Elicia St-Amand is the founder of "Elicia Starseed", a wellness company that offers clients with holistic treatments in Reiki and energy work in the Memramcook and surrounding regions.

William Blakney is the proud owner and operator of "Blakney Air" a business that specializes in residential air quality solutions serving the Fredericton, Oromocto and surrounding areas of New Brunswick.

“One thing I could not have anticipated was the pace at which things grow,” muses Leigh McFarlane, owner of The Soap Company of Nova Scotia. “I call it the soap-splosion!”

‘Easy’ and ‘convenient’ aren't usually words you associate with booking your dental cleaning, but with Mobile Smiles NL, you can not only book your appointment easily, but have your dental professional come to you! 

FINALIST Atlantic Business Award of Distinction

Building Success: Young Construction Company Solves Pandemic Problems

FINALIST Atlantic Business Award of Distinction

Reeling in Support: Cold Storage Facility Listened to the Needs of the Community

WINNER of the Atlantic Business Award of Distinction 2024

Where Exceptional Quality and Service Defy the Odds

Midhun Syriac, owner and operator of JMJ Driving School in Greenwood, was a nurse for 10 years while living in Southern India. Outside of work, he taught friends and family how to drive and realized it was his true passion.

White "glamping" domes dot the coastline like pearls at the end of "Chemin des Huîtres" (Oyster road), in Haut-Shippagan on the Acadian Peninsula. Just like the valuable gems created by the shellfish, Cielo Glamping is a hidden jewel in this part of the country.

Rob Corporon was a self-employed DJ and lounge promoter for over a decade before his new side hustle in lawn care became his livelihood.

What’s in a name? In the case of The Corner Store by missbrenna … more than you might think.

For the owner of Gabi’s Pie Shoppe, business is all about sharing a piece of herself and her passion for baking unique sweet treats with others.  

“You walk in here and it’s me. From the desserts to the decor, to what we post online — it’s really just me,” said Gabrielle Roy Richard.  

Each year CBDC presents the Business of the Year award to a CBDC client to recognize their outstanding achievements with this business and the impact that they have in their community.

“It was a dream we both had,” she recalls. “Let’s get our food truck and make our fortune, we said to ourselves.”

Kesha-Lena Weir is building a business with a lasting legacy – both for her family and her community in the heart of Pictou County.

If you’ve ever felt disheartened about the state of the environment or what you can do to help; you need to plan a trip to the Wholesum Refillery Shoppe in Kentville where owners Rachael Butcher & Krista McDonald put the fun in sustainability.

Tattooing is a form of body art that involves a needle injecting ink into a deep layer under the skin, leaving an indelible design.

Duo behind Vintage Jewellers Limited takes a spirited approach to selling jewelry

“It really was a 15 to 20-minute conversation,” Camie explains. “Jo said ‘what about opening up our own place?’ and then we did.”

Love getting into the great outdoors, but not the part where you sleep on the ground or wake up in a leaky tent? What you may really be looking for, is a glamping experience!

Want a bite of the best homemade cheesecake you can get on the island? Ready to support local farmers and butchers with fresh, delicious cooked-to-order burgers? How does a plate of maple bacon onion rings sound right about now?

No matter whether you live on the great northern peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, or are just visiting, coffee is likely one of the first things you think about in the morning - and the best place to find that sweet, sweet, speedy juice is at Rebel Coffeehouse.  

For any bride, one of the most exciting and important parts of planning her wedding is finding the perfect dress. Unfortunately, up until October 2021, brides in Corner Brook had no choice but to travel far from home to find the dress of their dreams.  

When you need a package moved from the Baie Verte Peninsula to central Newfoundland, it’s not as easy as walking into a FedEx location. For a local job, you need a local business! G&P Courier always gets the job done five days a week, 52 weeks a year.  

Ever since the first moving picture show shocked and amazed audiences, going to the movies has been an exciting, entertaining, and enriching experience. In 1956, that experience came to Grand Falls-Windsor with the opening of the Classic Theater.  

With a growing demand for childcare, combined with a passion for supporting the development of children in a caring environment, Frances O’Rielly’s motto is creating a safe and loving home-away-from home for children while playing and learning. 

They say ‘when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,’ but Samantha Thorne of Heart + Home Design Co. knows the truth is when you love what you do, you’ll work harder than ever to make your business a success.  

Sometimes cutting back results in more growth.

When you’re in the mood for a chat - and maybe a delicious homemade breakfast - Bayview Convenience is the perfect place to stop when on the Burin Peninsula.  

