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 hear from Joannie Lagacé of Café Europa in Campbellton.

THIS IS NEW FOR MY PARTNER AND ME. WE ACQUIRED THE CAFÉ IN APRIL. TO SAY IT WAS A CHALLENGE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! IT’S BEEN EXCITING TO TAKE THIS ON, ADAPT TO BE ABLE TO WELCOME CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW, AND EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY.

It’s no secret local businesses are part of the fabric of every community. It’s a privilege to be able to connect with our neighbours in that way. We’ve all heard that going into business isn’t for everyone, but we people don’t tell you is that it is also very fulfilling.

I don’t think anyone has all the answers, there is something new to learn every day. And that’s exactly what makes it so interesting. Supporting local businesses makes a difference because it’s a way of saying thank you for making the community a better place to live.