There is always so much hype around the Super Bowl and for some of us, it’s not because of the game itself, we’re excited to watch the commercials (and the halftime show).  Unfortunately, for those of us in Canada, we miss out on a lot of the best commercials because they are shown on US Networks only.  WHY might you ask? Read More »

This fall I attended the Women of Excellence Awards in Halifax for the first time.  Sometimes it`s a little difficult not to grow weary of awards shows and fundraisers.  But this time was it was different.  It was personal.  And it was inspiring!

It was personal because our own excellent woman (Donna Alteen) was receiving an award that recognizes her courage, vision and compassion.   At an age when most 20-something’s were just starting their careers, Donna was starting her own business.  Not because she wanted to get rich.  But because she had the vision to see an opportunity gap in our market and she wanted to be able to contribute to her community on her terms.

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