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Locked on Local | Kevin Stewart: First Light Distillery
Meet the new hidden gem on Hanwell, First Light Distillery! Kevin and Jen Stewart, have brought their passion for spirits back to their hometown and to Locked On Local. Specializing in creating craft spirits using locally sourced ingredients, Kevin shares their journey of leaving Toronto, falling in love with distilleries, and seizing the opportunity to open their own during the pandemic.
Suppose you're curious about the story behind a local distillery with big dreams. In that case, this conversation will give you a taste of the passion and dedication that goes into crafting exceptional spirits.
Locked on Local Episode 8: Connell Farms
Have you seen Connell Farms at your local market? This week on Locked On Local, we spoke to the owner, Danielle Connell. With a commercial flock of over 80 sheep, Connell Farms produces farm-fresh lamb and pork products that are sold directly from their shop, at markets, online, delivery, and to other butcher shops. Listen now to learn more about Danielle's business.
Locked on Local Episode 7: Big Sky Ventures
Have you ever heard of Sea Buckthorn berries? This bright orange fruit is known for it's healing effects and can be made into raw juice, dehydrated powder, skin care and wine. In our latest episode of Locked on Local, we spoke to Beth Fowler from Big Sky Ventures Inc. a Certified Kosher Sea Buckthorn Berry orchard and licensed winery in Chipman.
2022 Report Card
The 2022 Reoprt Card is a presentation of the results we achieved and the impact our work had with respect to, job creation, various strategic initiatives, local task forces, and other on-going projects.
3 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Businesses in the Capital Region
Happy Earth Day! Today we want to recognize businesses in our region that are doing their part to create sustainable and eco-friendly products and services. Here are just a few of these incredible businesses…
Q1 Report 2023
Please feel free to access our 2023 Q1 (quarter one) Board report, providing details on our team milestones and acheivements from January - March 2023 as well as some forward thinking for the next quarter to come. Click here to view the full report
Locked on Local Episode 6: Jeff Mundee
For 15 years, Jeff Mundee has been a game programmer, often working independently on gamified software user interfaces in his spare time. For the uninitiated, a gamified software is simply a software that has been set up to play like a video game, but that performs an actual task.
Startup Visa Success Story: Pavel Gupta
Pavel Gupta runs a rapidly-growing data science company, founded in Bangalore and locating its Canadian operation right here in Fredericton, NB.
Atlantic City Trends
Atlantic Canada’s cities are the driving force behind strong growth in the region’s economy.
All Atlantic cities were growing at above average rates in 2022 due to increased immigration and strong migration flows from other parts of Canada.
This report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council highlights the economic growth of cities within the Atlantic Provinces
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