Chamber Voices

For Episode 3 of Chamber Voices, we’re speaking to Melanie Ference, owner of Chocolates & Candlelight.

Part 1: Every small business superhero has an origin story. We begin our conversation learning about the humble origins of Chocolates and Candlelight as a home-based business more than 2 decades ago.

Part 2: Melanie shares her strategies for growth, even during adversity, and explains why the “personal touch” is still so important in all aspects of her business.

Here’s where to find Chocolates and Candlelight:

Website: www.chocolatesandcandlelight.com

Facebook: @chocolatesandcandlelight

Twitter: @Chocolatey73

Instagram: @chocolatesandcandlelight

For Episode 2 of Chamber Voices, we speak with Colin Hartigan, Broker and Owner of Coldwell Banker Fort McMurray.

Part 1: We begin this episode by getting to know Colin’s story. What brought him to Fort McMurray, what kept him here, and what gets him up in the morning.

Part2: We discuss the challenges and successes our region has experienced in recent years. Colin shares his insight about or community as a realtor and business owner including e-commerce and municipal red tape.

Here’s where to find Colin:

Website: colinhartigan.com

Facebook: @CBFortMcMurray

Twitter: @cbfortmcmurray

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you the first episode of a brand-new Podcast series!

Chamber Voices is a show focused on sharing the stories of the people that drive local business in Fort McMurray.

Rob Rice, Owner of Fort McMurray Home Hardware Building Center has enough stories from the past year to write a book!

Part 1: We begin the first half of our first episode reflecting on the year that was, discuss what is at the core of Rob’s business, and how E-Commerce is changing the game for local brick-and-mortar retail.

Part 2: During the second half of our conversation, Rob tells us what running a longstanding local family business means to him, what make him optimistic for the year ahead, and shares some amazing advice for new businesses in our community.

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you the first episode of a brand-new Podcast series!

Chamber Voices is a show focused on sharing the stories of the people that drive local business in Fort McMurray.

Rob Rice, Owner of Fort McMurray Home Hardware Building Center has enough stories from the past year to write a book!

Rob will be our very first guest for Chamber Voices, which premiers Monday, February 15th!