by Stella Shepard Livingston Steel Inc. Manufacturing is one of the largest private sector employers on PEI. Businesses include food processing, wood products, shipbuilding, fabricated metals, plastics, and aerospace and railway components. Livingston Steel is a family-owned business specializing in the manufacturing and erection of industry structural steel products. With ... [Read More...]
A love for animals turns a passion into self-employment in rural PEI
by Stella Shepard Becky Batchilder developed a love for dogs growing up in the rural community of Riverton near Lorne Valley. Her passion for canines was the foundation to becoming a professional dog groomer and to self-employment. She now lives a stone’s throw from where she grew up, and operates a home-based certified business called Ruff Life Professional ... [Read More...]
Services help newcomers navigate the transition to rural community life
by Stella Shepard Moving to a new country can be very stressful to newcomers as they secure employment, find affordable housing and transportation, register their children in school, navigate the healthcare system, and face other challenges. PEI Community Navigators assists newcomers from other countries and Canadian provinces by creating inclusive and welcoming ... [Read More...]
An entrepreneur accomplishes a longtime dream of becoming an event planner
by Stella Shepard Helena Wood of Charlottetown is a good communicator who is high energy, creative, and focused. It is a perfect recipe for a rewarding career as an event planner. Her entire working career has been in the hospitality field, with a dream of starting a business in that field. “I love working with people and have always had an eye for design,” says ... [Read More...]
Entrepreneur turns a healthy living lifestyle into a viable business: Wingspan Wholistic
by Stella Shepard Rhonda Gallant of Souris is a long-time entrepreneur with a holistic approach to healthy living. She previously owned and operated Evergreen Café and Wellness to offer access to nutritional food choices and health products in Souris. As well, she offered nutrition coaching and fitness classes. Since 2018, Rhonda has been offering a licensed fitness ... [Read More...]