Ever wanted to be an archeologist for a day? Ever wanted to know about early-settler life like what they ate, where they lived, and even how they used the bathroom? Want to play Dungeons and Dragons in a real 17th-century kitchen? 

Whether you’re passing through Triton, NL, or have a standing reservation at Bistro on Route 380; you’re guaranteed to have a delicious meal, made with love by owner Wanda Bridger.  

A passion for pastries and three years of serving up cakes to order and desserts to delight at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market (along with a little help from CBDC Cabot) has led to the successful opening of the Paradise flagship location for CakeyHand Dessert Factory.  

CBDC helps bring a luxury glamping experience to the Annapolis Valley

Valley Sky Glamping provides visitors a luxurious getaway to unwind and explore Nova Scotia’s incredible scenery

Fork Restaurant credits their success to the support and mentorship provided by CBDC Celtic

Chef Kayla O’Brien and her husband, Chef Kyle Puddester, continue to bring award-winning casual fine dining to the southern shore of Newfoundland and Labrador with the help of CBDC Celtic.

Soaring Ambitions: A Rural Newfoundland & Labrador Civil Engineering Firm Harnesses Drones to Foster Young Talent

Made with Local - Winner of the Atlantic Business Award of Distinction 2023

Elevating Production: How Value-Aligned Partners Brought an Ethical Granola Bar Company to New Heights.

If you find yourself near Tyne Valley in PEI be sure to stop by Whispering Hope Farm on Ellerslie Road.

Trip of a Lifetime

When Jocelyn Thorwaldson purchased a lovely historic home in Kensington, in the heart of PEI, it was the start of something beautiful. First, she opened a B&B known as “Weeping Willow House” where she treated guests to daily fresh baked items.

Amanda and Jimmy Donato saw a void in their community’s restaurant industry that they were adamant about filling.

With Jimmy’s background and passion for cooking—in an area surrounded by many fast-food options—opening a healthy restaurant seemed like a great solution.

Mr. Fish is a local business that took advantage of help from the Shelburne CBDC to revamp its popular seafood restaurant.

Discover how CBDC Emerald helped Mackenzie Warford make his dream of improving his community’s food security a reality in Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you have a love for natural fibre clothing then there is a small boutique nestled in Bridgetown, NS that should be your next destination of choice - Tallulah Freelove. 

Au Gala de la PME le 29 octobre dernier, la CBDC Madawaska a remis le Prix Jeune Entrepreneur (e) 2022 à Dominique Babineau, propriétaire de DB Solutions Marketing.

Stars on the Agriculture horizon

John Peters and his family started off with a small hop yard in 2016, which quickly turned into a passion for home-brewing. In 2018 CBDC Hants-Kings provided financial support to help with start up costs when they opened Hill Top Hops’ Brewhouse.

Brandon Petten, owner of East Coast Car Society (ECCS) is new to the Youth Ventures program this summer and has encountered much success. The business has been in operation since 2019 and specializes in car photography.

Jake Piercey, owner of Birch Valley Farms has been a participant of Youth Ventures since 2021. Jake’s farm is located in Winterton and provides customers with lots of fresh produce. Jake’s farm has been operating for 4 years and is growing each year.

Dawn and Steve Piccott started buying PEI Long Term Care facilities with the focus to provide the best quality of life to our senior population.

Alie – Red Rooster

Sebastien Bilodeau – Next Level Games

MICC Financial

Hustle Athletic Training

What started out as training two young hockey players transformed dramatically into Hustle Athletic Training, the close-knit exercise facility owned and operated by Aaron Dawson.

A beautifully restored barn, 92 acres of rolling hills and forest, and a river view, Paul Arsenault couldn’t have asked for a better location to build a legacy enterprise for his children.

The Great Caribou Studio offers a wide selection of handmade Indigenous products. Find out how the CBDC’s Recovery Fund helped them get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Great Indigenous Crafts at the Great Caribou Studio

When I learned of the DMS grant, I felt one of those entrepreneurial moments - a vision of “wouldn’t it be great if..” I have wanted to have my website equipped with e-commerce capability however I felt it was out of reach for us as a small tourism business continuously adapting to these ongoing

Darren Dube is the owner and operator of "Atelier DD Shop Auto Esthetics Technician" located in Saint- Jacques, New Brunswick.

