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Homegrown Business: Arkin Pal of First Floor Collective

September 18, 2023 Emilea Semancik

First Floor Collective is a production company specializing in making videos and aesthetically-pleasing visuals for independent musicians based out of Vancouver and beyond. Run by two friends, Arkin Pal and Luke Brown, who work together […]

Haute Foods
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Homegrown Business: Annie Nguyen of Haute Foods

September 11, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Haute Foods is a local food business serving up many types of crispy garlic chilli oils to its ever-growing consumer base. You can find their products in several local BC stores, though stockists go as […]

OATME Superfood
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Homegrown Business: OATME Superfood

September 4, 2023 Sabrina Greggain-Lord

OATME Superfood is a Vancouver homegrown business with a focus on healthy food bowls. With an interest in exercise and healthy food options, the founders Han and Jenny were in search of alternatives to enhance […]

The Copper Maker Gallery
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Homegrown Business: Calvin Hunt of The Copper Maker Gallery

August 21, 2023 Demian Vernieri

The Copper Maker Gallery produces and sells Northwest Coast artworks. Major museums, corporations, municipalities, and private collectors are clients of their work, which ranges from small portrait-masks to totem poles and canoes. It is owned […]

Totem Design House
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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 […]

J&S Custom Furniture
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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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