Hi!

I'm Shauna Thain, the founder of Keeping North West, a mom, an entrepreneur, and someone who believes wholeheartedly in the potential of Northwestern Ontario.

Years ago, I found myself facing an uncertain future. I was a single mom of two, and had recently returned to Ear Falls, where I was born and raised. After ten years working in the medical field, I decided to take control of what I could and create a different future for my family.

While raising my children and working full-time at a local restaurant, I completed a three-year Business Administration program online. From there, I started a small bookkeeping business from home. It gave me the flexibility my family needed and eventually grew enough that I could hire an employee.

But I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and over the years, it's led me to start other businesses and recognize just how much opportunity exists here in the North.

Today, I want to help others turn their ideas into opportunities.

Whether that's developing a business plan, connecting entrepreneurs with funding and resources, or helping an existing business grow, I want to help people build something successful right here at home.

My love of creating also inspired me to offer custom branded merchandise locally, giving businesses a more personal experience while keeping more of our dollars in our communities.

Because I believe that when one local business succeeds, our entire community benefits.

We only grow by growing together.

Create. Connect. Grow.