Local crafter of vintage wooden boats gets on board with newer, cleaner technologies
A new generation and changing attitudes are driving a shift in the wooden boat industry, says Andrew Lee, owner of Sirens Boatworks in Merrickville.
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EOBJ Podcast: Tourism recovery in 2022 and 2023
The pandemic was hard on everybody. From a business perspective, however, few were harder hit than hospitality and tourism operators.
‘I’ve got 130 years of branding here’: Everything’s coming up sunflowers for this Maritimer
Matthew McShane was determined to bring the warmth and hospitality of his Nova Scotian upbringing as the proud new owner of Forfar Dairy and the
Immigrants are part of the answer to the labour shortage puzzle in Eastern Ontario, officials agree
With labour shortages in all sectors causing challenges across Eastern Ontario, one strategy that is gaining traction is attracting more immigrants to rural regions.
New entrepreneur aims to please with Canadiana-themed baby store
After 23 years of data entry and finance, Pembroke’s Carleen Clouthier has created a Canadian Baby Co., all with the Canuck baby in mind.
Fed funding bolsters tourism infrastructure in several Eastern Ontario counties
From Kingston to Carleton Place and from Perth to Smiths Falls, 37 tourism-related projects have received almost $10 million in funding from the federal government.
Former army weapons technician finds joy in the intricacies of crafting
To most of us, a weapons technician with the Canadian Special Operations Regiment doesn’t scream soap-making, but that’s exactly what Alexis Sapera is doing.
EOBJ Fastest Growing Companies: Winners celebrated at event
The recipients of the Eastern Ontario Business Journal’s 2022 Fastest Growing Companies feature came together for a celebratory luncheon in Ganonoque.
She bakes, she scores! From hockey pro to cookie wiz, the Gills are still in the game
It’s still game night in the Gill household, but the new game is gourmet cookies.
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