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Gary Pooni
Founder, Pooni Group
SMALL BIZ
Aidan's Coffee
& Food
LOCATION
Vancouver
"I love Aidan's, a small
coffee shop located in
our office building. The
staff there are some of
the hardest-working and
most courteous in the
city. The people at a small
business are usually its
strongest asset. It's a
wonderful way to start
your workday, and I enjoy
doing business with
Aidan's daily."
TC Carling
General manager/
COO, North Shore
Winter Club
SMALL BIZ
Delany's
Coffee House
LOCATION
North
Vancouver/
Vancouver
"There are four locations and whenever we
visit one it gives me and my family a sense
of community. They do an excellent job of embedding
themselves within the local communities and each of
their locations is welcoming for all. In a highly competitive
space, I believe Delany's stands out as an extension of
your home where you can meet friends or clients."
Courtney Watkins
Co-founder, Mine & Yours
SMALL BIZ
Circle Wellness
LOCATION
Vancouver
"I love this business because I know that it started
off as a passion project with one makeshift location
in East Vancouver. Since then, it has expanded
tremendously into a large operation on Granville
Island with almost a one-year waitlist. It's inspiring
to see small businesses grow into medium- and
large-scale companies. As a business owner who
is looking to expand, I draw my energy from seeing
other local businesses thrive! Circle Wellness is
such a relaxing way to spend an afternoon or
evening. It's a haven in the middle of the city."
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