This is part of a year-long ‘Love for Local’ series called NB365: portraits of New Brunswick entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations. Huddle is a media partner with Love for Local. Today we feature Danielle Blanchard of Halftime – Haircuts For Men, in Dieppe.

IN 2012, I DECIDED TO BUILD MY OWN BRAND THAT DELIVERED VALUE, A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR EMPLOYEES, AND A PLACE WHERE OUR CLIENTS FELT WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED.

I’ve been in business ever since and every day I receive proof that I made the right choice.

I give back to my community to give a chance to our younger generation to be able to play sports, by supporting our local sports team and sports events with sponsorships, donations and also by helping out with fundraising activities.

Supporting local is very important. It shows you care about your community’s future and it gives your local economy a chance to thrive. I wouldn’t be here without the support of my community.