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But as David Feys of Feys and Hobbs Catered Arts prepares to move on to a new chapter, he used one word to describe it: wonderful.

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Feys announced on Monday he is closing his catering operation and The Canteen on Oak Bay Avenue, effective March 1. His focus, as he plans to continue with product development and event design and management, is on life balance.

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The Feys and Hobbs brand will continue, as Feys continues to create and expand his product line which includes preserves, chutneys and nuts.

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Thrifty Foods bucking up for kids

Kidsport B.C. is the charity of choice for Thrifty Foods during its Orange You Glad You Helped a Kid fundraiser campaign. The company is donating $1 from every four-pound bag of Buck brand oranges sold between Feb. 13 and until March 5. Funds raised also go to local chapters, including Kidsport Greater Victoria and 10 others. Victoria Kidsport general manager Patti Hunter says it costs roughly $250 to outfit a disadvantaged child in a season of sport.

Hair salon team truly inspiring

From coaching volleyball together in Calgary to becoming business partners in downtown Victoria, Sarah Krook and Kathryn Genereux are a great team. According to Krook, Genereux wanted to open a small business where B次元官网网址渆veryone felt special, welcome and appreciated.B次元官网网址� That dream became reality a last month when Krook, a stylist, teamed up with to open Inspire Hair Design at 1009 Blanshard St.

B.C.-based investment firm marks milestone anniversary

Odlum Brown Ltd. celebrated 90 years in business this week in Victoria with the companyB次元官网网址檚 19th annual address, at the Hotel Grand Pacific. President/CEO Debra Hewson and Murray Leith, vice-president and director of investment research, were among the presenters.

Names in the news in Greater Victoria business

Longtime ad agency owner and curling advocate Keith Dagg is being honoured by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce with a lifetime achievement award. Dagg will be recognized at the 2013 Greater Victoria Business Awards gala at the Fairmont Empress Hotel B次元官网网址� Management accountant and entrepreneur Mark Mawhinney is the new chair of the Victoria Dragon Boat Society board of directors, replacing two-year chair Mark Grey-Dreaper. Staying on are vice-chair Tony Joe, treasurer Ken Yao and secretary Shannon Holms.

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