• Anne Gallant - an artist
From a very young age, Anne Gallant knew she wanted to be a painter. After studying at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, she went to Toronto to learn graphic design.
• Hanoverian Farm
"For the 9th time Hanoverian's are awarded the "Best of all" Trophy of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses. First place in dressage and third place in show-jumping as well as second place in eventing secured the leading position among riding horse breeds all over the world."
• The Scoop on VIP
• What Does A Doula Do?
• Lisa’s Laser Care - Lisa Jeffery
Lisa Jeffery wanted to open her own laser clinic to help women enhance their beauty. “But I didn’t think I could do it or afford it, because the machines were so expensive,” she said.
• Genoa Design International Ltd.
In 1995, the concept of Genoa Design was born. Mr. Leonard Pecore was its founder, who, armed with a Diploma of Technology in Naval Architecture and ten years of navy experience, began working from his home in Conception Bay South as a consulting naval architect.
• Acadian Glass Art – Brenda Doucette
Ten years ago Brenda Doucette started to dabble in stained glass. She fell in love with the art and yearned for the day when she could have her own business.
• Circuit Circuit Wins 2007 SEED Capital Business Start-up Award
Circuit Circle Women's Fitness, Centre Wins Provincial Award - 2007 SEED Capital Start-up Award.
• Windward Flutes
• Robert Hubbard - Steel Welder
One day Robert Hubbard, a steel welder, had an idea. He thought, “There must be a market for a plastic welder to repair fish boxes."
• The Sewing Room
Sewing the Seeds of Success...
• Christie Day
Fishing for Success...
• Dayton Red & White – Mark Jayne
On March 24, 2007 Mark became the new owner of the Dayton Red & White. But he couldn't have done it without the help of CBDC Yarmouth.
• Lil’ Jems – Jodi MacKinnon
Jodi MacKinnon had always dreamt of working with children, and visualized owning a day care centre.
• Piper on the Move
• Doing Business the Healthy Way
• Thinking of Starting or Expanding a Business? Rose did.....
• Thinking of starting or expanding your business? Robert did....
• Making Dreams Come True
• Youthful Wisdom
• Pet Sitting with a Heart
• Living Her Dream
• Asha's Alteration
Being a seamstress is truly an art form in its own right. To be able to take a garment that is ill fitting and turn it into a wearable piece of clothing takes great skill and talent, and Asha Ramdhanie, owner of Asha’s Alterations in Rothesay, NB, knows exactly how to perform miracles with thread and needles.
• Compu-Ace
Blake Jelley was a minimum-wage employee who decided to upgrade his skills with a plan to one day operate his own business. Blake attended a postsecondary institution, Career Skills Institute, with help from HRDC for twenty-six weeks. At Career Skills, Blake took Computer Technical Training.
• Richardson's Yardwork
• Motel Clé-O-Spa
Tucked away at 470 Acadie Boulevard in Edmunston, NB, lies one of the best relaxation getaways in northern New Brunswick, namely Motel Cle O Spa. With 9 magnificent, fully equipped and tastefully decorated non-smoking rooms and wonderful spa services available on the same premises, it’s no wonder that Sylvie Morneau is proud of her establishment.
• Mitchan Sushi Inc.
If 5 years ago someone had told Michiko Takatsuka that she would own and operate her own Japanese restaurant in Caraquet, NB, she would have most likely laughed and told them they were crazy. However, on May 12, 2005, that’s exactly what she did.
• Island Petwear
Island Petwear is owned and operated by Margaret Ann Wedge and located in the Community of Borden-Carleton, P.E.I. The business, which commenced operation in January 2004, offers high-quality ready-made and custom-made pet wear specifically designed for dogs and cats.
• Atlantik Quality Care
It is an undisputable fact that one of the fastest growing demographics in Canada is that of baby boomers approaching retirement, which accounts for approximately one-third of this country’s entire population. Add to these numbers the amount of people who have already reached 65 or older and you have a huge market that are searching for caring, capable and quality in-home care. And this is exactly what Nathalie Arseneau White; owner/director of Soins de Qualité Atlantik Quality Care does for seniors in the Restigouche Chaleur, NB area.
• Musgravetown Denture Clinic
For entrepreneur Susan Holloway it was a dream become reality. With determination and a little help from Eastern Initiatives Community Business Development Corporation Inc., Musgravetown Denture Clinic opened its doors in May 2002.
• Moring Curbing Inc.
The entrepreneurial spirit flows freely in Louis Morin’s blood. Having seen both his grandfather and father operate their own construction businesses, it was a natural progression for Louis to decide to become an entrepreneur. Since he’d worked for his father on summer vacations and occasionally on week-ends mainly laying concrete foundations, most thought that Louis would also start-up his own construction business. However, Louis discovered a great opportunity to build a company that would compliment the construction industry, namely a curbing and concrete business.
