Manager and owner of Go West Campers International Ltd., Irene has been in the motorhome rental business since 1975. She said that the majority of the customers at their RV rental are tourists, but they also have a steadily growing number of focal customers. Two years ago they opened an RV repair and parts shop, and now offer the only complete RV centre in North Vancouver. Go West sells new and used motorhomes, with a lease-back investment program for the rental fleet. Irene, who has banking experience and a degree in commerce, says thar her business iias grown from a small beginning to a company with stations in North Vancouver and Calgary, and a fleet of 150 units. “We are well known for the quality, service, and the product we offer and have received first class ratings over the past 10 years. We are looking forward to supplying our North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Owner an manager o carats S Homecraft Gallery Led., a retail store chock full of beautiful pine furniture, home enhancement ideas, and unique gifts — most of them made locally. After working for several years for a local developer, Jackee coordinated The Acrium at the Hongkong Bank Building for four years. For several years prior to opening her own shop, she and a friend also organized a very successful Christmas craft fair in North Vancouver. Jackee is originally from Alberta, but says that she feels she is an adopted native of B.C. since “I’ve been here for 19 years and I love ir,”’ adding “Fm Canadian, and prcud of it.” “T try to contribute to our economy by purchasing most of my inventory from local craft people and artisans. 1 also continue to seek out new and unusual items for the store, as well as adding to our client base. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting the many wonderful people who have come into the store over the past year and a half.” Jackee adds that she and her staff do their utmost to provide the very best service and lowest prices to their customers 1761 MARINE DR, W.VAN 926-5911 Barr. = Sue Barr of Mitten Realty North Shore was the top producer in her office for 1991, working exclusive- ly on Bowen Island where she resides with her husband and family. “I find thae real estate is the most enjoyable of professions, thanks largely to the abundance of terrific people who live on Bowen," she said. She brings to the industry a varied work background which in- cludes having been a stewardess, a secretary, a pay-rol! clerk for a Chilcotin sawmill, a librarian, a purchasing agent for a Cariboo hospital, and a French teacher for the Public Service Commission of Canada. Life on Bower: has proven to be che best of both worlds for Sue, who says it is ‘close to the urban sprawl, yet far enough way to provide the necessary space for peace of mind — life is is good!” Bev Kaboly, Sutton Group West Coast Realty, was born and taised on the North Shore. She brings six yvars of ex- perience in property sales and development (both residential and commercial) throughour the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Squamish and Whistler area customeis with first class rentals, service and sales. Go West endeavors to offer the best quality at competitive prices at Go West, 1577 Lloyd Ave., North Vancouver. Phone: 987-5288, FAX: 987-9620. Having operated Bernadette’ S °sGallery for 15 years (13 years on the North Shore), j Bernadette Johnson has just opened a new gallery in the Gibson Park Plaza on the Sunshine Coast. Bernadette believes in working with her .competitors to fulfil the needs of her. clients — most of whom are repeat or i referral — and she focuses on personal at- tention in comfortable surroundings. The spacious, air-conditioned setting of her gallery at #103-1200 Lonsdale Ave. lends itself to the appreciation of displayed art. The soft tones of the plush carpeting y enhance the feel of light and spaciousness... Bernadette and her staff understand that not everyone is an art expert and they take the time to answer questions and explain the pieces on display. Many fine touches have been added to induce the customers to take the time to acquaint themselves with the art pieces. There are sliding backgrounds in light and dark tones to give the customer an idea . of how the paintings will look on their own walls. Cushioned seating is scattered throughout to let people stop and think about what they see. Bernadette’s Gallery is currently holding their first'saie in 15 years. For more infor- mation please call Bernadette at 980-7216. os KG nt*Th Q m : che After a successful 16-year business career, Kim’s deci- sion to become a realtor was based on a recommendation, four years ago, from a career counsellor. Since then, she has sold dozens of homes for happy buyers and sellers, many becoming clients because of recommendation from past customers. “Being successful in Real Estate comes from excellent communication skills and ~?.2 . Kim has a fully computerized home office with state-of- the-art printing and commuications equipment enabling her to customize her home-marketing program and pro- vide home buyers with up-to-the-minute new listings. ability to truly ‘listen’ to your clients’ needs,” said Bev. Bev can attribute her success co her committed, honest and sincere approach combined with her outgoing, warm and friendly personality. While working as a full-time realtor, Kim is also a wife, mother to Sabrina, 13 and Chris, Her success can be measured by zeceipt of exclusive Vancouver Real Estate 8, and achieving consistently high marks as a student at UBC in Urban Land Economics. . Beard awards, President's Medalliors Awards for three years, Top Producer Sutton West Coast — 1991 and Sales Person of the year Sutton West Coast Realty 1991. “Impeccabie service and hard work are my guarantee to you,” Bev Kaboly Working with the Sutton Group — Sentinei Realty, Kim specializes in North Vancouver, and has served the community through three years on the North Vancouver City Advisory Planning Commission and one term on the North Vancouver City Suite Committee. OFFICE: 986-9321 RES.: 980-9000 PAGER: 623-5655 DIRECT PAGER: 623-5787 OFFICE: 925-1111