The Exchange Confederation Group

Blake & Sam ventured to Borden last year to learn more about Lone Oak Brewing Co. directly from the tap with co-owners Jared Murphy, Dillon Wight, and Spencer Gallant. They also discuss how many businesses have adapted during the pandemic to better serve their customers, such as free delivery for breweries and restaurants. Presented by Confederation Group.

This episode is a recap of episode #2 of the Exchange, Blake and Sam are joined by Canadian Press political reporter Teresa Wright. Teresa discusses her experiences as a journalist and political reporter both on PEI and in Ottawa, flying in Justin Trudeau's campaign plane, and her favourite interview thus far. Presented by Confederation Group.

This episode is a recap of episode #4 of the Exchange 1.0, Blake and Sam are joined by former NHL Coach, GM, and President Doug MacLean. Doug joins to discuss his 30+ years in the NHL, his Wayne Gretzky stories, his new book 'Draft Day', and his evident love for Prince Edward Island. Presented by Confederation Group.

After a summer-long hiatus, Sam and Blake sit down with Doug Currie, VP of Corporate Services, Strategic Development & Stakeholder Relations with Holland College to discuss the college's plan moving forward as they re-open this week. As a former MLA and Cabinet Minister, Doug has a vast knowledge of the working of institutions and brings that level of experience to the post-secondary industry. He discusses HC's newly developed strategic plan and gives hints as to what that may look as it gets rolled out. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam join Kent MacPhee, co-owner of the Olde Dublin Pub and Claddagh Oyster House, to chat about the restaurant industry and maneuvering through covid-19. They also discuss opening up the economy and the opportunity PEI currently has to better weather the impacts. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake and Sam discuss the newly announced Atlantic Bubble and what that might mean for operators this summer. They also discuss the Green Party's motion surrounding four-day work weeks and how that might impact business. Lastly, they talk more on the provincial budget and how the extension of CERB impacts employers. Presented by Confederation Group.