Success Story
Two coworkers turned business partners have brightened the smiles of the population of Grand Falls with the success of their dental hygiene clinic.
When a traditional nine-to-five job wasn’t as fulfilling as Evan Moores thought it would be, he took a leap into the world of entrepreneurship.
“I couldn’t see myself doing that for 30 years until I retire,” he said of his job as an educational assistant.
Elicia St-Amand is the founder of "Elicia Starseed", a wellness company that offers clients with holistic treatments in Reiki and energy work in the Memramcook and surrounding regions.
Tobie Gregan is the owner and founder of "Web Themes/Web Hosting" a Website site design and hosting business located in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The first entrepreneur in her family, Tobie was born Deaf and was educated in an oral school setting.
William Blakney is the proud owner and operator of "Blakney Air" a business that specializes in residential air quality solutions serving the Fredericton, Oromocto and surrounding areas of New Brunswick.
“One thing I could not have anticipated was the pace at which things grow,” muses Leigh McFarlane, owner of The Soap Company of Nova Scotia. “I call it the soap-splosion!”
When Denise Cormier jumped into the world of business ownership in 2011, she never imagined the venture would turn into a passion.
‘Easy’ and ‘convenient’ aren't usually words you associate with booking your dental cleaning, but with Mobile Smiles NL, you can not only book your appointment easily, but have your dental professional come to you!
Family of Foragers create unique dining experience in the quiet cove of Advocate Harbour
FINALIST Atlantic Business Award of Distinction
Building Success: Young Construction Company Solves Pandemic Problems
FINALIST Atlantic Business Award of Distinction
Creating Wonderland: Entrepreneurial Vision Transforms Town into a Whimsical Tourist Destination for All Ages
FINALIST Atlantic Business Award of Distinction
Reeling in Support: Cold Storage Facility Listened to the Needs of the Community
“Why retire? I’d rather make soup!” Jackie Longmire laughs.
WINNER of the Atlantic Business Award of Distinction 2024
Where Exceptional Quality and Service Defy the Odds
Each year the Atlantic Business Award of Distinction is awarded to an exceptional small business from rural Atlantic Canada.
Nominees from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador compete for top honours.
Midhun Syriac, owner and operator of JMJ Driving School in Greenwood, was a nurse for 10 years while living in Southern India. Outside of work, he taught friends and family how to drive and realized it was his true passion.
“We recreate a lot of different historic mouldings. Sometimes it’s a little bit of a treasure hunt,” George Townsend, owner of Community Lumber, says – and you can hear the smile in his voice.
White "glamping" domes dot the coastline like pearls at the end of "Chemin des Huîtres" (Oyster road), in Haut-Shippagan on the Acadian Peninsula. Just like the valuable gems created by the shellfish, Cielo Glamping is a hidden jewel in this part of the country.
Corey Richard never dreamed his love for southern barbecue would lead him down the successful entrepreneurial path he’s on today.
Rob Corporon was a self-employed DJ and lounge promoter for over a decade before his new side hustle in lawn care became his livelihood.
“My husband worked tirelessly for two years on our trademark pasta, which is keto,” explains Daphne O’Neil, owner of Ketobolic Kitchen. “If you came to our house during that time, you’d see little clothes lines of pasta strung through the kitchen. Oh, we had fun!”
What’s in a name? In the case of The Corner Store by missbrenna … more than you might think.
Pork carnitas, fresh greens, queso, pico, guacamole, a 6oz. all-beef patty and chipotle mayo. Those are all the ingredients nestled in a bun called The Messy Mexican – a bestselling burger on the menu at Taco Bros in downtown Truro.
For the owner of Gabi’s Pie Shoppe, business is all about sharing a piece of herself and her passion for baking unique sweet treats with others.
“You walk in here and it’s me. From the desserts to the decor, to what we post online — it’s really just me,” said Gabrielle Roy Richard.
Prince County Guest House is nestled in Miscouche, Prince Edward Island just minutes from the Acadian Museum and Linkletter Provincial Park
Each year CBDC presents the Business of the Year award to a CBDC client to recognize their outstanding achievements with this business and the impact that they have in their community.
“It’s certainly a challenge I wasn’t expecting … being under the shop, raising the building, with a little crab floating beside me,” Larry Veinot, owner of Weymouth Mercantile, laughs at the absurdity of what he’s just said. “We’ve seen at least 50 crabs over the past three years!”
“It was a dream we both had,” she recalls. “Let’s get our food truck and make our fortune, we said to ourselves.”
Two locations. Three couples. Thirty years.
Safeguard Chimney Sweep and Stoves has always been a family affair. The business is owned and operated by Glenn and Tamara “Tammie” Mason, with help from their son and daughter and their spouses.
Kesha-Lena Weir is building a business with a lasting legacy – both for her family and her community in the heart of Pictou County.
Lay Yong Tan, CEO of TAN Coffee in the Annapolis Valley, takes pride in knowing his customers enjoy the freshest cup of coffee when they visit his business.
If you’ve ever felt disheartened about the state of the environment or what you can do to help; you need to plan a trip to the Wholesum Refillery Shoppe in Kentville where owners Rachael Butcher & Krista McDonald put the fun in sustainability.
Osborne Organizing leverages CBDC support to bring organizational services and peace of mind to clients.
Tattooing is a form of body art that involves a needle injecting ink into a deep layer under the skin, leaving an indelible design.
