Meet the team
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Interested in Becoming an Advisor?
We are currently seeking a few more advisors to round out our group. If you have lived experience in entrepreneurship or business and a passion for Lunenburg County, please reach out!
Advisors can focus on meeting directly with clients, or on the structure and growth of LIFT.
The feeling of community and sense of purpose is unbeatable.
Our Current Advisors
John Crace A semi-retired architect, John lives with his wife Pamela in a 19th century farmhouse near Mahone Bay. With their dog, Piper, they keep a few chickens, honeybees, and a large garden.
John serves on several boards and has been a member of the Nova Scotia Round Table for the Environment and Sustainable Prosperity since 2016. He created and, until 2019, delivered a course in Entrepreneurship at the Dalhousie School of Architecture. He publishes the odd cartoon and plays tenor saxophone in the Mahone Bay Legion Swing Band. |
Gordon PrinceGordon Prince has been self employed as a business software developer since 1995. A native of Bridgewater, Gordon has divided his time between the US and Lunenburg County for many years until returning to Nova Scotia full time in 2018. Still actively engaged in software development for his clients, he wants to help others get their chance at starting – and succeeding – at their own business.
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Jennifer NauglerJennifer Naugler is the owner of Simple Local Life, a media company celebrating life on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, which promotes local businesses and events through Facebook Live series, content creation, local gift guides and more. Simple Local Life is a trusted resource in her small, rural market. Jennifer volunteers her time with the United Way, Rooted Food Project, Souls Harbour and the Bridgewater Garden Club.
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Fiona HorganA lifelong passionate retailer, Fiona has developed and led buying teams for some of Canada's most iconic retail brands. Always inspired by creative and unique independent retailers, in 2020 she left her corporate role for an entrepreneurial one and founded The Art and Science of Retail, an online educational platform for independent retailers, enabling her to combine her extensive retail knowledge and her love of coaching to help independent retailers become the thriving
businesses that form the backbone of our communities, add flavour to our lives, and inspiration to our souls. In 2022 she and her husband relocated to a century home in Lunenburg with their two dogs and two cats. Fiona is thrilled to give back to their new community and support the LIFT initiative of helping young businesses grow and contribute to a thriving local economy. |
Dale KellyDale has 40 years of business experience, mostly in agriculture or related industries; predominantly in executive roles. He has expertise in financing, starting new companies, and coaching organizations to higher levels of performance. His specialties are in leadership, not-for-profit organizations, government liaison, management challenges, board governance, change management, and entrepreneurial efforts.
Dale’s life work has included extensive global travel and these experiences have provided a helpful view of our responsibilities as world citizens. He feels truly privileged to call Canada home; and believes we Canadians are all very fortunate compared to many on this planet. Dale and his wife Jocelyn live near Lunenburg. He enjoys working outdoors, boating, reading, golfing on occasion, and time with friends/family. |
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Perhaps You?We are currently seeking a few more advisors to round out our group. If you have lived experience in entrepreneurship or business and a passion for Lunenburg County, please reach out!
The time commitment is one monthly advisors' meeting plus a few hours a month meeting directly with clients. The feeling of community and sense of purpose is unbeatable. |
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