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Cybele Negris
VICE-CHAIR [2014*]
Co-Founder, Webnames.ca
Cybele Negris is Co-Founder of Webnames.ca, a multi-million dollar Internet solutions company and Canada’s original .ca domain name registrar. Webnames.ca recently launched www.hornethub.com, a .TEL address book application for Blackberry smartphones. Ms. Negris is also the Co-Owner of Construction By Design, a Georgie award-winning residential construction firm.
Ms. Negris is on the board of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE), and serves as Chair of the FWE E-series Program. She’s also on the board of the Vancouver Economic Development Commission and a member of the Innovasion Conference and 2010 Taskforces.
Her many other appointments include member of the board of the Government of B.C.’s Small Business Roundtable, Co-Chair of the Vancouver Canary Derby, and judge for the Small Business BC Business Plan Contest. She’s past President of the not-for-profit Wired Woman Vancouver, and is currently a mentor with their mentorship program.
Ms. Negris has been recognized for her outstanding achievement with numerous awards, including PROFIT W100 Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs (2004 to 2009), Finalist, YWCA Women of Distinction (2006), Finalist, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific (2005), and Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 (2003). She also speaks at over a dozen entrepreneurship and technology events each year.
Board Members
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Cheryl Carter
SECRETARY [2013*] As Vice President for BIV Media Group, whose publications include the weekly Business in Vancouver, Cheryl Carter is responsible for group wide marketing and revenue producing initiatives, and strategic alliances.
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Cybele Negris
VICE-CHAIR [2014*] Cybele Negris is Co-Founder of Webnames.ca, a multi-million dollar Internet solutions company and Canada’s original .ca domain name registrar.
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Judy Brooks
TREASURER [2013*] As Co-Founder; Blo Blow Dry Bar Inc; ProActiveReSolutionsinc; BodyLogic Health Management, Judy has over 20 years of experience building successful B2B and B2C businesses from start-up to growth.
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Pino Bacinello
CHAIR [2014*] As founder and CEO of Sunbelt Business Brokers Pacific and Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions, Pino's passion for entrepreneurship is evident. Pino co-hosts the weekly radio show 'Entrepreneurial Insights’ and teaches at Small Business BC.
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Sandra Miles
DIRECTOR [2013*] As Co-Founder, President and CEO Miles Employment Group Ltd, Sandra has over 25 years experience in the staffing industry. She is a BIV 40 under 40 Achievement Award recipient and YWCA Women of Distinction Nominee.
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Simone Decosse
DIRECTOR [2013*] Simone is the Executive Director, Small Business Branch at Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. During her 28-year career with the provincial government, Simone has held various tax policy and legislative development positions.
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