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Homegrown Business: Steve McFarlane of J&S Custom Furniture Co.

July 31, 2023 Demian Vernieri

J&S Custom Furniture Co. is a boutique joinery workshop and furniture design company which works with residential clients as well as designers, architects, and contractors to create high-quality furniture and millwork for residential and commercial […]

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Homegrown Business: Laura MacLeod of Made to Grow BC

July 24, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Made to Grow Project is a peer-led community of entrepreneurial women that offers support, information and direction, in an effort to make the process of entrepreneurial life an easier one. We spoke with Laura MacLeod, […]

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Homegrown Business: Dana VanVeller of Brightside Foods

July 17, 2023 Jorge Giorno

Brightside Foods is a Vancouver-based, women-owned, food brand intent on stocking your freezers with handy and delicious meals that will make your life easier. They offer high-quality, locally-made, meals that bring the dine-out experience into […]

Alive and Aglow
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Homegrown Business: Jenny and Han of Alive and Aglow

July 10, 2023 Sabrina Greggain-Lord

Alive and Aglow is a homegrown business creating beautifully crafted grip socks, using eco-friendly products and creative stylish designs. They are designed for everyone; those looking for comfort and quality or fitness enthusiast. We spoke […]

Queen’s Academy
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Homegrown Business: Queen Alexis of Queen’s Academy of The Arts

July 3, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Queen’s Academy of The Arts is a musical theatre children’s program that supports and engages kids in developing life skills through fun performing arts programs. We spoke with Queen Alexis, founder and instructor, to learn more […]

Discover Dogs
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Homegrown Business: Jake and Tanya Giammarino of Discover Dogs

June 26, 2023 Jorge Giorno

Discover Dogs is a dog retail store that specializes in nutrition. Their mission is to be an all-encompassing support system for families with dogs and cats. We had a great talk with owner Jake Giammarino […]

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Homegrown Business: Diane Shaher of PHRSH Threads

June 19, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Longing to make T-shirts as a child led our latest featured entrepreneur to start the clothing line PHRSH Threads. We got to speak to Diane Shaher to find out more about the brand. What is […]

Dirt Squirrel
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Homegrown Business: Wade Hopwo of Dirt Squirrel

June 12, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Dirt Squirrel is a premium-casual apparel company that specializes in comfortable underwear. We spoke with Co-Founder Wade Hopwo to learn more about what they do. What is your business called and what does it do? […]

Fitness World
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Homegrown Business: Chris Smith of Fitness World

June 5, 2023 admin

When it comes to gyms, Fitness World is known as one of B.C.’s top fitness clubs with 16 locations across the Lower Mainland. We spoke with their CEO and President Chris Smith to find out […]

Spartacus Books
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Homegrown Business: Ivanhoe of Spartacus Books

May 29, 2023 Sabrina Greggain-Lord

Spartacus Books is a volunteer-run bookstore. They have created a system of values that encourage the sharing of knowledge, information and services; such as free internet access and computers to marginalized communities and novel enthusiasts […]

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