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 Paulette Leblanc of Shediac Paddle Shop in Shediac.

I WENT INTO BUSINESS TO BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING I REALLY ENJOYED AND TO PREPARE FOR MY RETIREMENT. I WANTED TO COMBINE MY INTERESTS WITH MY FUTURE, SO THAT’S HOW SHEDIAC PADDLE SHOP STARTED.
Our local people are incredibly loyal and dedicated to the local business community! I am amazed at all the support we have had, especially in the last few months. A big thank you from the bottom of my heart! It is because of the support of our communities that we are able to keep our doors open and offer our services. We cannot survive without the support of our fellow citizens, it is so important!