Community Leader
Elaine McPherson
Innovation and the fast-paced momentum of the business-world, have always been a fascination of Elaine’s.
As the Founder of two companies that support entrepreneurs, her entire focus has been to guide others as they form their dreams into reality and establish their place in this world.
Elaine’s strong business acumen is complemented by her belief that not-for-profit organizations are the heart and soul of any community. She is currently involved with funding loans for entrepreneurs all over the world through Kiva, and enjoys encouraging the youth entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
A strong believer in giving back, Elaine has extensive experience working on Boards of Directors, with a special interest in building and revitalizing organizations. She’s a Founding Director of the newly formed Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce. She was the President of the Hospitality, Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), Southern Alberta Chapter, for two terms. Elaine also spent several years volunteering at a global level with the HFTP Education Advisory Council, and Leadership Council.
Innovation and the fast-paced momentum of the business-world, have always been a fascination of Elaine’s. As the Founder of two companies that support entrepreneurs, her entire focus has been to guide others as they form their dreams into reality and establish their place in this world. e=mc2 The Centre for Business Excellence’s CoWorking community, was founded in 2015. It’s always been her vision to create a space where small independent businesses could work & co-exist together, sharing resources and minimizing costs.
She is currently involved with funding loans for entrepreneurs all over the world through Kiva, and enjoys encouraging the youth entrepreneurs for tomorrow. A strong believer in giving back, Elaine has extensive experience working on Boards of Directors, with a special interest in building and revitalizing organizations. She’s a Founding Director of the newly formed Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce. She was the President of the Hospitality, Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), Southern Alberta Chapter, for two terms. Elaine also spent several years volunteering at a global level with the HFTP Education Advisory Council, and Leadership Council.