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General
Gloria is currently the owner and operator of "Antique World and Accredited Appraisals and Estate Liquidations", located at 1821 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. She also teaches courses on "Antiques" in the Continuing Education program of St James School Division.
Family
Gloria married in 1966 and has one son, Jason (age 33) and one daughter, Jennifer (age 31). She has one grand daughter, Izabella (age 4) and another is due in September 2006.
Work History
Prior to establishing her own business, "Antique World and Accredited Appraisals and Estate Liquidations", Gloria worked for Eaton's Mail Order, Metro[politan Stores, Canada safeway, Winnipeg Free Press and Manitoba Telephone System.
Education
Grade Ten at Stonewall, followed by Success Business College in Winnipeg. Also took numerous other courses and seminars.
Hobbies and Interests
Gloria is interested in Antiques, interior decorating, gardening, sewing, cooking, and the restoration of antiques.
Awards
- Nominated for "Woman of the Year Award" in 1989
- Selected as mentor and role model for women starting and growing businesses through government programs, such as "Step-Up" and "Step-Ahead".
- Selected by the Federal Business development Bank to lecture women in business.
Memberships and Organizational Interests
Gloria is a member of and active in a number of professional and business organizations:
- Manitoba Antique Association
- Women Business Owners of Manitoba
- Business and Professional Women's Club of Winnipeg
- Metro Business Club
- Affiliated Antique Dealers of Winnipeg
- Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau
- Collectors Clubs in Saskatchewan and Alberta
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