Local Heroes
Local Hero: Heidi from Mrs. Mitchell’s
For the month of July, The Ostic Group would like to showcase a truly extraordinary Local Hero, Heidi from Mrs. Mitchell's Restaurant. (more…)
Read MoreLocal Hero – Jessica Steinhäuser
Although the Ostic Group’s March Local Hero did not grow up in the area, she has made Guelph into her home—and enriched the community as a result. A potter by trade, Jessica Steinhäuser is a ceramic artist who came to...
Read MoreLocal Hero: Ruth Donkersgoed
Hailing from the village of Elora, Ontario and heading up the team at Edge Mutual in Drayton, Ruth Donkersgoed is the Ostic Group’s Local Hero for the month of February. We sat down with her this week to learn more...
Read MoreLocal Hero – Graham Wilkin
Graham Wilkin, owner of Ron Wilkin Jewellers, takes great pride in his business and his community, making him nothing short of a local hero. His passion is demonstrated through his dedication for the family business and his desire to be...
Read MoreLocal Hero – Jamie Ostic
Born and raised in Fergus, Jamie Ostic is definitely an example of a “local” hero. This orientation is reflected in his appreciation for community. For Jamie, community is about helping people. That’s just the way he was brought up. Thanks...
Read MoreLocal Hero – Rob Murray
If you can build leadership around you, you can make your community a better place to live. That’s a sentiment Rob Murray has taken to heart. Rob is the co-founder of Intrigue Media, a Guelph-based marketing company. He and Paul...
Read MoreLocal Hero – AJ Broderick
Broderick’s Apparel for Men and Fashion for Women is Fergus’ go-to store for quality apparel. AJ Broderick and his wife, Karalee, acquired the store from AJ’s parents in 2003, but this is only the most recent chapter in a story...
Read MoreLocal Hero – Mike Henley
Born and raised in Peace River, Alberta, Mike Henley graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.Sc. and MBA. His first career was as a Commercial Lender with Scotiabank before moving into a business role at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Novartis...
Read MoreLocal Hero – Rob and Kristi Mercier
Rob and Kristi Mercier believe that the true local heroes are the youth they see getting involved in their community to make a positive change. These children see something that they wanted improved and don’t just expect it to happen...
Read MoreRide for Dialysis
Each year, our very own Jamie Ostic participates in the Lion's Club Ride-For-Dialysis, which raises money for Lions Camp Dorset. The Kidney Dialysis Camp, also known as Lions Camp Dorset is a camp that has been funded, built and maintained...
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