SEB Graduation - June 2012

• 1. Meet our clients and read aboutsome of the valuable lessons theyhave learned!

2. SEB Graduates June 2012Khaled Al-DhayaeiGia GreerShawna PhillipsAdam Barry Renee GruszeckiGregory PitkanenAndrea BonseyKiersten HoldenWendy RenLen Boyd Charles Kennington Caitlin RooneyGeoffrey Chevalier Jeanie KimberCrystal SaulnierBlythe ChurchJessy LaCourciereDenise SmithGraham Colwell Rebecca Little Jennifer StewartJodie CrowellKevin MacAskillElizabeth SutcliffeStephanie DouglasJason MacDonaldRoy TheriaultAnthony EdwardsTerrence MacDonald Mark WillettLamont Fader Shirley MacNeish Rocio WilliamsPeter FeigeJulia MacPherson Jocelyn WilsonTim Fillmore Lucy McCollGillian ForwardRhonda MeyerRachael GrantShawn PeckDarlene Graves Kim PerraultDenise Gray CoxMichael Phillips 3. SunME Swimsuit SpaCrystal SlaunierCrystal Saulniers SunMe SwimsuitSpa is the only store in HRM whereyou can get that perfect suit for thedream holiday and enjoy spaservices such as spray tanning andmanicure/pedicure. SunMEsmantra is to help women feel goodabout themselves, and the expertstaff at the Bedford spa helpswomen of all shapes and sizes dojust that. 4. A Pear of Tarts Shirley MacNeishwww.apearoftarts.ca 5. Live Art TattooAdam Barry 6. Le French Fix Patisserie Geoffrey Chevalier 7. Cheesecake WizardShawn PeckThe Cheesecake Wizard Shawn Peck invites you totaste the magic of hisincredible variety of flavors inselect restaurants in HRM andThe Valley, and through theSeaport Farmers Market. Hisskill at designing unique flavorsis in demand. That and theWizard quality have meant asuccessful launch year forShawn. White ChocolatePistachio or Curried Mangoand Baileys cheesecakeanyone? 8. Ultra Videography Terrance MacDonaldUltra Videography is a creative videoproduction company specializing inweddings, music videos, and commercials.After one year, the owner Joey MacDonaldhas been recognized from several bridalshow directors and bridal magazines as oneof the top wedding videographers in AtlanticCanada. Joey MacDonald launched thiscompany through CEED with the intent ofcreating the most advanced style of videoshooting with the motivation from some ofthe top videographers in the industry worldwide. Joey is described as having a creativeand artistic eye to capture and deliver the www.ultravideography.comemotion of real life on video with a creativeand positive experience. 9. Dramatic Change Renovations Kevin MacAskillwww.dramaticchange.ca 10. Capture It On Canvas Art Kim Perraultwww.captureitoncanvas.com 11. Tamper Sustainable Fashions Gia Greer www.tamper-ecotique.com 12. Sewn by Blythe Blythe ChurchThe SEB program was exactly what Ineeded to get my business started. Asa crafts person I knew I had the skills that Ineeded to create a successful product but Ilacked business knowledge and confidence.The information I learned throughworkshops and one on one help withmy advisor has been invaluable.-Blythe Church, 2012 www.sewnbyblythe.com 13. Style Me! Jeanie Kimber"The SEB program taught me allthe basics on how to set up andoperate a business.-Jeanie Kimber, 2012 14. Coin Coin Renee GruszeckiThe idea for Renee Gruszeckis luckpenny coin jewelry business came toher in a moment of distraction 8years ago when she picked up apenny from the street and found it wasissued in the year of her birth. As thecoins are not altered in any way, sheliterally supplies one-of-a-kind piecesfor each and every customer."CEED has been and continues to be aninvaluable resource for the development ofmy business. They are my greatestsupporter, colleague and investor.