• Culinary Wines Inc.
Nothing brings back fond memories faster than the aroma of a delicious dish shared with family and friends. So many of the best moments in our lives are linked to the food we have shared with others and no one knows this better than Joanne and Rheal Caissie, the owners of Culinary Wines located in beautiful Shediac, NB.
• Sweet Valley Herbs Inc.
Over the past few years there has been an increased interest in using fresh herbs in the preparation of culinary delights, and this new awareness has caused an added aroma of success to Sweet Valley Herbs Inc. bottom line. Located on Route 104, in Keswick, NB, approximately 10 minutes outside Fredericton, NB, Sweet Valley Herbs is the brainchild of Anna and Aaron Randall. Aaron, who before starting his company was a gourmet chef for 10 years in the Fredericton area, always tried to use fresh herbs when creating sumptuous dishes for his restaurant clientele.
• Tourbière Du Grand Lac
Inspired by an environment overflowing with natural resources, Euclide Chiasson from St-Raphaël-sur-Mer decided in 2001 to set up Tourbière du Grand Lac Ltée, a company that, as its name indicates, specializes in peat.
• Kent County Custom Mfg. Inc.
Imagination, creativity and vibrant designs are alive and doing just fine, thank you, in the busy shop of Luc Leblanc, the proud owner of Kent County Custom Mfg. Inc. Little did Luc know that when he traded in his old ‘99 Yamaha R1 motorcycle for a rag-tag bunch of parts from an ’88 Harley-Davidson Softail, a few months later he would be rolling down Highway 15 in Shediac, NB, on a completely remodeled custom built “Hog” enjoying the scent-laden summer breezes from the Northumberland Strait gently fanning his face.
• Miramichi Hearing & Audiology Inc.
Hearing loss is something most of us attribute happening to senior citizens, but just ask anyone who has suffered a nasty head cold and they’ll attest to the discomfort of experiencing diminished hearing capabilities. When you take into consideration today’s fast-paced technological advances in sound providers such as iPods, high-tech computer speakers and booming home surround sound systems, the chances increase significantly that most of us will experience some noise induced hearing loss around the age of 45 or sooner.
• Guillaume Levesque Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. Its focus is on improving the overall well being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.
While being punctured with needles is still sometimes perceived as extremely painful, Guillaume Levesque, owner of Acupuncture Guillaume Levesque, located at 1980 Vallee Lourdes, Bathurst, NB, is determined to change this way of thinking.
• The Barking Lot : Heather MacLeod
When asked about the philosophy behind her business, Heather MacLeod - owner and operator of The Barking Lot - will tell you that to her, “a dog or cat is not just an animal, but a member of the family”. Heathers passion for animals is evident by the framed pictures of her pets lining the walls of the establishment.
• Les Blancs d'Arcadie
Since 1991, Les Blancs d'Arcadie, a company based out of Caraquet, has earned an excellent reputation as a cheese maker on the Acadienne Peninsula.
• AllTrim Construction and Management Ltd.
With 12 years experience in the construction industry, Jeff Ward, was about to open his own custom interior finish company when a conversation with his neighbour changed the course of his business, and his life.
• The Flying A: where you can find all that Mount Allison stuff!
Some people get into business for all sorts of reasons. To make money. To be your own boss. Those kinds of things. Sandy Harper, owns The Flying A, Mount Allison University’s official clothing store in Sackville,. didn’t follow that path.
• Old people find a home with Wendy LeBlanc and Neil Wilson
“Oh, they treat you pretty good here,”says Les Seeley, as he rocks back and forth on the brand new porch of the W. Leblanc Special Care Home in the Hilltop subdivision of this village west of Moncton.
• East Coast Action Sports - Erik Dejong
A chance drive through St. Stephen, New Brunswick provided this young entrepreneur with the impetus to start his own business. Erik Dejong was managing a bike shop in Fredericton when he took off down south one weekend to visit the farmers market in St. Andrews. On his way back, he and his girlfriend decided to take a quick spin through his hometown of St. Stephen. As they were cruising downtown they saw a beautiful old building for sale.
• Melabou Beauty and Tanning - Mélanie Duplessis
Mélanie likes to say that she got the idea for her business from her mother's kitchen. It was there on her days off a prominent salon in Dieppe that she found herfelf coloring hair. She decided that if she was refusing clients at her work and giving haircuts in her free time that maybe she was ready to open her own salon.
• Dr. Green Lawncare
Dr. Green Lawncare, located in Miramichi, NB, is owned and operated by David Crossman and Scott McAllister.
