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We sit down with Antero Tarvudd, founder of Tarvudd Construction, who’s spent nearly three decades building a luxury custom home business in Northern Michigan far from major markets, but right in the middle of opportunity.

From growing up in a family run lumber and building business to expanding into the U.S. and establishing a reputation built on quality, integrity, and craftsmanship, Antero shares what it really takes to win in a smaller market.

In this episode of Connected North, we sit down with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker to discuss the city’s future, including the proposed $200M port, economic growth, housing, and attracting new industry.

A real conversation about leadership, opportunity, and what it takes to build in the North.

Chief Jason Gauthier joins Connected North to talk leadership, economic development, and building self-sufficient communities in Northern Ontario.

A real conversation on vision, partnerships, and what it takes to create long-term impact.

Derek Nott joins Connected North for a raw, unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a business in Northern Ontario.

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or operator trying to grow in a regional or overlooked market this episode is for you.

In todays episode of Connected North, with Brad Gregorini and Steve Cormier.

They dive into a real and unfiltered conversation about economic development in Northern Ontario.

What it’s supposed to do, where it’s falling short, and what needs to change.

Our discussion today with Jason Naccarato, centers on effective strategies for attracting individuals to northern regions and bolstering employee retention.

We explore the importance of fostering job satisfaction to ensure high-end positions and skilled trades remain vibrant.

This includes considering new construction and civil engineering projects as key components to illustrate how things work in building a sustainable future.

This is where real builders speak.

In our first episode, we introduce Connected North a platform built for entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders navigating the realities of building in Northern Ontario and other tough markets.

No fluff, no gurus just honest conversations about what it takes to create something real when nothing is handed to you.

If you're building through pressure, uncertainty, and grit you're in the right place.