- Renee Gruszecki, 2012 15. Navigation CounselingAndrea Bonseywww.navigationcounselling.ca 16. KeyStrokes Transcription ServicesJodi Crowell"CEED SEB provided information and resources which I never would have found on myown." -jlc, 2012 17. Monty the HandymanLamont Fader 18. Efficiency PropertiesPeter FeigeThe SEB program was simply fantastic and I would gothrough it any time again. Even if it would be just for fun. -Peter Feige, 2012 19. Jas Potential Jennifer Stewart"The SEB Program at CEED was a great lead in tostarting my own business and was a valuable tool toensure start-up was done correctly from the get-go. The workshops and presentations were verytimely and relevant. I enjoyed the program and thenetworking opportunities immensely. The staff wasvery helpful as well! Thanks CEED!" -Jennifer Stewart, JAS Potential Life Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Reiki Master, 2012www.jaspotential.com 20. Cornerstone Support Services Denise Gray CoxComing from a non-profit background, I had experience incommunity programs but I lacked business know how. Thecomprehensive workshops provided the practical informationneeded to develop my business day by day. It was a bonus tohave an open format within the workshops where I could askquestions and draw on the expertise of the facilitators and alsolearn from other SEB participants. The networking opportunitiesgave me increased confidence in interacting with potential clientsto secure contracts. My business advisor, Elizabeth Collis had theexpertise to council me when I needed direction or support inmaking decisions. She highlighted my skills and strengths butalso gave me the information required to deal with my weak spots.Although I have finished the SEB program, I am really justbeginning my business. Now, with a foundation firmly in place, Iwill continue to grow my business to suite my values, goals andlifestyle.Thank you CEEDDenise Gray CoxCornerstone Support Services 21. Living LanguageInternational Jason MacDonald 22. Skyze the LimitLen Boydwww.skyzthelimitart.com 23. MEG Consulting &Project Management Julia MacPherson 24. Ingramport Trailer and Fabrication ShopTim Fillmore 25. J & R GrimsmoRachael Grant & Jessy Lacourcierewww.jandrgrimsmo.com 26. Dragonfly ForgeRebecca Little 27. Beanstalk Money SolutionsRhonda Meyer 28. Kenzis Boutique Denise Smith 29. Life Savour Gourmet MealDelivery ServiceElizabeth Sutcliffewww.lifesavour.ca 30. The Sparrow Tree Caitlin Rooney 31. One Block Barbershop Michael Phillips 32. Fervours Own Jewellery Design Kiersten Holden 33. Big Bang Promotional Products Gillian Forward www.bigbangpromos.com 34. Red RenovationsRoy Theriault 35. Rebel SpaceIndoor Playground and Cafe Shawna PhillipsCEED was invaluable in assistingme in getting my business off theground. My business advisor wasexcellent, the courses offered werevery informative, the networkingopportunities were wonderful andoverall the program was fantastic. Iwould highly recommend CEED toany aspiring entrepreneur.-Shawna Phillips, 2012 36. Edwards Custom Carving Anthony Edwardswww.customcarving.ca 37. Sprocket Bookkeeping Income Tax ServicesDarlene Graves 38. Culture and Diversity Consulting for our Colourful World Stephanie Douglas www.stephdouglas.com 39. Gradient Graphic DesignMark WilletI have wanted to become an entrepreneur for a very long time. The idea of being my own boss has alwaysintrigued me. The potential to manage and work with a team of talented individuals furtured thatinterest. Despite every vision I had for a business concept I did not know the proper path to take in orderto make this dream a possibility. CEED gave me the education and support I needed in order to preparemyself for the journey of entrepreneurship. The staff, presenters and especially my advisor Elizabeth Colliswere an incredible resource and supported me through the process and still continue to as my businessgrows. I truly feel like the professional I was meant to be and CEED provided me with the tools I needed tobring my dream to fruition.Thank you everyone at CEED.-Mark Willett, 2012 40. Professional Audio Services Graham ColwellMy experience in the SEB program was excellent from thestart! Nancy was very supportive and the workshops were andcontinue to be a great resource.Several of the workshop presenters were truly outstanding and thegroups were fun to be part of.Thank you so very much for all your help!-Graham Colwell, 2012 41. Enviro Chic Gregory Pitkanen 42. Huayi Mortgage ServicesWendy Ren 43. You Deserve it Cleaning Rocio WilliamsThanks to Nancy, CEED, and self-employment Nova Scotia today my dreamis coming true slowly but surely. -Rocio Williams, 2012www.youdeserveitcleaning.ca 44. CGNK Elevator ConsultingCharles Kennington 45. United Venture Partners Inc.Khaled Al-Dhayaei