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Meet Canadian
small-business owners.

Meet the people, ideas and work behind Canadian small businesses. SHALALA Spotlight is our community series celebrating the businesses building Canada.

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THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Meet the businesses.

Short stories about the people building something of their own.

EPISODE 02

Latest story

Software & Technology

Seatbee

A familiar wedding dilemma. A fresh idea.

Meet Jayne Ingram-Roberts and Shayan Mirzazadeh, the founders turning complicated guest lists into seating plans.

Watch episode 2

EPISODE 01

Toronto

Architecture & Design

DC Design and Architecture

Thoughtful spaces start with curiosity.

Meet Duane Comins and the Toronto architecture and design business built around curiosity, collaboration and thoughtful design.

Watch episode 1

HOW SPOTLIGHT WORKS

How your feature is made.

You do not need to film an interview. Tell us about your business and share visuals you have permission to use.

01

Tell us your story.

Share what inspired the business, how it has grown and what makes it worth knowing about. Short answers and bullet points are welcome.

02

Share your visuals.

Send a link to photos or short clips that help bring the story to life. Use material you own or have permission to provide.

03

We follow up in writing.

If selected, SHALALA develops the short-form feature and follows up with you in writing before publication.

OPEN TO CANADIAN SMALL BUSINESSES

Tell us what you’re building.

Write it the way you would explain your business to a friend. Submitting an application does not guarantee a feature. If we would like to feature your business, we will follow up in writing.

    Tell us about your business in your own words. Short answers and bullet points are welcome. Fields marked * are required.

    1. Your business

    A simple description is perfect. Tell us what you offer and who you serve.

    2. Your story

    3. Media and permission

    A Google Drive, Dropbox or similar share link works well. Please only share material you own or have permission to provide.

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