Spotlight on Business Magazine’s mission is to be the voice of small and medium-sized businesses in North America. We want to feature businesses and entrepreneurs in this sector because we understand that SMEs are key to the successful growth of the economy and want to spotlight those that are making it all happen.

We offer a fully-interactive media experience so all businesses can communicate with and inspire each other and connect with current and potential customers building a stronger business and brand.

In this Spotlight on Business Magazine issue, we extend Summer with a trip to Prince Edward Island for the Sommo Festival with a few stops along the way to feed the mind, body, and soul as we head into Fall.

Sharing the cover with the Nova Scotia Stampeded are, Little Gull Bistro, Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort, and  Natasha Blaine as we prepare to Saddle Up & Unleash Your Wild Side, East Coast Style this September.

This Spotlight on Business Magazine features the Sun, Sand, Songs, and Sociables of Summer.  Plus we have Jayna Hefford in the spotlight to talk about her transition from the ice to the front office of the PWHL and what readers can expect in year two. 

Sharing the cover with Jayna Hefford is the Harbour View Restaurant, Pictou Lobster Carnival, and our 2024 Small & Mighty Summer Music Festival Bucket List Finalist

This Spotlight on Business Magazine features Prince Edward Island-born and raised now Nashville-based country music singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Alli Walker in the spotlight as readers get ready to spend time with friends, take in events, and make memories this Summer. 

Sharing the cover with Alli Walker are the Old Orchard Inn, Ships Company Theatre, Waves End RV & Campground, and our 2024 North American Big Summer Music Festival Bucket List Finalist

This issue features Canadian and World Champion curling skip, Rachel Homan in the spotlight, and conversations with entrepreneurs about living and building amazing brands in rural Nova Scotia.  Plus, we kick off our 2024 Craft Brewing & Distilling Series.

This issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine takes a deeper dive into Nova Scotia's Hospitality Industry sharing some great places to eat, play, and stay along with the people and stories behind these businesses.

This issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine explores the tides and the must visit small towns and villages and some of the best places to eat, play and stay around Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy.

This issue explores Southern Nova Scotia's must-visit small towns and villages and some of the best places to eat, play, and stay while visiting the province this summer and beyond. 

Sharing the cover with the Southern Nova Scotia, are Waffle Bus Stop Inc., missbrenna, The Clairestone Inn,  Gabrieau's Bistro, and Shelburne's own Loviet in the spotlight.

As always Aidaca Media's main focus for Spotlight on Business Magazine is to connect, inspire, and engage with our readers. We want to thank everyone who was part of this issue and shared their amazing stories. 

This issue of Spotlight on Business is all about the Sounds of Summer and exploring Nova Scotia's must-visit small towns and villages of Cape Breton and Eastern Shore Region and of course the small businesses that call these areas home for readers looking for the best places to eat, play and stay while visiting the province this summer and beyond

This issue of Spotlight on Business is all about discovering the uniqueness of Nova Scotia and the must-visit small towns and villages of the Northumberland Shore Region and of course the small businesses that call this area home for readers looking for the best places to stay, dine, drink and discover while visiting the province this summer and beyond.

This issue of Spotlight on Business is all about following your dreams and making the world a better place to live, work and do business as we finish off 2022 and get ready to jump head-first into 2023.

This issue of Spotlight on Business looks back at what we were up to over the summer and a few tips and tricks for finishing off 2022 strong as the days cool off but business starts to heat up.

In this issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine, we showcase 25 years of the Jubilee as it gets ready to celebrate its Silver Anniversary after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Jubilee or “Jube” as it is affectionately known to most, is an award-winning music and community event that has brought thousands of music fans to Pictou County each year for three amazing nights along the East River of local, up and coming and the best iconic Canadian artists.

We also sit down with the founders and co-owners of Kirribilli EcoRetreat - Pictou Island Yurts to learn about the resort and to get a better understanding of this truly unique tiny coastal island off Nova Scotia that has people traveling from all over the world to experience the island’s natural beauty and rejuvenating power for your mind, body, and soul.

