Speaker Biographies

Shawn Trudeau

ScotiaBank

Small Business Banker for Manitoba. I have been involved in business for over 25 years and supported the local Chamber of Commerce in Selkirk as President , Vice President and Executive for over 23 years. I understand the importance that small business and Franchise business can make to job creation and the economy. I love the fact that the Franchise is proven and has a process to follow to ensure success.

Jill Poulton

Scotia Bank

Jill Poulton has been working with small business owners for 15 years, from leadership and business development to accessing capital and streamlining banking. She has seen the complicated relationships small business owners can have with money. For some, it can be a driving force! For others, it can be the cause of so much stress and anxiety. Working out of the Polo Park branch, Jill offers her clients clarity and ease with their banking by putting client success at the heart of everything she does. Her clients appreciate the proactive touch points, tailored solutions, and thoughtful advice.

Angelee Brown

FranOvation

Angelee possesses over 20 years of hospitality, recruitment and franchise development experience for world-class, global companies, has successfully owned and operated her own franchise and provides an innovative and consultative approach to helping Franchisors and Franchisees alike.