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Homegrown Business: Erin Brillon of Totem Design House

August 14, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Totem Design House is an Indigenous lifestyle brand which design and produces an array of apparel, jewellery, eco-friendly home decor and women’s wear, as well as fine art and wellness products featuring Northwest Coast native […]

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Homegrown Business: Lauren Twining of Pear

August 7, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Pear is a Vancouver jeweller who creates high-quality handmade jewellery from 14k gold. We got to speak to Lauren Twining, founder & designer, to find out more about what they do. What is your business […]

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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 […]

Made to Grow BC
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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, […]

Brightside Foods
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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 […]

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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 […]

PHRSH Threads
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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? […]

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