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Success Stories

We are SO excited to share some of our clients' success stories with you! Look for more to be added as we work with clients to get their businesses up and running.
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​Chanelle Jefferson

Chanelle is a visual artist with so many facets to her business. While she originally approached LIFT to help fund the third printing of her cookbook, she has now established a gallery space to display her work, plus she runs "Creatives'" Dinners, Brunches and even a multi-day retreat to build networking and clarity among emerging artists of all types.

VISIT CHANELLE'S WEBSITE
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Fresh Fern Cleaning

Founded in 2021, Fresh Fern began with a single tote bag and a commitment to reducing chemical and plastic waste  without sacrificing top-quality cleaning service. Tiffany Dubeau leads a small team with a passion for cleaning and being mindful of our environment. Fresh Fern makes and uses their own natural cleaning products and use eco-conscious tools whenever possible.
VISIT FRESH FERN CLEANING WEBSITE
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242 Bahama Mama Delicacies


​After a few years of renting various kitchen spaces to supply her busy table at weekly farm markets, Bobbi Carey first established her own her own location in Western Shore, and then transitioned to a travelling food truck in 2023. Wherever you find her, she will be serving delicious meals featuring a unique blend of West Indian spices infused with love which hails from the beautiful isles of the Bahamas. 
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VISIT 242 Bahama Mama's Facebook
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Off the Top Tree Removal Services

With years of experience travelling across Canada on “Storm Calls” to clear dangerous fallen trees, Nick Wentzell wanted to settle full-time at home in Lunenburg County and put his specialized training to use by starting his own business. Off The Top Tree Removal specializes in tree climbing and tree pruning for hard to remove trees, with safety for people and property their #1 priority. ​
VISIT Off the Top's Facebook Page
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Sherlock Home Inspection
and Consulting

Within months of moving to Nova Scotia, Chris Pfaff made the step he had been considering for years: to start his own business. Building on 15 years of construction industry experience, he obtained the Certified Professional Inspector designation from the International Association of Certified Professional Home Inspectors and opened
Sherlock Home Inspection and Consulting to handle any home inspection needs.
Additionally, Chris offers renovation consulting services, so clients can make informed decisions about any changes or updates they may want to make to their homes.
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VISIT Sherlock home inspection's WEBSITE
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Famous Town Pie Shop

 A pastry laminator makes work so much easier and more efficient!  Jennah Barry and Colin Nealis opened Famous Town Pie Shop in Mahone Bay in April 2023 to a line up of customers extending down the street and have been busy ever since, producing sweet and savoury hand pies for take out, beautiful cakes and full-size pies to order as well as frozen take home meals.
VISIT Famous Town's WEBSITE
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House of Aurum

Our newest client is Alana George and her growing business, House of Aurum. Alana creates elegant pearl jewelry specifically for the bridal market, retailing her work in person at the Halifax Seaport Market and online across the country. Alana grew up near Lunenburg and has recently moved home from Ontario with her young family.​
VISIT FRESH FERN CLEANING WEBSITE
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LIFT in the news

LighthouseNow: Community group creating a new micro lending fund 

Research Released on Business Opportunities in Lunenburg County: Interview on CBC Information Morning   https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-27-information-morning-ns/clip/15947594-report-opportunities-economic-growth-lunenburg-county

 LIFT's First Two Loans: PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions 

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