By the Numbers – Young Entrepreneur always busy running Spotlight Bookkeeping
Pure, unadulterated joy. That is what lights up in her eyes when she talks about running her own business.
Duo behind Vintage Jewellers Limited takes a spirited approach to selling jewelry
“It really was a 15 to 20-minute conversation,” Camie explains. “Jo said ‘what about opening up our own place?’ and then we did.”
Safety Check Inspections provides vital health and safety training online and in-person
Love getting into the great outdoors, but not the part where you sleep on the ground or wake up in a leaky tent? What you may really be looking for, is a glamping experience!
Many people wait a lifetime before starting their business, but Arianna March was just 13 when she dipped her toe into the world of business ownership.
Want a bite of the best homemade cheesecake you can get on the island? Ready to support local farmers and butchers with fresh, delicious cooked-to-order burgers? How does a plate of maple bacon onion rings sound right about now?
With green fingers from an early age and a desire to make a significant change to his life, Aaron Janes, launched a new local farm in 2021 and has been growing ever since!
No matter whether you live on the great northern peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, or are just visiting, coffee is likely one of the first things you think about in the morning - and the best place to find that sweet, sweet, speedy juice is at Rebel Coffeehouse.
When opportunity knocks Tiffany Noseworthy - chef and the new owner of GNP Diner - will be there to answer the call!
For any bride, one of the most exciting and important parts of planning her wedding is finding the perfect dress. Unfortunately, up until October 2021, brides in Corner Brook had no choice but to travel far from home to find the dress of their dreams.
There’s no business more essential in a rural area than a local grocery and gas store, and in Burlington, when the owner of the Harbourview Grocer was looking to make a change and move out of the province, Deano Young knew there was an opportunity to support his community and stretch his creative
When you need a package moved from the Baie Verte Peninsula to central Newfoundland, it’s not as easy as walking into a FedEx location. For a local job, you need a local business! G&P Courier always gets the job done five days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Just because you live in a small town, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style and function in your home design. In Botwood, throughout central Newfoundland, and across Canada, Krista Vaters has been amping up her clients’ personal style for the last three years.
Ever since the first moving picture show shocked and amazed audiences, going to the movies has been an exciting, entertaining, and enriching experience. In 1956, that experience came to Grand Falls-Windsor with the opening of the Classic Theater.
Ditch the big chain stores and stock up on melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, sizzling, locally sourced bacon, and charcuterie boards to delight every palette; all on the menu at Central Meats in Grand Falls-Windsor.
With a growing demand for childcare, combined with a passion for supporting the development of children in a caring environment, Frances O’Rielly’s motto is creating a safe and loving home-away-from home for children while playing and learning.
It’s a dirty job, but some people – like Christian Rodgers – really love doing it! And when you live and work outside of a major centre, having an available, reliable plumber like Rodgers Plumbing is a big relief!
They say ‘when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,’ but Samantha Thorne of Heart + Home Design Co. knows the truth is when you love what you do, you’ll work harder than ever to make your business a success.
Colleen Gibbons is driven to succeed in her role as owner of her newly purchased business, Gibbons’ Courier.
Sometimes cutting back results in more growth.
Living and working in rural Newfoundland can make it difficult to order, well, anything! But especially building supplies.
When you’re in the mood for a chat - and maybe a delicious homemade breakfast - Bayview Convenience is the perfect place to stop when on the Burin Peninsula.
When you have to get where you’re going, do it in style!
Ever wanted to be an archeologist for a day? Ever wanted to know about early-settler life like what they ate, where they lived, and even how they used the bathroom? Want to play Dungeons and Dragons in a real 17th-century kitchen?
Gros Morne National Park is one of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse places on earth, but its panoramic views, stunning wildlife experiences, and exhilarating trails weren’t always accessible to everyone - until now.
Whether you’re passing through Triton, NL, or have a standing reservation at Bistro on Route 380; you’re guaranteed to have a delicious meal, made with love by owner Wanda Bridger.
Your RV is like a whole house on wheels. It needs to have a functional kitchen, bathroom, and living space - with a truck engine thrown in for good measure.
A passion for pastries and three years of serving up cakes to order and desserts to delight at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market (along with a little help from CBDC Cabot) has led to the successful opening of the Paradise flagship location for CakeyHand Dessert Factory.
25 years and counting: creating flax flour products for health and lifestyle benefits in Middleton, N.S.
Valley Flaxflour products are popular with long-term care, retail, and equine customers
CBDC helps bring a luxury glamping experience to the Annapolis Valley
Valley Sky Glamping provides visitors a luxurious getaway to unwind and explore Nova Scotia’s incredible scenery
At the Gala de la PME on October 28, the CBDC Madawaska presented the Prix Jeune Entrepreneur (e) 2023 to Valérie Albert and Megan Picard, co-owners of Studio Main Street Dancers.
Fork Restaurant credits their success to the support and mentorship provided by CBDC Celtic
Chef Kayla O’Brien and her husband, Chef Kyle Puddester, continue to bring award-winning casual fine dining to the southern shore of Newfoundland and Labrador with the help of CBDC Celtic.
Cutting Through Competition: A Fabrication Shop’s Niche Secures Its Footing Within a Crowded Market
Soaring Ambitions: A Rural Newfoundland & Labrador Civil Engineering Firm Harnesses Drones to Foster Young Talent
A Hot Process Strikes a Chord with the Guitar Industry
You never know where ideas and opportunities will lead.
