Launch of new brand ( Great Bear ) and grand opening of public sales counter. Great Bear Bites – paleorganic, gluten free, vegan, extreme natural nutrition for the grizzly within.

Tracy Lydiatt, young entrepreneur – operating a cookie factory in Oliver in the former Catholic Church basement on Fairview Rd. She expanded to a 2nd floor.

Tracy is making (processing) vegan cookies – gluten free and she is winning awards and wants to grow her business.

The BC Food Processors Association has nominated Tracy for two awards: Rising Star and Best Product of the year.