The business world isn't easy, especially over the last year or two. It takes a strong person to lead a business to success through trials and tribulations and situations far out of their control.
These days, having a great and innovative product or service just doesn't cut it. The cruelty and unforgiving nature of the business world require strength, perseverance, and resilience to stay ahead of the curve and to get back up after every fall.
The value created by the entrepreneurs we're celebrating today is tremendous, especially for their local community of Kamloops. Being an entrepreneur is no easy task, but an incredible one, especially if done before the age of forty!
We're celebrating the Best Local Entrepreneurs under 40 in Kamloops, as voted by you. Brought to you by Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union.
First up is multi-level fitness pro, Kent Aitchison, and he is no stranger to the Best of Kamloops game.
You may recognize Kent Aitchison from one of the 3 other Best of Kamloops categories he's scored in! While the other three are regarding his fitness coaching abilities, today we're instead celebrating his entrepreneurship.
Kent is an owner and head coach at Tournament Capital Strength & Conditioning (TCSC) as well as the assistant head coach at Kamloops Classic Swimming, and various other fitness-related ventures.
A passionate coach, trainer, and fitness enthusiast, Kent found a way to use this to give back to the Kamloops community and its locals of all ages and skill levels. He is regularly seen coaching children in swimming, helping adults with strength conditioning, and even at the kinesiology, personal training and nutrition coaching centre.
The gift of physical wellbeing is a crucial one, and for Kent's efforts to spread this gift in a holistic manner, he's this year's bronze winner for Best Local Entrepreneur under 40 in Kamloops, as voted by you.
Jennifer Norman of Our Footprints Co. is on a mission to get people recycling, refilling, and reusing.
Jennifer Norman's Our Footprints Company is one of the first refilleries in Kamloops, and if you're asking what exactly a refillery is, you're not alone! Our Footprints Co. specializes in not just selling zero-waste, sustainable yet luxurious household items, but also refilling these products for you.
Are you out of shampoo or deodorant? Don't replace it, refill it with an eco-friendly option at Our Footprints Company! If you must buy new, Our Footprints Co. also offers packaging-free and green, organic, and natural options for all your home essentials.
Jennifer Norman realized that Kamloops was lacking in zero-waste, sustainably sourced shopping options and decided to do something about it in hopes of inspiring her children and supporting the community and the environment. We think she's well on her way, as she's this year's bronze winner for Best Local Entrepreneur under 40 in Kamloops, as voted by you.
The self-owned aesthetics industry is booming in recent years and proving to be a hugely valuable opportunity for many women looking to run their own business, and Cassidy Watt is showing us how it's done!
Cassidy Watt is a Kamloops-local hair and makeup artist specializing in weddings and events. But Cassidy Watt Artistry Collective puts together a whole team of amazing artists and stylists behind her, helping her win three separate Best of Kamloops awards this year!
Weddings and events can be stressful enough on their own, but Cassidy Watt and team make it simple with travel throughout Kamloops and Kelowna available as well as staying for the show for touchups!
Cassidy ensures her work makes people feel extra special on their special day, and goes a step above in quality and service excellence.
For doing exceptional work in all things hair and makeup, Cassidy's entrepreneurship skills are being celebrated this year as our gold winner for Best Local Entrepreneur under 40 in Kamloops, as voted by you.