Made with Local - Winner of the Atlantic Business Award of Distinction 2023
Elevating Production: How Value-Aligned Partners Brought an Ethical Granola Bar Company to New Heights.
Exploits Extreme Ziplines is a zipline and adventure tourism company that provides thrilling adventures for all seasons.
If you find yourself near Tyne Valley in PEI be sure to stop by Whispering Hope Farm on Ellerslie Road.
“When I started working in the brewing industry, I knew it was something that I should be doing” explained Bryan Carver.
Charlene is a young indigenous woman in a non-traditional industry. Rock Solid Diesel is Heavy Duty & Truck Transport company that provides mobile mechanical service including repairs and preventative maintenance as well as 24-hour emergency call-out service.
From a young age, Jocelyn Thorwaldson knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. Growing up in Saskatchewan, she always dreamed of owning her own business, and when the opportunity arose, she moved to Prince Edward Island to make that dream a reality.
Old World Bakery & Deli, located in Yarmouth, is a family-owned bakery and deli that focuses primarily on fresh-made sandwiches, soups, pastries and house-roasted coffee.
Amanda and Jimmy Donato saw a void in their community’s restaurant industry that they were adamant about filling.
With Jimmy’s background and passion for cooking—in an area surrounded by many fast-food options—opening a healthy restaurant seemed like a great solution.
“When you succeed, they succeed.”
CBDC Cumberland help businesses create a safe and welcoming space for the community.
When Jeff Bembridge opened Duncan’s Pub in Amherst, N.S., he wanted to create a safe, welcoming place for people to enjoy great food and drink.
Mr. Fish is a local business that took advantage of help from the Shelburne CBDC to revamp its popular seafood restaurant.
One-Stop Shop: The Stand General Store
Living in a rural area means living life with a lot less convenience, but the owners of The Stand General Store knew rural life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have access to the basics.
Discover how CBDC Emerald helped Mackenzie Warford make his dream of improving his community’s food security a reality in Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador.
CBDC Burin Peninsula helps small businesses grow in Newfoundland and Labrador
After 11 years living in New Brunswick, Wade Bennett decided it was time to return home to Newfoundland and open an OK Tire location in Burin, N.L., ensuring the highest quality service for the best price.
If you have a love for natural fibre clothing then there is a small boutique nestled in Bridgetown, NS that should be your next destination of choice - Tallulah Freelove.
You Move Health and Wellness on the move!
Au Gala de la PME le 29 octobre dernier, la CBDC Madawaska a remis le Prix Jeune Entrepreneur (e) 2022 à Dominique Babineau, propriétaire de DB Solutions Marketing.
Staying ahead of the game
Stars on the Agriculture horizon
John Peters and his family started off with a small hop yard in 2016, which quickly turned into a passion for home-brewing. In 2018 CBDC Hants-Kings provided financial support to help with start up costs when they opened Hill Top Hops’ Brewhouse.
Faith McCarthy owner of AVZN Athletic Wear is new to the Youth Ventures program this summer. This is an athletic wear business that specializes in gender-neutral attire. Faith’s business is just getting started, but her business is growing each day with big plans for the future.
Brandon Petten, owner of East Coast Car Society (ECCS) is new to the Youth Ventures program this summer and has encountered much success. The business has been in operation since 2019 and specializes in car photography.
Shana Brown, owner of Perfect Picks has been a participant of Youth Ventures since 2015.
Jake Piercey, owner of Birch Valley Farms has been a participant of Youth Ventures since 2021. Jake’s farm is located in Winterton and provides customers with lots of fresh produce. Jake’s farm has been operating for 4 years and is growing each year.
Dillon Brown, owner of Fine Spots of Newfoundland and Labrador has been a participant of Youth Ventures since 2015. The business includes a clothing line of various communities around the region, as well as signs, magnets, and pictures, all of which are his hand drawn designs.
Dawn and Steve Piccott started buying PEI Long Term Care facilities with the focus to provide the best quality of life to our senior population.
Arsenault Sawmill was originally started by Janelle and Janine Arsenault's grandfather (Pepe Franky Arsenault) in 1948 after he got back from serving in WWII. In the early 1980's, Leonce Arsenault, Pepe's son, took it over with the help of his brothers and cousins.
Sebastien Bilodeau – Next Level Games
Modern Brewer’s Village Green
Hustle Athletic Training
What started out as training two young hockey players transformed dramatically into Hustle Athletic Training, the close-knit exercise facility owned and operated by Aaron Dawson.
A beautifully restored barn, 92 acres of rolling hills and forest, and a river view, Paul Arsenault couldn’t have asked for a better location to build a legacy enterprise for his children.
The Great Caribou Studio offers a wide selection of handmade Indigenous products. Find out how the CBDC’s Recovery Fund helped them get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great Indigenous Crafts at the Great Caribou Studio
Ryan Sweeney wanted to support young local athletes with his new business, Premier Sports Academy. Find out how the CBDC helped him every step of the way.
Knock it Out of the Park: Meet Premier Sports Academy
When I learned of the DMS grant, I felt one of those entrepreneurial moments - a vision of “wouldn’t it be great if..” I have wanted to have my website equipped with e-commerce capability however I felt it was out of reach for us as a small tourism business continuously adapting to these ongoing
Kelly Snowdon is the owner and operator of Dugout, a sports training facility located in Dieppe. For baseball and softball enthusiasts, Dugout offers two bullpens (tunnels) with two baseball pitching machines and a softball pitching machine.
