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CONTENTS Profiles/Messages/Features Northern

Published by Features DEL Communications Inc. 6 Community Futures Northern B.C.’s managers’ message Suite 300, 6 Roslyn Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0G5 6 Community Futures Northern B.C.’s office directory President David Langstaff

InitiativeS Associate Publisher 8 Northwest Growth Conference prepares businesses for boom in resource sector Jason Stefanik

9 Cash Mob shoppers support local business Managing Editor Cindy Chan [email protected] BUSINESS PROFILES Contributing Writers 10 Business booms at The Fresh Onion Café & Catering Lisa Fattori 11 Beautiful British Columbia to become more accessible to all Melanie Franner Emily Pike 12 On track Deb Smith

13 Pacific Paramedics provides first-aid service in northern B.C Sales Manager Dayna Oulion 14 Hold your horses Toll Free: 1.866.424.6398 15 Greening the soil one small pellet at a time Advertising Sales 16 Big-town feel for a small-town festival Robert Barmanovich Gary Seamans 17 JB Brothers reflects on success Colin James Trakalo

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22 Piggin’ out Design/Layout 23 Home is where the heart is Dana Jensen 24 Following your heart Advertising Art Sheri Kidd 25 Weed Free Lawns: In new but capable hands Joel Gunter

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Welcome to the 2016 edition of Community Futures Northern B.C. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business magazine. Our offices in Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Van- owner or a member of an organization that supports your local com- derhoof, Dawson Creek, Prince Rupert, Houston, Masset and Terrace munity, we are here to help you grow and succeed. To find an of- have contributed stories highlighting some of the successes Com- fice near you, go to www.communityfutures.ca. We are proud of our munity Futures has had a pivotal role in supporting, in both business achievements over the past year, and hope that you enjoy reading and community economic development. Community Futures supports these stories and learning about the positive initiatives that are hap- economic stability and diversity in British Columbia’s northern com- pening in rural communities all across northern B.C. We look forward munities using a variety of programs that include business training, to another great year serving the small communities that we love, coaching and loans. We also work with community-based initiatives making them even better places to live and do business. to help build capacity and sustainability through mentoring and finan- cial support. EXCELLENCE

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Community Futures North Cariboo Community Futures Nadina 335A Vaughan Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 2T1 2430 Butler Avenue, Unit A, P.O. Box 236, Toll-free: (877) 992-2322 Houston, B.C., V0J 1Z0 Fax: (250) 992-7700 Toll-free: (800) 556-5539 DETERMINATION PASSION www.cfquesnel.com Fax: (250) 845-2528 www.cfnadina.ca Community Futures Fraser-Fort George 1566 7th Avenue, Prince George, B.C., V2L 3P4 Haida Gwaii Community Futures Toll-free: (800) 661-2055 1587 McLeod Street, Massett, B.C., V0T 1M0 Fax: (250) 562-9119 Toll-free: (888) 328-5594 www.cfdc.bc.ca Fax: (888) 626-7345 www.haidagwaiifutures.ca Community Futures Stuart Nechako Box 1078-2750 Burrard Avenue, Vanderhoof, B.C., V0J 3A0 Community Futures 16/37 Toll-free: (800) 266-0611 101-4734 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1T2 Community Futures EDP provides flexible lending Fax: (250) 567-5224 Phone: (250) 635-5449 www.cf-sn.ca Fax: (250) 635-2698 and specialized business assistance to entrepreneurs who www.1637cfdc.bc.ca are also managing ongoing health or disability issues. Community Futures Peace Liard 904-102 Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C., V1G 2B7 Toll-free: (877) 296-5888 1.888.303.2232 | www.cf-edp.ca Fax: (250) 782-8770 www.communityfutures.biz

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EDP Northwest Growth Conference prepares businesses for boom in resource sectors INITIATIVE By Lisa Fattori

Entrepreneurs and small business own- St. John and Dawson Creek and how unpre- to medium-sized businesses in the region. ers in northwestern British Columbia can pared everyone was, it’s concerning. That Conference attendees had the opportunity capitalize on the impending growth in the same level of growth can happen here and to hear 17 different speakers, who lent their resource sectors, thanks to the expert ad- communities in the region have to be ready.” experience and expertise on a wide array of vice and networking opportunities offered at The interactive agenda of the conference topics, including recruitment, financing and the Northwest Growth Conference in March began with an opening-day speed network- marketing. of 2015. Hosted at the North Coast Meeting ing event. Hands-on workshops provided “I was so impressed with the professional and Convention Centre in Prince Rupert, the practical advice on assessing the viability of level of all our speakers, and there was a two-day event drew delegates from Kitimat a business, growing and expanding a busi- lot of interaction with the audience,” Prys- and Terrace, as well as industry stakehold- ness, achieving growth through partner- tay says. “People could sign up for private ers from Vancouver, who were interested in ships with First Nations, succession plan- one-on-one coaching sessions with the connecting with local businesses and learn- ning and navigating the bidding process for speakers, which was a huge benefit to small ing about new opportunities for sustainable major projects. growth. businesses. Everyone who participated was Conference attendees learned about new really engaged and walked away with con- Organized by Community Futures of the Pa- economic opportunities brought about by nections.” cific Northwest, in partnership with Hecate development in LNG, pipelines and working In a post-conference survey of 70 respons- Strait Employment Development Society, camps, as well as the Fairview expansion at es, 85 per cent of participants said that they and Prince Rupert and Port Edward Eco- Port of Prince Rupert. The exhibitors repre- nomic Development Corporation, the confer- sented a wide cross-section of businesses left the conference with a business con- ence and trade show exhibition was created and organizations, and included Avanti Kit- nection or deal. Business exhibition booths to prepare communities for the $60 million sault Mine Ltd., Royal LePage, Pacific North- also received high marks with 87 per cent in major projects that is heading towards the West LNG and Public Works and Govern- of conference attendees reporting that they northwest. ment Services Canada. provided valuable business-to-business linkages. “For the last three to five years, the local Industry representatives from Prince Rupert community, region and the entire province Port Authority, the B.C. operations for Ca- “The response to the conference was very has been abuzz about LNG development,” nadian Association of Petroleum Producers, positive,” Prystay says. “I think attendees are says Wendy Prystay, chair at Community Civeo and TransCanada provided overviews much more aware about the opportunities Futures of the Pacific Northwest. “When you of economic development forecasted in the that lie ahead, and they now have the tools look at the kind of growth they had in Fort northwest and what this means for small- to manage that growth.”

