Episodes
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Amber Jenkins Dennis
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Amber along with her husband Jordan own and operate the restaurant Strait Goods in Fortune, PEI.
Amber grew up in the country and it goes without saying a combination of entrepreneurial upbringing and family oriented hard work led her to becoming a business owner herself. Her first pay cheque was issued from Bluefin Restaurant at the age of 14 and she went on to purchased the Bluefin Restaurant in 2017.
Listen to how Amber and Jordan navigated together the challenges of a fire, a pandemic, a new restaurant, a wedding and a new arrival expected any day!
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Recruiting Foreign Workers
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
In this episode we get an introduction to the process of hiring foreign workers, with professional advice from James Kang of H&G Immigration Consulting and feedback from Dougie Martin of Martin's Machine Shop.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Lindee Gallant- Eastern PEI Community Navigator
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Helping to create inclusive communities for all.
Lindee Gallant of the Eastern PEI Community Navigator
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Nomination Time - Recognizing Excellence in Business
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are scheduled for April 21st, 2022. Chief Executive Officer, Tammy Rix puts out the call to all West Prince residents to nominate local businesses for Chamber awards in eight categories.
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Chris Nicholson - The Nicholson Group ”Chamber Plan”
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Join us to hear about Chris's journey into the insurance business and the benefits of the Chamber Plan.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Niche Businesses Blooming In The West
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In this episode we chat with the owners of two niche businesses that are bringing bargains and hard to find products to West Prince customers. Leah Deagle of (K.W. Liquidation) and Tanner Handrahan of (Games West PEI), discuss the obstacles and benefits of having a unique businesses in a rural area.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Stronger 4 You Together (Provincial Credit Union)
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
In this episode we discuss the recent merger of four Legacy Credit Unions and how the amalgamation will bring benefits to its rural, customers, small business owners and staff. We discuss the service and up-coming retirement of the long serving Tignish Branch CEO.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
From Passion to Business - Richard‘s Bait & Tackle
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Richards Bait and Tackle is a small business providing products and service for the ever popular hobby of recreational fishing on PEI. This family venture is operated by the father and sons team, David, Matthew and Kyle Richards. We discuss with Matthew, the passion behind the business, the products they provide and why recreational fishing is so popular on the island.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Simonne was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 50. After treatment a breast cancer survivor may need to decide what prosthesis to wear to get back to "feeling like themselves". For Simonne it was hard to find the right prosthesis that filled her needs. She researched various natural animals and plant-based fibers to find what properties when wanted in a breast prosthesis.
She solved that problem for herself, she knew she was onto something; and that is how Comfort 'n' Confidence by Au Naturel came to be.