Meet Our Writers & Columnists
Each issue features writers and columnists that contribute to the valuable information available in the publication.
JENNIFER LAYMAN
 Jennifer is the publisher of Ottawa Valley Business, and the President of Forward Thinking Marketing & Media Group. In addition to being a contributing writer, Jennifer also pens the marketing column each issue. Forward Thinking works with some of the Region's most influential and successful businesses. With clients throughout Eastern and Southern Ontario, Forward Thinking offers full agency services from consulting to project creative. The company also works with new entrepreneurs and businesses in the growth and expansion stages. In 2009, Jennifer received the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber Member of the Year Award for her contribution to her community. Jennifer's columns reflect real business situations and solutions.
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KIM BOUDENS
Kim Boudens has been in the bookkeeping business for several years, working in large corporations and for small businesses. In 2008, Kim launched her own business and offers bookkeeping, payroll, GST and PST filings, income tax and general bookkeeping assistance. Her monthly column will provide tips and advice for businesses on managing their books effectively. |
ROSA LEE
Rosa has several years of experience writing for a variety of media outlets. She is a news feature writer for Ottawa Valley Business, and also contributes to OVHealth.ca, another product of the Forward Thinking Media Group. |
THE DELFI GROUP
The Delfi Group focuses on helping each and every one of our customers become the best they can be. We believe that in order to get improved results people must do things differently than they have done them in the past. "If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you’ve always got." We are in the business of helping businesses make the changes needed to improve their performance.
This involves long-term follow-up to produce long-lasting, measurable results based on up-front win-win agreements that define the gap between where you are and where you want to be. We utilize a coaching/mentoring approach, where individualized hands-on learning takes place on-site or at a nearby training locale, designed to fit your specific needs, your schedule and your business cycle.
In addition, we provide consulting services in almost every facet of human resources management and strategic management. Our programs are thoroughly researched, developed, tested and updated in order address the professional development training needs of businesses and organizations.
The Delfi Desk appears monthly in Ottawa Valley Business. It is written by various members of the Team.
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LES GAGNE
Les is an Investment Advisor at Manulife Securitie. Les is a graduate of Business Administration (Algonquin College) and Business Commerce (University of Windsor). A strong believer in continued learning and personal growth, Les is a contributing financial writer to the EMC, a weekly newspaper serving Eastern Ontario. Les was also Marketing and Development Manager for Kiwanis International, which led to this overseeing growth within North America and the Caribbean. It was his years of experience with community leaders and members around the world that contributed to his positive "make it better" attitude. |
