On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with communications expert Alysha Dominico, co-founder of Tangible Words, a company that helps businesses across Ontario and beyond market themselves online.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with professional make-up artist Jaimie Jolly. Jaimie was a cottager in the area for years but hated to leave so she decided to bring her salon and family to Hastings County year-round.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with accountant Sukhan Bains, who moved from India to build a unique business and lifestyle in Bancroft. Sukhan helps businesses keep their books in order while finding lots of time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with electrician Michele Gallo, who chose northern Hastings County for the location of his company Gallo Teck where he is helping to bring solar energy to homes, cottages and even boats.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with photographer June Wells, who turned her vacation property in Coe Hill into her year-round home and business. She operates Tin House Woodworking and gift shop with her husband Jeff.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Logan Krupa, who returned from the city to his small town roots to run his family bar and restaurant. He recently opened the Bancroft Brewing Company to provide local craft beer to the region.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Carly O’Neill and Shaun Zoernack who moved from the Rockie Mountains to settle in Hastings County and open the Lakehouse Restaurant on Paudash Lake near Bancroft.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jenn Bennett, who returned from the big city to her small town roots and now operates Jenn Creative Consulting in Marmora. Jenn balances her own business with a growing young family and loves life in Hastings County.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Trevor Telford of the Black River Retreat, a private couples retreat getaway in Tweed. Black River Retreat is renowned for the atmosphere and amazing food that Trevor prepares daily for his guests.

On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Italian chef Luca Molteni, who opened The Barn Chefs with his wife Sarah Woods. After traveling the world cooking amazing dishes, Luca has settled in Coe Hill and is making the region a more tasty place to live.