FREDERICTON – Second Showing Boutique has developed the right safety measures and online sales strategy to serve its customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The popular Fredericton consignment store sells used clothes, but owner Carlien Brouwer says all Covid-19 precautions are taken to keep the clothes clean and make for a safe shopping environment. “If you have newContinue reading “How Second Showing Boutique keeps customers engaged and safe during Covid-19”
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Robert Simmonds Clothing marks 22 years in business and still going strong
FREDERICTON – Robert Simmonds Clothing in downtown Fredericton is going into its 22nd year of business and is still experiencing tremendous growth, even in a sector hard-hit by Covid-19. “If it wasn’t for our clients and our team, we certainly wouldn’t be in the position we’re in today,” said Paul Simmonds, who has been inContinue reading “Robert Simmonds Clothing marks 22 years in business and still going strong”
It’s a business with buzz, once you get used to ‘50,000 bees looking back at you’
FREDERICTON – Tavis Marr owns Marr’s Sweet Syrup, a company driven by his love for bees. Marr sells raw, unpasteurized honey as well as a hydrating body balm, a beeswax lip balm, and an all-natural soap. “I gave a couple to my daughter, she brought them to school, then teachers started calling asking if they couldContinue reading “It’s a business with buzz, once you get used to ‘50,000 bees looking back at you’”
Teen entrepreneur raises money for college and charity with coffee business
SAINT JOHN – Recent Saint John High School graduate, Max Legere, was seeking a minimum-wage job in his Grade 11 year to start saving for university. What he got himself into was a lot more than a minimum-wage job. College Fund Coffee is a coffee stand helping Legere build his college fund while also donating toContinue reading “Teen entrepreneur raises money for college and charity with coffee business”
Etsy NB is online, offline and online again
NEW BRUNSWICK – Online selling platform, Etsy, launched an in-person pop-up marketplace event in 2014. Etsy New Brunswick is taking the event digital this year due to COVID-19. Live call with sellers, browse the digital lookbook and support local businesses across the Atlantic provinces. Kate Hunter is the team captain for the Etsy: Made in Canada event. But this year,Continue reading “Etsy NB is online, offline and online again”
Bachelor auctions: Better than bake sales?
Neill House holds an annual charity event where men are auctioned off as a date, usually to an upcoming formal. The money raised is donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. This is the annual Neill Week Bachelor Auction. Neill Week, a week dedicated by the residence to in-house activities and social events, used to includeContinue reading “Bachelor auctions: Better than bake sales?”
STU entrepreneur helps others Sync Into Clarity
St. Thomas University student Sinclair Green is in the business of retrieving souls. She began her business, Sync into Clarity, in 2016 after discovering spirituality was her passion. Now she’s helping others connect with themselves through reiki and theta healing. “I just facilitate a space for the person to kind of bring back those piecesContinue reading “STU entrepreneur helps others Sync Into Clarity”
Online shopping no match to Christmas craft fairs
Online shopping has taken the world by storm while large department stores also clean up this holiday season. But not all hope is lost for local vendors. Christmas craft shows are popular among the crowds. They help local business owners who are trying to support their families. “It’s a great place to sell your product,Continue reading “Online shopping no match to Christmas craft fairs”
Students celebrate first Halloween
If you’ve heard “trick-or-treat” sung on your doorstep every Oct. 31, you’re probably from Canada, the United States or Ireland, countries that all participate in the annual costume parties, candy routes and pumpkin carving of Halloween. For some international students at St. Thomas University who didn’t grow up with the tradition, like Victor Paura, itContinue reading “Students celebrate first Halloween”
For the hate of Valentine’s Day
While in high school, Haley Beatty was on her student council when they planned a Valentine’s Day event where students could wear red or pink in support of the day – or black in opposition. Beatty, a first-year student at St. Thomas University, planned an all-black outfit to show her dislike for the day, and atContinue reading “For the hate of Valentine’s Day”
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