8 Community Futures Northern British Columbia 2016 Cash Mob shoppers INITIATIVE support local business

By Lisa Fattori

Cash Mob is a joint initiative by Community nesses – which cannot be a franchise or of people going together to a local restaurant Futures of the Pacific Northwest, the Prince chain – using the hashtag #Spend20. Busi- for lunch.” Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce nesses, through their company websites The partnership launched the project in April and RupertReigns.com. It promotes local and Facebook pages, have an opportunity of 2014. The first business to be mobbed business at the grassroots level, by bring- to connect with current customers and ap- was the antique furniture store, The Argosy, ing retailers and customers together in an peal to them for nominations. Once a busi- which completed 22 transactions in an hour. innovative spin on the shop local campaign. ness is chosen, participating shoppers are All of the activity and fanfare attracted pass- “Cash Mob is like a flash mob, but without given a neutral location at which to gather. ersby, which generated additional sales and the singing and dancing,” says Marlene The group then walks to the yet unidentified hype. Other Cash Mob targets have included Lindquist of Community Futures. “Partici- business, which has a big banner, balloons local fabric store Fishskin Fabric, Eddie’s pants converge on a local business where and a sandwich board advertising the event. News Stand & Novelties and the local artist they spend money as a group. Through “We ask participants to commit a minimum co-op Ice House Gallery. these events, participants learn what vari- of $20, but they actually end up spending a ous local businesses offer, while the own- lot more,” says Simone Clark, manager of “Our Cash Mob events have been a tremen- ers have the opportunity to showcase their communications for Prince Rupert & Dis- dous success, so we definitely want to con- products and services.” trict Chamber of Commerce. “Everyone has tinue,” Clark says. “We are looking at orga- Citizens are invited to visit RupertReigns. a lot of fun, and, afterwards, the Cash Mob nizing Cash Mobs in the spring, summer and com to nominate potential Cash Mob busi- turns into the ‘Food Mob’, with the majority fall of 2016.”

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ecember. December. saw the opportunity to service companies in the resource sectors. Mining is growing, and when new seeing already We’re workers. of sands projects. construction contracts contracts and is also looking at partnering with larger, national and international orga- nizations. on-site emergen- offers Pacific Paramedics cy standby services. first-aid service in northern B.C. in northern service first-aid Based in Prince indus- professional, providing to dedicated is services in northern B.C. trial first-aid For founder Jessica cific her provided Paramedics with the per years seven her to leverage fect opportunity of experience and expertise working in oil events, special and forestry mining, gas, and as a designated on-site first-aid attendant. From dispatching mobile treatment centres to assisting companies with their emergen- cy preparedness and response programs, Laberge and her staff offer a full array of professional services to meet the individual needs of customers. “It’s natural to want to better yourself, so I set out to expand my training,” says berge. “I returned to Prince need increased medical services and per sonnel.” Laberge’s decision to start her own - com pany was timed perfectly. frastructure will create new that must work meet mandatory, industry sites safety standards and requirements. In May 2014, Laberge incorporated Pacific Paramedics. She purchased two mobile treatment cen- tres in by chase of supplies and marketing initiatives, and also received help developing a busi- plan. ness are fully trained and qualified emergency medical personnel, certified in By Lisa Fattori By Lisa Futures for a loan to help finance the pur Pacific Paramedics provides provides Paramedics Pacific BUSINESS PROFILE By Emily Pike the opportunitytovolunteer on thefarm. camps, therapeutic riding classes,hug-a-horseclassesandeven kinds ofhorseenthusiasts,such asbeginnerridinglessons,day downtown Williams Lake,offersawidevariety forall ofservices Blue StarEquine Adventures,ahorsefarm located minutesfrom Hold your horses 14 s Blue, es Saddleup! three years old and as experienced as 70 as experienced as and old yearsthree as young as students had has farm The school my own children.” home- continueto and with time spend can like flexibilitythe self-employed being I of so nature,” in being while ness well- seeking those especially people, other with horses of love this share to wanted “I with them, the better her lifewas. spent she time more the that found and horses with working enjoyed always bystarted Adventureswas Blue 2011, since business In adventure. equine an on you take to waiting areFlurry Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 a, Cupid, Star, The mith familySmith and theirhors - cho, Warwick and and Warwick Echo, olli Holli mith says. “I “I says. Smith Star mith who who Smith E quine quine es available for riding or any of their thera- Blue outside ofriding them. horses about people teaches she which in classes the run to excited most herself ner riding lessons for children, begin- is class popular most their While near them or justbrushing their coats. being them, riding through is that whether – them with contact to in come who people out help greatly can and ers Smith believes that horses are great teach- she says. welcome,” is everyone so person, each Blue at welcome are that those to limit age no but old, years Star a. W tio wa w d t suit to do we what tailor “We Star. E quine mith assures that there is there that assures Smith Adventures has six hors- Smith finds those animals. with activities include to offerings farm’s addingmoreexpandingof and animals the isting farm for about a year, she is thinking E Blue forstore in plans big has Smith a hand.” to people who are willing to come and lend too. help outside have they but day, everyfarm the husband and her daughter can be found on business, family a Primarily yoga,” Smithsays. breathinged stretchingand exercises, and equine-assist- includes horseswhich with wellness offer also We riding. while than rather ground the from horses with time spend and play work, to students allow “There are also hug-a-horse lessons which without the requirement ofridingahorse. some horses, with interact to people for differentwhich classes,teach peutic ways quine Adventures. mith says, “We’re always open always “We’re says, Smith Having been at the ex ih her Smith, Star - BUSINESS PROFILE 15 - Gulbran hey have been fantastic to fantastic been have They