Darren Dube is the owner and operator of "Atelier DD Shop Auto Esthetics Technician" located in Saint- Jacques, New Brunswick.
La CBDC Madawaska a reconnu un jeune entrepreneur lors du Gala de la PME le 13 novembre dernier. Le récipiendaire du Prix Jeune Entrepreneur 2021 fut décerné à Pierre-Luc St-Onge, propriétaire de St-Onge Monuments.
CBDC SOUTHWEST SUCCESS STORY
Katie Bursey, Lena & Mae Bridal Shop – Woodstock, NB
On October 19, 2021 CBDC Trinity Conception hosted the Business Distinction Awards 2021
Youth Ventures Business of Distinction
Alyssa Barrett, Candy Treasures by Alyssa
What began as doing the odd renovations quickly grew into a housing development enterprise when Eugene Doyle decided to create a subdivision on his family farm.
Lacey Koughan is living proof that you can become an entrepreneur at any age. Her own mental health journey was a catalyst in changing her life around and creating her own dance studio in the process.
Huntley Horizon has a special place in the heart of many who live in West Prince, PEI.
A taste of home
At one with Nature
Moving Forward During Troubled Times
Cielo Glamping Success Story
Invisible Fence Brand Nova Scotia offers solutions to a variety of pet related issues, from keeping pets safe on a small lot in a neighborhood, to keeping them contained on a 500-acre farm.
Apollo has landed… in Barrington Passage. Scott Symonds opened Apollo Sport and Wellness Centre in August, 2020. It’s been so busy, he’s already planning to further renovate the physical space and grow his team of experts.
Le prix Jeune Entrepreneur du Madawaska 2020 fut décerné à Daniel Landry et Danick Ouellette, copropriétaires de l’entreprise Northwest Plumbing & Heating Inc. située à Edmundston.
Le prix Jeune Entrepreneur du Madawaska 2019 fut décerné à Annie-Claude Morin, Karine Bonenfant et Bruno Duguay, copropriétaires de l’entreprise
Physio Multi-Soins
B.D.M. Cette entreprise œuvrant dans la région d’Edmundston depuis bientôt 3 ans connait un franc succès.
Business Evolution Award
The recipient is Dillon Brown of DP Artistry.
Bulldozing a Path Right Through the Pandemic
Marching to the Beat of Their Own... Drumsticks
Moving Forward During Troubled Times
Dry-docked For Now, But Ready to Sail at a Moment’s Notice
Creating Healthy Bodies & A Healthy Bottom Line
The Taste of Continued Success
Copper Bottom Brewing is a craft brewery located in Montague, PEI and owned by husband and wife team Ashley Condon & Ken Spears, both of whom share a passion for craft beer and music that spans more than a decade.
Cyril Meagher, Allendale Electronics
In an old building in downtown Fredericton you’ll find the busy studios of two artists, both new business owners, successfully turning their passions into full-time jobs.
Shannon started her entrepreneurial journey thirteen years ago when she opened the doors of the first Spa Chappelle in a small upstairs location of another business. At that time, she was a solo aesthetician and was tasked with all aspects of starting a business.
Jackson Lore is pumped. A veteran strawberry grower of 33 years, Lore is about to embark on a pilot project growing strawberries in a 200 ft. long x 20 ft. wide aluminum tunnel with a plastic over-top, installed about one metre above the ground.
“More than an ice cream shoppe”
Growing up in the foster care system Lorraine Surette has long known the importance of having a place to belong and to call home. All these years later she is proud and grateful to provide that place and feeling to her own residents at Capeview Seniors Boarding Home in Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scot
Are you totally frazzled and frustrated from your career hunting experience? Feeling stuck in a job that you absolutely detest? Have you sent out so many resumes you’re afraid you’ve used the equivalent to three large trees for paper… with almost zero call backs?
The old saying “Where there’s a spark, there’s a fire” could easily be changed to if you’re seeing sparks flying that means Dave Kelly at Hilltop Fabrication, Welding & Repair located in Stilesville, NB is hard at work.
Let’s face it: there isn’t a soul on this planet who doesn’t love to be pampered every now and then and the same goes for our beloved “fur-babies.” There isn’t anything quite like the feeling of cuddling with Petunia the pug after she’s been freshly showered and had her nails done.
Owning my own construction company has been a life long dream of mine, and CBDC Celtic helped me make that dream a reality. In the Spring of 2015, I took a major risk and decided to walk away from my career in Alberta to come back home and start up my own company.
On September 4, 2018, Kati Melville opened the doors to her newly Licenced Early Learning and Childcare Centre “Wee the West.” Kati has been actively involved and working within the early childhood sector for nearly 10 years.
A true work of art captures the heart and soul of its’ creator, and Kevin Frenette, owner of Altron Color Imaging in Moncton, NB, is all about printing and preserving fine art and photographic printed memorable pieces for his clientele.
Tucked away at 81 Champlain Street, Dieppe, NB, is one of the area’s most exclusive yet affordable ladies fashionwear shops, namely Madame Manteaux – Mrs. Coats.
The well-known phrase “Good fences make good neighbours” is definitely one that Troy Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Fencing Inc., 16 Hunter Road, Pine Glen, NB, supports wholeheartedly.
