Calgary entrepreneurs thriving in hard economy honoured at event

Some Calgary businesses are going gangbusters despite the downturn, and several of them shared their tips for success in a tough economy at an event Tuesday.

The showcased entrepreneurs were winners in the Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s small business awards this year.

Wes Farnell, whose company won the breakout business award, says doing what you have a passion for is the key.

He and his wife operate Eight Ounce Coffee Supply, which started as a labour of love in their townhouse basement.

“People who remember me from when we started the business remember me as the person who would drive around and sell