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Blue Flame Kitchen
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Homegrown Business: J.P. Gerritsen of Blue Flame Kitchen

March 13, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Blue Flame Kitchen aims to empower people by teaching them culinary skills. Additionally, they offer events and catering experiences in person at ATCO Park, and their café offers chef-prepared Takeaway meals, delicious bowls & salads, […]

Big Buns
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Homegrown Business: Eli Clark, Co-Founder of The Big Buns Club

March 6, 2023 Jorge Giorno

The Big Buns Club offers specialty handmade cinnamon buns in Calgary. We had a great talk with Eli Clark who co-founded the company with his wife Maria Galindo. What is your business called and what […]

Coyote T-shirts
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Homegrown Business: Jainita and Swetang Desai, Directors of Coyote T-shirts & More

February 27, 2023 Jorge Giorno

Calgary’s family-owned business Coyote T-Shirts offers clothing design and branding options such as Vinyl heat transfer, Embroidery services, Engraving services, UV printing, and Screenprinting. We spoke with Jainita and Swetang Desai, Directors, to find out […]

Calgary Local Florist
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Homegrown Business: Danielle Leroux, owner of Calgary Local Florist

February 20, 2023 Jorge Giorno

Located in the heart of Inglewood, Calgary Local Florist is keeping the floral gift-giving tradition alive, and connecting people with nature. We had a great talk with Danielle, the owner of Calgary Local Florist. What […]

Joyce's Closet Boutique
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Homegrown Business: Joyce Okunusi, Owner of Joyce’s Closet Boutique

February 13, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Joyce’s Closet Boutique is a curated women’s consignment boutique that caters to the fashion-savvy woman. We spoke with Owner Joyce Okunusi to find out more about what they do. What is your business called and […]

Sweet Relief Pastries
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Homegrown Business: Deidre Lotecki, Pastry Chef and Owner of Sweet Relief Pastries Inc.

February 6, 2023 Jorge Giorno

Sweet Relief Pastries is a specialty bakery that focuses on super delicious cookies, cakes, and bars. They are in downtown Calgary, specifically Victoria Park. We had a great talk with Deidre Lotecki, pastry chef and […]

Pinnovate
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Homegrown Business: Lena Hufalar, Studio Manager and Art Instructor of Pinnovate DIY Studio

January 30, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Pinnovate DIY Studio was created as an art-based educational and inclusive space for the community in southern Calgary. Recently we had the chance to catch up with Studio Manager and Art Instructor Lena Hufalar to […]

The Local Yokel Market
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Homegrown Business: Todd and Rayanne Simmer, Owners of The Local Yokel

January 16, 2023 Stephanie Prentice

The Local Yokel is a young local business in Cochrane Alberta, just half a coffee west on the 1A. They are bringing dozens of creators of local arts, crafts, produce, baked goods and more under […]

Hello Amino
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Homegrown Business: Aelie Swift, Founder of Hello Amino

January 2, 2023 Naadira Shivapurapu

Hello Amino is a company that introduced high protein gluten free baking mixes. We had a conversation with Aelie Swift, Founder, to learn more about them. What is your business called and what does it […]

Lovenote Bride
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Homegrown Business: Lovenote Bride

December 26, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

Lovenote Bride is a Canada-based design company and bridal boutique that offers wedding gowns and accessories. By getting to know their clients and which styles best suit them, they’re able to help future brides find […]

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