Brandon and Dayna Canning recently opened a business called Pigeons Floors & Décor in Montague. They offer a wide variety of quality flooring, unique home décor, local artwork, refurbishing of furniture, and custom orders. Free measurements and consultations are available. Brandon has been self-employed for the last 15 years as a certified flooring inspector and a ... [Read More...]
Career change with help from business service providers
Lenore Lubbert of Montague experienced life-changing events when she turned 50. Her daughter was leaving home to attend university, and she was laid off from a stressful job. “I thought, now is my chance to take the situation in hand and make a change,” says Lenore, a Registered Massage Therapist. In October 2015, she opened Espira Massage Therapy at Dr. Vince Adams’ ... [Read More...]
Awards banquet celebrates success of entrepreneurs and community leaders
The 11th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards Banquet was recently held at the St. Peter’s Bay Complex. About 300 people attended, including Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, as well as provincial politicians and community leaders. The Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which recognized businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders who have ... [Read More...]
Following your passion leads to self-employment
Reuben Creed has owned and operated a landscaping business for 25 years in Eastern Kings. He maintains the business based on word-of-mouth and maintaining a good reputation. “I offer high-quality work without advertising through social media or having signage on my truck,” says Reuben. “I am self-employed year round.” He offers snow removal in the winter and landscaping ... [Read More...]
Business provides extension to seasonal work
Fishing is one of the main seasonal industries in Tignish. Fisherman Jonathan Pitre has become very busy and creative in developing an extension to seasonal employment for himself, and at times, for others as well. What began as a winter hobby has now become an extension to off-season employment. At times, he hires a few extra sets of hands to complete the orders. His ... [Read More...]
