Archive News from Digital Main Street

This week we are featuring Susan Sax-Willock, the creative force behind Willock & Sax Ltd. Gallery, a haven for art in the heart of Banff National Park. The gallery is known for representing fine Western Canadian artists and their passion for historical art as well as their list of art services from appraisals to estate representation. Thanks to the Digital Economy Program (DEP), the gallery has embarked on a captivating digital transformation, enhancing its online presence and democratizing its operations for a more sustainable future.

Dok-Tor Harddrive Inc. is an IT Consulting company owned and operated by Gary Wheeler. They serve the Lethbridge, Alberta area with IT needs ranging from computers, networking solutions, software installations and other hardware integrations. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Gary and his team have the knowledge and expertise to support your business’s IT needs, and claim “If you need I.T – WE ARE IT!”.

Melissa Schafer & Bruce Foerster, owners of Temple Fitness in Medicine Hat, Alberta, have experienced a transformative journey with the Digital Economy Program (DEP). With the support of the program, Temple Fitness has enhanced its online presence, providing a modernized experience for their clients.

Today, we are featuring Aws Abdullatif, owner of PB and J YYC, located in Calgary, Alberta. PB and J YYC is a haven for peanut butter and jam enthusiasts, offering freshly ground nut butters and delicious panini grilled sandwiches. Recently, PB and J YYC expanded their offerings to include meats, cheeses, and delicious chocolate treats.

Today we are featuring Celest Gilmour, owner of Celest Gilmour Counselling in Lethbridge, Alberta. Celest embarked on a transformative journey with the Digital Economy Program (DEP) where she was provided with invaluable support, guiding her to enhance her online presence and reach new clients. Through the DEP, Celest found the tools she needed to flourish in the digital landscape, ultimately leading her business to new heights.

Jan Ooi is the passionate founder of Ensemble Healthcare in Calgary, Alberta. Ensemble Healthcare is a multidisciplinary team of physicians that provide exceptional care and community-building by supporting families during pre-conception, pregnancy, post-partum, and early parenthood. Jan embarked on her digital transformation journey with the support of the Digital Economy Program (DEP) and their dedicated Digital Service Squad (DSS). Through this, Jan improved her clinic's online presence, created an informative website, and implemented an effective digital marketing strategy.

When Becky and Kevin came to the DSS, they were in the process of building a home for their business. With a busy schedule and opening day approaching, Becky was looking for ways to improve and save time on creating social media posts.

“I am thankful that with the help of Community Futures Digital Squad members, I have a website now. Aside from having a website, I also learned how to schedule my post through the Meta business suite. I really learned a lot from the program.”

The Digital Service Squad is truly amazing and a blessing! They are here to help you grow your business! I was able to hire a social media company right out of the gate to help with social media content creation and posts. Within my first 2 months, I hit my social media goal of 200 followers! If you want to expand your business and your online presence, the Digital Service Squad is here to help.

"The DSS team is friendly and patient, doing their very best to find any information that could be helpful for me and my business."