If you’re in the business of giving seminars, hosting corporate events or simply having a banquet to celebrate your employee’s successes, you most likely want to ensure that you create a memorable experience for your attendees complete with crystal clear sound and stunning visuals.
Any dog owner will easily state that a freshly groomed pooch is a pure thing of joy to behold and hold.
From the get-go, Eliza Desmarais has been determined to be much more than the proverbial pretty face in the organic skincare industry. And CBDC Digby Clare has been there to help her do that. As the saying goes, beauty is only skin deep, and for Desmarais substance is what counts. She’s working h
When Sonya and Jason Frost looked to buy Boliver Service Centre in Digby in 2014 as part of their family’s succession plan, they found little support among bank lenders.
Things were going fine for Michael Enslow, but he knew things could go even better. After working as a deck hand, he bought his own lobster license and inshore boat, the 35-foot Freda and Sons II. To finance the purchase, he approached Ardith Van Buskirk at CBDC in Shelburne.
Venture of the Year 2018-Kimberley Dunphy KMD Designs
Kimberley Dunphy is the sole owner and operator of KMD DESIGNS located at 193 Water Street in Carbonear, Newfoundland. KMD DESIGN started in 2015 as a home-based business where she first sold her products on Facebook and Instagram.
By Darcy Rhyno
When the store at the intersection known locally as Page’s Corner near Lockeport closed several years ago, the community lost more than a convenience store. It lost the only local gas station too.
Paddy’s Sub and Convenience by Cathy Martin
When the love of creating superb food from the freshest possible ingredients is melded with the desire to offer a “one of a kind” dining experience, something magical happens.
MusGo Rider Cooperative Ltd.
Audiologiste certifiée depuis 2007 et elle-même malentendante depuis son jeune âge, Francisca a ouvert sa clinique d’audiologie en octobre 2011.
Emmanuel Toner, 30 years old and winner of the 2017 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Grand Falls region and owner of Toner Red & White, since 2012, a family business that he bought entirely.
By Darcy Rhyno
Yoga is a practice that has its roots in ancient India, yet has very practical benefits to people here in the Western world. Leanne Laracey, owner of Nava Yoga studio in Sackville, NB, has witnessed the benefits of yoga for many people in her studio.
The old saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” could very well be the mission statement of Nadine Chamberland’s business, namely Nadine’s Touch, located in Salisbury, NB.
Great entrepreneurs usually start a business based upon their passion for something they truly love, and that certainly was the case with Jeff and Peter Grandy along with their business partner, Ian Hillier.
Having a personal interest and passion for gardening combined with a vision to open a small business, Robert Clarke attended floral school and in January 2006 he and his spouse, Vanessa Clarke, opened a flower shop in their family home located in Upper Island Cove. Having success with the flora
At just 15 years old, Cody Green of Carbonear, started his business in the summer of 2017 because of the major influence that music has on his life.
Michael and Teena Piercey started their own auto repair company in Winterton in 2006 and they became incorporated as Mike’s Auto Repair Inc. in 2007. They received support from the province to purchase the building and land on which the business operates and also to purchase a tow truck.
grew up with forklifts as a staple piece of equipment in my back yard and learned at an early age how they run, what makes them run and how to fix them. At that time, I never dreamed someday I would be running my own Forklift shop carrying on the family tradition and name.
Starting up my own business has always been a plan in my mind, whether I knew it or not. I always had a gut feeling that I would be my own boss. The reality of this choice is without question - endless extra hours, finding and keeping the right staff and plenty of stressful days.
In 2005, Ron Mills, the owner of the Urban Shoe Company saw an opportunity to offer residents in the Gander area an option to purchase quality footwear close to home.
It starts with the kind of attention to detail you find in an artist. That is how Brian Osmond, owner of the Port aux Basques Collision Center, approaches each vehicle that comes to his shop.
As one of the last remaining independently owned fish processing plants on the Northern Peninsula, Northern Lights Seafood Inc. represents this province’s past and future.
Born from a desire to make a living at home, the entrepreneurial career of Fred Osmond, owner of Burton’s Cove Logging and Lumber Ltd, began with a single backyard sawmill.
This concert venue, recording studio, and former CBDC client has been making waves in Lewisport since its inception in 2001.
Donna Thornhill quit her job at a fast food chain on February 1st of 2009 to pursue a dream of entrepreneurship. The single mother of 2 was ready for a change, and was determined to get one.
Mike Yould is all fired up about providing Nova Scotians with Kansas-style cooking on a grill.
The Asado Wood Fired Grill catering service he started two years ago is smoking-hot on Nova Scotia’s weddings, parties and festivals circuit.
Jocelyn Drane has been growing her Shelburne-based sewing business stitch by stitch over the past 18 years.
For Ghandi Mohrez, a new life in Canada has taken a few twists and turns. But the mechanical engineer from Syria who immigrated to Nova Scotia in 2000 with his wife Dima Khalil is happy to be running his own restaurant in Guysborough, and to call that community “home.”
For Jennifer D’Aubin and Cindy MacDonald, it was very much a case of ‘build it and they will come.’
Or, perhaps in their situation, it was a bit more renovate and they will come.
Offering a home-cooked meal for everyone to enjoy was the motivation for starting “In da Loop – Pub & Grub”. Owners Denise Leonard and Linda Cook opened the traditional Newfoundland style restaurant and pub in December of 2013.
