La Shopee Verte - CBDC Success Story

In this French-language testimonial recorded on January 19, 2015, Lisette Tanzeff, co‑owner of La Shopee Verte Ltd. with her husband Daniel Lewis in Concession, Nova Scotia, describes their multi‑faceted business comprising a convenience store, a small café, a kitchen serving lunch and dinner, and, since August, an alcohol sales section (SLC). She credits the CBDC/CDMI program and the visiting “Happy Entrepreneurs” for providing extensive guidance on operations, helping them avoid common mistakes, and shaping their management approach. Lisette highlights the importance of building a strong team—including front‑of‑house staff, a chef, and a booking coordinator—and notes the positive outcomes of this support. Looking ahead, she plans to expand the kitchen and warehouse to increase space for alcohol storage and to develop in‑house baking and pastry production. She also shares community praise, citing a Facebook comment that calls them “the heart of Concession,” indicating strong local recognition and customer loyalty.










