What makes us different? We’re not consultants. We’re small business owners. Just like you. And we’ve got lots of stories and experiences to support our 20+ combined years of helping towns, businesses and organizations be successful. Oh, and we make learning fun. Get ready for energy!
We joined forces in 2018 to create Your Town Rising. There has been a whirlwind of support from so many towns across Ontario and Manitoba, Canada. We’re excited to see so much enthusiasm out there today among towns embracing the challenges of rising to a brighter future. You can do it! And it begins with what you have RIGHT NOW.
LESLIE FOURNIER
An entrepreneurial spirit and love of exploring led Leslie to create Streets Alive in her downtown core. This unique placemaking program brings public spaces to life with interactive art and activity. The Streets Alive story has been featured in national publications and Leslie has been recognized as Citizen of the Year and Business Woman of the Year for the impact and success of these projects. She speaks to BIA’s, tourism groups, cultural summits and economic development conferences on how to attract visitors and shoppers with creative placemaking. As a small town retailer for over 15 years, Leslie understands the challenges faced by local businesses and the increasing importance for every community to create a strong, vibrant sense of place.
GREGG McLACHLAN
Twelve years ago in the woods in a village of 150 folks, Gregg launched an online national business called WorkCabin.ca. It has since become the largest service of its kind in Canada. He did it all solo, through social media and his own marketing. Gregg has been a top-rated guest speaker about using social media for community building at economic development conferences, tourism summits, government conferences, environmental conferences, annual general meetings, and way more. With a background as a an award-winning journalist, his expertise in digital and storytelling content creation helps your town learn how to tell an amazing story.
We film short vlogs in many of the towns we visit