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Name: Marilyn Wood

Title: President, Timmins

Company: Chamber of Commerce; CEO, Mikro-Tek

Residence: Timmins

Q What keeps you excited about your work?

Constantly learning, being on the cutting edge, and imagining the potential for Mikro-Tek's technology.

Q What's the best advice you've ever received?

Follow your heart, not your head, and don't play dead when your life comes calling.

Q Do you have a favorite motto?

I've had lots of mottos over time, and they usually reflect where I am in my life. Currently, with my involvement in public work with the Chamber of Commerce, my favorite is "Don't take anything personally."

Q Professionally, who has inspired you the most?

Maude Barlow

Q What was your most gratifying moment, professionally?

When Prime Minister Paul Martin visited...