Khouri Long, 31, is a sports therapist, and co-owner of Cor Maximus, a health, fitness centre and sports therapy clinic. She and her husband lived in England for six years before they came home to North Bay to start a family. In 2009, she was named an Influential Woman of Northern Ontario (Northeast Young Entrepreneur).

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: It gives me great pride that I was a part of the initial planning process in the creation of such a wonderful business. As a sports therapist, my greatest accomplishment was working with NHL players during the year of the strike. I was able to ask numerous questions and learn from them as much as I possibly could.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: It is important to have several mentors as everyone has a different view on business dynamics. My co-workers provide me with opportunities to grow as a business owner. They teach me the personal side to running a business. Al McDonald continues to show me the amount of work that is needed to run a successful and growing business. Katharine and John Strang are continuously providing me with encouragement and support.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: Having grown up in this area, I knew the opportunities it would provide for my children. They will be able to participate in numerous sports and activities, both indoor and outdoor. They will be able to enjoy all four seasons. They have the opportunity to be bilingual. They will also learn the sense of community.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: I believe Cor Maximus will continue to grow and become bigger and better. Anything is possible.