Letter from the Editor Eight years To write that number feels a little surreal. When we first launched Hometown St. Thomas back in 2018, it wasn’t exactly a sure thing. In fact, ‘calculated risk’ might be the polite way to describe it; ‘hope for the best and hang on tight’ might be closer to the truth. After all, I had just been laid off from a ‘dying’ industry, so NOW SELLING CONDOS LAUNCH INCENTIVES FOR EARLY BUYERS – ACT FAST! odels to choose from – Bow, Port & Stern 0–1325 sq. ft. of living space on the main floor ted ceilings, gas fireplace, single or double garage many more standard features! why start it up again? I had a strong belief there was room in this community for what we wanted to create. Staci and I made a solid team; she brought nearly 20 years of professional writing experience, and I came in with over a decade in marketing and advertising sales. On paper, it made sense. But the real question was whether St. Thomas wanted a magazine like ours. Eight years later, with steady growth and a whole lot of stories under our belt, I think it’s safe to say the answer has been a resounding yes. NOW SELLING CONDOS CLUSIVE LAUNCH INCENTIVES FOR EARLY BUYERS – ACT FAST! • 3 models to choose from – Bow, Port & Stern • 1250–1325 sq. ft. of living space on the main floor • Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, single or double garage • Plus many more standard features! What continues to surprise me, in the best way, is just how much this magazine means to people. Whether I’m chatting with a business owner, running into someone at an event, or just out and about, I hear how much Hometown St. Thomas is appreciated. That never gets old. Not even a little. I’ll be honest, I don’t love every single detail of what I do (anyone who says they love spreadsheets is either lying or should be 226-781-8519 @primebrokerage.ca 81-8519 ebrokerage.ca
studied), but I genuinely love my job. I love the conversations. I love the creativity. I love being able to shine a light on local people, businesses and events. It gives me a chance to channel my passion for all things local and, just as importantly, a place to unleash my creative side. One of my favourite times of the year is our Reader’s Choice issue. I get to call dozens of local businesses and tell them they’ve been voted the favourite in their category. It’s one of the best parts of my job, sharing that moment of recognition, hearing the excitement on the other end of the line, and knowing it comes directly from the community. It’s a reminder that hard work, great service, and genuine care don’t go unnoticed. So, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. And to every business in our community, whether your name made the list this year or not, keep doing what you do. You matter more than you know, and there’s always next year. I also want to take a moment to thank our team, past and present, who, month after month, have helped bring this ma- gazine to life. It truly takes a group effort, and I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has been part of this journey. This was our very first cover, June 2018. Hometown St. Thomas June 2018 Issue 1
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