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Waterfalls & wilderness Waterfalls JB Brothers reflects Brothers success JB on rolled rolled in the self-employment program as Fraser-Fort Futures Community by delivered George in March 2014 and, later, - success fully launched their business, JB Brothers R Concrete their opening that say partners business The business was intense times at but extremely rewarding. steep “There were learning curves, but with each twist, we learned to better understand business.” of world the ofthat from thinking of way their adjusting ly that of an entrepreneur. to tradesman a Challenges they faced while being business owners included constant is there that always something say They go- multi-tasking. to be done.that needs ing on and something Things that they worry about are meeting clients’ needs, sourcing out and obtaining work, billing and collections and purchasing to name a few. inventory, Joao Medeiros and Bruno BUSINESS PROFILE By DebSmith Burns Lakefamily expandsrecycling inthecommunity Making adifference f the of activities outdoor and the scenery spectacular to attracted tourists, of numbers ing increas- plus residents 5,000 another least it is a service area for a larger population, at communitieswithin the townlimits. mately 3,600, including the two First Nations Burns of population The tions. op- recycling limited very had hometown his realizedthat Beach when shock a of bit a was it life, of way a rather but option an A Lake anditssurrounding area. to takefamily’shis up commitment Burns to returned has Beach Chris years, 100 stretch back that community the in roots With 18 time. time. of matter a only was it town; his to come Beach could see that recycling was going to away. kilometres 150 almost was centrerecycling fter living in living fter Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 Lakes District. eoul where recycling is not not is recycling where Seoul nd yet, the closest closest the yet, And k i approxi- is Lake s well, well, As h Burns the opportunityan Thereforwas owners the of the Burns the By munity Futures.” 80 per but cent of the funding came from Com- well, as bank a from loan small a get help. for Nadina Futures Community to turned Beach loan, bank a get to unable initially was he When business himself. Burns their buy to proposed and B.C. another bottle depot to purchase in southern them found Beach when out worked all It to move back to southernB.C. plan in the town, and their ultimate goal was they were reaching the end of their five-year time bythat but business,recycling the into stewardship plan in B.C., was continuing to to continuing was B.C., in plan stewardship non-profit the (MMBC), BC Multi-Material stop there. ecember 2014, Beach had purchased had Beach 2014, December Lake Lake R R eturn-It sy, I i eventually did “I says, He eturn-it epot, but it didn’tit but Depot, ptt expand to Depot Lake Photo sentb local First Nationsartists. by handmade paddles wooden two of form the in representedInnovation” & “Ingenuity A Business annual its of two with Beach presented Commerce of Chamber In November 2015, the Burns space to over 4,000. of feet 400 about of out movingit business, forperfect forclose to up was ing lease the facility. recreation panded the He found it on Park needed alarger building. he happen, it make to order In community. his to service important an create and ness busi- new his expand both to opportunity panies. com- private and non-profits Nations, First governments, local with working by B.C. in programs recycling paper printed and ing packag - residential implement and develop y ChrisBea wards: “R wards: akeside Multiplex,Lakesidetown’sthe exnewly That was where Beach had seen the ch, o ookie Business of the of Business ookie wner ofBurns L Street, right across from ake R epy build- empty An Lake & cy Excellence Y cling Dep ear” and and ear” istrict District ot. - BUSINESS PROFILE eet- 19 T Wanda and Gerd Teetzen. 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Community continues Futures to step in where other banks working.” stopped have - The Quesnel Bakery incorporated a café a couple of years ago. of years a café a couple Quesnel Bakery incorporated The eetzen, was de- T Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia eetzen. “It was a syndicated loan, T “The icing on the cake was the last deal we put in place with Community Futures that allowed us to buy the building,” ex plains which meant that a group of nity Futures - franchises Commu got together and with loan combined one us lend to agreed a single payment structure.” The loan, according to - - - o T eet- And And T oday, oday, T erd Gerd The younger orst Horst and Christa eetzens decided to T eetzens went back to T ntil we got our heads our got we “Until eetzen. T orst Horst and Christa. eetzens continued to work to hard

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t t A Making itwork store hasproved to beagreat social treat aswell. Bouchie of remainderforwith the used being warehousing. For residents the R artisan bread, locally hand-woven washclothsandmore. fresh weekly eggs, farm fresh cosmetics, and soaps homemade kilometres).100 within duced consignmentproducedproductsproducts(grown/prolocallyand - offers that area market farmer’s a includes mix new the of Part real level of trust already builtup,” saysDixon-Warren. “I had worked with them many times over the years so there was a nity Futures. Commu- to ties existing having meant also well-connected Being with. We were already well connected with the community.” the community with our own businesses, which we have continued because of is that “It’s been very manageable so far,” says smoothly. running been has that it’sone women, two the between business etail comprises approximately half of the 3,000-square-foot store, tog te Bouchie the lthough ake – with a population of approximatelytheof – 2,000population a with – Lake Sarah BarberandHeloise Dixon-Warren. SarahwereI and already inwell-established so k Country Lake his includes gifts, local arts/crafts,local gifts, includes This oe s h tid operating third the is Store Dixon-Warren. “I think a lot BUSINESS PROFILE 21 Ryll explains. PH: 250-997-7208 FX: 250-997-7219 1-877-997-4333 TF: [email protected]

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By Emily Pike By Emily Making his voice heard heard voice his Making production ad agencies, and TV stations, radio for work and voiceover production audio commercial creative Providing Row Front companies, for messaging hold” “on services for as full as well others, and many companies software companies, needs. voice work a company’s of all aspects for solutions of range a wide offers Ryll, by Jason headed Voiceovers, BUSINESS PROFILE Piggin’ out 22 Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 retd abce salsmn i the downtown core of the city. in establishment barbecue oriented neighbourhood- fun, a for sector taurant res- local the in gap a saw he business, own his into out branch to desire the had Burbee When dining. fine to eateries pop rant industry in everything from mom-and- yearsrestauexperiencein 22 the of with - vnuly eevd h satp financ- startup the received eventually Burbee case, his make to plan business his of drafts different three Futures. took it While Community with reconnected loan. a for down him turned agencies opment devel - economic local two and banks five total, In capital. startup for institutions cial businessplan andbeganapproaching several finan- his building years three spent Burbee network. a establish him helped community. the in important contacts some to Burbee introduce to helped members FuturesstaffCommunity Fraser-Fort Georgeoffice. FuturesCommunity the to connected first was he that point the at was it and ago, yearsfive business his planning began He per PigBbqHousewasborn. of The Copper Pig Bbq T yler Burbee, a Prince a Burbee, yler A t this point, Burbee was once again once was Burbee point, t this House is the brainchild eorge resident George Thus, e also They The Cop- & named originally was battle.legal a – jorsetback ma- first its experienced it when stride its suc- cess. initial great experienced and 2012 in opened restaurant The ground from Community Futures. theoff business his get requiredto he ing awards. f the of “Entrepreneur their Pig Copper the and Burbee awarded Commerce of Chamber staff. thedid droves,so returncustomersin but the did only Not it. behind rallied has nity House reopened its doors and the commu- In backing. startup initial providedFuturesnityits had forthcomingfrom afterbanks the Commu - more was juncture critical this at erations op- his continue to needed he financing notice. took banks the time, this but vations. extensiverenoof - months five into turned repairs for closure of weeks short few a be would thought Burbee What doors. its shut to had restaurant the meant damage water and smoke significant but standing, and hurt, was structure,it burning to ground. the oneNo therestaurant, engulfed quicklythe and to building neighbouring the in started fire a 2014, In doozy. a was it and come, to yet was challenge biggest the Unfortunately, that name. under operate to continue not could ness busi- the and trademarked, “Social was House” that notice served was Burbee Social tbr 2014, October That same month, the Prince he operation had just begun to hit to begun just had operation The Y a” n “uies f the of “Business and ear” i ams edd h business, the ended almost This ue bt in but House, recycle Please Please e opr i remained Pig Copper The e opr i Bbq Pig Copper The he Copper Pig Bbq CopperPig The pebr 2013, September he restaurantThe cme of December George Y ear” The BUSINESS PROFILE The 23 Gloria Brown. Gloria Stan Morris and Stan Morris ll of their work has been a huge help huge a been has work their of ll A “Community “Community Futures has proven to be in- valuable to us,” says Brown. “We received a loan from them this past summer. areas more two convert to used was money of the house into bedrooms – which gives We’ve eight residents. for total capacity us a also been working closely with Community Futures on finding out how we can better run the business, how to market it, when and lots ofthink about expansion should we with courses taken even We’ve things. other them. to us.” bbott Abbott Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia “We’re “We’re really like one Brown. “We may big get the odd relief family,” staff in says on occasion – like a housekeeper – but it’s husband and myself.” just my really in need A community The pleasure of having a home like Heights in Quesnel also to the - extends cou it. ple who founded “We really enjoy what we do,” says Brown. And, of course, this wouldn’t be possible without organizations like Community - Fu tures. Abbott Heights. - Un- She Gloria hey They did t the time, the t A A relatively small hat’s what That’s George for an inter And we already have The result? - accom to able were Morris Stan

