Small Business

Book archives Sudbury’s Finnish business community

The arrival of Finnish immigrants in Sudbury in the early 1900s has left a rich legacy of entrepreneurialism in the city—one that’s chronicled in a new book published by the Finnish-Canadian Historical Society of Sudbury.

Jun 10, 2013 6:40 PM Read more >

Coffee makers eye expansion across Ontario

All Shane and Heather Hoffman wanted was a good cup of coffee. But it was nearly impossible to find a roasting house in the Algoma region that offered a fresh, tasty cup. So, they started their own.

Apr 2, 2013 6:27 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay growers become destination attraction

The kind of parties that Vanderwees Home & Garden Centre throws usually brings out the cops.

Jun 29, 2009 8:26 PM Read more >

From a summer job to award-winning contractor

Silvio Di Gregorio is one of of the Thunder Bay's biggest promoters.

May 20, 2008 7:52 PM Read more >

Bison du Nord: finding a niche in the consumer food chain

Entrepreneur enticing local food lovers with Boréal Cuisine

Apr 5, 2008 12:21 AM Read more >