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It’s hard to believe it is fall already. We have collectively been through a lot this year. I often imagine in my fairytale brain, that this is all over with and we all live happily ever after, but most days I wake up and just carry on.
I’m sure you know what I’m referring to and share similar sentiments in a year that has taken a toll emotionally, physically, financially and mentally. Take a pause if you can, to appreciate you’ve made it this far in the year and likely with many changes and adjustments to your life and work.
A few of my close friends have said that parts of their lives have changed for the better. One of my friends learned to play the ukulele, another got their online shopping cart working, while another who wanted to home-school for years has now made the leap into homeschooling and her son is flourishing. I hope there has been something good for you too.
The conference and tradeshow industry has changed a lot too. Many have been put on hold, cancelled or adjusted to the new format of becoming a virtual trade event, like the Fort-i-fy Conference and the Pacific Agricultural Show. At a virtual event you’ll listen and take notes in an online format from the comfort of your home or office. To say hello to tradeshow suppliers, you’ll possibly hover your mouse over their digital logo to step into the online chat, video or whatever they setup. Each show will have details to guide you through it.
In the meantime, take a read of this month’s edition, where you’ll find some good news and inspiring articles. See the cool little winery on wheels, or learn about the micro loans designed to help tourism operators from TOTA (Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association)
We also hear from Shannon and Remy from Red Bird Winery in the Kootenays, who took a leap of faith after living a year in France to follow their dream of living the winemaker’s lifestyle, and have already won a gold medal for their wine.
We were also inspired by Bruno and Stella from Castoro de Oro, who bravely ventured into new territory by being one of the first BC wineries to put 100 per cent handcrafted VQA BC wine in a can. Pretty impressive!
Enjoy the magazine!