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Sept. 25, 2018

Hopaholics Brewery

CO.STARTERS graduates Sarah and Jason Johnson have made the leap into the world of entrepreneurship with their new craft brewery - Hopaholics.

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Sept. 25, 2018

2018 West Coast business awards finalists announced

West Coast cookie makers, contractors and everyone in between will be celebrated at the prestigious Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards next month.

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Aug. 22, 2018

Scenic Waterways

CO.STARTERS graduates Cindy and Gavin Hopper offer eco-cruises, freedom kayaking and accommodation with their business West Coast Scenic Waterways.

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Aug. 3, 2018

Reefton Powerhouse project

DWC support is a “game-changer” for the Reefton Powerhouse project.

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June 16, 2018

Blue Spur Milk and Honey

CO.STARTERS graduate Miriam Rees is using milk from her goats and beeswax and honey from her hives to handcraft a range of rustic beauty products with environmentally friendly packaging.

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June 13, 2018

Wash Rite West Coast

CO.STARTERS graduate Rita Costen and her husband are making the Coast shine one building at a time with their new exterior cleaning business – Wash Rite West Coast.

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