Moving to the Big Canoe Community may make you wonder how you are going to be able to make a living. Although Big Canoeis sometimes considered a retirement community many people are not retired but want to get out of the 9-5 mentality. The women of Big Canoe have been very inventive by creating businesses in Big Canoe based on necessity. They have formed a group called the Georgia Mountains Business Women's Network (GMBWN). This group of approximately 90 members is flourishing, and most of it is good word of mouth, aka networking!
The GMBWN is coming out with a directory listing 60 businesses and services that are female operated right here in our own foothills! The following are a few samples of what the GMBWN has to offer:
Odds and Errands- Owner Gloria Berger is ready to work when you are to ready to relax in the mountains. Her business includes shopping, and stocking vacation homes with everything you need for a peaceful mountain getaway vacation.
Just Faux Fun-Owner Rhonda Stock focuses on faux painting and custom signs.
Catered Events- Owner Cindy King creates custom wedding favors and prepares gourmet foods
Ella Bleu- Owner Linda Schmidt creates custom gift baskets
Sweet Dreams Farm- Owner Vicki Craig teaches all aspects of horsemanship at her farm.
Bear's Oh My!-Owner Barbara Maslyk runs Big Canoe's ONLY retail gift shop!
Game Plan Africa- Owner Donna Smeltz will customize an African Safari for you. Donna also started the NGBWN and also created a special events photo-journey company entitled "Story Tellers".
Doogwoods Boarding Kennels-Owner Sharon Biles provides a safe and comfortable retreat for your pets while you can rest easy on a vacation.
If you are on the fence about how to keep busy in Big Canoe, come by my booth at the Big Canoe Octoberfest in Big Canoe, Georgia on October 11th. I'll have the directories ready!
See you there!
Margo and Peter Vallone
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