Geoff Orendorff moved to central Newfoundland from Ontario and wasted no time joining the only white water rafting company on the island – Rafting NL. Geoff always knew he wanted to pursue a career in outdoor tourism.
Moving back to New Brunswick, while actively contributing to the economy of her community: This is a challenge that Diane LeClerc has successfully achieved. Her story is fascinating and will inspire more than one.
Dandy Dan’s Seafoods and Beachside Manor are both owned and operated by Dan & Geraldine Meade of Placentia, Newfoundland & Labrador. Their businesses are the epitome of the purpose and mandate of the CFNC organisation.
Long haul trucking is not a job for everyone, but for Brian (à Joe) Comeau, it’s in his blood. A welder by trade, Brian’s dream was to own his own truck as a long haul driver. After sustaining an injury in December 2014, Mr. Comeau was unable to do any sort of physical activity for 5 months.
Shannon Doyle is an obvious entrepreneur and “go-getter”! In June of 2012 she approached CBDC Trinity Conception to consider supporting her idea of putting a shoe store in the T-C Square in Carbonear. It was a bit of a high risk situation for us; however, given the business plan and the demonst
In the spring of 2010 Terry Tucker of Makinsons was employed full time as a mechanic at a local garage in Conception Bay. He approached CBDC to discuss financing options for him to purchase a tow truck to provide roadside assistance in his spare time. He hired a part-time driver to help him fil
Bill Richmond and Carolyn Kavanagh returned to Newfoundland after many years in Ontario and decided they were going to give a try at self-employment. They both took advantage of our Self Employment Assistance program with Carolyn having started her own mobile hot-dog cart and Bill having started
Wendy Smith opened Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery on the Cabot Trail - Cape Breton Island in 2005. Over the years CBDC Northside Victoria has helped her expand her shop twice. “They really understand the needs of small businesses,” says Smith.
Tim LeBlanc is celebrating his fourth year as the owner of Trendy Eyewear located in Amherst. It’s been quite a journey for the 49 year-old, whose been working in the optical field since he was 20 years old.
In 2008, award-winning home beer brewer Randy Lawrence decided to turn his hobby into a full time business.
“I turned a hobby into a profession and now it’s taking off like wildfire, the craft beer industry,” Lawrence said.
A business opportunity with a US-based partner prompted Perley Beairsto, 68, and his nephew, Les Falconer, to form Nova Scotia Fisherman, a company that makes natural skin care products infused with local sea kelp.
For a new company, the leap from vision to reality is often fraught with difficulty, but an extended hand can help bridge the gap.
Stephen Mosher is living his dream. He doesn’t own an alarm clock and likes it that way. He also sets his own schedule; if he wants to quit work at 2:30 in the afternoon or work half the night, he can.
After working in the consumer electronics industry for over 15 years, Stephen Payne decided the timing was right to strike out on his own. In October 2015 he opened Colchester Phone Repair Inc.
Bonavista Biennale 2017 is a large-scale exhibition of contemporary Canadian visual art, bringing together works by 25 leading Newfoundland and other Canadian artists on the occasion of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Meet Kris from “Kris’ Kustoms”, an auto body and custom paint & design shop located in Channel- Port aux Basques on the west coast of Newfoundland. Kris took a general business loan from CBDC and started his home based business in September of 2014.
The idea of becoming a physiotherapist first began in high school after experiencing anatomy for the first time. After completing my degree in Kinesiology from Memorial University in 2005, I started working in a physiotherapy clinic, which further solidified my desire for the profession.
Robbin’s Donuts brought drive through food service to the Southern Shore when they opened their doors in 2015. The new food venue allows commuters from the shore to have their brew in their car before getting to Goulds.
After graduation, Pulley started teaching at Digby Regional High School and also started offering evening Zumba™ classes.
A lot has changed for Royal Propane since its roots as a two-person operation. The company now employs 10 people from the Digby area, including the Bent’s two grown children, their partners and even a nephew. “It’s a family affair to be sure,” says Susan.
First, they bought a home in Little River, Digby County. They vacationed there and did repairs and renovations every summer until it was suitable to live.
The opportunity presented itself in 2010. Needing a life change, Bevaart decided to leave Ontario and establish roots in a new place. “I found this property in Brighton on the Internet—and fell head over heels in love. It had everything I was looking for to support my dream,” he says.
What is a Podologist?
Podologists have advanced knowledge of lower limb diseases and disorders, gait analysis, and advanced pedicuring skills. They specialize in pedicuring geriatric, diabetic and immune compromised clients.
Beginnings
Art & Debbie Ryan run an outfitting business where they give customers the perfect fishing and hunting experience in western Newfoundland. Mountain Top Outfitters has over 43 years of experience with seven hunting and fishing lodges.
Joanne Flynn & Haley Hancock are the owners of H&F Designs Ltd., a retail company specializing in design and print services. This eye popping print shop is located in Forteau, a community on the southern shore of Labrador.
“We have an ongoing list,” Michelle states. Whenever a customer asks for something we try to carry it, within reason.”
Leigh says that “It can be really isolating as a small business person and knowing that there are people who I can pick up the phone and call and say I have this going on and they listen and suggest ideas that I didn’t even know were possible”.
Beverly and Wade Matthews from Grand Bank started their business K & K Home Styling Ltd. after deciding they wanted to give working for themselves a try! They took advantage of the CBDC General Business Loan program with Beverly operating The Paint Shop & the Cape View Efficiency Unit.