CBDC SOUTHWEST SUCCESS STORY

Katie Bursey, Lena & Mae Bridal Shop – Woodstock, NB

What began as doing the odd renovations quickly grew into a housing development enterprise when Eugene Doyle decided to create a subdivision on his family farm.

A taste of home

Moving Forward During Troubled Times

Le prix Jeune Entrepreneur du Madawaska 2020 fut décerné à Daniel Landry et Danick Ouellette, copropriétaires de l’entreprise Northwest Plumbing & Heating Inc. située à Edmundston.

Marching to the Beat of Their Own... Drumsticks

Moving Forward During Troubled Times

Creating Healthy Bodies & A Healthy Bottom Line

Warman’s Welding Ltd.

Copper Bottom Brewing is a craft brewery located in Montague, PEI and owned by husband and wife team Ashley Condon & Ken Spears, both of whom share a passion for craft beer and music that spans more than a decade.

In an old building in downtown Fredericton you’ll find the busy studios of two artists, both new business owners, successfully turning their passions into full-time jobs.

Jackson Lore is pumped. A veteran strawberry grower of 33 years, Lore is about to embark on a pilot project growing strawberries in a 200 ft. long x 20 ft. wide aluminum tunnel with a plastic over-top, installed about one metre above the ground.

Growing up in the foster care system Lorraine Surette has long known the importance of having a place to belong and to call home.  All these years later she is proud and grateful to provide that place and feeling to her own residents at Capeview Seniors Boarding Home in Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scot

The old saying “Where there’s a spark, there’s a fire” could easily be changed to if you’re seeing sparks flying that means Dave Kelly at Hilltop Fabrication, Welding & Repair located in Stilesville, NB is hard at work.

Owning my own construction company has been a life long dream of mine, and CBDC Celtic helped me make that dream a reality. In the Spring of 2015, I took a major risk and decided to walk away from my career in Alberta to come back home and start up my own company.

A true work of art captures the heart and soul of its’ creator, and Kevin Frenette, owner of Altron Color Imaging in Moncton, NB, is all about printing and preserving fine art and photographic printed memorable pieces for his clientele.

The well-known phrase “Good fences make good neighbours” is definitely one that Troy Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Fencing Inc., 16 Hunter Road, Pine Glen, NB, supports wholeheartedly.

Any dog owner will easily state that a freshly groomed pooch is a pure thing of joy to behold and hold.

When Sonya and Jason Frost looked to buy Boliver Service Centre in Digby in 2014 as part of their family’s succession plan, they found little support among bank lenders.

Things were going fine for Michael Enslow, but he knew things could go even better. After working as a deck hand, he bought his own lobster license and inshore boat, the 35-foot Freda and Sons II. To finance the purchase, he approached Ardith Van Buskirk at CBDC in Shelburne.

Kimberley Dunphy is the sole owner and operator of KMD DESIGNS located at 193 Water Street in Carbonear, Newfoundland. KMD DESIGN started in 2015 as a home-based business where she first sold her products on Facebook and Instagram.

By Darcy Rhyno

When the store at the intersection known locally as Page’s Corner near Lockeport closed several years ago, the community lost more than a convenience store. It lost the only local gas station too.

When the love of creating superb food from the freshest possible ingredients is melded with the desire to offer a “one of a kind” dining experience, something magical happens.

Audiologiste certifiée depuis 2007 et elle-même malentendante depuis son jeune âge, Francisca a ouvert sa clinique d’audiologie en octobre 2011.

By Darcy Rhyno

The old saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” could very well be the mission statement of Nadine Chamberland’s business, namely Nadine’s Touch, located in Salisbury, NB.

Having a personal interest and passion for gardening combined with a vision to open a small business, Robert Clarke attended floral school and in January 2006 he and his spouse, Vanessa Clarke, opened a flower shop in their family home located in Upper Island Cove.   Having success with the flora

Michael and Teena Piercey started their own auto repair company in Winterton in 2006 and they became incorporated as Mike’s Auto Repair Inc. in 2007.  They received support from the province to purchase the building and land on which the business operates and also to purchase a tow truck. 

Starting up my own business has always been a plan in my mind, whether I knew it or not. I always had a gut feeling that I would be my own boss. The reality of this choice is without question - endless extra hours, finding and keeping the right staff and plenty of stressful days.

It starts with the kind of attention to detail you find in an artist. That is how Brian Osmond, owner of the Port aux Basques Collision Center, approaches each vehicle that comes to his shop.

