Matthew Huotari

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Order up!

Order up!

Earlier this year, the Duncan Garage Café & Bakery was featured on CHEK News' Order Up! segment. The piece highlights our historic 112-year-old building which was originally one of Vancouver Island’s first car garages, and how it was transformed it into an organic vegetarian café and community hub.

Economic Development Cowichan Article

Economic Development Cowichan Article

My Vision and Anti-Vision

My Vision and Anti-Vision

Making the Impossible Possible

Making the Impossible Possible

I had $358,447 in capital gains in 2022, but paid $0 in tax.

I had $358,447 in capital gains in 2022, but paid $0 in tax.

Story Time: My First Day Owning a Business.

Story Time: My First Day Owning a Business.

4 Of My Favourite Books I have Read In The First Quarter of 2023.

4 Of My Favourite Books I have Read In The First Quarter of 2023.

Travel

Flyin' Fancy for Peanuts: Travel Hacks That'll Make You Feel Like A Star.

Flyin' Fancy for Peanuts: Travel Hacks That'll Make You Feel Like A Star.

Traveling in style doesn't have to be reserved for the rich and famous. Over the last three months, my partner Brian and I have jet-setted around the world in business class, flying from Vancouver to Lisbon, Dublin to Nanaimo, and Vancouver to Auckland for a grand total of

Business

5 ways to stand out from your competitors: The Organized Success of Erewhon Market.

5 ways to stand out from your competitors: The Organized Success of Erewhon Market.

A grocer in the big city: In the heart of Los Angeles County, an upscale supermarket chain has managed to stand out from competitors by embracing a commitment to organization, niche certified organic products, and alternative diets. The clean lines and level of detail caught my eye. Erewhon Market has

Books

4 Of My Favourite Books I have Read In The First Quarter of 2023.

4 Of My Favourite Books I have Read In The First Quarter of 2023.

The Compassionate Mind The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert explores the importance of cultivating compassion in oneself and others. He states that humans have evolved to be highly self-critical and that this can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. By learning to be more