Business

It took a pandemic to motivate Melissa Jones to leave Toronto and head home to Sarnia and start her own business. “I just said the city is not for me,” says the 27-year-old owner of the new Daisy Fox Bakery.

New franchisee Helia Goodarzi says she never considered buying into any other chain once she learned about Firehouse Subs’ commitment to first responders.

Brian Vickery says he’s going back to his roots by opening up a new deli and grocery in downtown Sarnia.

Eleonora Plata is frustrated that there is no way of knowing when her family’s application to open a cannabis store in Sarnia will be approved. She’s not alone.

Cathy Dobson The owners of a booming market farm business in Sarnia say demand is growing rapidly for their all-natural approach to producing vegetables.

You might not associate Habitat for Humanity with business, but the non-profit’s growing HandyMan program operates very much like one.

Paul and Angela Dumont, owners of the new Sticks & Stones Indoor Golf, have brought their favourite game out of the elements.

Sarnia’s Julie Carter says she’s good at taking calculated risks in life and in business. “If you don’t try things, you’ll never know,” says the 46-year-old social worker. “I’m lucky. I have really good coping skills and tons of support.

Kyle Deloof wanted to open a second Davy Jones’ butcher shop for years and it’s finally happening this week. Deloof, 36, began working at the original Confederation Street store when he was 16 and says butchering became a passion.

A Sarnia house designer and project manager says he wants people to live in homes that are more energy efficient and comfortable, yet are still affordable.