Born from a desire to make a living at home, the entrepreneurial career of Fred Osmond, owner of Burton’s Cove Logging and Lumber Ltd, began with a single backyard sawmill.

Donna Thornhill quit her job at a fast food chain on February 1st of 2009 to pursue a dream of entrepreneurship. The single mother of 2 was ready for a change, and was determined to get one.

Jocelyn Drane has been growing her Shelburne-based sewing business stitch by stitch over the past 18 years.

For Jennifer D’Aubin and Cindy MacDonald, it was very much a case of ‘build it and they will come.’

Or, perhaps in their situation, it was a bit more renovate and they will come.

Geoff Orendorff moved to central Newfoundland from Ontario and wasted no time joining the only white water rafting company on the island – Rafting NL. Geoff always knew he wanted to pursue a career in outdoor tourism.

Dandy Dan’s Seafoods and Beachside Manor are both owned and operated by Dan & Geraldine Meade of Placentia, Newfoundland & Labrador. Their businesses are the epitome of the purpose and mandate of the CFNC organisation.

Long haul trucking is not a job for everyone, but for Brian (à Joe) Comeau, it’s in his blood. A welder by trade, Brian’s dream was to own his own truck as a long haul driver.  After sustaining an injury in December 2014, Mr. Comeau was unable to do any sort of physical activity for 5 months.

In the spring of 2010 Terry Tucker of Makinsons was employed full time as a mechanic at a local garage in Conception Bay.  He approached CBDC to discuss financing options for him to purchase a tow truck to provide roadside assistance in his spare time.  He hired a part-time driver to help him fil

Wendy Smith opened Glass Artisans Studio & Gallery on the Cabot Trail - Cape Breton Island in 2005. Over the years CBDC Northside Victoria has helped her expand her shop twice. “They really understand the needs of small businesses,” says Smith.

In 2008, award-winning home beer brewer Randy Lawrence decided to turn his hobby into a full time business.

“I turned a hobby into a profession and now it’s taking off like wildfire, the craft beer industry,” Lawrence said. 

For a new company, the leap from vision to reality is often fraught with difficulty, but an extended hand can help bridge the gap.

After working in the consumer electronics industry for over 15 years, Stephen Payne decided the timing was right to strike out on his own. In October 2015 he opened Colchester Phone Repair Inc.

Meet Kris from “Kris’ Kustoms”, an auto body and custom paint & design shop located in Channel- Port aux Basques on the west coast of Newfoundland. Kris took a general business loan from CBDC and started his home based business in September of 2014.

Robbin’s Donuts brought drive through food service to the Southern Shore when they opened their doors in 2015. The new food venue allows commuters from the shore to have their brew in their car before getting to Goulds.

A lot has changed for Royal Propane since its roots as a two-person operation. The company now employs 10 people from the Digby area, including the Bent’s two grown children, their partners and even a nephew. “It’s a family affair to be sure,” says Susan.

The opportunity presented itself in 2010. Needing a life change, Bevaart decided to leave Ontario and establish roots in a new place. “I found this property in Brighton on the Internet—and fell head over heels in love. It had everything I was looking for to support my dream,” he says. 

Art & Debbie Ryan run an outfitting business where they give customers the perfect fishing and hunting experience in western Newfoundland. Mountain Top Outfitters has over 43 years of experience with seven hunting and fishing lodges.

“We have an ongoing list,” Michelle states.  Whenever a customer asks for something we try to carry it, within reason.”

Beverly and Wade Matthews from Grand Bank started their business K & K Home Styling Ltd. after deciding they wanted to give working for themselves a try! They took advantage of the CBDC General Business Loan program with Beverly operating The Paint Shop & the Cape View Efficiency Unit.

What could possibly make two entrepreneurs from Halifax want to leave Nova Scotia to come live in Northern New Brunswick? For Vince Gionet and his wife Kim, it was the charming town of Campbellton, a place they thought was more in line with their lifestyle and personality.

N. Cyr Lawn Care provides unparalleled lawn care for Residential, Commercial, Industrial sites using the best in lawn care products, placing both your family or business and the environment at the focal point for exceptional year-round lawn care service.

Not much changed in the years following his obtaining that laminated card, with the exception that nowadays he has a choice of cars to drive… all parked in the lot where his business, Salisbury Road Automotive, resides in Boundary Creek, NB.

Where did the idea for your business come from?

