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LIVING THEIR BEACH LIFE Local entrepreneurs bring a chill vibe to Port Credit By KRISTY ELIK
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n a time of tumult and uncertainty—and a return to business and busyness—Diana Olsen and Tom Paterson are inviting you to loosen up a little. Unwind. Mellow out. Relax.
To walk into their expertly curated bricks and mortar shop lnner Beach Co., located in the heart of Port Credit, or visit their online site, innerbeachco.com, is to instantly feel that chill beach vibe we all yearn for, especially as days get shorter and temperatures dip. Offering a wide range of high-quality, super-beachy products including home goods, wellness products, apparel and gifts, the Inner Beach Co. lifestyle brand launched online at the beginning of June, while the flagship store opened its doors to beachcombers June 15. This retail venture marks a dramatic career shift for Olsen. Founder of the uber-successful Balzac’s Coffee Roasters, which now boasts 16 retail locations in the GTA, Diana has had her fair share of entrepreneurial
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