On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Todd Barber, co-owner of Kame & Kettle Beer Works, located in Fonthill Ontario. During this interview, Todd discusses starting his entrepreneurial journey when he was just a child, the amazing community of Fonthill […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Shauna Keene, owner of Lace Boutique, located in Lucan Ontario. During this interview, Shauna discusses the shift she made in her life to become an entrepreneur and the growth that she has experienced […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Taygen McAllister, owner of Mud + Otis, located in Lisle Ontario. During this interview, Taygen discusses how turning her passion for Mother Nature into a profitable business that succeeded beyond her expectations. —- […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Cheryl Haskett, owner of Udderly Ridiculous, located in Bright Ontario. During this interview, Cheryl discusses some of the challenges, not just as a rural entrepreneur but also as a woman entrepreneur. —- Dans […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with partners Brad Kaiman and Nathan Wilcox, owners of Violet’s of Strathroy. During this interview, the married couple point to the strengths of each partner as to why Violet’s of Strathroy is already a […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Meghan Snyder, owner of Snyder’s Family Farm to discuss the joys and struggles that come from running a farm and how she wouldn’t have it any other way. ———– Dans cet épisode de […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with female entrepreneur Allie Hughes, CEO, and founder of Hughes&Co to discuss the responsibilities of being a business owner in a male dominated industry and shares her frustrations around the inaccessibility of women’s healthcare […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Indigenous Entrepreneur Alyssa Humphrey, owner of The Social Factory to discuss being a female entrepreneur in a rural community and what changes she hopes to see for women looking to start their own […]
Owner Kim Goodhue of Purely Wicked talks about the success of her business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Owner Rob O’Neill of JC Green talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Cocoon is an innovative office rental space specifically designed for mental health practitioners in downtown Orillia. The project was born out of a personal experience by its founders, Candice Potter & Steven Caston, who, as registered psychotherapists, faced the challenge of finding an affordable, comfortable, and professional office space. Recognizing the need for a flexible […]
READ MOREHarshjot Singh and Subodh Kumar opened their first Wing Boyz take-out restaurant in St. Thomas in 2022 to great reviews—even winning the St. Thomas/Elgin 2022 New Business of the Year Award. It was not long after that the two set their sights on a second location that took them in the direction of Chatham, […]
READ MOREIn St. Thomas, Ontario, COBS Bread received support from the Community Futures Program through the Elgin Business Resource Centre. COBS Bread operates under the umbrella of Bakers Delight, an Australian bakery franchise with 145 establishments throughout Canada. Following extensive research, Alicia Ryckman identified St. Thomas as the ideal community to embark on her journey as […]
READ MOREEstablishing a robust community stands as a key focus for the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation). In leading the Building Foundations Project, the foundation aims to tackle important issues such as enhancing the accessibility of affordable housing, inspiring youth to consider careers in skilled trades, and enhancing the capability of rural hospitals to […]
READ MORESmith Cycle is a family-run business that is part of a legacy of bike enthusiasts who have been serving Chatham-Kent since 1932. Today, Smith Cycle is owned by Matt and Tanya Ytsma, who personally share a passion for cycling. In September 2023, Matt received support from the Community Futures Program through the Community Futures […]
READ MORESome entrepreneurs realize from a young age that entrepreneurship is their calling. This was the case for Tanya Buttinger, the owner of Dogs on 3 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Dogs on 3 offers enrichment opportunities for dogs, while providing boarding services during the day or overnight. Realizing that it was the moment to heed the […]
READ MORELocated in the central hub of Grey-Bruce County, within minutes of the beautiful beaches of Lake Huron is the award-winning Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel & Conference Centre, offering guests amazing accommodation for business and pleasure. Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel & Conference Centre is owned and operated by Andrew Windsor and his wife […]
READ MORERiver Road Nature School was founded in 2023 by Carrie and Joshua Loyer. It is a private school located in Cayuga (Haldimand County), and it is situated on 30 acres of land. The space is private and serene, offering plenty of access to green space and the Carolinian forest. The site has been carefully […]
READ MORESnack Wacky Foods, a beloved family-owned business in St. Thomas, Ontario, takes pride in offering top-quality food to locals and tourists alike. The family’s secret to success lies in using fresh ingredients, locally sourced produce, and a special family recipe for their mouth-watering burger patties, ensuring customers keep returning for more. In 2006, Hermann […]
READ MOREIn June 2016, Sarah Sklash and April Brown took a leap of faith by buying and relocating to a roadside motel named the Sportsman Motel. Throughout the years, the two friends openly discussed leaving their jobs to embark on a business venture together. After numerous brainstorming sessions, they settled on an idea: creating an […]
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