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Business & Economics Podcasts

Learn fresh, effective ways to build a thriving business from even the smallest town. Profiles of entrepreneurs who‘ve built successful businesses in the region served by Community Futures Centre West.

Location:

Canada

Description:

Learn fresh, effective ways to build a thriving business from even the smallest town. Profiles of entrepreneurs who‘ve built successful businesses in the region served by Community Futures Centre West.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Cusp Dental Hygiene: Leona Le Lievre

4/6/2022
Hear how Leona Le Lievre examined her options as a dental hygienist and decided to work for herself—opening Cusp Dental Hygiene in Airdrie, Alberta.

Duration:00:14:49

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Glitch Gaming Lounge: Tracy Wright & Lindsey Leicht

3/16/2022
Hear how Tracy Wright and Lindsey Leich overcame personal challenges and used their struggles to press play on a big dream, Glitch Gaming Lounge in Airdrie, Alberta.

Duration:00:06:59

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Rockies Rentals: Charla Tomlinson

2/16/2022
Hear how Charla Tomlinson fulfilled her dream of working in hospitality on the high seas which ultimately led her to start a short-term rental management company, Rockies Rentals, amongst snow covered peaks.

Duration:00:17:48

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Yamnuska Mountain Adventures: Jesse de Montigny

1/19/2022
Discover Jesse de Montigny's alpine career path—a route he started as a student at Yamnuska Mountain Adventures, to ascend to the peak of the Canmore-based company, as owner.

Duration:00:11:40

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Tartan Wave: Kimberly Gunn

12/15/2021
Discover how graphic designer Kimberly Gunn wove her love of bagpiping, visual arts and history to fashion a small business in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Tartan Wave.

Duration:00:23:17

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Bow Valley BBQ: Jamie Ayles

9/27/2021
Discover how Bow Valley BBQ’s Jamie Ayles went from selling homemade mason jars of condiments at the backdoors of Canmore restaurants, to seeing his products on the shelves of grocery stores all across Canada.

Duration:00:24:20