Illawarra Women In Business has recognised Teagan McKeen as the best of the region's young business women for successfully combining her passion with a career.
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In announcing Ms McKeen as IWIB Young Business Woman of the Year judge Terry Widdicombe, of IMB Bank, described her as an innovative and professional leader who is respected by competitors and involved in many community initiatives.
Since establishing The Dance Affinity in 2017 student numbers have steadily increased and staff numbers have grown to 14.
"It has recently taken on additional commercial space to cope with business growth. Teagan has kept trading in an industry sector that has really struggled under COVID-19 restrictions," Mr Widdicombe said.
Ms McKeen, 28, said she always loved dance and managed to turn her passion into a career with the encouragement of many people, including her father Gareth McKeen.
She said work had just started on the expansion of the dance studio when COVID hit. But the business will survive thanks to Wollongong being such a supportive community.
"While we were losing customers we were building this third dance room and paying for the construction," she said.
"It was quite difficult but I am so thankful for the support I have around me and our lovely students".
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Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