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outh BUSINESS PROFILE - 27 upert R The community has The breakwater is covered by a by by pilings. walkway and is to accessible Prince who residents, a have now dedicated space the harbour. to stroll is walkway amazing,” “The Far breakwater rell says. “It feels like you’re walking in the middle of the harbour. access to the waterfront, where they can launch a canoe or kayak, and fish off the dock.” - A 183-me- Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia ighliner Highliner Inn. upert’s upert’s R The docking facility had to be - con s a result, pilings range from 37 to 37 from range pilings result, a As structed in water depths up to 30 metres seven than more are that ranges tidal in and metres. which the is to 60 metres, heightequivalent of Prince tre floating breakwater was also - construct ed to protect the marina, which is secured perimeter. perimeter. Constructed by local contractor, Broadwater Industries, building the marina was a huge undertaking and an engineer ing feat. - The laska upert A R laska. upert Port upert, Cow A R R iversification Diversification ardy Hardy on their upert is the north- the is upert evelopment Development Cor R erminal in Cow Bay, T Gwaii and conomic Economic achters achters would otherwise tlin Y upert and enjoy all that the A ur Our surveys also show that R conomic Economic Haida waii,” says John Farrell, general general Farrell, John says Gwaii,” The $3.8-million project was fi-

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Haida uthority, uthority, which assisted with the logistics fter four years of planning and nine months nine and planning of years four fter poration. poration. investors, private and public through nanced including Western Canada (WD) and the Prince A the marina. of developing Located at the Bay Bay Marina was developed through a part- of Futures Community the City, with nership Prince the and Northwest Pacific the Port boaters boaters stay two to three days in ports of call, which would greatly benefit local retail businesses.” and hospitality Owned by the City of Prince have have to re-provision at Port way to facility facility is also a good fit with the Cow Bay shopping district and will entice visitors to Prince explore to offer. has city “We conducted a market wav- were a year yachts that 1,200 showed survey and it to way their on by passed they as ing and ern bookend of the coastal power and sail cruise markets. the new marina offers slips for yachts that to 100 feet, with a capacity 50 feet from are to moor larger vessels on the dock’s outer

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Prince Rupert Prince Fattori By Lisa A of construction, Cow Bay Marina is complete and now ready to serve the yachting the spring of 2016. in market With the capacity to berth 51 well vessels, as as some larger yachts, the marina is an ideal re-supply stop for boats travelling to and from new opportunities to opportunities new brings yachters and yachters brings Cow Bay Marina Marina Bay Cow BUSINESS PROFILE By DebSmith solutions inthetraditional Looking for new wellness 28 28 Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 Photos su pplied b y GenMitra. sale.” for products develop to together work can we if see to people tions Na- First local the with connecting at looking we’re and it, with along go to scanner 3D a purchased and ordered just “We’ve says. Mitran makemoneysome for Men’sthe will that business small a develop us helping is Futures “Community by donatinga3Dprinter to the non-profit society. oa Nechako local R can’t quiteget there alone. and expenses and maybe sometimes be able to help out someone who rentmonthly $800 paythe self-sufficient,to be to is goal ultimate the independence and entrepreneurial spirit of the A engage in,reflecting will their own ideasandneeds. they activities what decide themselves men the while month, a activities. and eventsupcoming ages. The and decided they needed to do something like that for their community. says. Mitran depression,” from suffering family, no with alone, were who men – go to men some for place no was there that concerned was “We were meeting with a woman who ran the safe home in town. ing that samequestionabout two years ago. forward-thinking men fromforward-thinking men other of couple a with along teacher, business retired Mitran, Gene need all to beuseful and to belong.Where can these mengo? isolation. social experience and lonelinessdepression, to lead can and eventsthat life-changing other retire spouse, a lose move, men older Oftentimes, in arecent interviewwithAgingHorizonsBulletin . states may be a loss of self-esteem, and boredom and depression can set in,” working. still are Friends home. at underfoot are they find and environment work structured a behind leave they retire, men “When of our men. more than a it’ssocial program – But it’s essential to shed. the well-being and backyard health or garage the in workshop traditional the of and modern versioncoffeea of within cup havea industryknowledgeand business share hobbies, pursue to connect, to place a ages all in conceived Men’s ecently, Community Futures lthough the lthough V anderhoof Men’s A e explains how they had heard of the Men’sthe of heard had theyhow explains He Sheds are here in Canada and they are growing in number. First Doug Mackie, founder of Canada’s first Men’s ll ll are on either an email or telephone list and kept up-to-date on A V anderhoof Men’s anderhoof ustralia, the community-based program offers men of of men offersprogram community-based the ustralia, John , MLA Lakes s human beings, we all need someone to talk to. We to. talk to someone need all we beings, human As

Shed V Society was created, open to all men of all anderhoof, B.C., found himself consider himself found B.C., anderhoof, Stuart Nechako found a way to foster the he eight-member board meets once once meets boardeight-member The hed has received support from the the from support received has Shed hed and encourageand Shed entrepreneurs,” R sa, n fo Northern from and ustad, V anderhoof Men’s Shed in Winnipeg, hed in Winnipeg in Shed ealth, Health, There hed Shed he She - BUSINESS PROFILE 29 Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia ilver Silver agensborg, B.C., Hagensborg,

The store opened in hey They learn skills that they alley. V ilver does at home too, with too, home at does Silver rganics in Organics rganics with the hopes of help- of hopes the with Organics alley alley V alley alley V ilver Silver makes the boxes and they are - commit is weekly no or There monthly ilver says. “I feel it is so important to show your your show to important so is it feel “I says. Silver - garden about passionate being that knows Silver Organics has established relationships with local alley alley V

