CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR GRADUATES!

Meet our clients and read about some of the valuable lessons they

have learned!

SEB Graduates June 2012Khaled Al-Dhayaei Adam Barry Andrea BonseyLen BoydGeoffrey ChevalierBlythe ChurchGraham ColwellJodie CrowellStephanie DouglasAnthony EdwardsLamont FaderPeter FeigeTim FillmoreGillian ForwardRachael GrantDarlene Graves

Denise Gray CoxGia GreerRenee GruszeckiKiersten HoldenCharles KenningtonJeanie KimberJessy LaCourciereRebecca LittleKevin MacAskillJason MacDonaldTerrence MacDonaldShirley MacNeishJulia MacPhersonLucy McCollRhonda MeyerShawn Peck

Kim PerraultMichael PhillipsShawna PhillipsGregory PitkanenWendy RenCaitlin RooneyCrystal SaulnierDenise SmithJennifer StewartElizabeth SutcliffeRoy TheriaultMark WillettRocio Williams Jocelyn Wilson

Crystal Saulnier’s SunMe Swimsuit Spa is the only store in HRM where you can get that perfect suit for the dream holiday and enjoy spa services such as spray tanning and manicure/pedicure. SunME’s mantra is ‘to help women feel good about themselves’, and the expert staff at the Bedford spa helps women of all shapes and sizes do just that.

SunME Swimsuit SpaCrystal Slaunier

www.swimsuitspa.ca

A Pear of TartsShirley MacNeish

www.apearoftarts.ca

Live Art TattooAdam Barry

Le French Fix PatisserieGeoffrey Chevalier

The Cheesecake Wizard – Shawn Peck – invites you to ‘taste the magic’ of his incredible variety of flavors in select restaurants in HRM and The Valley, and through the Seaport Farmers’ Market. His skill at designing unique flavors is in demand. That and the Wizard quality have meant a successful launch year for Shawn. White Chocolate Pistachio or Curried Mango and Bailey’s cheesecake anyone?

Cheesecake WizardShawn Peck

www.thecheesecakewizard.com

Ultra Videography is a creative video production company specializing in weddings, music videos, and commercials. After one year, the owner Joey MacDonald has been recognized from several bridal show directors and bridal magazines as one of the top wedding videographers in Atlantic Canada. Joey MacDonald launched this company through CEED with the intent of creating the most advanced style of video shooting with the motivation from some of the top videographers in the industry world wide. Joey is described as having a creative and artistic eye to capture and deliver the emotion of real life on video with a creative and positive experience.

Ultra VideographyTerrance MacDonald

www.ultravideography.com

Dramatic Change RenovationsKevin MacAskill

www.dramaticchange.ca

Capture It On Canvas ArtKim Perrault

www.captureitoncanvas.com

www.tamper-ecotique.com

Tamper Sustainable FashionsGia Greer

www.sewnbyblythe.com

Sewn by BlytheBlythe Church

“The SEB program was exactly what I needed to get my business started. As a crafts person I knew I had the skills that I needed to create a successful product but I lacked business knowledge and confidence. The information I learned through workshops and one on one help with my advisor has been invaluable.”

-Blythe Church, 2012

"The SEB program taught me all the basics on how to set up and operate a business.“

-Jeanie Kimber, 2012

www.style-me.ca

Style Me!Jeanie Kimber

The idea for Renee Gruszecki’s luck penny coin jewelry business came to her ‘in a moment of distraction’ 8 years ago when she picked up a penny from the street and found it was issued in the year of her birth. As the coins are not altered in any way, she literally supplies one-of-a-kind pieces for each and every customer.

"CEED has been and continues to be an invaluable resource for the development of my business. They are my greatest supporter, colleague and investor.“

- Renee Gruszecki, 2012

Coin CoinRenee Gruszecki

www.coincoin.ca

Navigation CounselingAndrea Bonsey

www.navigationcounselling.ca

"CEED SEB provided information and resources which I never would have found on my own."

-jlc, 2012

KeyStrokes Transcription ServicesJodi Crowell

Monty the HandymanLamont Fader

Efficiency PropertiesPeter Feige

“The SEB program was simply fantastic and I would go through it any time again. Even if it would be just for fun.” 