We take a look at the one bright spot for the aviation industry, specifically the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and the growth of the air cargo business and their ability to get goods off the ground and into markets all over the world.

We continue our Renewable Energy & Efficiency Series by putting the spotlight on the work being done by the Alternative Resource Energy Authority with municipalities to create a realistic path towards net zero in the supply and end-user sides of electrical power.

Some people like sports and some people live sports, Kris McCarthy is the latter.  That is why we are excited to have Kris ‘in the spotlight’ for this issue to chat about his transition from professional hockey player to team General Manager and how he combined his entrepreneurial spirit, passion for sports, and experience in building a successful franchise on and off the ice into co-founding FanSaves.

This month's issue spotlights Nova Scotia's efforts to become a more energy efficient province and some of the people behind making it happen. 

After a two year two hiatus we make our picks for the outdoor music festivals bucket list as artists return to the stage all across North America this summer, with a special spotlight on Nova Scotia as the sounds of summer return to the province. 

Plus many other insightful and inspiring stories about business and industry while spotlighting the people that are behind making it all happen.

This month's issue spotlights Nova Scotia's growing Solar Industry and those advocating to make Sustainable Renewable Energy available for all Bluenosers because no one should have a monopoly on the Sun’s Power.  Plus many other insightful and inspiring stories about business and industry while spotlighting the people that are behind making it all happen.

This month's issue spotlights the amazing resources that are available in Lewis County, NY for businesses and why this region is a great place to live, work and play.  Plus many other insightful and inspiring stories about business and industry while spotlighting the people that are behind making it all happen.

This month's issue spotlights the amazing things to do in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Plus we share our readers' recommendations for their favorite bbq joints on both sides of the border as we get ready to head into larbour day weekend.

This month's issues spotlights business funding which is a hot topic for many business owners, but what happens when business size is not the issue, but the owner’s gender is?

In a time when it seems like everyone has an opinion on many topics, it is important for us the media and our readers to remember that it is our responsibility to look at all sides of an issue, get the facts and understand that there are going to be times that we need to agree to disagree, but that open dialogue is the only way that we are going to be able to make the world a better place to live and do business.

In this month’s issue we wanted to spotlight some of the amazing brands, places and personalities of Atlantic Canada as we head into Spring.

In this month’s issue we wanted to sweeten things up just a little given that February is well known for being the month of chocolate.  So, we spoke with entrepreneurial chocolate makers, Mark and Victoria McGuire about relocating their business from Alberta to New Brunswick and how they are making this border community known as its small-town charm and a destination for beating the heat into one known for amazing sweets that can be shipped right to your door.

We take a trip south of the border, don’t worry it was by phone, and spoke with Richard Tango-Lowy of Dancing Lion Chocolate, to learn how a theoretical physicist who once worked in the aerospace industry, now uses his skills to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena to transition himself into a successful entrepreneur with an unquestionable passion for his craft and an ability to make amazing chocolates that are as pleasing to the eye as they are your mouth.  

Well we are not sure if chocolates will be involved as Monk Renovations gets ready to celebrate their 12-year anniversary this coming March, but we chat with Dan Monk, owner of Monk Renovations, from their new location in Bayers Lake in Halifax, with masks on of course to learn how a professional engineer from East Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia has been able to experience continual growth, even during the recent pandemic, and what he believes are the keys to running a successful business regardless of the industry.

Then we move from building better homes to building better bodies and spotlight Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics sector of the health and wellness industry with our conversation with Aundrea Ritchie, founder of Aundrea Nurse Inc.  We learn about what motivated her to start a business in this innovative industry and how her desire to help others and to strive to make a difference in peoples’ lives powers her entrepreneurial spirit and have not only made her a trusted expert but an ambassador of the entire industry.

January's issue of Spotlight on Business Magazine is about supporting communities and rebuilding our connections with the world so that when we come out of this pandemic we will be stronger than ever.  As always Spotlight on Business Magazine's main focus is to connect, inspire and engage with small and medium sized businesses and their customers, as we are all in this together.