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continues to be popular.” to be popular.” continues a small community in the Bella Coola 2015. January Mountain children. own her eating and living starts at home. in healthy ing with an interest “I two have big gardens veggie and I try and and preserve feed my them,” from family children where their food comes from. like things little with helping just by learning are they know even don’t harvesting.” or watering, weeding Silver worked at the local high school for the last five years as a though the and she youth worker, job, even care loved she couldn’t see herself there for the next 20 years, so she decided to make a change. The store offers a wide variety of - jewel local knitting, salts, bath products, salves, soaps, such seafood, tea, as coffee, roasted locally supplements, and vitamins bread, chocolates, produce, in-season ry, bath and beauty products, household items, giftware, cookbooks, bulk foods, organic meats, herbs and spices, snack foods, drinks groceries. and general - Custom week. a once service ordering produce-box a offers Silver for ready are boxes the and Wednesday on in order their put can ers on Friday. the store at pick-up variety have and $50 to $40 from price in range boxes produce “The of fruits and veggies. I try to order produce that is in season and pos- local wherever and supports down the cost local, which keeps sible. is My store quite small and I do not have a lot of fridge space I variety so boxes, can a when still I produce storage, make offer or it,” store to have not and customers my to produce organic of explains. When the produce arrives, the same day. up picked “It us is both. a win-win for want they when to let me know just have they – to customers ment one. farmers farmers to ensure that they get the best organic produce, from as as possible. near something is farmers small Supporting ing people to not be afraid of the word “organic”, a term she knows term she “organic”, knows a the word of to not ing be people afraid granola. tofu and and with whole grains that some people associate Mountain of owner the is Silver bra Abra By Emily Pike By Emily Mountains of Mountains valley-fresh organics valley-fresh BUSINESS PROFILE wanted anything that was good quality, youquality, good was anything that wanted you If community. the in parents other by search showed that there was high demand re- market our and children, own our for products these wanted who mothers both clothing,” for kids’ quality options no saw we ago, years few a Prince to moved I and Kim “When 2014. of November in doors its opened store the but mand weren’tthat locally until available, and snack bags – products that were in de- cluding cloth diapers, reusable nursing pads in- products, green to access have people addition, In youngsters. outfitting in choice ample with visitors regional and residents local providing district, shopping Bay Cow trendy the to addition recent a is store the By Lisa Fattori and greenproducts toPrinceRupert Bringing quality children’swear Posh Pirates: ated by ated practices. eco-friendly that store blends quality children’s innovative wear and gear with an is Pirates Posh 30 Denise EverettandKim Brownlee. Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 Denise verett and Kim Brownlee, Kim and Everett verett says. “We’re says. Everett nd n oper and Owned R upert -

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a etvl a cut was Festival Sea Everett says. Everettand BUSINESS PROFILE 31 eorge for providing providing George for ewett are thankful to - are Commu Hewett has been the most remarkable surprise,” stated. Hewett Maritsas and Fraser-Fort Futures nity the funding required to reopen this restaurant. this reopen to required funding the - reno the during supportive very were “They vations. Without Community Futures, none be possible.” this would of Cargo Charters eorge community George community Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia Scheduled Service pacificcoastal.com after after opening, a pipe burst overnight, caus- the throughout damage water significant ing restaurant. Despite the setbacks, Mr. Jake’s has been humbled by the continued community sup- Prince George residents. port from the and return customers old the all “Seeing the Prince from support - - Unfortu ewett, Hewett, de- The challenges Leah ewett Hewett decided to ewett Hewett were deter George since 1966. ewett Hewett rolled up their sleeves

Despite the challenges of an older

eopening Mr. Jake’s was no easy task. building, Maritsas and ocally Locally owned and operated, Steakhouse Mr. has been a landmark Jake’s in - down town Prince Maritsas and the refresh to work hard of hours in put and space. nately, nately, the restaurant closed 2014, In its owner. the of passing doors the after 2013 in Maritsas, Kostas son owner, the of previous and his business partner, cided to embark on reopening this historic, casual dining steakhouse in the downtown. heart of Maritsas grew up in this family restaurant and wanted to see the “Mr. Jake’s” brand cooking for passion a has Maritsas continue. and years of experience. bring- venture, with the Maritsas partner on ing with of her years management - and res experience. taurant R mined to reopen in the same historic loca- since in located been had restaurant the tion 1966. The biggest challenge for the two business partners was starting the business again from nothing but a name and what Marit- sas’ father had taught him. – daysthree Jake’s Mr. stop for there didn’t Grab a bite at Mr. Jake’s Steakhouse Mr. Jake’s bite at a Grab BUSINESS PROFILE During this time, Added benefit cosmetic tattooing –andmore. waxing, extensions, nail extensions, eyelash lessons, and reflexology,application makeup massages, pedicures, manicures, include to hairdressing beyond extend that services of transformed into T no choicebut to make agoofit. four. and three two, aged children small three with mom single a was cobsen Founder 1985. in ground the off It was sheer determination that got By Melanie Franner Spa Rivier celebrates 30-plus years Family first opted for acareer inwelding. owner in the business. Deanna McCulloch, joins her mother as a co- daughter, other Jacobsen’s technician. nail and esthetician an as full-time works erty business.family a 32 dy 3 yas later, years 30 oday, Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 Donna JacobsenandDeanna McCulloch. Spa Rivier isafamily business.Kristina Dougherty, Spa Spa aughter Kristina Daughter Rivier – offering a range Rivier has also become The third child, a son, air Plus has been been has Plus Hair onna Ja- Donna Hair Plus he had had She Dough- street. Jacobsen opted to move. same the on available became space new when 2015 in again knocked Opportunity level for a total of3,500square feet. secondnity renton the 2,000square to feet opportu- the provided and feet, square 700 location. downtown to business the moved eventually Jacobsen are repeat customers. cent per 80 approximately which of – ents cli- the for interest maintain to etc.) purses, offup non-related products hats, boots, (e.g. made cent per 15 to 10 remaining the and cent per 35 foraccounting products related spa- sales, of cent perapproximatelyfor 50 accounting products hair-related with mix, in-store boutique brings added sales into the narrow.continuingto gap the with enue, rev- total the of cent per 60 about resents T oday, the spa portion of the business rep- business the of portion spa the oday, R

eid treet to take advantage of a prime prime a of advantage take to Street e oe lo added also move The n An are still talking aboutit.” time. great really a had erybody with a lot of personnel to offer services. “Ev- along event, the for hand on mascot store cludes Jacobsen, conwho - adds that they reopening,”had the official our had just “We ner in the business. nity for McCulloch to officially become a part- opportu- an provided also re-financing The portunity haspassed.” op- the you, to back gets bank traditional a advice. for ask to call phone a just it’s if even help, to away. right agreed loan. the on paid already had I what back borrow could I if asked and up them new space became available in 2015, I called the When furniture. salon and racking like equipment, new of lot a bought and 2012 in in our old location, we did a major renovation cant for us,” says Jacobsen. “When we were signifi- “CommunityhighlyFutures been has nd they are quick. By the time time the By quick. are they And e ae las there always are They ur clients clients Our They BUSINESS PROFILE 33 Village? District of alley alley V The work was simplified be- Amonson. “The majority of the Amonson says, “We’re still short of se- ll that to the we was had do un- add after A In June 2015, the groundwork began for the for began groundwork the 2015, June In third six-plex. initially ahead, planned had society the cause putting in water and sewer services to six residences. up accommodate that would “ built each build- as we electricity derground ing,” says work is being done by volunteers, although we have hired one professional carpenter and, of course, the electrical, plumbing and - trades certified by done be must walling dry men. We couldn’t have done it without our volunteers, donations from the and businesses different Houston and many individuals.” What’s next for the Pleasant As niors’ housing and could use another two the need.” handle to buildings

Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia - ax grant went provid towards Houston seniors still in need T This time the local credit union Gas Village had a second building, using alley alley federal federal ing geothermal heating – a cost-effective, stable that system - to the contributes reduc tion of greenhouse gas emissions. But the HRHS stop there didn’t – 2010, by Pleasant V the same design as the first, other than the space. storage of a bit more addition Each consists two-bedroom six-plex of four and two one-bedroom apartments with a large lounge common in the of centre each. With no stairs or steps, the one-level build- in situated and handicap-accessible are ings close conveniently is that location peaceful a area. the downtown to and completed projects successful two With many more of affordable housing, the society to plan began for a third building that would cost $700,000. could not cover all of this third mortgage. That’s when the society turned to - Commu assistance. for Futures nity Amonson explains, “We were only able to finance two-thirds of the money we need- ed through the credit union, so we went to Community Futures Nadina, and they made it possible for us to have they that accomplish happy very this all are We building. third with us.” on board come ech- T Hous- Hous- anderhoof A $90,000 V Heritage - presi Amonson, etirement etirement R rudy, looked at sim- at looked rudy, T mithers Smithers to draw up Arnold t. John and John St. Village, a seniors’ housing Houston - vol the with 2008, by but Union, Houston, B.C., built and main- HRHS, has been involved in the alley alley V

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ociety Society (HRHS), will soon have a third alley Credit Credit alley Pleasant By Deb Smith A strong community community A strong looks after each other each after looks complex complex in tained by the before before the society engaged ilar projects in Fort Fort in projects ilar nical society’s vision to provide affordable housing affordable provide to vision society’s community. own their in seniors for might we thought we started, first we “When be able to do something along the lines of multi-level care, but after looking into the cost and the rules involved, we decided to go on our own and simply build - accommo dations,” Amonson says. wife, his and Amonson dent of the ing building to vulnerable the offer community’s seniors. beginning, the From the plans for a comfortable, accessible and affordable multi-plex residence that would provide six new homes for some of seniors. and disabled low-income ton’s It took eight years of fundraising and dona- Bulkley the of backing financial the and tions V unteer support of the the entire community, first seniors’ residence opened. BUSINESS PROFILE roots as much as possible over the next the over possible as store’smuch as roots the to true remained Freeman new twist A much mirrored my own lifestyle.” very it Plus, offering. product its and store the with familiar very was I and business in 2000. I had always wanted to run my own 20years and again available became it then plains Freeman. “That owner held onto it for ex later,” yearsfive sold was and Hoffman 1972byKarin in started was business “The hesitate to make her move. Freemandidn’t again, once sale for up was but owner original fromthe hands changed Y lowing itasbestshecould. fol- to committed had and lifestyle healthy children.three ing years. overthe Karin’s as known store local the frequented man raisedBornand B.C., Quesnel, in 34 34 Jacquey Sampson,LoriFreeman (owner), JessicaGolden, JenniferReed ofKarin’s Deli &Health Foods. By Melanie Franner Expansion foratown favourite For thelove of life as ae, fe h bsns hd already had business the after later, ears Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 l & Deli he was a busy mom rais- mom busy a was She ealth Foods many times times many Foods Health he knew the value of a a of value the knew She ori FreeLori - - hm r penn o sm wo have who some or pregnant are whom of some people, young of lot a are there “Now, explains. she concerned health,” their about people older were tomers cus- the of lot a over, took first I “When over the years is the mixofclientele. seen has Freeman that change Another the business. of size the doubling essentially – space saw her chance and scooped up the extra Freeman 2014, in retire to decided door nexttravel agent long-time the when But sorts ofgoodproducts.” verya all was storetinywith jam-packed “It Freeman. says size,” in feet square 600 about been always had store “The time. elry and gifts. But she was only biding her jew- of selection small a maintained also – a significant attraction to the locals. an deli, which had become – and remains few years. She kept up the small Europe- She A them- selves.” after looking of importance the understand today People children. young munity.” com- the regularlyin see and know you ple friend. your and instructor fitness your banker, your teachers, school kids’ your neighbours, your “They’re says. she faces,” or numbers just aren’t tomers northern townsmall a “In like cus- Quesnel, ment that continues to this day. - fulfill of sense a feel to her enabled have way the along base customer growing her with established has she that relationships Freeman.for true come in’s able Being purchaseto expandand – Kar– guided me through it.” they again, and FuturesCommunity to back benefit. huge a was It own. my on store the chase pur me helped who and business small of workings inner the through me guided who person wonderful a with up met and tures Fu- Community to went I that. at look don’t banks the forinventoryand was money the affordFreeman.to able says “ be it,” didn’t I know where business, I would get the extra funding to this into went I “When renovation wasCommunity Futures. and acquisition initial the both in help big a T From therehere to become very mainstream.” about a healthy lifestyle,” says Freeman. “It’s moreeducated much so “Everyoneis today of the revenue. productshealth account still for majoritythe Baltic to sausages homemade from erything ev- – line product diversified very a carry aking over a business is never easy and and easy never is business a over aking lthough Karin’s lthough eli & Deli d hn e xadd I went I expanded, we when And ealth Foods has been a dream a been has Foods Health eli & Deli ea amber necklaces – – necklaces amber Sea ealth Foods does does Foods Health nd the numerous the And hey’re the peo- They’rethe European-style lot of of lot A - - BUSINESS PROFILE 35 Hood. the town, which was largely Chinese in its day.” Museum” soon followed. A local “Likely “We started developing a collection of min- ing town,” says artifacts around from “Community “Community Futures lent us mu- actual an build could some we so money seed initial seum and these put on artifacts display. Ini- tially people just lent us their items but over them.” ended up donating they time, - Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia Hood. “Last year, we part - niversity of British Columbia British of University ie Wright. y Cath Photos b Photos oday, oday, there is an official self-guided walk hanks to a grant from Community Futures, Futures, to Thanks Community from a grant that ghost town has since been restored. T ing tour of the town, along with a seasonal nearby. campground trying “We’re to boost tourism the for - com munity,” says nered with the with nered to get a student to translate a lot of the signs the of lot a translate to student a get to for us to help evoke that original nature of ikely Likely Likely Hood. ood’s Hood’s Hood. “I herwood Sherwood herwood Sherwood Ltd., president of Ltd., manager of arlene, moved to Darlene, moved variety A variety of jobs followed ikely is undergoing a few a undergoing is Likely Hood, president of As we grew, I found we didn’t District Chamber of Commerce ikely to drive forklifts at the Cedar Cedar the at forklifts drive to Likely

