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2023 Roundtable Mentor Event


The Business Development Committee is excited to offer the Steinbach Chamber's Roundtable Mentor Event again!

This event is targeted towards our local entrepreneurs, managers and leaders who are interested in tapping into the wealth of local experience from seasoned business leaders from our community. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions of these local experienced business owners at a moderated event. Hear how they have weathered the difficult times, and maximized the good times for growth.

Thank you to our generous Mentors who have graciously donated their time and expertise to help make this event happen this year.




MEET OUR MENTORS




AMANDA LANTEIGNE - GNM FINE JEWELLERS

Born and raised in Steinbach, Amanda showed an early interest in the world of business and jewellery. After graduating from RRC Polytec, she enhanced her skills with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) before taking over the family's jewellery business in 2009. The story of Amanda and her family's jewellery store is a testament to dedication, resilience, and love for the industry. Over three generations, they have transformed a humble kiosk into a prominent 4000 square foot fine jewellery store, reflecting not just the family's heritage but also their unwavering commitment to excellence, industry leadership, and community engagement. Gold-N-Memories LTD was founded in 1986 by Amanda's parents, Orville and Gerda Schinkel. Amanda joined the business in 1987 and the business continued to grow and thrive, relocating to Clearspring Centre in 2002. In 2011, Amanda and husband Paul purchased majority shares from her parents and in 2016, Amanda's son Nick joined the business, infusing fresh energy and ideas. In 2021, the name was changed to GNM Fine Jewellers LTD and in April of 2023, they moved to their new location at 375 Main Street. Throughout her career, Amanda has received recognition for exceptional craftsmanship, design innovation, and commitment to quality. She sat on the board of the Canadian Jewellery Group for 11 years, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the industry and fostering collaboration among Canadian jewellery professionals. Amanda has been married for 34 years and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. She continues to enhance her education and skills while finding joy in traveling and spending quality time with family.





CHRIS DYCK - SMITTY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Chris Dyck is CEO of Dyck Family Hospitality Group and one of the owners of Smitty's Restaurant and Lounge Steinbach, Meadowood, Pembina South, Pembina Grant and Niverville. Chris started at Smitty's Steinbach as a kitchen helper as a teenager, when his father, Robert Dyck, was CEO, and that's where his passion for hospitality was born. Today, he focuses on operations for the businesses and leads his teams with determination and enthusiasm. Chris holds a diploma from Red River College for the hotel restaurant management program. He is also a Dale Carnagie graduate and award winner and has led his management team to achieve the Smitty's franchises highest sales in Canada for three consecutive years. Chris loves to grow himself as a leader and encourages his management teams to do the same. Chris loves spending time with his three children at their cottage at Lake of the Woods. 












KEITH FRIESEN - PENNER GROUP OF COMPANIES

After high school, Keith worked for just over nine years at a GM car dealership. His introduction to the automotive industry involved various roles as gas station attendant, wash bay attendant, parts delivery driver and counter worker. After leaving the GM dealership, Keith took a parts counter position at a local automotive jobber store in Steinbach where he worked for several years, eventually becoming the Assistant Store Manager which gave him the opportunity to work with store operations and staff training. After the business was sold to UAP/Napa, Keith was given the opportunity to manage the store, which he did for over 10 years, and serve as District Manager for Corporate Stores, overseeing up to 20 Napa stores in three provinces. After over 30 years in the automotive industry, Keith moved on to try something new - business consulting. Over his 16 months as a Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Keith learned a lot working in the small/medium business sector. He was offered an opportunity to work with Russ Penner and his group of companies, which led to becoming a partner with the Penner Group of Companies in 2017. As Vice President, Keith focuses on business development and coaching and directing the Management Team. He works closely with the accounting department to direct financial decisions made in each of their ten companies and works closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure a healthy work culture. The Penner Group has grown to over 125 employees in 10 business units, all of which are growing and seeing much success. Keith and his wife Kristine have been married for 32 years, living in Kleefeld on a beautiful country property for the last 28 years, which was Kristine’s grandparents’ original farmstead. When he’s not working, Keith loves woodworking, working on their hobby farm, and fishing/exploring the outdoors at Shoal Lake, Ontario with his nephews.







STELLA UNRAU & VERNA MARTENS - SUPER SPLASH AUTO CLEANING

Stella Unrau and Verna Martens are sisters who have worked together, with their husbands, at Shell (Super Splash) since 1995. They strive to serve the community in which they have grown up with excellence, offering Shell quality fuels, washes and convenience store.











 

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2023 Roundtable Mentor Event

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Event Sponsors

Event Sponsor
BDC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
Facility Sponsor
STEINBACH CREDIT UNION
Date and Time

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
4:00pm - 6:30pm
*​Please be courteous and arrive early as our event will begin promptly

Location


Steinbach Credit Union
333 Main Street
Steinbach, MB R5G 1B1

 

333 Main Street Steinbach MB R5G 1B1

Fees/Admission

Members Only Event - Free!


Meet Your 2023
Roundtable Mentors:



AMANDA LANTEIGNE
GNM FINE JEWELLERS



CHRIS DYCK
SMITTY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT



KEITH FRIESEN
PENNER GROUP OF COMPANIES



STELLA UNRAU & VERNA MARTENS
SUPER SPLASH AUTO CLEANING

 

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  • About Us
    • About the Chamber

      Advocate. Connect. Educate.

    • Area Info and Community Resources

      Providing enhanced quality of life for the entire community.

    • Chamber Team and Committees

      The team behind growing and supporting your community.

    • The Chamber Network

      We work to continuously improve the business environment.

  • Become a Member
  • Membership
    • Member Services

      Services for Steinbach Chamber Members.

    • Chamber Resources

      Resources for Steinbach Chamber Members.

    • About M2M Program

      Receive recognition, advertising, and potentially much more business!

    • M2M Deals

      See current M2M deals.

    • Membership Map

      See our full list of members.

    • Membership Brochure
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events

      See upcoming Steinbach Chamber events calendar.

    • Pioneer Days Parade

      Celebrating the community’s roots and rich heritage

    • Business Excellence Awards

      Steinbach’s premier event celebrating local business

    • Awards Nomination

      Give recognition to a local business by nominating them online.

    • Steinbach Burger Days

      Burger Lovers Unite – One Week Only!

    • Sponsorship Opportunities

      Download our information on sponsorship opportunities.

  • Resources
    • Business Resources
    • Resource Partners
    • Entrepreneur Resources
    • Training Library
    • Starting a Business
  • Communications
    • Chamber Blog & News

      See our latest blog posts and important news updates.

    • Committee Reports

      Find important committee reports.

  • Support Local
    • Celebrate Supporting Local
    • Local Advocacy
  • Biz Directory
  • Contact

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The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce recognizes that our ancestors arrived in Manitoba around the time that Treaty One was signed in Canada in 1871, building our first trading partnerships with the Metis and Indigenous people of the area. Today, the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that we and our Eastman Immigrant Services partners are located and do business on historic Treaty One, Two and Three Territories – home and lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Assinaboine, Dene, and the Dakota people, and the Red River Métis Nation.

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