The Exchange

Blake & Sam are joined by the founder of Andrews Hockey Growth, Allan Andrews (17:48) to discuss his life as an educator, his world renowned hockey school, being awarded the Order of Canada, and his passion for helping people achieve their full potential. Blake & Sam also discuss the Dennis King Government's first mistake during COVID, Facebook's new "Shops" feature, and Island Recruiting's new promotion to help small businesses get on their feet. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam were joined by Chad Rogers (10:53) who is a founding partner of Crestview Strategy, a public affairs agency with offices all across Canada, the US, and the UK. They discuss his roots in St. Eleanors, PEI to creating a leading international public affairs firm and their role during coronavirus. Chad also provides insight on positive aspects that this pandemic will bring from an economic perspective and how companies can better position themselves to emerge from it. Blake and Sam also discuss Sam's virtual valedictorian address, the government stimulus packages, and more. Presented by Confederation Group.

In episode 21, Blake and Sam discuss what has happened in the markets this past week and how governments are controlling things, but also seeing improved poll numbers. What sectors will emerge first? How has Phase 1 of PEI's plan to renew gone so far? Find out now. Presented by Confederation Group.

Sam & Blake are joined by Holland College President Sandy MacDonald to discuss how the college is maneuvering through COVID-19 and what program delivery may look like as they enter into a new school year in the fall. They also discuss golf courses opening up for the season, and how other aspects of the economy may begin to open up in the coming weeks. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam discuss how to get the population back into the labour market while the economy recovers and get everyone off of CERB. They also discuss Government's phased approach to loosening restrictions on Islanders and what that might mean for our tourism season. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam are joined by Dan Kutcher (15:10), owner of South Central Kitchen in Summerside, PEI. They discuss Dan's journey to PEI, the opportunity he sees in Summerside, and what it will take to grow the economy in our second city. Blake and Sam also talk the Premier's Economic Recovery Council and opportunities that are presented through a crisis. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam are joined by Ronnie McPhee (aka Ron Romance) who is a Community Liaison Officer for the City of Charlottetown. They discuss working for government during a crisis, Ronnie's upcoming Dancing with the Stars performance this fall, and both Sam and Ronnie's political backgrounds. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake & Sam discuss the tragedy in Portapique, NS, Blake's most recent Business Edge column in the Guardian, whether or not MPs should be convening in Ottawa, and what PEI can do to restart the economy. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam are joined by Ryan Pineau, Partner with Grant Thornton in Charlottetown. Although he is a CPA by trade, he has become a singing phenomenon through his parody videos on Facebook around COVID-19. They discuss his fundraising initiatives for Upper Room Hospitality, what Grant Thornton is doing to help small businesses sustain the impacts of coronavirus, and his creative side in singing. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam are joined by the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of PEI , Kent Hudson, to discuss what his foundation does to support islanders every day and the programs they are currently delivering amidst COVID-19. They are hosting an online gala on April 24th with many recognizable island individuals for a night of music, laughter, and fun. For more information, visit their website at www.cfpei.ca. Presented by Confederation Group.