Guest Life

We had the privilege of talking with Derek Doyle, Co-Founder and Real Estate Broker of Legacy Realty. Born and raised in Hamilton, Derek has been instrumental in conducting many complex real estate transactions in the city. His team specializes in various real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and leasing. With his extensive knowledge and experience in the industry, Derek has achiev...

Lohifa is a passionate entrepreneur, connector, hair artist, and volunteer who is dedicated to improving the Hamilton community. She is the founder of LoDidThat, a unique hair studio in Hamilton, which has attracted a diverse clientele, including members of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and a stint on Canada's Drag Race. Lohifa has worked in International Development, focusing on Health System Strengthe...

We had a fantastic conversation with Dre Bucci, owner of Andiamo Barbershop. Andiamo was born to help everyone make over their images while offering great hospitality by combining haircuts and coffee into one establishment. Grew up in Hamilton and been proud of it, Dre knew when it came time, he would also open his first business in the city. Thanks to the support of his family and mentors, as wel...

We had a fantastic conversation with Monika Shugan, an Interior Design Expert of her own company and Real Estate Representative of CHK Real Estate.⁣ ⁣ With experience working in corporate sales for leading electronic and appliances companies as well as luxury furniture brands, Monika now helps many clients by providing solutions and guidance to build well-designed and intentional spaces.⁣ ⁣ After...

We had an amazing conversation with Adam Hedden, Associate Partner of EQUIPCO. Adam has been a significant part of the EQUIPCO team for several years. With experience on both the contractor and wholesaler side of the HVAC industry, Adam has built strong business relationships through his product knowledge and positive outlook. With his passion and dedication, Adam constantly goes above and beyond...

We had a fantastic conversation with James Buckley, Partner at DJB. As a Tax Partner, James provides corporate, personal, and estate tax planning and compliance services to owner-managed businesses of all sizes. Studied and graduated at McMaster University, James has shared his knowledge and experiences of tax planning with many corporate and professionals, which led him to the successful point of...

We had an exciting conversation with Domenic Grandoni, Founder of Grand Gallery Studios. With a passion for media production, Domenic and his team support many individuals to capture special and memorable moments in their lives. The team also assists various businesses in telling their stories through photos and videos. In particular, Domenic always strives to help his clients deliver the brand's...

We had the privilege of talking to Kristy Barber, the owner and operator of Avondale Restaurant Equipment. With multiple years of experience in customer service and extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry, Kristy and her team provide commercial kitchen equipment, including design services, appraisal, fabrication and installation, to their clients. Moreover, Kristy is passionate about suppo...

We had the great honour of talking with Keanin Loomis. Keanin is a husband, father of three, and a proud Hamiltonian. Prior to moving to Hamilton, he was a lawyer in Washington DC. He is the former President & CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and an official candidate for Mayor of Hamilton in the 2022 Hamilton Municipal Election. "Throughout his 9-year tenure, Keanin completely transfor...

We had a fantastic conversation with Rob Rampado, Senior Site Superintendent at Ingenuity Development Inc. Ingenuity is a design-build and general contracting team that is on a mission to rebuild the image of their industry, one project at a time. Over a decade, the team has transformed many amazing spaces in our community with the whole experience in office, industrial, and institutional construc...

We had a fantastic conversation with Alex Hill, a Sales Representative of Team Grande. Born and raised in Hamilton, Alex has begun investing in real estate since he was a student. It is something he continues to do across Hamilton & surrounding areas which has helped him gain trust with clients early in his career. Alex's knowledge and experiences have helped him achieve immediate success with...

We have an amazing conversation with Dawn Thorp, Executive Assistant and Commercial Coordinator at Heddle Shipyards.⁣ ⁣ Being the largest Canadian ship repair and construction company on the Great Lakes, Heddle Shipyards contributes significantly to the shipbuilding industry and Canada's marine economy.⁣ ⁣ Heddle Shipyards is "Where water meets mettle". Dawn and her team are working hard to help m...

