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Innovation and the fast-paced momentum of the business-world, have always been a fascination of Elaine's. As the Founder of two companies that support entrepreneurs, her entire focus has been to guide others as they form their dreams into reality and establish their place in this world. e=mc2 The Centre for Business Excellence's CoWorking community, was founded in 2015. It’s always been her vision to create a space where small independent businesses could work & co-exist together, sharing resources and minimizing costs. It is the first CoWorking space in Canmore. Now in its 17th year of success, InSync Accounting Systems, (formerly e=mc2 The Centre for Business Excellence), offers Accounting System Design, Bookkeeping and Payroll solutions to small and medium sized businesses throughout Western Canada. ---- Before taking the leap into entrepreneurship, Elaine was employed as the Controller and Division Manager of Support Services for the Fort Calgary Preservation Society (Fort Calgary Historic Park). She also spent time in controllership and assistant controllership roles with Radisson and Hyatt Hotels, as well as in the commercial mortgage and construction lending field. Elaine’s strong business acumen is complemented by her belief that not-for-profit organizations are the heart and soul of any community. She is currently involved with funding loans for entrepreneurs all over the world through Kiva, and enjoys encouraging the youth entrepreneurs of tomorrow. A strong believer in giving back, Elaine has extensive experience working on Boards of Directors, with a special interest in building and revitalizing organizations. She's a Founding Director of the newly formed Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce. She was the President of the Hospitality, Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), Southern Alberta Chapter, for two terms. Elaine also spent several years volunteering at a global level with the HFTP Education Advisory Council, and Leadership Council.