Hosted by Brad Gregorini and Steve Cormier. This show brings together business leaders, founders, policy thinkers, and operators to have real conversations about what it takes to build successful companies in the North.
This week on Connected North, we sit down with Sault Ste. Marie mayoral candidate Joel Rowswell for a candid conversation about his decision to run for mayor and his vision for the future of the city.Joel shares his perspective on some of the biggest issues facing Sault Ste. Marie, including downtown safety, roads and infrastructure, property taxes, economic development, job creation, the future of the port, and how City Hall spends taxpayer dollars. We also talk about the impact of recent job losses, attracting new investment to the community, and what he believes needs to change moving forward.
2 Oct 2026
Episode 24 with Mayor Matthew Shoemaker
This week, we’re joined by Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker for an open conversation about leadership, public service, community, and life behind the scenes at City Hall.
With Sault Ste. Marie’s 2026 municipal election approaching, we discuss the realities of municipal politics, the pressures that come with representing a community, the decisions facing local leaders, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for the city.
15 Sept 2026
Episode 24 with Megan Vernelli
Megan Vernelli joins us to share how she went from offering lash services while still in high school to building The Aesthetic Studio and leading a growing team in Northern Ontario.
Megan takes us behind the scenes of her entrepreneurial journey, including working from home, gaining experience in the medical aesthetics industry, reinvesting into her business and continually expanding her services and space.
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