Innovative, community-minded and environmentally conscious describe Matt Cormier, founder of Arcticold Refrigeration Ltd.
What could possibly make two entrepreneurs from Halifax want to leave Nova Scotia to come live in Northern New Brunswick? For Vince Gionet and his wife Kim, it was the charming town of Campbellton, a place they thought was more in line with their lifestyle and personality.
A & A Ouellette Entreprises Ltée is operated by Annik and her spouse Adrien. The business is both a grocery and hardware store. In addition of taking care of the accounting, placing orders and many more, Annik is involved in various organizations.
N. Cyr Lawn Care provides unparalleled lawn care for Residential, Commercial, Industrial sites using the best in lawn care products, placing both your family or business and the environment at the focal point for exceptional year-round lawn care service.
In June of 2013, Dr. Mike Cochran, (MD, DC, BSc), wanted to supply his community of Salisbury and surrounding area with much needed chiropractic service while at the same time earning an income to support his family while his wife was off on maternity leave.
Not much changed in the years following his obtaining that laminated card, with the exception that nowadays he has a choice of cars to drive… all parked in the lot where his business, Salisbury Road Automotive, resides in Boundary Creek, NB.
Where did the idea for your business come from?
Jennifer started decorating cakes when she was only 9 years old and says that her mother inspired her to start her business; “She taught me the joy of baking.” After 14 years working at a job that her heart was not into, Jennifer decided she needed a change.
Mrs. Dionne received the honours on October 17, 2016 during the Méritas evening, by becoming the recipient of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Helena’s Cutting Edge
11 Cormier Avenue
St. Alban’s, NL A0H 2E0
Daily Catch Restaurant
Hedderson’s Store
112 Main Street
St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL A0K 2X0
Land and Sea Outfitting Inc.
13 Marine Drive
PO Box 700
Port Aux Basques, NL A0M 1C0
www.landandseaoutfitting.ca
Spotlight Events
Bay Bulls, NL
(709) 730-8229
www.spotlighteventsnl.com
Ever After Bridal Boutique
947 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl
NL, A1N 3K2
(709) 364-3837
everafterbridalboutique.ca/
Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre
1-3 Union Street, Suite 101
Corner Brook, NL A2H 5L8
http://veitchphysio.com/
Resource Innovations Inc.
61 Riverside Drive, Suite 101
PO Box 121
Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C7
Viva Group
718 McParland Drive
Labrador City, NL A2V 1W6
(709) 944-0876
www.thevivagroup.ca
Right here in the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia, Paul Rand and his team at Classic Granite Countertops are turning these slabs of stone into beautiful pieces of perfection for home owners all over Nova Scotia.
As long time employees of the now closed Bowater Paper Plant in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, these brothers were looking for a source of income to support their families. How they got the idea sort of just came to them.
Established in 1621 by Sir George Calvert, the Colony of Avalon is widely recognized as the best preserved early colonial site in North America.
Clear air is something most of us take for granted. Outdoor pollution isn’t that extreme (with a few exceptions in major cities), but what about the quality of the air inside the dwellings where we live? Exactly how ‘clean’ and fresh is it?
MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd is one of PEI’s oldest businesses. It started as a sawmill and gristmill in 1870 then began producing woolen yarn in 1902 and in 1932 started producing woolen blankets. The business has since passed through four generations of MacAuslands who have established thems
Daniel has lived in the Restigouche region for decades. He has known this business for a long time, long enough that he knew it’s first proprietor. Today still, the business offers the same wide range of auto repair services: “We do almost everything, in terms of general mechanics.
Kara Hachey Angus is the owner and operator of Go-Go Group Inc., located in Upper Kingsclear, NB. Go-Go Inc. is a multi-dimensional company operating three divisions: Go-Go Gymnastics, Go-Go After School and Go-Go events.
Adam Grant is an enterprising young man who does not let life's challenges prevent him from pursuing his dreams.
Jeff Schnurr along with Daimen Hardie, Gavin Hardie, Zachary Melanson, Elijah Manchester, and Dale Prest make up the main driving force behind Community Forests, which provides low-impact forestry services from tree planting, pre-commercial thinning of properties, and harvest assistance throughou
Another CBDC Success Story - Island Spaw and Kennels
Ceilings That Stretch… Literally!
The Local General Store Makes a Comeback
Adding It All Up
Every day Sandra Drisdelle gets to practice the fine art of balancing… of her many clients’ accounting records we should add.
Rheal Caissie knows his wine and beer. He should. He owns and operates Brew Chez-Nous, a wine and beer supply store in downtown Shediac. In his rustic, 400-square foot shop, he has wine and beer kits and accessories galore.
Broadleaf Guest Ranch: Where Nature Meets Nurture
Success Tastes Great
In the case of entrepreneurs Brian and Ayu Pitre, success is literally something you can taste every day at Martha’s, their multifaceted restaurant in Shediac, NB.
Andre’s Locksmith Services: Unlocking the Mystery of Entrepreneurship
Complementary Healing Comes of Age
Lulujo no longer produces the wrap carriers, although this was the product responsible for getting the venture off the ground. A friend recommended she try her luck and present her product to a Fredericton retailer.
Sitting in my room doing friends and my own nails from a kit that was ordered online, was only what I thought to be a girl thing. But when I was approached by Nick with Youth Ventures in Spring 2014, to turn my own hobby into my own business, I thought nothing more.