• Fleuriste Bella Flora - Geneviève Grondin
In April 2004, after training for a year in Quebec as a retail florist, Geneviève Grondin decided to open her own flower shop, Fleuriste Bella Flora. She chose the name - a combinattion of her grandmother and great-grandmother's names, Bella et Flora - because it sounded European and set her shop apart from the rest of the businesses in St. Jacques, New Brunswick.
• Michelle Bryar of Yap! design: A little “puppy” fast growing up!
Translating into images what people want to communicate is Michelle Bryar’s passion—a passion that prompted this young entrepreneur to launch her own business in September, 2003. Her company, Yap! design, specializes in graphic design.
• Angela Chafe, Boreal Gift & Coffee House - Petty Harbour
The sign in the front of the newly constructed building is a testament to the fact that a concept that began only a year ago is practically a reality.
• Naturopathic Doctor - Crystal Charest
"Keeping our patients healthy so they don't get sick" is Crystal Charest's number one priority. As the only naturopathic doctor in northern New Brunswick, Crystal uses her advanced training in natural and alternative remedies to focus on improving the overall health of her patients.
• Ashley Feltham, Ashley Feltham School of Dance - Goulds
Ashley Feltham enrolled in her first dance class before age three. By the time she was eleven, she was committed to pursue a career as a dance teacher.
• JJL Drafting - Jean-Jacques Landry
After his first child was born, all Jean-Jacques Landry could think of was settling down on the Acadian Peninsula. After completing studies in civil engineering technology (construction management at New Brunswick Community College), he gained experience with a major firm in Miramichi and then returned to Bertrand, where he worked for a company specializing in metal structures.
• Brian Ronayne, Southern Shore Kennels – Witless Bay
Brian Ronayne, 15, is the owner/operator of the Southern Shore Kennels in Witless Bay. Always an animal lover, he often cared for dogs belonging to family and neighbours while they were on vacation.
• L'Hôpital vétérinaire de Shippagan - Carole McGrath
It was just after the birth of her first child that Carole McGrath started to wonder whether there might be a possibility of starting her own veterinary clinic closer to home. When she worked in Tracadie-Sheila she had to commute for half and hour each way and the days when she was on-call could mean more than one trip.
• Fintan Maloney, Maloney’s Plastics – Witless Bay
Very technically minded, Finton reconstructed a dilapidated plastic molding machine and turned it into a money making proposition in 1998. Not only did he rebuild it, he improved upon its original specifications producing better quality products with less energy requirements.
• Ambition Driven, Fuelled for Success
On a shelf in Carole Michaud's office sits a small mirror. On the bottom of the mirror is a securely taped piece of paper with one word. "NEXT."
• Dreams Bridal Boutique
It’s a grey summer morning and Dreams Bridal Boutique won’t be open for another hour. But for owners Sindi Cranley and April Roy, the action started a few hours ago – and it hasn’t stopped.
• Garderie Winnie the Pooh - Danielle Michaud
When Danielle Michaud launched her daycare with six children, she never imagined that 10 years later she would be responisble for 60 children as well as a staff of 11.
• Gerard and Jerrold Harvey, Harvey's Purchasing Services - Bay Bulls
Saving time has always equated to saving money for businesses and never more so as in our technological age.
• Backyard Inspirations from Bayfield: how a food distributor changed his life with plastics
Bayfield – After 22 years in the wholesale food distribution business, Eric Sloan sold his company, M & S Food Service and moved to Murray Corner where he and his wife had earlier opened a bed and breakfast, Briggs Homestead.
• Kenneth Sheehan, Southern Hydraulics – Goulds
Seeing an opportunity to provide hydraulic sales and servicing on the Southern Shore, Kenneth Sheehan had a dream. In 1998, his dream became a reality with assistance from the Celtic Business Development Corporation.
• Sackville’s Vogue Cinema: in vogue more than ever
Wayne Harper says "I’m not a real movie fan", a little odd for someone who has owned a movie theatre for 11 years. "It’s like any other commodity, it’s a business."
• Matthew Lawlor, The Hills Driving Range – Tors Cove
The planning, building and opening of The Hill’s Driving Range occurred out of Matthew Lawlor’s desire to start and own a business that he was interested in.
• New Media Uniting Culture in Atlantic Canada
It wasn't long after arriving in New Brunswick from China for her final years of high school that Tao Tao Liu found herself not wanting to leave.
• Rhonda O'Keefe Arsenault, Ferryland Café and Gifts
Rhonda O’Keefe Arsenault has always had a dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur. The dream was realized when she and her husband Joe designed and opened Ferryland Café & Gifts in the heart of beautiful Ferryland.
• Office Administration Virtually Anywhere
In a business climate where there never seems to be enough hours in a day, Dianne Savoy is a lifesaver for busy entrepreneurs and professionals -- even if they never meet her.
