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Homegrown Business: Anita Ly and Tiffany To of Milk Ice Cream Club
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Homegrown Business: Anita Ly and Tiffany To of Milk Ice Cream Club

September 23, 2024 Emilea Semancik

In the heart of Calgary, a city known for its long winters, an artisanal ice cream shop is bringing a taste of diversity to the local food scene. Anita Ly and Tiffany To, owners of […]

Homegrown Business: Bonnie Lai of Tenfingerworkshop
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Homegrown Business: Bonnie Lai of Tenfingersworkshop

September 16, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Bonnie Lai, the owner of Tenfingersworkshop, shares insights into her unique arts and crafts store in Calgary. Specializing in creating gifts with community spirit and humane characteristics, Lai’s passion for miniature art and her background […]

Homegrown Business: Sarah Woehleke of Wild Petals Boutique
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Homegrown Business: Sarah Woehleke of Wild Petals Boutique

September 9, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Sarah Woehleke, owner and artist at Wild Petals Boutique, has carved a unique niche in the flower preservation industry. Specializing in preserving wedding bouquets, memorial flowers, and other sentimental blooms, Woehleke’s business offers services across […]

Homegrown Business: Karlene Nicolajsen of Shelf Life Books
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Homegrown Business: Karlene Nicolajsen of Shelf Life Books

September 2, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Karlene Nicolajsen, store manager and buyer at Shelf Life Books, shares insights into the unique charm and community spirit of Calgary’s beloved independent bookstore. Founded by retired English professor JoAnn McCaig, Shelf Life Books prides […]

Homegrown Business: Marie Chiem of Calgary Selfie Museum
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Homegrown Business: Marie Chiem of Calgary Selfie Museum

August 26, 2024 Demian Vernieri

Marie Chiem, the creative force behind Calgary’s first Selfie Museum, shares insights into her unique venture that blends modern art with interactive, social media-friendly experiences. Located at 140 – 17 Ave SE, the Calgary Selfie […]

Homegrown Business: Hana of The Igloo
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Homegrown Business: Hana of The Igloo

August 19, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Hana, the owner of The Igloo Calgary, introduces a unique event rental service that offers enchanting igloo experiences for all occasions. The Igloo Calgary is renowned for its “Netflix and Chill” package, which allows guests […]

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Homegrown Business: Serah Harlingten of ChoccoLush

August 12, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Serah Harlingten, owner and chocolate maker at ChoccoLush, is redefining chocolate in Calgary with her bean-to-bar creations. ChoccoLush specializes in crafting high-quality chocolate using whole food ingredients and organic maple sugar, ensuring both a delicious […]

Homegrown Business: David Pierce of Hammer & Chip Roasting
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Homegrown Business: David Pierce of Hammer & Chip Roasting

August 5, 2024 Emilea Semancik

In the heart of Alberta’s thriving coffee scene, David Pierce, the owner and general manager of Hammer & Chip Roasting, has carved a niche with his small-batch artisan roastery. Serving a diverse clientele, from coffee […]

Homegrown Business: Cathy Provencher of Peridot and Poppy Digital
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Homegrown Business: Cathy Provencher of Peridot and Poppy Digital

July 22, 2024 Emilea Semancik

We sat down and had a heart-to-heart with Cathy Provencher, who runs her own digital marketing agency called Peridot and Poppy Digital. Since launching her business with the plan to tailor it to small and […]

Homegrown Business: Rachel Drinkle of Caesar Shop
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Homegrown Business: Rachel Drinkle of Caesar Shop

July 15, 2024 Lauren Kannwischer

As Canadians, we all love a good Caesar. Rachel Drinkle, of Caesar Shop, recognized this love and wanted to create a one-stop shop for all things Caesar making. We connected with her to learn more. […]

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