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In this issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine, we showcase 25 years of the Jubilee as it gets ready to celebrate its Silver Anniversary after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Jubilee or “Jube” as it is affectionately known to most, is an award-winning music and community event that has brought thousands of music fans to Pictou County each year for three amazing nights along the East River of local, up and coming and the best iconic Canadian artists.

We also sit down with the founders and co-owners of Kirribilli EcoRetreat - Pictou Island Yurts to learn about the resort and to get a better understanding of this truly unique tiny coastal island off Nova Scotia that has people traveling from all over the world to experience the island’s natural beauty and rejuvenating power for your mind, body, and soul.

We take a look at the one bright spot for the aviation industry, specifically the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and the growth of the air cargo business and their ability to get goods off the ground and into markets all over the world.

We continue our Renewable Energy & Efficiency Series by putting the spotlight on the work being done by the Alternative Resource Energy Authority with municipalities to create a realistic path towards net zero in the supply and end-user sides of electrical power.

Some people like sports and some people live sports, Kris McCarthy is the latter.  That is why we are excited to have Kris ‘in the spotlight’ for this issue to chat about his transition from professional hockey player to team General Manager and how he combined his entrepreneurial spirit, passion for sports, and experience in building a successful franchise on and off the ice into co-founding FanSaves.

This month's issue spotlights Nova Scotia's efforts to become a more energy efficient province and some of the people behind making it happen. 

After a two year two hiatus we make our picks for the outdoor music festivals bucket list as artists return to the stage all across North America this summer, with a special spotlight on Nova Scotia as the sounds of summer return to the province. 

Plus many other insightful and inspiring stories about business and industry while spotlighting the people that are behind making it all happen.

This month's issue spotlights Nova Scotia's growing Solar Industry and those advocating to make Sustainable Renewable Energy available for all Bluenosers because no one should have a monopoly on the Sun’s Power.  Plus many other insightful and inspiring stories about business and industry while spotlighting the people that are behind making it all happen.

This month's issue spotlights the amazing resources that are available in Lewis County, NY for businesses and why this region is a great place to live, work and play.  Plus many other insightful and inspiring stories about business and industry while spotlighting the people that are behind making it all happen.

This month's issue spotlights the amazing things to do in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Plus we share our readers' recommendations for their favorite bbq joints on both sides of the border as we get ready to head into larbour day weekend.

This month's issues spotlights business funding which is a hot topic for many business owners, but what happens when business size is not the issue, but the owner’s gender is?

In a time when it seems like everyone has an opinion on many topics, it is important for us the media and our readers 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.

In this month’s issue we wanted to spotlight some of the amazing brands, places and personalities of Atlantic Canada as we head into Spring.

In this month’s issue we wanted to sweeten things up just a little given that February is well known for being the month of chocolate.  So, we spoke with entrepreneurial chocolate makers, Mark and Victoria McGuire about relocating their business from Alberta to New Brunswick and how they are making this border community known as its small-town charm and a destination for beating the heat into one known for amazing sweets that can be shipped right to your door.

We take a trip south of the border, don’t worry it was by phone, and spoke with Richard Tango-Lowy of Dancing Lion Chocolate, to learn how a theoretical physicist who once worked in the aerospace industry, now uses his skills to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena to transition himself into a successful entrepreneur with an unquestionable passion for his craft and an ability to make amazing chocolates that are as pleasing to the eye as they are your mouth.  

Well we are not sure if chocolates will be involved as Monk Renovations gets ready to celebrate their 12-year anniversary this coming March, but we chat with Dan Monk, owner of Monk Renovations, from their new location in Bayers Lake in Halifax, with masks on of course to learn how a professional engineer from East Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia has been able to experience continual growth, even during the recent pandemic, and what he believes are the keys to running a successful business regardless of the industry.

Then we move from building better homes to building better bodies and spotlight Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics sector of the health and wellness industry with our conversation with Aundrea Ritchie, founder of Aundrea Nurse Inc.  We learn about what motivated her to start a business in this innovative industry and how her desire to help others and to strive to make a difference in peoples’ lives powers her entrepreneurial spirit and have not only made her a trusted expert but an ambassador of the entire industry.