We had a fantastic conversation with Mihai Raducanu - Basketball Coach, Educator, Business & Culture Builder. Mihai is currently the head coach of business development at Stala Building Solutions, Student-Athlete Leadership Advisor at Mohawk College, director of business development for Ganon Baker Basketball and an adjunct professor at Canisius College (Buffalo, NY), where he teaches in two (...

Today, we have the privilege of talking to TJ Harb, President of Harb Plumbing. As the second generation of a family business, TJ and his team has worked hard to continue to create change in our community. With 50 years of expertise invested in the plumbing industry, the Harb team has experienced working on many residential and commercial projects. Taking customer service to the next level, the te...

Today, we have the privilege of talking to Mike Valchuk, Co-owner of Building Dreams Contracting Inc. With multiple years of experience in the construction industry, Mike and his team have transformed many amazing spaces including residential homes and commercial buildings. On top of that, the Building Dreams Contracting team goes above and beyond to give back to the community by developing many c...

We have a fantastic conversation with Natasha Paikin, Director of Client Experience at New Horizon Development Group, an award-winning development company. Through creative foresight, high-quality craftsmanship and invaluable experience in the construction industry, New Horizon has successfully built communities and provided their clients with unique spaces to work and live fulfilling lives. New H...

We have an amazing conversation with Matt Soyka, Vice President of Nutemp Mechanical Systems. As a passionate and strategic business executive, Matt has been a significant part of the Nutemp team. Matt and his team have been working tirelessly to support their clients, primarily healthcare and institutional applications, with a full range of mechanical services, including plumbing, HVAC and refrig...

“Making movies that matter” is the headline when it comes to this Hamiltonian, actor, director, screenwriter, and producer, Dana Abraham. Dana’s devotion to the city is unmatchable when he and his team have produced three films in Steel Town in 18 months. His talent, passion and dedication have driven him to the successful point of where he is today. The number of meaningful projects that Dana and...

We have the privilege of talking to John Anthony Losani, a local Hamiltonian, Entrepreneur and Public Relations Manager of Losani Homes, an award-winning design and development company. With over 40 years of craftsmanship, The Losani Team has utilized their excellent knowledge and valuable experience to build creative plans and develop exciting communities for people to enjoy lives. John and his T...

We have the privilege of talking to Charles Wah, a passionate Entrepreneur and Founder of Gateway Group, a boutique real estate development company based in Hamilton. With a desire to help more people enjoy the beauty of established local communities while living in the newly built homes, Charles and the Gateway Group are passionate about designing, building and delivering contemporary and modern...

We have an amazing conversation with Denise Bowen, Managing Director of WEB ROI, a full-service digital marketing agency. With great knowledge and fulfilling experience in business and marketing, Denise and her Team work hard to execute digital marketing strategies with the number one priority of generating profitable leads for their clients. Denise's initiative and leadership have enabled her to...

Today, We have the privilege of talking with Adam Borisko, Co-founder and Investor of Spore by Life Sciences and Managing Consultant of Sterling Capital Brokers. With the excellent knowledge of insurance, Adam goes above and beyond to support many businesses to implement group insurance plans that are customized for their company’s needs. Adam and his Spore Team have also invested and provided our...

Today, we have the privilege of talking to Zoran Tomasevic, Director of Harbour Hills Construction Management and Founder of Vivant Luxury Living. From residential to commercial developments, Zoran and his Team professionally deliver to their Clients transparent plans to help successfully complete the highest quality of design and construction. Especially, the Team strives each day to make a great...

Today, We have a fantastic conversation with Craig Spear, Founder and Men's Health Coach of The Spear Method. Having an athlete's background, Craig now enthusiastically shares his knowledge and supports his Clients, especially men over 40, to perform better in all areas of their lives. With fulfilling experience working in the fitness industry, Craig understands the importance of developing a good...

Today, we have an amazing conversation with Stefan Grimaldi, General Manager of Crane Supply. Stefan has been a significant part of the Crane Supply Team for over nine years. During that time, Stefan and his team have gone above and beyond to support their customers, primarily ICI Mechanical Contractors, with a variety of high-quality pipes, valves, fittings and piping accessories. Crane Supply sa...