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Times—Advocate
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
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Jen Denys is principal of The Right Path Consulting Group and she works to opti-
mize the personal, professional, and organizational growth of her clients. Jen's areas
of expertise include: HR Consulting, Career Management Mentoring, Retirement
Lifestyle Planning, Executive Coaching and Mediation.
Jen was born and raised in Exeter. She is a proud graduate of South Huron
District High School and is a former member of the Exeter Synchronized Skating Club
and Exeter Agricultural Society. Although she now resides on a farm outside of Parkhill
with her husband, Jim, and sons, Griffen and Clay, she maintains strong ties to the
community as a member of the South Huron Chamber of Commerce and the local chap-
ter of Women of Today. Jen is also on the Board of the South Huron Seniors Group.
Jen thrives on helping her clients identify their values and supporting them to
make those ideas a reality. Jen is grateful for the interesting and diverse projects that
she is currently working on. Jen serves as HR Consultant to companies in a variety of
industries, advising on employee engagement, HR systems, succession planning and
talent management. She is also the Coordinator of Fanshawe College's Mentoring For
Success program where students and Alumni are matched to further their professional
development. Jen will be facilitating two workshops for Fanshawe College this fall and
has developed the curriculum for a course for Continuing Studies at Western to be intro-
duced in September 2008.
Jen's personal clients include individuals of all ages who are trying to decide what
they want to be when they 'grow up". Using recognized psychometric assessments,
coaching techniques and resume enhancement tools, Jen has helped numerous clients to
determine a career path, get a promotion and start their own business. Most recently,
Jen has launched "Head Start' — a career counselling package specifically designed for
tweens and teens looking towards their post -secondary dreams. Jen is proud to be of
service to individuals and businesses in Middlesex, Huron, Perth and Lambton counties.
www.rightpathconsulting.com
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Daryll and Sandy Keller of Innovative Flooring, Exeter, would
like to introduce their dedicated and experienced staff.
CATHERINE SWANCE, came to Innovative Flooring in the year
2000 (the year of Exeter's flood). Her expertise of colour and design
from her floral and arts background quickly became apparent. She
enjoys working with her clients - with a "let's go shopping, together"
attitude. Finding the price and product that matches your budget.
She is a great asset to contractors, as she walks new home owners
through the tedious decisions of room to room decorating.
TINA McCLURE, a graduate of Interior Design from St. Clair
College of Applied Arts & Technology enjoys helping customers sort
out their ideas to creat a design solution. Bathroom and kitchens are
her favourite. She can draw your plan in 3D so that you have a bet-
ter visual understanding of what your space will look like. This can
be a good tool because the details have been worked out in
advance, which is a great asset to the contractor. We are enjoying
her expertise in our store.
INNOVATIVE FLOORING caters to the contractors, home own-
ers and the handyman . Our experienced installers make organizing
your renovation easier because you can have all your flooring taken
care of in one store. We specialize in hardwood, laminate, ceramic,
carpet, vinyl and cork.
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1382 Main St.
Exeter
"It's been an amazing journey, and I wouldn't change a minute of
it!" That's how Mary Hulley describes the first three years of owning her
own business.
Located at 382 Main St. in Exeter, The Jewellery Box had been
somthing Mary and her husband Doug had been thinking about for
quite some time. Mary had perviously worked in the jewellery industry
for over 13 years, both in retail and as a goldsmith. "I think it's an
enormous benefit to my business that I am able to do the majority of
the jewellery repairs in the shop myself. Customers appreciate the fact
that their items don't leave the store and are completed in just a few
days."
The Jewellery Box carries a broad range of items typically found in
a jewellery store including gold, silver, diamonds, watches and more.
However, Mary feels that it is the mix of new and exciting products that
keep customers returning. "We try to bring in some unique pieces for
our customers as well as cover a wide price range. Consumers are look-
ing for 'branded' items and we have been very fortunate in choosing
some great lines exclusive to our area."
Mary is also quick to point out that none of this would be possible to
achieve on her own. " I've got a great staff who go above and beyond to
make this work, and my family is very encouraging. The loyalty our cus-
tomers have shown these past three years has been tremendous! We are
really grateful for the support Exeter and the surrounding communities
have extended to us, and look forward to serving them in the future!"
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Now open for its thrid year, Seasonals Garden Decor and
Unique Giftware operates May 1- Dec. 30. The shop specializes
in products for home and garden. If you're looking for a special
gitf, Seasonals is a great place to shop. As the name suggests,
Seasonals is always changing, carrying interesting decor for each
season."We have a very unique style - Rustic Elegance would be
a good way to describe our product."
Since 1999, Carla Goodfellow and her husband Eric have
owned Goodalt Landscape Designers. Although Carla is still fully
involved with day-to-day operation of the design/install busi-
ness, she felt she needed to expand in another direction. They
built their shop in the fall of 2003 and the plans began for the
retail expansion. With the help of their six month old son,
Jordan, the doors opened in May 2005.
"If you already love Seasonals, we thank you for your sup-
port, if you have not yet been to Seasonals, we welcome you! We
encourage our customers to stop by anytime to check out our
always changing product or take a break and simply walk
through our relaxing gardens. You will always be greeted with a
friendly smile!
* 294 Main Street, South, Exeter, ON 519-235-4611*
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Having a love for decorating, Sandra and her husband Dennis began the task of
renovating their 90 year old Rowe family home, 33 years ago. Both Sandra and her hus-
band have lived in Osborne Township all their lives and have raised both their daughter
and son there. Both of their children and granddaughter still reside in South Huron.
Sandra has been a woman in business for 21 years in the decorating field being in
partnership, painting and wallpapering for 16 years and also consulting for those cus-
tomers. Because she enjoyed working with people and realizing that there were many
who were facing decorating dilemmas she decided to pursue her passion and make it
her full time job five years ago.
Interior concepts is Sandra's in-home consulting business which she operates out of
her home. She is a Certified Decorating Consultant and a Certified Lighting Specialist.
Sandra believes in making your house a home and has strived for this since she put
those words on her first business cord. Her business has evolved from choosing just the
right paint colour, to sitting down with clients over a blueprint, sketching a floor plan or
a kitchen design that suits each individual (or physically mapping it out on the floor with
tape to help the client understand how its going to look), taking people step by step
through a renovation or taking charge when clients don't have the time.
Sandra feels she will try to to whatever it takes to make this process as easy and
enjoyable as possible for her clients. She enjoys working with clients and their contrac-
tors and the trades needed to get the job done. She enjoys working with clients and their
contractors and the trades needed to get the job done. The secret to a successful project is
to have all lines of communication open so that no one assumes anything. From shop-
ping for clients or with clients, choosing artwork and furniture, to hanging pictures and
fluffing the pillows Sandra is up for the job. Another part of Sandra's in-home service is
Hunter Douglas binds, shades and shutters, custom draperies, accessories and bedding,
she feels that making these choices in the comfort of your own home is so important.
Each project is a new challenge but Sandra finds it very rewarding when she knows her
clients are pleased with their new look.
To reach Sandra call 519-229-6284 or email rowe@quadro.net