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Homegrown Business: Dave Thomson of Knot Just A Leash Custom Ropework

June 9, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Dave Thomson, the owner, designer, and maker at Knot Just A Leash Custom Ropework, leads this innovative business that specializes in custom dog leashes, collars, and unique items like knife handles, bike frames, and tactile […]

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Homegrown Business: Ryan Mah & Danny Berish of Black Rhino Creative

June 2, 2025 Demian Vernieri

Black Rhino Creative is a Vancouver-based film production company that specializes in creating cinematic documentary series, feature-length films, and branded entertainment. Founded by directors Ryan Mah and Danny Berish, the company is dedicated to telling […]

Dicky’s Dumps
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Homegrown Business: Pearl Lam of Dicky’s Dumps

May 26, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

Dicky’s Dumps handmakes each delicious dumpling that they sell, and has since 2018. With flavours like Pork & Chive or Shrimp & Scallop, you can find them in the freezer section of many local stockists, […]

Glimmer Wine
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Homegrown Business: Jane Stoller of Glimmer Wine

May 19, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

Glimmer Wine serves up celebratory bubbles with none of the hangover. Specializing in de-alcoholized, sparkling wine, this BC-based business was born of the shared needs of the founders for a sparkling option that was alcohol […]

Nettle's Tale
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Homegrown Business: Julia Church of Nettle’s Tale

May 12, 2025 Bronwyn Lewis

Meet Julia Church of Nettle’s Tale, the Vancouver-based brand known for their effortlessly stylish, ethically produced swimwear and apparel. In 2014, Nettle’s Tale first launched with six swimsuit designs via crowd-funded campaign. Based on the […]

OSUSO
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Homegrown Business: Susan Nishimura and Michael Rooney of OSUSO

May 5, 2025 Emilea Semancik

OSUSO, a Vancouver-based clothing brand founded by designers Susan Nishimura and Michael Rooney, brings a fresh take on timeless fashion with limited-edition women’s printed silk tops, scarves, and fleece pieces for both men and women. […]

Phase Entertainment Group
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Homegrown Business: Jeff Ojeda of Phase Entertainment Group

April 28, 2025 Demian Vernieri

Jeff Ojeda is transforming the music industry with Phase Entertainment Group, a Vancouver-based company offering tailored artist development services, including career management, agency, sync licensing, and label support. Unlike traditional management, Ojeda leverages over 15 […]

Mandala Blooms Creative
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Homegrown Business: Carolyn Trotter of Mandala Blooms Creative

April 21, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Carolyn Trotter, the artist and owner of Mandala Blooms Creative, is at the heart of this unique initiative dedicated to merging art, personal health, and mindfulness. Mandala Blooms Creative offers meticulously designed mandala meditation mats, […]

Coldwell Creations
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Homegrown Business: Jeanette Schisler of Coldwell Creations

April 14, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Jeanette Schisler, the owner and woodworker behind Coldwell Creations, crafts handcrafted woodworking pieces using reclaimed and repurposed materials. Her business ethos is rooted in keeping waste out of landfills and celebrating the unique characteristics of […]

Freesia Soap Company
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Homegrown Business: Andrea Sinclair of Freesia Soap Company

April 7, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Meet Andrea Sinclair of Freesia Soap Company. Andrea Sinclair is the owner, founder, and soap artisan behind Freesia Soap Company, a brand dedicated to creating luxurious natural soap bars for the face and body. Inspired […]

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