by Heidi Riley The Business Excellence Awards, held annually by the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce, celebrate excellence in the local business community. Six awards were given during the event, which was held in February. The dinner was catered by six local restaurants, including Brothers 2, Pizza Delight, Samuel’s Coffee House, South Central Kitchen and ... [Read More...]
Study addresses economic importance of PEI’s potato industry
December 23, 2020 - Government of PEI: The potato industry contributes over $1.3 billion annually to the economy of Prince Edward Island, and is responsible for more than 5,000 full-time equivalent jobs, according to a new study prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Land. ... [Read More...]
Fleece & Harmony Woolen Mill – Hiring practices
Contact Company by Stella Shepard Sisters Kim Doherty-Smith and Jennifer Doherty started Fleece & Harmony Woolen Mill with a passion to raise their own animals and handcraft every batch of fiber produced on site on the Garfield Road in Belfast. “We raise our own flock of Corriedale and Border Leicester cross sheep and source all the fibre for our yarns right ... [Read More...]
Island entrepreneurs are riding the wave of success
by Stella Shepard Sisters Kim Doherty-Smith and Jennifer Doherty started Fleece & Harmony Woolen Mill with a passion to raise their own animals and handcraft every batch of fiber produced on site on the Garfield Road in Belfast. “We raise our own flock of Corriedale and Border Leicester cross sheep and source all the fibre for our yarns right here on PEI,” says ... [Read More...]
New business produces kiln dried wood shavings for animal bedding
by Stella Shepard Floyd Burke is embarking on a new business journey after life-long work in the trades. Transferable welding and fabrication skills inspired Floyd to launch Triple S Holdings located on the Gowan Brae Road in Rollo Bay. The company produces custom kiln-dried animal bedding from pine and aspen logs. The entire drying procedure, including bagging, is ... [Read More...]