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Homegrown Business: Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess

October 6, 2025 Bronwyn Bronwyn Lewis

Smash + Tess started with the goal of creating cute and comfy loungewear for bodies of all sizes. Ashley and Teresa Freeborn, the mother-daughter duo behind Smash + Tess, wanted to slow the fashion cycles […]

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Homegrown Business: Kyle Foubert of Sip Social Co.

September 29, 2025 Bronwyn Bronwyn Lewis

For a low-stress bar service for your next event, Sip Social Co. brings the party to you with their network of mobile bars. The bar cart experiences offered by Sip Social Co. are fully customizable, […]

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Homegrown Business: Sarah Knorr of Fieldstudy

September 22, 2025 Emilea Semancik

In Calgary’s Mission district, Fieldstudy has quietly become a cornerstone of thoughtful living. Founded and owned by Sarah Knorr, the lifestyle boutique curates handcrafted, ethically sourced goods from across North America and beyond. With an […]

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Homegrown Business: Arshdeep Sandhu of Resilient Hearts

September 15, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Resilient Hearts is a Calgary-based organization dedicated to empowering young adults with developmental disabilities. Led by CEO Arshdeep Sandhu, the organization was founded to address a gap in services for those transitioning into adulthood. Resilient […]

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Homegrown Business: Jennifer Pitoscia of Jenny Be Free

September 1, 2025 Lauren Kannwischer

Jenny Be Free is a Calgary-based jewelry and accessories brand founded by creative soul Jennifer Pitoscia, who turned her lifelong love for art and adornment into a business built on quality, comfort, and confidence. Frustrated […]

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Homegrown Business: Kim Willey of Peace Candle Co.

August 25, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Calgary-based candle maker Kimberly Willey is the owner of Peace Candle Co., a homegrown business dedicated to crafting 100% natural soy wax candles scented with certified organic essential oils. Motivated by her own sensitivity to […]

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Homegrown Business: Brianne Drew of Ebony & Ivory Candle Co.

August 18, 2025 Emilea Semancik

Meet Brianne Drew, the founder and creative force behind Ebony & Ivory Candle Co., a Calgary-based business handcrafting non-toxic soy candles, soaps, and clean home goods that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. What […]

Velet
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Homegrown Business: Hakan Kayabasi of Velet

August 11, 2025 Bronwyn Bronwyn Lewis

Velet is a multi-functional, multi-service, one-stop shop for all things bikes, skis, and coffee. Providing a welcoming space for outdoor adventurers was the primary aim, with the coffee being a cozy addition that gives customers […]

Wild Folk
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Homegrown Business: Kelly McLarty of Wild Folk

August 4, 2025 Emilea Semancik

As Chief Marketing Officer of Wild Folk, Kelly McLarty is helping reshape how Calgarians—and Canadians—think about drinking. Wild Folk creates premium non-alcoholic cocktails crafted with real herbs, botanicals, and citrus rinds, offering complex, satisfying flavours […]

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Homegrown Business: Maris Chutumstid of Curry Co.

July 14, 2025 Bronwyn Bronwyn Lewis

Curry Co. offers a delicious answer to the age-old question of what’s for dinner with their ready-to-heat Thai-style curry sauces. In just twenty minutes, customers can sit down to premium curry made from authentic family […]

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