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ikely & Likely have enough money on hand for the payroll. the payroll. on hand for money enough have That’s when we first met up with - Commu Futures.” nity That meeting, which took place in the early 1990s, soon led to a number of other initia- tives – one of which was the creation of an indoor “mining museum” that added to the existing outdoor museum, which features mock shafts, adits (horizontal mine entries) and old machinery. “The original path to the gold through the local rush area, with Quesnel runs Forks being one of the jewels,” explains here “There were 5,000 people who lived there back in the 1860s and there is still a ghost today.” there town Forest Forest Contracting, a forestry-based - com forest,” surrounding the in worked that pany says New to town Hood and his wife, company. contracting building of midst the in were “We Xatsull Community Forest the - Provin C Class Point Cedar the of chair and cial Park. become time, have back – in and, 1982 over growth. for a driving force “I grew up in Burnaby,” explains to moved town.” mill in Unfortunately – or fortunately – the Cedar mill burned down within weeks of - to leaving employ seek him arrival, another ment opportunity. until Forest Forest Contracting tivity tivity is he community of community The very “unlikely” situations that are helping to foster an environment of opportunity it call who residents 300-plus and the for growth home. By Melanie Franner By Melanie Opportunity at Likely looms abounds Livelihood BUSINESS PROFILE ur get icuig niiul exercise individual including guest, furry each of needs the meet to customized is areas. play fenced and pens door mats out- interior, airy bright clean, a rugs, and high-quality with kennels private all of the comforts of home, featuring eight Bulkley V the from owners dog 400 of over clientele loyal a has already and ago McR dogs to roam andplay. forroom of plenty and farm her of views McR to next in ized, compassionate care for dogs. personalprovidingby- passion her lowing & Boarding 36 of operator and owner As By Lisa Fattori Living thedreamatDogDigs mithers region. Smithersalley- T elkwa, B.C., the facility is situated right facilitysituated B.C., the is elkwa, e opened ae Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 ae’s home, offering wonderful offering home, ae’s aycare, Cheryl McR Cheryl Daycare, Dog g js fv years five just Digs er facility offers facility Her Dog Digs ae is fol- is ae Located Service Dog confident. joyfully are that dogs in result will which approach, assertive and calm a with tion frustra - replace people that recommends pets. their with interact owners how from stem usually problems behavioural 1 udmnas of Fundamentals a earned successfully she where Millan, Cesar behaviourist, dog with world-renowned train to California to travelled also c bfr opening before ics two at worked McR assistant, veterinary certified a As knowing that their petsare ingoodhands. periods, extendedfor or day, forthe dogs their off drop can owners Pet programs. Diploma. crig o McR to According ihr-ae vt clin- vet Smithers-based g Behaviour Dog Dog Digs. e a dog’s a ae, e has She T raining She ae a wealth ofinformation. share who professionals dog other to cess McR to addition In weekends. consecutive two over place take that workshops four-day in participate can they or sessions training A changes inadog’s behaviour.” dramatic see to and dogs their with people help to satisfying very It’s work. this doing love I trained. be to need who dogs, their it’smanyinstances, owners, the rather than In behaviours. dogs’ their influencing are tate dogs and to show dog owners how they McR to went I so mind, of frame bad a in were nel “So many dogs that were coming to my ken- t anta Clarita to train with Cesar Millan,” Millan,” Cesar with train to Clarita Santa Dog es xets, o onr hv ac- have owners dog expertise, ae’s ae says. “He taught me how to rehabili- igs, pet owners can have private private have can owners pet Digs, BUSINESS PROFILE 37 ompkins draft ompkins draft He also plans T ompkins currently ompkins has currently T hey helped They Houston. ompkins credits his success and growth of and growth his success ompkins credits ompkins was able to a secure second loan pointer and capper, which saves a lot of time of lot a saves which capper, and pointer in this stage processing that was previously completed by hand. a full-time staff of seven additional an on adding expand, to employees like would and shift with a secondary crew. to one day own the land and shop where he operates and would like his own pellet plant to process the residual sawdust from his fence post operations. T business to the helpfulness of Community of- an of out work who staff, Nadina Futures fice in a business plan and, at a time when other processing companies were shutting down, T haul- truck and for to a purchase processor wood. ing his own

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ompkins says. T Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia esidual sawdust created R U.S. He now has his own processor He turned to Community Futures for Houston pellet plant, so that there is no ompkins’ hard work and determination paid determination and work hard ompkins’ who supplies the fence posts to markets in B.C. and the in processing the tree tops is then sold to a utilization - of to re grave a waste, cradle for sources. “It was a shame that these tree tops were being burned, when they could be used to create posts and railings,” are sold to CanWel Building Materials Building CanWel to sold are to much “It’s use more environmental these materials, and logging companies are mak tops.” tree their me selling by now money ing T off. startup capital, securing a loan to purchase a peeler. and truck, and recently added an automatic - ompkins Houston, T ompkins Post T The material is ompkins saw the T ompkins left his job T The finished products

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Turning forestry residuals residuals forestry Turning business thriving into a Fattori By Lisa Tompkins Post and Rail: Post Tompkins as a log processor as in and a Beaverdell moved log processor to services forestry and to logging contractors turn his ambitions into a viable enterprise. Local logging companies supply that byproduct forestry a - tops pine the with would otherwise be burned. B.C. T processed and peeled to create five-inch to feet six from range that posts fence six-inch to 16 feet in length. BUSINESS PROFILE Cunningham, saw the opportunity to capitalize on the area’sthe on thriving capitalize opportunityto the saw Cunningham, supplies. and equipment Water Burns of heart the in Located 38 By Lisa Fattori store recreation sports and Burns Lake booms for Business Signage • • • • Community Futures NorthernBritishColumbia 2016 Illuminated-Indoor&Outdoor Traffic &ConstructionSignage CorporateGifts,Awards &More PromotionalProducts Sports and R ecreation is the go-to place for outdoor recreation he father-and-son team, Blain and Blain father-and-sonteam, The ake and the and Lake

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In 2015, 2015, In so surprising how easy it was to create a process by which I could afford to buy the building,” she says. “Community Futures is here to help small businesses. have helped me greatly. I would not be where I am today without them.” A patients. to more on bringing wellness focus can now “I am always, still to this day, that honoured people entrust me with health.” their Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia Dawson Creek, eartt Heartt to develop and ad- eartt Heartt was looking for a way to eartt’s belief. “I see patients Heartt’s as young Health Wellness Clinic in ere Here to nd they come from as And to they visitaway come as from far Newfoundland

ealth Wellness Health Clinic Wellness is a multi-disciplinary clinic which of- eartt Heartt was searching for a bigger space to lease, her realtor eartt says there isn’t a nervous system anywhere that couldn’t couldn’t that anywhere system nervous a isn’t there says Heartt

