Belonging in the BoQ: HockeyStickMan
HockeyStickMan has become a destination store that has found success by focusing on community and inclusivity.
September 23, 2025
A collection of our stories from the BOQ
HockeyStickMan has become a destination store that has found success by focusing on community and inclusivity.
Kam built Revive Studios as more than a barbershop. It’s a space where style, culture, and connection meet, bringing a sense of belonging to downtown Belleville.
Chef Jamie Beeston bet on his instincts when he launched Barbacoa Boyz, a food truck rooted in bold flavours and even bolder belief in doing things differently. His story is one of quiet confidence, community, and carving your own path.
Learn about local entrepreneur, Tom Potter, and why he chose to open Canadian Made EH! in the Bay of Quinte region.
Learn about local entrepreneur, Lindsay Bunnett, and why she chose to open Aesthetics by Lindsay Ann in the Bay of Quinte region.
Myra and Corinne, the dynamic duo behind The Kafana, have a shared dream of creating a community space shines through in everything they do.
Alexis Rose got her start in her mom’s flower shop as a teenager, and she’s been arranging ever since. After moving to the Bay of Quinte, she turned her love of florals into a full-time business, mixing bold blooms with personal touches and building community while she’s at it.
Founded by Holly, a Wellington, Ontario native with a passion for wellness and inclusion, The Fit Collective in downtown Belleville is more than just a gym—it is a place where community, personal growth, and inclusivity take centre stage.
Get to know Tina Nguyen, founder of XXL Scrunchie & Co. Her Belleville-based family business sells handmade scrunchies in just about every colour you could image and has expanded to include more products like hair claws, tote bags, pillowcases, clothing and accessories.
Let’s see what we got!
The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement
The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with.
This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.
This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.
We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.
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