Thunder Bay Young Professionals Shift into High Gear!

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Travelling in style in a Thunder Bay Transit bus the Shift Network business crawl tours local businesses
Travelling in style in a Thunder Bay Transit bus the Shift Network business crawl tours local businesses
Travelling in style in a Thunder Bay Transit bus the Shift Network head into Unveiled Bridal Boutique on Victoria Avenue East
Travelling in style in a Thunder Bay Transit bus the Shift Network head into Unveiled Bridal Boutique on Victoria Avenue East

Shift Network Tours Thunder Bay Businesses

THUNDER BAY – Business – The Shift Network, Thunder Bay’s young professionals were prowling the streets of the Fort William Business District tonight. 

The ‘Shifters’ were on a tour of the businesses, got the chance to stop in at many of the local shops and see the excitement that local businesses in the downtown south are starting to build. “We have a Neighbourhood to Build” is the theme a growing number of business owners, and property owners are rallying behind.

At the Unveiled Bridal Boutique, owner and entrepreneur Shelby Ch’ng shared her experience in opening a new business, and how her dream has come together in the Fort William Business District.

Unveiled Bridal in the Heart of the Growing Fashion District

Almost like a wedding planning party. No word on who is next to tie the knot at Shift Network
Almost like a wedding planning party. No word on who is next to tie the knot at Shift Network

Shift stated, “This annual event is a great opportunity to experience businesses in the Fort William Business District like never before, while travelling in style by SHIFT bus. This year SHIFT will be visiting up to 8 establishments in the Fort William Business District where attendees will enjoy exclusive offers and product samples at participating local restaurants and retailers along the way, including delicious appetizers catered by Daytona’s Restaurant at the Thunder Bay Museum, the “After Crawl” Hot Spot”.

After Unveiled Bridal, the Shifters put it into gear and marched over to Steeper’s Tea on May Street. There owner Pat Ramirez shared knowledge about the many different types of teas that Steepers has to offer.

Is Tea popular with Shift Network Members - At Steepers Tea on May Street, Pat shares tea knowledge.
Is Tea popular with Shift Network Members – At Steepers Tea on May Street, Pat shares tea knowledge.

The tour included Shout Media, The Paro Centre, and other businesses in the downtown south.

Are you a Shift Network member?

SHIFT is Thunder Bay’s home for young-minded professionals who understand that moving their community forward means more than just doing business.
Mission: To provide an environment for young-minded individuals to cultivate social and professional networks and engage themselves in the community.
SHIFT is Thunder Bay’s home for young-minded professionals who understand that moving their community forward means more than just doing business. It is the big picture, from social and environmental concerns to personal and professional development. Join us at our next event, together we can move forward!

You can find out more about the Shift Network by visiting their Facebook Page

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