Locked on Local

What does it take for a region to thrive?

In this special Summit Series episode, we sat down with entrepreneur, investor and 'Dragon' on CBC's Dragons’ Den, Manjit Minhas to explore the connections between business, government, education, people and community that drive economic growth.

From collaboration and talent to taking risks and saying yes more often, Manjit shares the ideas that will shape her keynote at the Ignite Summit on October 20 in Fredericton.

What happens when a lifelong creative embraces AI and uses it to reinvent his work and approach to entrepreneurship? On this episode of Locked on Local, Robin Grant of Astromic Solutions shares his journey of using AI to reshape his creative process and explores the way technology can be used as a tool for creating more space for life.

The Sunbury Oromocto Park & Campground is more than just a place to stay. On this episode of Locked on Local, owner Danica Tucker talked about her love of creating unique experiences and how she's turning her family campground into a place where people can make lasting memories.

Not all businesses are meant for a global scale - some are all about keeping things local. From the challenges of renting a commercial kitchen to spreading joy in her community, on this episode of Locked on Local we welcomed Emmanuelle Gilger-Bedos, owner of Love at First Bite, as she shares her struggles and encouragements of running a small bakery.

Listen now to hear more about what it means to balance business with joy.

From fostering communities to delivering business programming, the team at Ignite knows that economic development needs collaboration, innovation, and lots of feedback.

On this episode of Locked on Local, Sarah Corey Hollohan, CEO of Ignite, shared her insights on economic development and what's on deck for the Capital Region.

Listen now to hear what Ignite has to offer, our plan for Vision 2030 and what's next from the team.

What's it really like to own a family-run business? On this episode of Locked on Local, I chatted with Leah Little from Briggs and Little Woolen Mills. Leah shared the long history of the Woolen Mill, spoke about the importance of authenticity, and gave us insight on family dynamics in business.

Batter up! Join us and Kevin McCarthy, owner of Launchpad Sports as Kevin shares his experience of building a business that can create opportunities and build community.

On this episode of Locked on Local, we talked sports analytics, business support and the importance of community.

Tune in to hear Kevin's advice and what played the biggest role in supporting his business journey.

Get ready to tee off with Ben and Rob from Good Guys Golf and The Fairway. On this episode of Locked on Local, Ben and Rob join us to talk about their business journey, the ups and downs, and the lessons learned along the way. Tune in as we chat about timing, networking, and what it really takes to stay above par in business.

On this episode of Locked on Local, we spoke to Laura Richard, co-founder of Saltwinds Coffee. We dove into the history of coffee on the east coast and followed Saltwind's journey from market stall to international exports and all the challenges in-between.

Listen now to learn more about the science behind Saltwind's success

On this special edition episode we talk tariffs with our guest Morgan Peters, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce. We discussed the basics of tariffs, how they affect the business community, and answered your questions about navigating tariffs as a business owner.