{"id":946,"date":"2022-10-06T12:39:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T12:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.merch.vpsvc.com\/hub\/?p=946"},"modified":"2022-10-06T12:39:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T12:39:54","slug":"ca-to-dream-big-think-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogadmin.vpsvc.com\/hub\/ca-to-dream-big-think-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Small Business Week October 16 \u2013 22, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Celebrating Small Business Week October 16 \u2013 22, 2022<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Behind every small business is a really big dream, and dreamer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Small Business Week we\u2019re celebrating the local founders and entrepreneurs who are making their dreams a reality \u2013powering entire communities and local economies through their vibrant energy, hard work and unique products & services. We love stories like theirs, and we think you will too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your small business\u2019big dream?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked real small business owners to finish this sentence. The results, as we suspected, were pretty inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy small business big dream is… to secure a successful standalone flagship location in downtown Toronto. Then begin to franchise other locations across the GTA.\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Chieff Bosompra, Aunty Lucy\u2019s Burgers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out<\/strong> how Aunty Lucy\u2019s became the hottest food joint in Toronto through a combination of Ghanian inspiration and entrepreneurial spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy small business big dream is… to build a brand rooted in empowerment\u2014to make people feel beautiful from the inside out and build confidence from the ground up!\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Jessica Silvestri, Bella Buddha Beads<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out<\/strong> how Jessica created a wide range of homemade pieces that never skimp on quality, affordability and style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy small business big dream is…to be a household name across North America!\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Aja Horsley, Drizzle Honey<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out<\/strong> how this environmental scientist with a bee allergy created a sustainable, healthy and delicious honey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy small business big dream is… for Rawcology to be a leader in nourishing individuals globally with organic, low sugar, allergy friendly snack foods.\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Tara Tomulka, Rawcology<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out<\/strong> how Rawcology is creating organic and nutritious plant-powered foods that can be enjoyed by everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy small business big dream is… to build the category defining brand in menstrual care. We want to ensure that no menstruator feels held back because of their period.\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Nadia Ladak, Marlow<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out <\/strong>how Marlow is revolutionizing the menstrual and sexual health industries by sharing knowledge and creating period products that actually help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur small business big dream is…already a reality! We are living out a dream we never thought was possible and want to encourage others to do the same.\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Jesse & Tamara Furgason, Everlasting Candle Co.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out <\/strong>how Jesse & Tamara created clean burning candles through a unique steel oil that doesn\u2019t melt down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now it\u2019s your turn! Share your favorite small businesses on social.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to our Instagram<\/strong> to hear more about these small businesses and celebrate your favorites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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