January's issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine is about supporting communities and rebuilding our connections with the world so that when we come out of this pandemic we will be stronger than ever.  As always Spotlight on Business Magazine's main focus is to connect, inspire and engage with small and medium sized businesses and their customers, as we are all in this together.

Looking back on 2020 we had the pleasure of speaking with many small and medium sized business owners and to see these resourceful entrepreneurs in the eye of adversity pushed forward, changed strategies, and learned to adjust to a new business normal as government placed restrictions to control the spread of the pandemic where put into effect.

We know that we still have many hurtles ahead of us as we move into 2021 given what we have seen in 2020 we are excited about the prospect of connecting, engaging and inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders as we move into the new year and the opportunities that will be made available in the new year.

We hope that you enjoy looking back at some of our top stories from 2020 as selected by you, our readers, and see if your favorite story received the Best of 2020 honors.

Now that we are midway into the last quarter of 2020, we have the U.S. election behind us and put our focus on getting  ready to take 2021 head on as some businesses and industries are still trying to survive while others thrive in these new business norms.

We continue to see more government restrictions added in some areas while lifting them in others as we continue to battle the second wave of the pandemic.  We are also making changes, as more and more of us are now looking for ways to get out of the house and explore their own regions when we would usually be making travel plans beyond our borders.

If you are one of those readers, then this is the issue for you as we feature Napier Outdoors, Mingo Creek Craft Distillers better known for the Liberty Pole Spirits, Inn on Prince Hotel and Conference Centre and have Aundrea Trevors, “in the spotlight” to learn more about this amazing person behind Aundrea Nurse Inc.

This month Riverwood Acoustics share the cover with North Keg, Coldstream Clear Distillery and Dog Island Brewing along with Brittany Pickrem of Brittany Pickrem Branding and Design for "In the spotlight"

Other great features include Driven Automotive and The Old Nick Williams Co. Farm & Distillery.
Don't forget to check out our monthly columns: Building Brands, Contractor's Corner, What's up with FanSaves and Holistic Health.

As always Spotlight on Business Magazine's main focus is to connect, inspire and engage with small and medium sized businesses and their customers, we are all in this together.

Spotlight on Business Magazine’s mission is to be the voice of small and medium-sized businesses in North America. We want to feature businesses and entrepreneurs in this sector because we understand that SMEs are key to the successful growth of the economy and want to spotlight those that are making it all happen.

We offer a fully-interactive media experience so all businesses can communicate with and inspire each other and connect with current and potential customers building a stronger business and brand.

Spotlight on Business Magazine’s mission is to be the voice of small and medium-sized businesses in North America. We want to feature businesses and entrepreneurs in this sector because we understand that SMEs are key to the successful growth of the economy and want to spotlight those that are making it all happen.

We offer a fully-interactive media experience so all businesses can communicate with and inspire each other and connect with current and potential customers building a stronger business and brand.

It is hard to believe that December is upon us already and it will soon be time to reflect on another year that has passed and the challenges that we faced personally and professionally in 2019.  We are honored to have had the opportunity to work with so many amazing entrepreneurs and business leaders and share their stories with our readers as we put the spotlight on the people that made it all happen in 2019.

This time of the year many businesses look to close out their year strong, while focusing on planning strategies and setting goals for next year and beyond as we all move into a new decade.  Like the year before, 2019 was an interesting year which saw many new challenges for businesses on both side of the boarder, and election north of the border and another starter for 2020 south of the border.  We like many of you, will learn from 2019 and look ahead to all the 2020 has to offer.

We would also like to thank all those that were involved with this years issues; the writers, researchers, featured companies, advertisers and our amazing readers as we look forward to sharing more stories about successful businesses and the people making in all happen as we move into a new decade.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and most of all a Successful New Year in 2020.

The Spotlight on Business Magazine Team

If you have been following along the last few months than you know that Spotlight on Business has been working with Solar United Neighbors about the benefits of going solar, well in this month;s issue we combine the energy industry with the craft brewing industry with Solar United Neighbors’ Brews from the Sun Completion and spotlight breweries that are using solar in the pursuit of the perfect pint.

