Sonia McDonald & Scott Davis: Safe Futures Canada
Sonia McDonald (a qualified child and youth worker) and Scott Davis (a veteran local police officer) have combined forces to help educate local youth on the dangers and pitfalls of the internet and life in general. Offering interactive presentations and programs, Safe Futures Canada tackles issues such as:
Internet Safety
Personal Safety
Bullying
Street Safety
Youth counselling and consulting
Safety tips for families and related articles
To learn more about Safe Futures Canada: Click Here
Judy Martene: A Living Well Expert
Judy Martene has been helping women to "live well" in our community for years. She is committed to helping people overcome their personal trials and tribulations so that they can follow their passions. If you do not see how truly magnificent your life can be, she can show you a new, more satisfied way of being…
Learn more about Judy: Click Here
Jeff Kralka: Lick My Axe
Jeff Kralka is a local Orangeville resident who has decided to follow his passion. He started his guitar community blog, Lick My Axe, months ago and has been gaining a large following. He has already covered the Montreal Guitar Show which led to some exposure in the Canadian guitar community. Recently, he has been granted press access to the Canadian Guitar Festival where he will get to interview the biggest names in Canadian guitar today.
Learn more about Jeff and Lick My Axe: Here
Marlain Wietzes – TripDesigner
In the latest Orangeville Blog interview, Justin speaks with Marlain Wietzes who works from home providing her clients with custom travel packages. A blurb on one of her websites (listed below audio) describes her business:
"I am sure that in the past you have dealt with travel consultants, counselors, and advisors - there are many names that are used to describe travel agents or people that arrange travel. As a TripDesigner I like to get to know my clients and their expectations when they travel. I do not just "sell" travel, I am your personal travel concierge. I ...
Kevin Downe: Mind Over Math
Kevin Downe went from trying to fulfill a couple co-op credits to creating is own successful local business. Along the way he was also named the 2007 Ontario Student Entrepreneur of the year! Since that time, Kevin has grown and expanded his Mind Over Math business. His company is not only dedicated to teaching math, they are also trying to help kids see math in a new light. Their summer video game camp is one example of how Mind Over Math is making math more interesting to local students.
You can learn more about Kevin and Mind Over ...
Russell Scott: True Source Seminars
Russell is the creator and owner of True Source, providing retreats, seminars and counselling services for individuals and companies across Canada and the United States. Previously he was the owner and director of the Ecology Retreat Centre Ltd near Orangeville, Ontario, for 11 years, developing it into one of the most successful and respected retreat centres in Ontario.
Learn More about Russell and True Source Seminars Here
Victoria Meneses: Financial Adviser
Victoria Meneses is a local Orangeville financial adviser with the Investors Group. Victoria works with a wide range of clients. She is willing to work with anyone who is willing to give their time to work on their finances with her. She promotes that people start financial advisement as early as their teens, because using time wisely is one of the keys to investing.
Learn More About Victoria: Here
Maria McGugan – Massage Therapist
Justin sits down with local massage therapist Maria McGugan in our latest interview. Maria shares the story of how she went from a career in systems engineering to massage therapy. This interview concludes with a small tour of the Dawson Wellness Clinic.
To learn more about Maria and other services available from the Dawson Wellness Clinic please visit their website here
Patricia Gallant – Headwaters Writers’ Guild
In this interview, Orangeville Blog's Justin Popovic, sits down with the Secretary of the Headwaters Writers' Guild. This organization has been a meeting place for writers of all genres since 2003. The Guild is dedicated to bringing the best of local writing to the public.
For More Information check out their Website: Here
Karen Gilles: Creekside Clothing Co.
Karen Gilles is the owner of Orangeville's long standing Creekside Clothing Co. They have been at their current location for over 18 years. In this interview she shares some information about her company, as well as her overall enthusiasm to be a part of this great town. Creekside Clothing Co. is home to fabulous fashions and brand names for both men and women.
Learn more about Karen and Creekside Clothing Co.: Click Here
Jesse Fulton: Icarus Skate & Snow
Canadian snowboarding icon Jesse Fulton took some time out of his busy schedule to meet with Orangeville Blog. He discusses his local Skate and Snow show Icarus, as well as all the other businesses under it's umbrella. One of those, Shreducation TV, produces TV shows for the likes of Disney and is beamed into millions of homes across the globe. That isn't enough to keep Jesse busy though, his Icarus Shreducation is the number one snowboard training program in all of North America. The program caters from beginners just learning how to turn, all the way to Olympic contenders. In ...
Barbara Bazin: iPro Realty
Orangeville Blog's latest interview finds them talking with local real estate agent Barbara Bazin of iPro realty. This interview discusses some of the reasons she went into this field and the unique nature of real estate. Barbara also discusses her love for animals, and some of her favourite spots around town.
Coming this Fall: Barb's New Website Country Side of Life
In the mean time you can contact her via email: bbazin@iprorealty.com
Brenda Winter: Community Korners & Results By Design Ink
In this interview Justin speaks with local resident Brenda Winter. Brenda Winter is very active in the Orangeville business community. Her Results by Design Ink is Orangeville's one stop graphic, print and design shop. She also connects people with that handy Community Korners In-Vibe! book, which
is dedicated to helping you understand and access local business and services geared towards:
Spiritual and Self Growth
Beauty and Self Esteem
Wellness and Awareness
The Pets We Love!
Links
Results By Design Ink
Community Korners
Kari Clark: Remax
Kari Clark is a local real estate agent with Remax. Kari started with Sutton Group back in the Spring of 2007 fresh out of high school. In this interview she discusses her early foray into real estate, a hot market and some of her favourite spots in town.
Learn more about Kari on her Website
You can also reach her by phone: 1.800.461.2686
Aubrey & Tove Schmidt: Jimmy Tees Inc.
Aubrey and Tove Schmidt are a brother-sister team who are reps for Jimmy Tees Inc. Essentially Jimmy Tees is a branding company. If you see anything you can possibly put a logo on - they can do it! They are also in the sports apparel game (Natural Athletic) which features high quality, Canadian made products. Watch for their work in Orangeville's minor hockey system as they are currently producing 1200 jerseys for the organization.
Learn More: Jimmy Tee's Inc
Contact: Aubrey Schmidt 519-942-9754 or aubrey@jimmyteesinc.com
Genevieve Trimble – High Point Awards & Ribbons
In our latest audio interview Justin talks with the owner of High Point Awards & Ribbons: Genevieve Trimble. She shares some information about her wonderful business that has been proudly providing awards & ribbons for special events since 1998. From their website:
At High Point Awards & Ribbons our customers are #1 and we are pleased to work with each individual no matter what the size of your order. We will be glad to assist you in customizing your ribbon or award, or we can modify an already existing style to suit your needs. We take pride in assuring that our ...
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