Looking back on 2020 we had the pleasure of speaking with many small and medium sized business owners and to see these resourceful entrepreneurs in the eye of adversity pushed forward, changed strategies, and learned to adjust to a new business normal as government placed restrictions to control the spread of the pandemic where put into effect.

We know that we still have many hurtles ahead of us as we move into 2021 given what we have seen in 2020 we are excited about the prospect of connecting, engaging and inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders as we move into the new year and the opportunities that will be made available in the new year.

We hope that you enjoy looking back at some of our top stories from 2020 as selected by you, our readers, and see if your favorite story received the Best of 2020 honors.

Now that we are midway into the last quarter of 2020, we have the U.S. election behind us and put our focus on getting  ready to take 2021 head on as some businesses and industries are still trying to survive while others thrive in these new business norms.

We continue to see more government restrictions added in some areas while lifting them in others as we continue to battle the second wave of the pandemic.  We are also making changes, as more and more of us are now looking for ways to get out of the house and explore their own regions when we would usually be making travel plans beyond our borders.

If you are one of those readers, then this is the issue for you as we feature Napier Outdoors, Mingo Creek Craft Distillers better known for the Liberty Pole Spirits, Inn on Prince Hotel and Conference Centre and have Aundrea Trevors, “in the spotlight” to learn more about this amazing person behind Aundrea Nurse Inc.

This month Riverwood Acoustics share the cover with North Keg, Coldstream Clear Distillery and Dog Island Brewing along with Brittany Pickrem of Brittany Pickrem Branding and Design for "In the spotlight"

Other great features include Driven Automotive and The Old Nick Williams Co. Farm & Distillery.
Don't forget to check out our monthly columns: Building Brands, Contractor's Corner, What's up with FanSaves and Holistic Health.

As always Spotlight on Business Magazine's main focus is to connect, inspire and engage with small and medium sized businesses and their customers, we are all in this together.

Spotlight on Business Magazine’s mission is to be the voice of small and medium-sized businesses in North America. We want to feature businesses and entrepreneurs in this sector because we understand that SMEs are key to the successful growth of the economy and want to spotlight those that are making it all happen.

We offer a fully-interactive media experience so all businesses can communicate with and inspire each other and connect with current and potential customers building a stronger business and brand.

It is hard to believe that December is upon us already and it will soon be time to reflect on another year that has passed and the challenges that we faced personally and professionally in 2019.  We are honored to have had the opportunity to work with so many amazing entrepreneurs and business leaders and share their stories with our readers as we put the spotlight on the people that made it all happen in 2019.

This time of the year many businesses look to close out their year strong, while focusing on planning strategies and setting goals for next year and beyond as we all move into a new decade.  Like the year before, 2019 was an interesting year which saw many new challenges for businesses on both side of the boarder, and election north of the border and another starter for 2020 south of the border.  We like many of you, will learn from 2019 and look ahead to all the 2020 has to offer.

We would also like to thank all those that were involved with this years issues; the writers, researchers, featured companies, advertisers and our amazing readers as we look forward to sharing more stories about successful businesses and the people making in all happen as we move into a new decade.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and most of all a Successful New Year in 2020.

The Spotlight on Business Magazine Team

If you have been following along the last few months than you know that Spotlight on Business has been working with Solar United Neighbors about the benefits of going solar, well in this month;s issue we combine the energy industry with the craft brewing industry with Solar United Neighbors’ Brews from the Sun Completion and spotlight breweries that are using solar in the pursuit of the perfect pint.

Speaking of events, if you are a promoter of any ticketed  then you need to read our article on Ticketpro Inc in this month’s issue and learn more about this innovative Canadian company and how their experienced and dedicated team can take your customer’s ticketing experience to the next level.  

We review the results from Canada's 43rd general election and it seems that Canada is more divided now than ever, but this time it is more region against region than party again party.  

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