• Shane Reddy, Reddy’s Welding and Trucking – Goulds
Shane Reddy is indeed a self-starting entrepreneur that recognizes a business opportunity when presented. Shane started operating his welding and fabrication business out of his home of Fermeuse starting in 1996. His business focuses on the construction and marine sector.
• Ovatek Inc.
Since 1994, René Friolet and his team have been working on perfecting the design of their unique liferaft capsules.
• Shirley and Adrian Yetman, The Claddagh Inn - St. Mary's
The Claddagh ring means "In love, loyalty, and friendship let us reign." It could also describe the Claddagh Inn.
• Golf carts to go
For Greg and Christa Powers, the road to Atlantic Golf Equipment Services Ltd. was all about timing, opportunity and Greg’s father’s advice. It was also about rejection by banks, a meeting with CBDC Westmorland Albert (a Community Business Development Corporation) and faith in each other.
• Stephanie and Sheri Lynn Singleton, Cellar Hill Productions – Riverhead
Sheri Lynn (20) and Stephanie Singleton (23) are young women entrepreneurs with a passion for art and a drive for success.
• Landscaping a dream come true
Beach Hill Landscaping is Darrin Estabrooks dream come true. "I saw a need in Sackville and decided to fill it," says the 29-year-old in front of a new duplex which is finished but needs a lawn, some trees and bushes and has the start of a stonewall.
• BJ Kitchens
Bruce Weatherbee and Jeffrey Niles have been the owners of BJ Kitchens for five years. Previously their office and shop was located in Debert. In November of 2000 they relocated to Truro.
• Cormiers Five Island Clams Ltd.
Oswald Cormier has been in the clam business for over 30 years. "I started in the business by digging clams myself." The clam season runs from the first week in May through until the end of October.
• Cornishs Variety
Cornish's Variety has been a family run store since 1915. Rene and Mandy were proud to carry on that tradition when they took over ownership more than one year ago.
• Dianes Take Out Restaurant
Diane Cormier is no stranger to the restaurant business. She brings over twenty years experience to the industry. Diane's restaurant is located in Five Islands along the Glooscap Trail.
• Highland Security & Locksmithing
Jay and Noreen Dooley are partners in business. They took over Highland Security & Locksmithing in 2000. Jay has been a locksmith for over 10 years and is one of the best at what he does. Highland Security offers their clients one of the greatest services there is, "safety".
• Karens Pizza Delight
Karen Logan has been the owner of Pizza Delight for over 5 years. She was pleased to open in her new location in November of 1999.
• Red Devil Enterprises Ltd.
Keith Smith has spent 27 years in business. His company Red Devil travels from Amherst to Mulgrave and as far as Kingston to service its clients.
• S. Allen & Sons
Steven Allen has been in the restoration business for over 20 years. His family plays an integral role in the success of the business as well as the strong staff presence dedicated to doing the very best for their clients.
• Sell-Tech Coastal Realty
David Butlin is the owner of Sell - Tech, one of the longest established Real Estate Companies in the Tatamagouche area.
• Splash Marketing Consulting Company
Deanna Ferguson is a Marketing Consultant and the sole proprietor of Splash Marketing Consulting Company.
• Stone Garden Chalets
Randy, Kathy, Greg and Joey McCarthy are the proud owners of Stone Garden Chalets. Since coming upon the land it was their dream to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, a place to unwind from the stresses of everyday life.
• Video Nook
Susan MacDonald took over ownership of Video Nook May 24th, 2001. Having worked there previously she had new ideas she believed could further the success of the well established video store.
• West Wind Land Management
Kyle & Betty Bartell have been the owners of West Wind Land Management since its establishment in 1997.
• Janet Russell, Rattling Books – Tors Cove
From her hill-top seaside studio in Tors Cove, not far from Newfoundland’s capital, Janet Russell listens intently to her latest production. With the creation last year of her company Rattling Books, Russell joins the select slate of Canadian audio book publishers.
• Nicole Boyd Aesthetics
When Nicole Boyd graduated from high school, she left her hometown of Amherst and ventured to Halifax to attend Saint Mary's University. Somehow it didn't feel right; but, she didn't know if it was the changes to living in a larger centre or being at university itself.
• Dionne MacDonald - Plan It!
Dionne MacDonald came to CBDC Cumberland seeking financing to open a small business. In April of 2004 Dionne was approved for financing of $5,500.00 under the Youth Seed Connexion Program.
• Alicia Adshade Body Wisdom Massage Therapy
Ms. Adshade received her massage therapy diploma from Kine-Concept Institute, New Brunswick in 2001 and worked for 2 years as a student massage therapist until graduation when she became a registered massage therapist
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