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Homegrown Business: Samantha Rayner, Co-Founder and CEO of Better Basics

February 20, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Better Basics is a company that creates sustainable personal care and cleaning products. Their refillable products aim to reduce plastic waste in our homes. We spoke with Samantha Rayner, Co-Founder and CEO, to find out […]

Sing With Jill
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Homegrown Business: Jill Samycia, Founder of Sing With Jill

February 13, 2023 Naïka Toussaint

Sing With Jill is a Vancouver-based vocal studio that aims to help you find your voice; Therapy through music one could call it. Jill works with singers of all levels. Her personal approach to vocal […]

Vancouver Vending Co.
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Homegrown Business: Crystal Lau, Founder and Curator of Vancouver Vending Co.

February 6, 2023 Naïka Toussaint

Vancouver Vending Co. is a new local business that makes buying local art accessible and affordable, whilst highlighting local and up-and-coming artists. We spoke to Crystal Lau, Founder and Curator of Vancouver Vending Co., in […]

Lover’s Tempo
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Homegrown Business: Elaine Kim Smith & Leslie Hoolaeff of Lover’s Tempo

January 30, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Lover’s Tempo is a Vancouver jewelry company with pieces that are available at accessible prices for every occasion. We spoke with founders Elaine Kim Smith & Leslie Hoolaeff to find out more about them. What […]

Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere
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Homegrown Business: Janna Hurtzig of Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere

January 23, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere reimagines used cashmere and other luxury textiles into winter accessories. We spoke with Janna Hurtzig, the designer and maker behind the brand, to find out more about them. What is your business […]

Side Door
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Homegrown Business: Dan Mangan, Co-founder of Side Door

January 16, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Side Door is a marketplace for the arts, where artists and hosts connect directly in-app and build shows together in alternative spaces, such as living rooms, backyards, warehouses and bookstores. We spoke with Dan Mangan, […]

Megan Baker Interiors
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Homegrown Business: Megan Baker Interiors

January 9, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Megan Baker Interiors is a residential interior design studio focused on helping its clients build artistic, elegant, and thoughtful dream homes. By curating good and caring client relationships, Megan Baker Interiors is able to create […]

Bushpig Performance
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Homegrown Business: Aftaab Gulam, Co-Owner and Marketing Manager of Bushpig Performance

January 2, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Based in Vancouver, Bushpig Performance is both an online store that sells and manufactures parts for dual-sport motorcycles and an online resource centre to provide the knowledge needed to upgrade your ride. Their goal is […]

Rain City Dogs
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Homegrown Business: Lucian and Nick, Co-Owners of Rain City Dogs

December 26, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

Rain City Dogs is a Vancouver business that offers dog walking services for all breeds. Their goal is to get to know your pet, their personality and quirks, and their needs. They make sure to […]

Forest Bean
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Homegrown Business: Angela Noguer, Business Development and Operations Lead of Forest Bean

December 19, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

Forest Bean is a coffee brand that sells eco-friendly and sustainable coffee beans. The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to micro-lot farms where Forest Bean is produced. Their farms support the […]

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