Airdrie businesses recognized for their excellence

Being part of business-networking groups can shape the future of your business in ways you might not expect. Here in Airdrie, we’re fortunate to have a variety of local groups where entrepreneurs can come together, support each other and grow.

The first thing you notice when you walk into the new Sweet Tooth Candy Co. on Kingsview Blvd. is scent of sugary sweetness in the air. The second thing is owner Tim Campbell standing in the open kitchen area, mixing a glass bowl of chocolate by hand.

Small business is big in Canada, accounting for 97.8 per cent of all businesses. While it’s the engine of our economy, the profession is both rewarding and challenging. It’s been shown that business owners with education in entrepreneurship have an 80- to 90-per cent chance of success.