Les Moulins La Fayette - Ghummaz, Veda, Aditya

“The staff is the heart and soul of our café. Each person contributes to their very best because they care, they are part of the family, they are part of this community. Two of our 3 partners live in Hintonburg because they have fallen in LOVE with the community. Our philosophy is very simple, having a positive impact, in the community that we serve, will leave a legacy that is greater than the size of our foot print. As a result, we sit on the Wellington West Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board and contribute to the local business advocacy initiatives. We often collaborate with various local businesses and community organizations. We are not merely selling products, we have become a home to so many families that come and stay because they enjoy the experience, the staff and the food.”

Myobalance - Jeannie

“I was first bitten by the “entrepreneur bug” in my 20's when I saw good friends take the leap and work for themselves. It was then that I got the itch or inkling that I could be a business owner!  I am very particular about how things should be done, so it's best that I can just create the environment and level of service I want people to experience.  The details matter.”

allsaints event space - Leanne Moussa

“From the get go we have been an open and inclusive space. We are always delighted in sharing the rich history of the building. Many people we've met over the years attended church, got married, and celebrated all sorts of occasions here, and it was important for us to continue the tradition of having this building serve as a space of celebration and community. “ Leanne Moussa

Maison Noi - Robin, Emilie & Sonia

“All of us were reaching the 15-16 year mark in the business and it was becoming clear that we needed a challenge, we were ready to grow professionally. It was important to create a salon where we could bring our shared values to life, with our skills and hard work. The three of us wanted the same positive change, so we decided to take the leap together.”

Timm Holmes - Timm

“ I’m an author of children’s books but I’m also a father to two young sons that my wife and I adopted in 2013. Our bond as a forever family was formed over our mutual love of reading books and storytelling. I knew I wanted to tell stories after I won a storytelling contest in grade one telling Robert Munsch’s “Mortimer”.