EO Atlantic

Another win from our community 👏

EO Atlantic Canada member Christy Breed-Barkhouse was recently featured in All Nova Scotia as the owner of several locations set to undergo renovations.

Growth is not always about opening something new. Sometimes it is about continuing to invest, improve, and evolve what already serves the community every day.

Proud to see members of our community continuing to build and reinvest across Atlantic Canada.

Read the article through the link in the comments.

Milestones are not just about time. They are about impact.

This month, we are celebrating EO Atlantic Canada members who continue to shape and strengthen our community through their journey.

Robbie Shreenan – 1 year
Riley Oickle – 2 years
Andrew Middleton – 5 years
Taylor Freeman – 11 years

Each milestone represents a different stage of growth, but what connects them is contribution. Showing up, sharing experience, and helping others grow along the way.

Communities like EO are built over time, one member and one contribution at a time. Grateful for each of you and the role you play in strengthening our chapter.

Big news for the EO Atlantic Canada community 🎉

Congratulations to EO member Ross Simmonds and Accelerator member Jaime Landry for receiving the Legacy in the Making Award from Junior Achievement Nova Scotia.

Moments like this show that the next generation of business leadership in is already making an impact far beyond company growth.

Well-deserved recognition for two leaders helping shape the future of our region.

EO Accelerator member PhilJewell recently spoke in and as a keynote at the

What stands out most is not just the stage, but the impact of sharing real leadership lessons with rooms full of business owners and decision makers.

Strong communities create leaders who inspire beyond their own companies. Congrats Phil 👏

Not a trip. A shift in perspective. 🌍

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you step away from the business for a moment.

This June, EO members will gather in São Miguel, Azores for “The Volcanic Edge”, an immersive retreat designed to help entrepreneurs disconnect from the daily noise and reconnect with purpose, clarity, and community.

Volcanic landscapes, thermal waters, ocean views, and conversations with founders who understand the journey.

Only 40 EO members will experience this together.

Because growth does not always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from creating space to think differently.

Business is not only about growth. It is also about giving back.

EO Atlantic Canada member Adam Braggs ( Maplewave) is bringing people together for a Charity Trivia Night to support Lea Farm. This organization has spent more than 50 years empowering individuals living with intellectual disabilities through inclusion, dignity, and opportunity.

📍 Brightwood Golf & Country Club
📅 June 4, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Expect a night of friendly competition, silent auctions, and a wine raffle, all contributing to a meaningful cause that strengthens community inclusion.

What stands out here is simple. When entrepreneurs lead with purpose, impact extends far beyond business.

Tables of six and individual tickets are available now. Check the link in the comments.