Durham REI May 13th Meeting
Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm.
Next Meeting: May 13th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Location: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St, Whitby, ON L1N 0J2
Cost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members, or choose a membership option.
Location Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street.
Before the meeting:
1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting.
2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members.
Agenda for the Evening:
* Introductions and Durham Updates
* Keynote Speaker – Clinton and Nicholas Fegan– Hom Drafting and City Planning – Changes in Ontario Legislation for Dwelling Units
* Keynote Speaker – Stephanie Beharry CPA – Strategic Support from Fractional CFO Services
* Wrap-up and Burning Questions
* Networking and Developing Your Power Team
Speaker Showcase:

Stefanie Beharry, CPA, CMA, is the Founder of REI Finance, a strategic CFO firm supporting 7-figure field service businesses — primarily trades and property service companies — that run on crews, jobs, and tight operational timelines.
With more than a decade in corporate finance, she brings enterprise-level financial discipline to growing companies navigating hiring decisions, rising payroll, and uneven cash timing.
Stefanie works with founders and leadership teams to prevent the six-figure cash strain that often appears during growth. By aligning hiring, payroll, and incoming cash inside forward-looking financial models, she helps businesses scale without relying on reactive decisions or unnecessary debt.
Her mission is simple: help business owners build profitable companies that grow sustainably without constant financial pressure.