-Peter Feige, 2012

"The SEB Program at CEED was a great lead in to starting my own business and was a valuable tool to ensure start-up was done correctly from the get-go.  The workshops and presentations were very timely and relevant.  I enjoyed the program and the networking opportunities immensely.  The staff was very helpful as well!  Thanks CEED!"

-Jennifer Stewart, JAS PotentialLife Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Reiki Master,

2012

Jas PotentialJennifer Stewart

www.jaspotential.com

Cornerstone Support ServicesDenise Gray Cox

Coming from a non-profit background, I had experience in community programs but I lacked business know how.  The comprehensive workshops provided the practical information needed to develop my business day by day.  It was a bonus to have an open format within the workshops where I could ask questions and draw on the expertise of the facilitators and also learn from other SEB participants. The networking opportunities gave me increased confidence in interacting with potential clients to secure contracts.  My business advisor, Elizabeth Collis had the expertise to council me when I needed direction or support in making decisions.  She highlighted my skills and strengths but also gave me the information required to deal with my weak spots. Although I have finished the SEB program, I am really just beginning my business.  Now, with a foundation firmly in place, I will continue to grow my business to suite my values, goals and lifestyle.   Thank you CEED Denise Gray CoxCornerstone Support Services

Living Language International

Jason MacDonald

Skyze the LimitLen Boyd

www.skyzthelimitart.com

MEG Consulting & Project Management

Julia MacPherson

Ingramport Trailer and Fabrication Shop

Tim Fillmore

J & R GrimsmoRachael Grant & Jessy Lacourciere

www.jandrgrimsmo.com

Dragonfly ForgeRebecca Little

www.dragonflyforge.ca

Beanstalk Money SolutionsRhonda Meyer

Kenzi’s Boutique Denise Smith

Life Savour Gourmet Meal Delivery Service

Elizabeth Sutcliffe

www.lifesavour.ca

The Sparrow TreeCaitlin Rooney

www.thesparrowtree.ca

One Block BarbershopMichael Phillips

Fervour’s Own Jewellery DesignKiersten Holden

www.fervoursown.com

Big Bang Promotional ProductsGillian Forward

www.bigbangpromos.com

Red RenovationsRoy Theriault

“CEED was invaluable in assisting me in getting my business off the ground. My business advisor was excellent, the courses offered were very informative, the networking opportunities were wonderful and overall  the program was fantastic. I would highly recommend CEED to any aspiring entrepreneur.”

-Shawna Phillips, 2012

Rebel SpaceIndoor Playground and Cafe

Shawna Phillips

www.rebelspace.ca

Edwards Custom CarvingAnthony Edwards

www.customcarving.ca

Sprocket Bookkeeping Income

Tax ServicesDarlene Graves

Culture and Diversity Consulting for our Colourful World

Stephanie Douglas

www.stephdouglas.com

Gradient Graphic DesignMark Willet

I have wanted to become an entrepreneur for a very long time. The idea of being my own boss has always intrigued me. The potential to manage and work with a team of talented individuals furtured that interest. Despite every vision I had for a business concept I did not know the proper path to take in order to make this dream a possibility. CEED gave me the education and support I needed in order to prepare myself for the journey of entrepreneurship. The staff, presenters and especially my advisor Elizabeth Collis were an incredible resource and supported me through the process and still continue to as my business grows. I truly feel like the professional I was meant to be and CEED provided me with the tools I needed to bring my dream to fruition.

Thank you everyone at CEED.

-Mark Willett, 2012

Professional Audio ServicesGraham Colwell

“My experience in the SEB program was excellent from the start!  Nancy was very supportive and the workshops were and continue to be a great resource. Several of the workshop presenters were truly outstanding and the groups were fun to be part of. Thank you so very much for all your help!”

-Graham Colwell, 2012

Enviro ChicGregory Pitkanen

Huayi Mortgage ServicesWendy Ren

You Deserve it CleaningRocio Williams

www.youdeserveitcleaning.ca

“Thanks to Nancy, CEED, and self-employment Nova Scotia today my dream is coming true slowly but surely.”

-Rocio Williams, 2012

CGNK Elevator ConsultingCharles Kennington

United Venture Partners Inc.Khaled Al-Dhayaei