Mrs. Dionne received the honours on October 17, 2016 during the Méritas evening, by becoming the recipient of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
 

Daily Catch Restaurant
Hedderson’s Store
112 Main Street
St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL A0K 2X0

Spotlight Events
Bay Bulls, NL
(709) 730-8229
www.spotlighteventsnl.com

Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre
1-3 Union Street, Suite 101
Corner Brook, NL A2H 5L8
http://veitchphysio.com/

Viva Group
718 McParland Drive
Labrador City, NL A2V 1W6
(709) 944-0876
www.thevivagroup.ca

Right here in the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia, Paul Rand and his team at Classic Granite Countertops are turning these slabs of stone into beautiful pieces of perfection for home owners all over Nova Scotia.

Established in 1621 by Sir George Calvert, the Colony of Avalon is widely recognized as the best preserved early colonial site in North America.

MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd is one of PEI’s oldest businesses.  It started as a sawmill and gristmill in 1870 then began producing woolen yarn in 1902 and in 1932 started producing woolen blankets.  The business has since passed through four generations of MacAuslands who have established thems

Kara Hachey Angus is the owner and operator of Go-Go Group Inc., located in Upper Kingsclear, NB. Go-Go Inc. is a multi-dimensional company operating three divisions: Go-Go Gymnastics, Go-Go After School and Go-Go events.

Adam Grant is an enterprising young man who does not let life's challenges prevent him from pursuing his dreams.

Another CBDC Success Story - The Landing

Ceilings That Stretch… Literally!

Adding It All Up

Every day Sandra Drisdelle gets to practice the fine art of balancing… of her many clients’ accounting records we should add.

Broadleaf Guest Ranch: Where Nature Meets Nurture

Andre’s Locksmith Services: Unlocking the Mystery of Entrepreneurship

Lulujo no longer produces the wrap carriers, although this was the product responsible for getting the venture off the ground. A friend recommended she try her luck and present her product to a Fredericton retailer.

In December 2011, at the heart of the Madawaska region, Physiothérapie Nord-Ouest was established in Edmundston. Karen Michaud created the company to gain greater freedom through entrepreneurship.

The Barking Lot, located at 880 Hanwell Road, Fredericton, is primarily a retail pet supply store, specializing in healthier, higher end products for dogs and cats. This innovative business also hosts training classes & seminars and partners with the Fredericton SPCA for fundraising events.

Terry Tucker of Terry’s Towing and Roadside Inc. accepts the 2015 Business Distinction Silver award from Ray Tuck, Chairperson of CBDC Trinity Conception.  The awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting held on October 20, 2015.

Claudia Mutch is the owner and operator of CHM Management Group Inc. in Strathadam, near Miramichi. CHM Management Group Inc. is a solutions-oriented business that matches job-seeking individuals with companies in search of new employees.

For over 35 years, Dixxie’s Petit-Rocher, located at 556, Principale Street, has been part of the landscape of this small community on the shores of the Chaleur Bay.

Audiologie Nord-Est is an audiology clinic that offers top quality audiological products and services in Caraquet. The clinic targets patients in the Acadian Peninsula and the Chaleur Region.

Another CBDC Success: Tiny Hands Day Care: To dowload a copy of the success story please click here!

Leaving the Door Open
WoodWorks Cabinet Door and Moulding is a successful business located in Red Harbour, NL. Terry Paddle was an employee with the company for 10 years before deciding to put faith in his vision for the company and become the owner.

ELGIN COUNTRY MARKET

Country Markets Are Alive & Flourishing

If you were to ask ten of your closest friends how much they enjoyed doing laundry, eight of them would most likely complain about how long it takes them to sort, wash, dry and fold their clothing.

In 2011, Sylvie D. Levesque was in her early thirties and made the leap in the Grand Falls area by starting her own firm. This decision is no small detail considering she had always wanted to have her own business.

“What is your favourite thing about Harmony Bazaar,” I ask Errin Williams-Spidle, Artistic Director since 2009. “Sharing it with someone new,” she says.

A great fix for the community

Making Dreams Come True

The Scoop on VIP

This travel pro is going places

 At a young age, Larry Stewart began working around the shop of his family owned business.  Located in West Point, PEI, Stewart Enterprises Ltd was established in 1974 by John Stewart, Larry’s father.  The company began as a logging business and was one of the largest on PEI upon inception.  They

Resource Innovations, Inc.

Anne Gallant – an artist

There was something in the air that made former Bostonians Yola and Forbes Christie uproot their successful careers and youngest child to forge a new life on the windswept shores of Shelburne, Nova Scotia.