The person responsible for the course and speed of the Yellowknife Chamber of CommerceSA国际影视传媒檚 last eight years at sea is venturing into uncharted waters herself.

Deneen Everett, who took over as the chamberSA国际影视传媒檚 executive director at the start of 2014, is ditching the full-time gig to foray into entrepreneurship.

SheSA国际影视传媒檚 keeping her cards close to her chest in terms of what sort of business she intends to run. She says sheSA国际影视传媒檚 staying in the capital, and that all will be revealed once sheSA国际影视传媒檚 actually left the chamber sometime in the SA国际影视传媒渃oming months.SA国际影视传媒�

In the meantime, the chamber is hiring her replacement, someone who will be expected to execute the strategic plan set by the board of directors.

They will be responsible for overseeing delivery of all programs and services, membership growth and retention, financials, daily operations, marketing, public relations, and lobbying efforts. The Chamber is offering a salary of $95,000 to $100,000 based on experience, individual health and dental benefits SA国际影视传媒� and a parking spot in downtown Yellowknife.

Everett took the job in Yellowknife after a stint as the general manager of the Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce, according to her public LinkedIn profile, which also says she has a degree in psychology and biology, a diploma in international event and wedding planning and an MBA.

She called the executive director gig her SA国际影视传媒渄ream job.

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She said her favourite memories of her time with the chamber are connected to things she help get off the ground.

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Her advice to her eventual successor? Listen.

SA国际影视传媒淟earn from everyone that you can,SA国际影视传媒� Everett said. SA国际影视传媒淭ake advantage of the knowledge from the board of directors. Research and stay on top of the news, and make sure that you find a chance to talk to local businesses, and talk to government leaders and staff. Learn as much as you can, and talk to as many people as you can to make sure you understand the issues that businesses face.SA国际影视传媒