run and collecting clothing for the Miramichi Transition House. Hogie’s café has also supported the NBCC Animation students by having a coffee house evening.

Anne Marie is a current member of the Miramichi Chamber of Commerce.