Testimonials

• Innovated & Committed

  "I highly recommend Winnington-Ingram & Associates for any research or community/economic development project.   Phyllis not only does what she says she will do, she often does much more than asked or required. Phyllis is also a visionary.   She develops solutions that are both creative and pragmatic.  Her development of the Community Co-op model won 2 provincial awards and was published both nationally and internationally."

  Diana MacDonald, President, Muskoka Community Co-operative Inc.
• Long Term Stategic Planner

  Winnington-Ingram and Associates has provided ongoing support for the Ryde Community Co-operative Inc. since its inception in 2000 as a not-for-profit volunteer based organization. With Phyllis’ guidance, direction and assistance our Cooperative was incorporated with bylaws enabling us to move forward and grow because it was started with the right foundation. Phyllis continues to assist us with governance as we evolve and we are very appreciative of her ongoing and active interest in our future.

  Jennie Nice, President, Ryde Community Co-op
• Visionary

  Phyllis is an extraordinary visionary in terms of her ability to see 10 to 20 years into the future. She has the ability to see 'outside the box' and to engage diverse groups of players/stakeholders in developing new and innovative models. The research and work she did on creating a provincial, integrated energy retail model was well not only plausible, but practical and was only thwarted by the political changes that caught everyone by surprise. I would highly recommend Phyllis and Winnington-Ingram & Association for any research, community or economic development project you might be considering.

  Steve Alcock, Past President, Ontario Energy Co-op & Past Municipal Council Member, Town of Huntsville.
• Coach, Mentor and Strategic Planner

  "Phyllis has been a huge support to our organization as we traversed some very difficult waters over the past few years. Our founder, Andrea Hansen, passed away 18 months ago. She had been the centre piece of the organization for 25 years. We had the challenge of reorganizing and I was asked to take on the role of Executive Director. Although I worked as Andrea's assistant, the position of Executive Director was unfamiliar and challenging, andaccompanied by many new tasks and a large learning curve. With Phyllis' support and guidance, we updated our federal incorporation and bylaws, reinvigorated our Board of Directors and have set strategic goals and plans to continue this remarkable and valuable work begun by our founder. We are so grateful for Phyllis's assistance, and for allowing us to readily draw on her amazing skills and experience. We would highly recommend her to any organization going through a challenging and complex transition."

  Deb Meisner-Jones, Executive Director, Strings Across The Sky
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