Business: Historical building restoration
Born: Montreal
Biggest business achievement: Winning the contract for the north walls on the Centre Block rehabilitation project.
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For Ginger Bertrand, some of her earliest childhood memories in Ottawa are centred around healthcare. “I grew up across the street from what was originally the General Hospital,” she explains,
Biggest obstacle overcome: As a startup in 2003, cash management was a great obstacle. We were not capable of expanding at the pace that we wanted because of funding.
Biggest influences: As a third-generation heritage specialist, my father was by far the greatest influence in my life. Our Sunday morning talks still mean the world to me.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: Take the time to stay close to all the people around you. Give a nice friendly call to a client or a partner, and make sure your employees are well.
Charitable involvement: United Way
First job: Heritage mason
Advice I’d give the younger me: Keep working! Work hard, but also smart.
Favourite pastime: Flying
