Kristel Manes, Business Advisor

e-mail: kristel@guelphbusiness.com

Kristel has owned and operated two businesses in addition to her role as Manager of a high-volume corporate store. With experience in the hospitality and food industries, Kristel has conducted a number of training and mentoring workshops and has worked with retail business start-up and take-over operations incorporating unique and creative merchandising techniques.

Carol Racine, Events Co-ordinator

e-mail: carol@guelphbusiness.com

As the Guelph Business Enterprise Centre’s Events Co-ordinator, Carol Racine brings enthusiasm and energy to the position. Twenty years of experience as an Advertising Sales Representative asssisting small businesses in the development of their advertising needs supports Carol in finding new and innovative projects for the Centre to offer our clients. Carol focuses on developing special events related to small business needs. These will include social, networking and tradeshow events. If you are interested in participating or offering suggestions Carol would welcome your contact.