Sarnia’s Julie Carter says she’s good at taking calculated risks in life and in business. “If you don’t try things, you’ll never know,” says the 46-year-old social worker. “I’m lucky. I have really good coping skills and tons of support.” That ability to take risk has served her well through a 23-year career in social… Read more »
Kyle Deloof wanted to open a second Davy Jones’ butcher shop for years and it’s finally happening this week. Deloof, 36, began working at the original Confederation Street store when he was 16 and says butchering became a passion. He bought the business six years ago and entered into serious discussion with the owners of… Read more »
A Sarnia house designer and project manager says he wants people to live in homes that are more energy efficient and comfortable, yet are still affordable. Chris Barry has joined a movement that began 30 years ago in Germany and is the first in this area to become a certified Passive House consultant. “The end… Read more »
It’s no secret that 2019 has been a tough year to be a farmer in Sarnia-Lambton. The weather played havoc with the planting season and there’s more worry than usual about the fall harvest. That can trigger anxiety and depression, says Jenni Jenkins, a registered social worker in Sarnia with expertise in counselling farmers. She… Read more »
Money is one way to measure success at business, says Theresa Chalmers, owner of Limitless Professional Photography. But for her, success is also about the creative process that goes into her photo sessions and the connections made with clients. Sure, you need to pay the rent, but finding satisfaction from work is just as important,… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Eric McDonald and Alex Daamen say the success of their new business literally lies in the details. The two Sarnia men launched Oar & Anchor boat cleaning services this spring and detailing is a big part of what they do. “We did a ton of research before we got started,” said McDonald, 26,… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Chrissy McRoberts spends mornings in her basement workshop building primitive furniture from discarded wood. At noon, she brushes off the sawdust and heads upstairs to open her new multi-artisan showroom at 161 Mitton St. S. Dog Eat Dog Home Furnishings and Décor held its grand opening on May 1. McRoberts says it’s her dream… Read more »
Cathy Dobson One of downtown’s most beautifully restored historic buildings is opening this week as The Blue Line Pub & Lounge. It will be a new sports bar, welcoming the public and honouring first responders with discounts and a display of emergency professionals’ hats and shoulder patches. Owner Tracey Moore Mamak and husband Paul Mamak… Read more »
Cathy Dobson The opening of Sweet Lemons, a children’s resale boutique on Confederation Street, is a testament to Jerica Giresi’s determination. It also proves that lessons learned from one failed attempt can lead to a new and much more viable venture. It’s been seven years since Giresi opened the first Sweet Lemons on Russell Street. She… Read more »
Cathy Dobson Jess Haughton and Renee Corry say their approach to business is winning the trust of area craftspeople and proving a collective for handmade goods can be successful in Sarnia. Parallel Junction has been open two months, and even at this traditionally slow time of the retail year it’s working for them and their… Read more »
