spotlight on april I n a time when it seems like everyone has an opinion on many topics, it is important to remember that it is our responsibility to look at all sides of an issue, get the facts and understand that there are going to be times that we need to agree to disagree, but that open dialogue is the only way that we are going to be able to make the world a better place to live and do business. Spotlight on Business had an open and candid conversation with Fox News contributor and host of Fox Nation’s No Interruption and Final Thoughts, Tomi Lahren. Tomi shares some life lessons she has learned on her way to being the youngest political talk show host in history, along with her fearless outlook on life, her deep passion for her country and those that serve and protect it. But more importantly why she believes that everyone needs to have a voice, especially other young women willing to speak their minds and that it is okay to agree to disagree. The media has recently taken an interest in promoting the Environmental groups side of the long-standing argument about whether forestry is bad or good. Cassie (Ledwidge) Turple, a 3rd Generation Sawmiller shares her insight on the forestry industry, to give us a better understanding the industry and its role in providing essential products we use everyday. When then follow up with Nitro Bros Cold Brew which started as an idea to cold brew coffee and serve it from a trike at events in Calgary. Kyle Shaugh- nessy and David Piotto, co-founders and owners of Nitro Bros Cold Brew explain how they continue to keep the wheels turning on the brand during the pandemic, their expansion into Kelowna along with now offering coast to coast delivery for their Nitro Cold-brew Coffee products. Shannon Ferguson from FanSaves explains how this past year has tested business owners in ways that no one could have expected. Especially small and medium sized businesses who most likely didn’t have “Navigate a Pandemic” written into their business plans and how they can come out of this time stronger than ever professionally and personally. Then we are serving up mouth watering bar-b-que for this month’s edition of Epic Eateries & Sweeteries, spotlighting Boneheads BBQ who have been offering kickin’ Southern Smokehouse in the heart of Halifax for over tens years. We also put Maui Brewing’s new Sunshine Girl Golden Ale through the taste test with another installment of From Grains to Glasses as we continue to look for candidates for this year’s Ultimate Craft Cooler project. Wewant to thank everyone that made this issue possible, andwe look forward to sharing more stories about successful businesses and brands, while spot- lighting the people behind making it all happen. Remember we are all in this together. Lee Ann Atwater Editor
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