Speaking of events, if you are a promoter of any ticketed  then you need to read our article on Ticketpro Inc in this month’s issue and learn more about this innovative Canadian company and how their experienced and dedicated team can take your customer’s ticketing experience to the next level.  

We review the results from Canada's 43rd general election and it seems that Canada is more divided now than ever, but this time it is more region against region than party again party.  

We hope that you enjoy

If you have never been to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show the best way to describe it would be to say that it is the Disneyland for people with gas in their veins.   The SEMA Show might not be open to the public but Diamondback Truck Covers surely is.  We revisited our conversation with Ethan Wendle president and CEO of Diamondback Truck Covers about the company’s 16-year journey from a collaboration between two students as part of a class assignment to develop and pitch a product to potential investments  to being a leader in the aftermarket truck accessory industry.   The owners of BC Diesel Truck Repair and Performance have deep roots in the North American diesel truck industry with close to forty years combined experience in the world of light-duty diesel trucks and specialize in diesel truck maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, diesel engine emissions, and driveline upgrades.  With Canada's 43rd general election now in full swing, we take a look at the leaders, the parties, their policies and the items that we will be hearing about during this years campaign trail in what looks to be a very tight race with Canadians heading to the polls on October 21st to cast their vote.  Regardless of your political position make sure that you get out and vote on or before October 21st, as we mentioned it is going to be a tight race as this is your time as an entrepreneur and business owner to have a voice in how your country will be run for the next four years.

Sometimes businesses are born out of necessity and sometimes they are born as a solution to a problem.  But in the case of Solar United Neighbors, they were formed because of a simple five word question asked by a middle school aged boy to his mother.   FanSave tells us about their new app that is giving businesses that sponsor events more bang for their sponsorship buck and something that truly engages potential customers.  We take a look at Alberta Beer Festival Inc and learn about each of their six signature events which provide an interactive forum for breweries and distilleries to share their stories, passions, and products with the beer enthusiasts of Western Canada allowing them to grow the industry one festival at a time.  Atlantic Fashion Week 
has been at the forefront of the East Coast Fashion Industry and we learn how it all got started.

We hope you enjoy the issue and we would like to thank all of our featured companies for sharing your challenges, successes and for inspiring others to follow their dreams and passion.  We also thank all those involved in putting this month’s issue together along with our advertisers and readers as we look forward to telling more stories about successful businesses and the people behind making it all happen.

In this month’s issue we take a deeper look into festivals, events and farming and see what all the buzz is this summer as we kick on the second half of 2019.

If you are on the lookout for the best iconic Canadian Music then New Glasgow is the place to be in Nova Scotia this summer for the 24th Riverfront Jubilee.  We chat with Jubilee organizers about the 3-day event that is affectionately called, “The Jube” to find out how they have been so successful over the past 23 years and what Jube goers can expect from this year’s event.

In this month’s issue we chat with Dan  Barry (President and Owner of the PEI-based event security company Toursec) about Toursec and their focus on making your event memorable for all the right reasons.

Brian and Owen Manzer, the founders of Manzer Apiary Inc are the brains behind the E-Z Hive, a modified top bar beehive, have already answered the call and are capturing the attention of researchers and hobby beekeepers alike. Spotlight on Business Magazine spoke with Manzer brothers about their knowledge-based start-up success story – one that has the potential to make a positive global impact (not to mention an impact on Digby County’s future).

Summer is not only a time to work on your tan, but it is also an excellent time to work on your brand.  Brand and Design Expert, Brittany Pickrem, takes you through 5 ways to boost your brand this summer. 

We hope you enjoy the issue and we would like to thank all our featured companies for sharing your challenges, successes and for inspiring others to follow their dreams and passion.  We also thank all those involved in putting this month’s issue together along with our advertisers and readers as we look forward to telling more stories about successful businesses and the people behind making it all happen.

With Canada Day and Independence Day just around the corner we have selected our top destination for the first major holiday of the Summer for our readers on both sides of the border, so you know where the action will be this July 1st or 4th. We also selected the best Busker.

