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In this episode we chat with the winner of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce "Community Impact Award", Dr. Herb Dickieson (Kathleen Dickieson). Dr. Herb discusses what it is about our rural community that gives him and his wife the zeal to make meaningful contributions that affect our population. 

Julio Sanchez owns and operates Julio's Seafood Market located in St. Peters Bay. Listen to Julio's journey from The Dominican Republic - Toronto - St. Peters Bay

In this episode we chat with Ruby Lubigan, owner of Sarai Sari store. As a recent winner of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Award, Ruby describes how hard work and determination has allowed her to have a successful business that brings a taste of the Philippines to rural PEI.

Jason Tompkins is the owner of TNT Tuna and the Poke Shack.   Listen to how his career path changed from cooperate banking to buying tuna on the wharf!

Amber along with her husband Jordan own and operate the restaurant Strait Goods in Fortune, PEI. Amber grew up in the country and it goes without saying a combination of entrepreneurial upbringing and family oriented hard work led her to becoming a business owner herself.  Her first pay cheque was issued from Bluefin Restaurant at the age of 14 and she went on to purchased the Bluefin Restaurant in 2017.   Listen to how Amber and Jordan navigated together the challenges of a fire, a pandemic, a new restaurant, a wedding and a new arrival expected any day!

In this episode we get an introduction to the process of hiring foreign workers, with professional advice from James Kang of H&G Immigration Consulting and feedback from Dougie Martin of Martin's Machine Shop.

Helping to create inclusive communities for all. Lindee Gallant of the Eastern PEI Community Navigator

The West Prince Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards are scheduled for April 21st, 2022. Chief Executive Officer, Tammy Rix puts out the call to all West Prince residents to nominate local businesses for Chamber awards in eight categories.

Join us to hear about Chris's journey into the insurance business and the benefits of the Chamber Plan.

In this episode we chat with the owners of two niche businesses that are bringing bargains and hard to find products to West Prince customers. Leah Deagle of (K.W. Liquidation) and Tanner Handrahan of (Games West PEI), discuss the obstacles and benefits of having a unique businesses in a rural area.