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B US INES S AWA R D S THE HALIFAX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is pleased to present this year’s Halifax Business Awards finalists. Presented by longtime supporters of the business community, RBC, the awards showcase Halifax’s best and brightest business leaders and entrepreneurs. This issue is dedicated to the hardworking and innovative people behind these remarkable business ventures. We hope you enjoy getting to know them, and we hope their vibrancy shines through these pages.
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NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS Tiffani Young Natural Butter Bar Cathy Akinkunmi Eunoia Lifestyle Shop Taya Skeete Taya Ties Jo Hamilton Jo to the Web Solutions Victoria Herron The Highlander Spa
What inspired you to open a new business? I was inspired to open Natural Butter Bar after meeting many people in Atlantic Canada who struggled to find healthier and affordable products for their hair and skin. Inspired by tutorials, I wanted to embrace my natural curls, with natural products, but found myself purchasing expensive ingredients or products from outside the Maritimes.
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What is your proudest accomplishment? Starting Butter Bar and building the brand was a great accomplishment. But one accomplishment that always makes me smile is launching our Braille labels and improving our website to be more accessible. We speak about being inclusive and we wanted to also do it and we will continue to do it. Look out for our universal packaging coming soon.