In this month’s issue we have our top pick for Summer Music Festivals south of the Border along with some festivals that are less focused on music but should still be added to your bucket list as festival goer or as a possible vendor, supplier or sponsor of one of these amazing events to get effective exposure for your brand’s products and services.  Most of these events will see a ton of television and social media exposure as thousands and in some cases millions of people tune into watch what others are sharing or what is being broadcasted to the masses giving you the opportunity to connect and engage with potential customers.

Building brand awareness in rural communities, Top 10 summer music festival.

Spring is here and for some of us it has been a long winter, and we are looking
forward to baseball and some barbeque, but most of all that snow melting away.

We are not sure if Clark Olson of Mago Hot Sauce was inspired by snow on
his travels, but we do know that when travelling he is fascinated by the many
different cultures and inspired by the food that they offer. Olson tells us how
the company has been steadily growing for almost three years now and how he
turned a passion into a full-fledged career and solid brand that you need to try
out this barbeque season or any season for that matter.

For the February issue we feature businesses that have made a connection with the local culture and resources to build a successful company and brand connecting with customers as being true and authentic.  It is that connection that attracts brand loyalty and customers demanding more and these businesses are more than happy to deliver.
 
Connecting with customers is something that Sean Myles and Gina Haverstock of the Annapolis Cider Company have been very successful at doing for their brand.  They are not located in a big city but nestled on Main Street in downtown Wolfville, a small town in Nova Scotia that is now equally known as the epicentre of the local food movement as it is for being the home of Acadia University thanks to Sean Myles and Gina Haverstock’s unique ciders that are gaining popularity throughout Canada and beyond the border.
 
We followed up with the Andrew Morrow and Bryan MacDonald, co-owners of the Breton Brewing Company, to talk about their continued growth in the market and to learn more about brewing beer on Cape Breton Island on Canada’s rugged East Coast, which is becoming known worldwide as much for its beers as it is for being home to some of the friendliest people on the planet.

We hope you enjoy the issue and we would like to thank all our featured companies for sharing your challenges, successes and for inspiring others to follow their dreams and passion.  We also thank all those involved in putting this month’s issue together along with our advertisers and readers as we look forward to telling more stories about successful businesses and the people behind making it all happen.

We kick off 2019 in this month’s issue.  Now that the holidays and blue Monday are behind us it is time to put our business plans for the new year into action.  For us 2019 is going to be about connecting, engaging and inspiring the SME business leaders of today and tomorrow and helping these leaders do the same with their customers.
 
Connecting with customers is something that Sean Myles and Gina Haverstock of the Annapolis Cider Company have been very successful at doing for their brand.  They are not located in a big city but nestled on Main Street in downtown Wolfville, a small town in Nova Scotia that is now equally known as the epicentre of the local food movement as it is for being the home of Acadia University thanks to Sean Myles and Gina Haverstock’s unique ciders that are gaining popularity throughout Canada and beyond the border.

Upon us again is the season to reflect on another year that has passed, the challenges that we faced, the great entrepreneurs and business leaders that we have had the honour to work with and the amazing stories that we have been able to bring to our readers as we put the spotlight on the people that made it all happen in 2018.

This time of the year many businesses look to close out their year strong, while focusing on planning strategies and setting goals for 2019 and beyond.  Like the year before, 2018 was an interesting year which saw many new challenges for businesses on both sides of the border.  We, like many of you, will learn from 2018 and look ahead to all that 2019 has to offer.

Entrepreneurs and business owners wear many hats on the day to day operations of their business.  They can be found out on the road looking for new clients or making follow up calls for their current clients, or they can be updating their social media and getting posts out to promote their products and services.  We do know that most, well at least successful ones, jump in when and where they are needed, and they understand that it is not a simple 9 to 5 job.  I always laugh when I remember telling my Dad back when I got my first job, that I would be working 40 hours a week and he looked at me with a smile on his face and said, “Good to see that you have a part time job so, what are you going to do with the other 128 hours in the week?” Don’t get me wrong he was very happy for me, but he was and still is a hard worker and has a strong work ethic that he has passed on to me for which I will always be thankful.  He also taught me to give back and help others not for the recognition but because it is the right thing to do and that has always stuck with me.

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