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These stories about career paths, local jobs, programs and tales of success that highlight North Bay's diverse job market are made possible through the continued support of Laurentian University as part of our Community Leaders Program.


Drashti Patels career path in health brings her to Strato Labs

Drashti Patels career path in health brings her to Strato Labs

'When Strato Labs opened up, it opened a new opportunity for me to pursue something right in my field of education. I applied, went through the interview process and when I was successful with getting the job, I was very proud'
Jennifer Taun's team providing counselling services in North Bay

Jennifer Taun's team providing counselling services in North Bay

'As a team we get to co-facilitate and develop these groups together. Which is another benefit of having Social Workers work together'
Doulas assisting parents before, during and after childbirth

Doulas assisting parents before, during and after childbirth

'We are there to support the birthing person, but also their partners or someone else in their lives who may be their main support person'
Michelle Bos and Strato Labs helping the North Bay film sector

Michelle Bos and Strato Labs helping the North Bay film sector

'It’s very exciting to see these two different industries blossoming in North Bay and helping each other'
Summer Company start-up sheds new light on lamp décor

Summer Company start-up sheds new light on lamp décor

'Ever since I was a child, I’ve been interested in becoming an entrepreneur. It’s just always been attractive to me, running my own business'
From the kitchen to the bakery, The Mini Cake Shoppe expanding

From the kitchen to the bakery, The Mini Cake Shoppe expanding

'I didn’t actually consider turning this into a business, it was just more of a creative outlet during COVID, but I did have an old high school teacher who basically said to me, ‘ok when is this non-business starting up?'
Compassion and Communication is key to policing

Compassion and Communication is key to policing

'I wanted to bring what I learned, especially with the mental health aspect, and bring that side and use it as an asset to my everyday role here'
Young entrepreneur Kayda Loney opens custom clothing business

Young entrepreneur Kayda Loney opens custom clothing business

'People have loved how comfortable the shirts are and how much they like the quality of what I do. I also get a lot of people just appreciating me and what I’m doing compared to other clothing brands'
Reflex and Refresh getting ready to restart in new location

Reflex and Refresh getting ready to restart in new location

'Women in business is growing and women entrepreneurs seem to really want to and need to support each other on their journey'
Textured art business 'something everyone can enjoy'

Textured art business 'something everyone can enjoy'

'I came across an advertisement for drywall compound and I found that there were so many creative ways that I could make my textured art with that and be cost efficient'