- appoint an make she suggested realtor her building, the seeing fter t Community they Futures, worked with racy racy all aspects surrounding her business. her all aspects surrounding with Heartt to develop and address and address to develop with Heartt At Community Futures, they worked worked they Futures, Community At says a reset is the systematic slowing down of the nervous system so system nervous the of down slowing systematic the is reset a says to that baseline then an itself it and it even in comes rebuilds a more balanced and functional way. to Here massage, including wellness, address to solutions many patients fers education. cell live-blood and integration neuro-structural reflexology, Clientele the at clinic reflects as a few days old to my oldest patient who just turned 98 years old,” years 98 turned just who patient oldest my to old days few a as she says. benefit from a neurological reset. a neurological benefit from “When a nervous system becomes dysfunctional by way of illness, injury, trauma or stress, it results in the manifestation of pain, emo- function issues.” tional, physical or Heartt, owner of clinic. the Dawson Creek A massage therapist since 2000, Futures. ment at Community A Here to Health Wellness Clinic Wellness to Health Here T respond to the demand of her business. “I wanted to ensure I had enough space to expand our services,” she says. “The space I was was renting too small, so I to the in realized answer demand order I to expand.” had no choice but While sale. for listed been recently had that building a at look she suggested “I wasn’t seeing anything suitable to lease, but I just didn’t have the says. payment,” she cent down a 25-per funds for A dress all aspects her surrounding business. “From working through that information, it opened up a discussion that determined where help.” could they could they confident were they her told Futures Community says She build- the renting meant they thought still“I building. that into her get it.” help me purchase would they meant they ing, but By Tammy Schuster By Tammy A healthy rebalance: rebalance: A healthy BUSINESS PROFILE craft and after overcoming one additional hurdle. “I had the business her perfecting after 2015 February in business her began Mitchell Community Futures. contacting comfortable always was she says she business, her of aspect certain a in help needed and roadblock a hit she Whenever helpful, supportive andkind.Iworked were with them for along time.“ “They plan. business legitimate a into it position her helped they where Futures Community to idea her took she says Mitchell and Iknew they could helpme.” knew theywereI ladies, awesomeknew these I business, start this to time came it “When business. a run and start howcoursesto on workedhad CommunityShe with Futures had takenand past in the near-perfect data. create can she drone, a by taken scans land and data topography imagery, satellite including sources data differentfrom pulling and, A replicas for the tourism, oilandgasLNGindustries. beautiful place where I live,” she says. “I am passionate about the outdoors. I am always hiking through this profession. her into interest another yet combine to way a for looking began esnl tm fr h gnrl ulc n ee hls o produce forreplicas authentic to helps even and public general the for items personal various businesses, local for items promotional makes company, specialty model land and printing 3D a Filaprint, of owner Mitchell, always beenanartiston the side.“ nerd before I am a computer geek. nature a together.I’m it put and love I everythingthat takenhave “I and found a market for a unique, creative and highly effective product. in business printing 3D her took Mitchell Jody profession, her with enjoyed she things the combine to effort an In By Tammy Schuster Filaprint takes mapsoff thecharts 40 1-800-976-7780 | (250) 564-2515 | [email protected] |www.rhbcpa.ca |[email protected] 564-2515 |(250) 1-800-976-7780 fter trying and failing for months, Mitchell can now look at a map, a at look now can Mitchell formonths, failing and trying fter ▶ ▶ ▶

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The College of New Caledonia Quesnel supports the of New College The and industry needs of business development workforce the educational are We partnerships. strategic through Fraser. West for institution of choice training workforce your solutions for Start creating Campbell Gayle needs – contact and development x 7633. at 250-991-7500 WORKING WITH WORKING AND INDUSTRY BUSINESS Tryna Gower. Tryna Community Futures Northern British Columbia | 1-888-303-2232 Community Futures Northern British Columbia - ower Gower Gower ancouver ancouver V P TG Image Studio Dawson Creek and the sur ower Gower says business is good. ower says Gower her goal is to continue ower says Gower though even she aapply for didn’t P Image Consulting includes four regular staff staff P regular Image Consulting TG includes four Studio

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ryna applied applied for a loan with Community Futures to purchase time-lapse and photography video production equipment so her business could the oil and gas industry. into expand With the loan nearing completion, the have who don’t to with medium-sized small-companies Working resources to support an in-house full-service department, says her team is available to coach and advise their times. clients at all the taken business online so “We’ve we also have staff in rounding communities. But she saw a bigger need in the market, and market, the in need bigger a saw she But communities. rounding P Image Consulting. became Studio TG business her in 2012 “I rebranded and moved from portrait photography and into - com and she mercial videography,” photography says. and marketing Consulting is also a full-service development, website company. branding While already focused on the changing industry, an opportunity to merge her business with business a photography came commercial - to re — was teacher preparing photography — her the owner when me,mentoring and training years, three for me with worked “He tire. business.” my and grow his clients over take that I could so when back in 2002 Futures Community approached had first Gower their services she at thestarted her require business, first but didn’t time. “I had gone to their office looking for advice and general business information,” she says. “They had so much to offer friendly and and helpful.” were so return. she would time, she knew one day the loan at And, in 2012, when she rebranded her business, she did. and in 24 clients our to accessible are we resources online of use the “With days a week.” seven a day, hours team The at members and three contractors. fore she decided to rebrand herself and move into new territory. territory. into new and move herself rebrand to she decided fore Gower, a professional photographer, originally started and her weddings photos, portrait family on Focused 2002. in studio photography portraiture, she worked with much of increasing her client base into a wider range of industries and - re gions. but still growing.” always busy are “We T By Tammy Schuster By Tammy Studio TGP Image Consulting Consulting Image TGP Studio sees the bigger picture bigger the sees INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

Bdc...... 15 Nisga’a Lisims Government...... 5

CFR Management Inc...... 25 North Arm Transportation Ltd...... 2

City of Dawson Creek...... 14 Northern Lights College...... 42

College Of New Caledonia - Quesnel Campus...... 41 Northern Rockies Regional Municipality...... 22

Community Futures Edp...... OBC Northwest Regional Airport...... 25

District of Kitimat...... 31 Pacific Coastal Airlines...... 31

District of Tumbler Ridge...... 17 Pacific Paramedics...... 13

Employment Connections...... IBC RHB Schmitz de Grace Cpa...... 40

Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce...... 39 Silvertip Promotions Inc...... 38

Integris Credit Union...... 2 Tatuk Lake Wilderness Resort...... 11

Kpmg Mslp...... 40 Traxler Haines...... 24

Liquid Capital Pacific Corp...... 3 WorkBC Mckenzie Employment Services...... 21

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