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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.

Local company Oak and Willow creates eco-friendly products for all your household needs

Local company Oak and Willow creates eco-friendly products for all your household needs

'We just kept getting orders we started to envision what this could be as a real business'
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Create your own piece of art with Incandescence Glass Studios

Create your own piece of art with Incandescence Glass Studios

'People make something that they absolutely love and the next thing you know they are coming back to try and make something new'
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New college program looks to fill a much needed labour gap

New college program looks to fill a much needed labour gap

'We think this is a very unique structure that they can’t find in any university degree program'
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A drive to serve leads Sarah Surtees to 25-year career with the Algonquin Regiment

A drive to serve leads Sarah Surtees to 25-year career with the Algonquin Regiment

'I got to be face to face, right on the ground speaking with people and having a grassroots effect within the work that I did. That was worth the sacrifice of me leaving home'
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A wholesome family experience awaits at Mattawa Eco Farm and Discovery Centre

A wholesome family experience awaits at Mattawa Eco Farm and Discovery Centre

'We wanted to open it up to the public and create meaningful experiences and connect people to food and to help people build their skills and self-reliance'
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From wood working to sticker making, Kristen Lebels Wild Made Goods store a wild success

From wood working to sticker making, Kristen Lebels Wild Made Goods store a wild success

'When there was this whole rejuvenated push to decorating things like your laptops and water bottles with stickers, I just thought this is awesome, this is something that is up my alley'
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Freeze-Dried foods growing in popularity with local business Permafrost Snacks

Freeze-Dried foods growing in popularity with local business Permafrost Snacks

'It was instantaneously popular; so much so that we couldn’t keep up with the online sales. Within a month we bought a second freeze dryer'
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Drawing on past experiences helps Khouri Long in rehabilitating North Bay's athletes

Drawing on past experiences helps Khouri Long in rehabilitating North Bay's athletes

'It has helped me understand what the athletes are actually going through when it comes to injuries and wanting to get back in your return to play'
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How Kate Fabbro is running her North Bay hand made scrunchie business from Oklahoma City

How Kate Fabbro is running her North Bay hand made scrunchie business from Oklahoma City

'I started this because I wanted it to be flexible, but I had no idea that we would be moving to the states, but in the end, we just made it work'
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Laurentian Ski Hill, under new management, has potential year-round tourism opportunities

Laurentian Ski Hill, under new management, has potential year-round tourism opportunities

'We saw it as a great opportunity to build upon a great foundation and bring our non-profit management skills as well as our tourism industry knowledge to the hill'
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