spotlight on march I n this month’s issue we wanted to spotlight some of the amazing brands, places and per- sonalities of Atlantic Canada as we head into Spring. If you are looking to get back to nature for your next trip, then our feature on Brier Island is a must read as you look for a place to put on your travel bucket list for when the borders open back up. This small but amazing island of Nova Scotia is world famous as an ecotourism destination and for being the home or migration grounds for many unique species of plants and animals offering a travel experience that you will remember for a lifetime and have you wanting to come back to this small Island located in the Bay of Fundy. We go from one Island to another and follow up with Megan Callahan, a Business Analyst and motocross enthusiast turned Interior Designer as she continues to build solid relation- ships with realtors and clients alike who see their homes sold efficiently and quickly even in these times of Covid-19 thanks to the help of TrimDesign Interiors innovative services that are taking the staging sector in Newfoundland to the next level. Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics is one of the fastest growing sectors of the health and wellness industry for more reasons than clients just wanting to turn the clocks back on aging. As the founder of Aundrea Nurse Inc, Aundrea Ritchie has always had a deep desire to help people and it is her passion for the industry that motivates this first segment of a four-part Aesthetics with Aundrea series to help educate readers on the benefits of this innovative industry and the procedures that have made such a difference in peoples’ lives above and beyond naturally fighting the aging process. Listening to Allison McKinnon one might think that she has been doing broadcasting her whole life and they would be wrong. In this month’s “in the spotlight” we chat with self-pro- claimed optimist and outspoken ally of the LGBQT+ community, Allison McKinnon, about honing her media skills and her new journey to cement herself as an essential member of an amazing team, where she can connect with people and make a difference in their lives every single day. Speaking of new opportunities and change, Spring is in the air. The days are slowly getting longer, and the sun is feeling warmer which inspires entrepreneurs to think about sunnier days ahead - both literally and figuratively. As a branding buff, it makes Brittany think about how she might infuse new energy into her brand, and that of her customer’s. In this month’s Building Brands with Brittany, she outlines some simple strategies to help set you up for a season of growth for your brand. This month’s edition of Epic Eateries & Sweeteries spotlights The Original Sam’s Pizza, famous for it’s legendary brown pizza sauce, and the owner’s entrepreneurial journey that brought him to Canada to his own restaurant. We also follow up with Coldstream Clear Distillery and put their new Strawberry Kiwi Vodka Soda through the taste test with another installment of From Grains to Glasses in our quest for candidates for this year’s Ultimate Craft Cooler project. We want to thank everyone that made this issue possible, and we look forward to sharing more stories about successful businesses and brands, while spotlighting the people behind making it all happen. Remember we are all in this together. Lee Ann Atwater, Editor
MANAGING DIRECTOR Rod Gregg EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lee Ann Atwater COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH & ADMIN LEAD Ashley Tanner
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Janice Buckler
Megan Callahan Shannon Ferguson Anita Flowers Calli Gregg Lennie Kaplan Deborah Jaremko Mark Milke Ceiledh Monk Dan Monk Brittany Pickrem Christi Rideout Aundrea Ritchie Elizabeth Spencer
SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD Troy Gregg GRAPHIC DESIGN LEAD Aaron Jeffrey WEB DESIGN LEAD
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MARCH 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • MARCH 2021
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