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Pa r k l a n d Parkland Dauphin & District Chamber of Commerce Roblin & District Chamber of Commerce Rossburn & District Chamber of Commerce Russell & District Chamber of Commerce Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce New & Noteworthy Specialty blend: Entrepreneur Kelly Hunter minds four of her own businesses in one location. "But I'd go through the stress and headaches I experienced all over again," she says. "I love being a business owner, especially as it includes my original love of scrapbooking." Hunter now has a staff of six. Val still manages the flower shop and is chief chef for the café, which offers espresso coffees, specialty teas and simple meals such as flatbread pizza, quiches, sandwiches and wraps, along with a variety of desserts. The gift section holds an intriguing selection of homespun and boutique items, such as gourmet preserves, candles, jewelry, pottery, linens and baby gifts. And there's a digital photo-printing kiosk and design centre along with the large scrapbooking supply centre. "In October and May, I host scrapbooking retreats at which people spend most of a weekend in the store working on their projects," Hunter says. Proceeds from the October retreat are donated to charity — Ronald McDonald House in Winnipeg was the recipient this year. Hunter finds time to work on community projects with the local chamber of commerce and to run the local golf course's clubhouse restaurant during tourist season. And she's still dreaming up new goals for her business. After attending a gala celebration in Winnipeg as an emerging business finalist for the 2010 Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Hunter has her sights on the big prize. "I want to be the woman who won Entrepreneur of the Year in another 10 years." www.gonescrappin.ca >> The Main Street revitalization in Russell is getting another boost Nov. 10, with the grand opening of the Russell Regional Multiplex. The multiplex includes retail space and joins a number of other businesses on the street. Donn & Doffs Original Pub & Grill, Apple Betty's Tastee Treats, the new Vanguard Credit Union complex, a new clothing store and a gallery run by artist Tyler Kilkenny have all set up shop or are in the process of moving businesses to the street. Parkland Computers converted to The Source in August. In October, decorative lighting was unveiled on the eight massive wood arches that grace the street's major intersections. >> Swan River - A new heavy duty mechanic shop is under construction in Swan River. It will serve students at Swan Valley Regional Secondary School and surrounding area, as well as students from University College of the North. The 7,150 sq. ft. facility built next to the high school will have five working bays, classroom space and state-of-the-art tools. It was designed to be easily adaptable for training in other vocational trades in future. MBiz November 2012 15

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