In December 2011, at the heart of the Madawaska region, Physiothérapie Nord-Ouest was established in Edmundston. Karen Michaud created the company to gain greater freedom through entrepreneurship.
Located at 395 Main Street in Shediac, Adorable Chocolat specializes in premium and craft chocolate confection. In 2008, Ginette Ahier founded her own company Choco-Cocagne, which later was incorporated under the name Adorable Chocolat with the French chocolate maker Frédéric Desclos.
The Barking Lot, located at 880 Hanwell Road, Fredericton, is primarily a retail pet supply store, specializing in healthier, higher end products for dogs and cats. This innovative business also hosts training classes & seminars and partners with the Fredericton SPCA for fundraising events.
Shane Green and Jennifer Hillier of AirCo Sheetmetal Inc. accepts the 2015 Business Distinction Gold award from Ray Tuck, Chairperson of CBDC Trinity Conception. The awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting held on October 20, 2015.
Terry Tucker of Terry’s Towing and Roadside Inc. accepts the 2015 Business Distinction Silver award from Ray Tuck, Chairperson of CBDC Trinity Conception. The awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting held on October 20, 2015.
Lori Dooley of The Bridal Suite accepts the 2015 Business Distinction Bronze award from Ray Tuck, Chairperson of CBDC Trinity Conception. The awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting held on October 20, 2015.
Claudia Mutch is the owner and operator of CHM Management Group Inc. in Strathadam, near Miramichi. CHM Management Group Inc. is a solutions-oriented business that matches job-seeking individuals with companies in search of new employees.
Located at 120 Main Street, in the heart of downtown Bathurst, Confiserie Andréa has been in existence since 2011. A company founded by Andréa Duguay-Cormier, an entrepreneur who isn't new to the business, since she has worked for a long time in the confectionery field.
For over 35 years, Dixxie’s Petit-Rocher, located at 556, Principale Street, has been part of the landscape of this small community on the shores of the Chaleur Bay.
At the beginning of the new millennium, Broadway Productions was established in Grand Falls. Carol-Irma Mulherin just had her second child and was hoping to find a solution to stay at home while remaining professionally active.
Audiologie Nord-Est is an audiology clinic that offers top quality audiological products and services in Caraquet. The clinic targets patients in the Acadian Peninsula and the Chaleur Region.
Jo Mamma’s Coffee Hut started as an idea to bring quality coffee beverages to Summerside because we just couldn’t find the quality here we wanted that was available in other cities.
Another CBDC Success: Tiny Hands Day Care: To dowload a copy of the success story please click here!
G.L. Enterprises, owned and operated by Tom Pinsent, consists of two components – G.L. Audio and Visual and G.L. Moving and Storage. This business is currently located on Main Street in Grand Falls-Windsor, but has come a long way since it first started nearly 20 years ago.
Leaving the Door Open
WoodWorks Cabinet Door and Moulding is a successful business located in Red Harbour, NL. Terry Paddle was an employee with the company for 10 years before deciding to put faith in his vision for the company and become the owner.
OCEANSIDE FITNESS & TANNING
Fitness Never Felt So Good
ELGIN COUNTRY MARKET
Country Markets Are Alive & Flourishing
Able Canvas – More Than Just an Awning
If you were to ask ten of your closest friends how much they enjoyed doing laundry, eight of them would most likely complain about how long it takes them to sort, wash, dry and fold their clothing.
The sound of occasional barking from the interior of Melissa Cormier’s business means there’s most likely a full house at Mel’s Waggin’ Tail Inn Inc. (www.melswaggintailinn.com) in Scoudouc, NB. And that’s a good thing!
In 2011, Sylvie D. Levesque was in her early thirties and made the leap in the Grand Falls area by starting her own firm. This decision is no small detail considering she had always wanted to have her own business.
“What is your favourite thing about Harmony Bazaar,” I ask Errin Williams-Spidle, Artistic Director since 2009. “Sharing it with someone new,” she says.
This travel pro is going places
W.P. Griffin Inc. is a family owned and operated farming and packaging facility located in Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island. Their farming business has grown to be a leading producer in specialty potato products.
At a young age, Larry Stewart began working around the shop of his family owned business. Located in West Point, PEI, Stewart Enterprises Ltd was established in 1974 by John Stewart, Larry’s father. The company began as a logging business and was one of the largest on PEI upon inception. They
Upper Echelon Developments Ltd. Operating as Robin’s Donuts/241 Pizza – Jonathan and Victoria Paddock of Clarke’s Beach
W. P. Griffin
W.P. Griffin Inc. is a family owned and operated farming and packaging facility located in Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island. Their farming business has grown to be a leading producer in specialty potato products.
Hanoverian Farm
Regardless of your choice of sport, there comes a time when you need the best equipment to gain the podium, whether that is a top set of skates or a well-bred horse. Looking objectively through performance, Hanoverians have earned their 1st place rank in sport.
There was something in the air that made former Bostonians Yola and Forbes Christie uproot their successful careers and youngest child to forge a new life on the windswept shores of Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
Mitchan Sushi Inc. opened its doors in 2005 in an area where seafood and more traditional ‘meat and potatoes’ are usually the main offerings on the menu’s of local restaurants. Yet Ms.
In October 2014, this growing business of the Madawaska region moved to a new building located a few kilometres west of Edmundston, at 4359, route 120, in Clair, New Brunswick.