A picture of FitWell owner Deanna Pentland courtesy of  Women Business Owners of Manitoba

 

The owner of FitWell Centre in Morden was honoured for her entrepreneurial spirit.

Women Business Owners of Manitoba selected Deanna Pentland as one of nine finalists for the Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Pentland was recognized for  Excellence in Service.

FitWell is located next door to a medical clinic, so owner Deanna Pentland created an exercise prescription pad for doctors and therapists to incorporate fitness into patients’ overall treatment. She is one of only three Manitoba trainers with Canadian Fitness Professional certification. Deanna offers outreach services and education sessions to other groups such as seniors, people with chronic illnesses, new mothers, and high school students.
   
She says its nice to recognize the contributions women are making to Manitoba's business sector.



45 per cent of Canadian small and medium sized businesses are owned by women, and contribute more than $18 billion annually to the Canadian economy.


~ Wednesday, May 26th 2010 ~