Island Advance

03/06/2019

Most small business owners who've had a mentor agree that their mentors have had a major impact on the growth and survival of their business.

Want to learn more about what mentorship is all about and how a mentor could help start or grow your business? Attend Mentorship Matters happening Friday, March 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown.

Tickets are $15 (+HST) and include lunch. To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/2SQC7ye

03/05/2019

Sean Alyward, owner of The Humble Barber, didn’t think he needed to be mentored in business.

But after he was connected to a mentor through Futurpreneur Canada his opinion quickly changed. Sean's mentor helped guide him during the launch and expansion of his business.

Sean will share his experience being mentored on the “Mentoring to Success” panel at Mentorship Matters, Friday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown.
Tickets are $15 (+HST) and include lunch. For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/2SQC7ye | 🎥 https://bit.ly/2dBmaYj |

Kevin Murphy, CEO/President of Murphy Hospitality Group shares his advice for young entrepreneurs in Prince Edward Island. He encourages and supports program...

03/04/2019

"I really love mentoring my woman in business. I often leave those breakfast meetings that we have every once and a while, feeling re-inspired by her newness so even though she thinks it's just for her, it's actually super beneficial for me as well." - Maureen Campbell-Hanley on being a mentor.

Maureen will speak more about her experience as the emcee of Mentorship Matters happening Friday, March 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown. For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/2TAaF8F

03/02/2019

Russ Mallard is the President of Atlantic Beef Products Inc., located in Albany, PEI and is the only Federally Inspected beef processor in Atlantic Canada. He also operates Mallard and Associates Ltd., as sales and management consulting company.

Russ, originally from PEI, has a solid background in the meat industry, the food service distribution industry, as an entrepreneur and a trusted advisor and consultant to business owners. Russ will speak about his experience as a mentor on the "Mentoring to Success," panel at Mentorship Matters happening Friday, March 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown.

For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/2BzscmZ

02/28/2019

Hope Milner, owner of Bohemian Findings, has been a mentor for much of her career. She wanted to help other entrepreneurs grow their businesses and help them work through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Hope will speak about the importance of being a mentor on the “Mentoring to Success” panel at Mentorship Matters, happening Friday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown.

Tickets are $15 (+HST) and include lunch. For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/2SQC7ye

02/26/2019

Mitch Cobb knows the value of mentorship. He’s been an entrepreneur for many years and mentors have helped him take his business, Upstreet Craft Brewing, to the next level. Mitch has been involved in various mentorship programs such as the Wallace McCain Institute.

He will speak about his experience being mentored on the panel “Mentoring to Success” at Mentorship Matters on Friday, March 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown.

Tickets are $15 (+HST) and include lunch. For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/2SQC7ye

02/19/2019

It’s common knowledge that behind every great entrepreneur there likely is a great mentor.

How can mentorship help start or grow your business? Find out at Mentorship Matters, happening Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Rodd Charlottetown from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 (+HST) and include lunch. To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/2SQC7ye

02/12/2019

What is mentorship and why does it matter when you're looking to start or grow your business?

Join us on Friday, March 8, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown for Mentorship Matters. Learn about what mentorship is, how it can help your business start or grow, and provide input into the future of mentorship in P.E.I.'s business community.

Tickets are $15 (+HST) and include lunch. To learn more and register:

What is mentorship and why does it matter when you're looking to start or grow your business? Studies show entering into a business mentorship relationship can greatly increase a business owner's chances for success because they're learning first hand from someone who's been there, done that. Join u...

01/25/2019

Business is all about relationships, it's all about making connections with members in your community to try and grow your business.

Advancing Island Connections - an annual business forum - provides this opportunity to newcomers and local business owners in P.E.I. They're able to come together, connect, network and explore the potential for business opportunities locally and beyond.

12/13/2018

Terry Nabuurs' true passion for food led him to a career in entrepreneurship.

Nabuurs, owner of Wheelhouse in Georgetown, Terry's Berries and Terry's Berry Farm also teaches and inspires the next generation of potential entrepreneurs at his other full-time job as a high school teacher in P.E.I.

12/05/2018

Sarah Bennetto O'Brien, the owner of The Handpie Company, Maureen Campbell Hanley, an owner of Navigate Food Safety Solutions, and Suzanne Scott, owner of Village Pottery & Potter's Parlour, all know how important it is for an organization like the PEI Business Women's Association to exist in P.E.I.

PEIBWA continues to support each of these women and many others in their journey as entrepreneurs on the Island.