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Jen Hocken

Jen Hocken is a writer who grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and now lives in Riverview, New Brunswick. She attended the University of Ottawa and received a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Sociology in 2012. Her work has been featured in Business in Focus, Construction in Focus, Healthcare in Focus and Manufacturing in Focus. In her spare time she likes to paint, swim, spend quality time with her many pets, hang out with her two nephews, and try new recipes in the kitchen.




Services  / 2022  / June 2022  / Current
Ten Years of Progress in Raw Pet Food Manufacturing
Big Country Raw
Written by Jen Hocken


In most Canadian homes, pets are considered to be part of the family, and their humans make every effort to care for their wellbeing. Living through a pandemic has changed the way people look at food, with many choosing to eat healthier, less processed foods. This new focus on wellness has also reached the pet food industry.


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March 2022  / 2022  / Workforce & Economic Development
Creating Opportunity—Together
Upper Valley Business Alliance
Written by Jen Hocken


The cities of Lebanon and Hanover are located in the Upper Connecticut River Valley region of central New Hampshire. With a combined population of roughly 27,000 people, the Upper Valley has a breadth of cultural and recreational activities to explore. The region offers incredible educational opportunities, and its medical technology industry is rapidly growing.


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December 2021  / 2021  / In Focus
On Track for Continued Growth in the New Hub of Technology and Innovation
City of Stamford, CT
Written by Jen Hocken


The already booming city of Stamford, Connecticut has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, and new data demonstrates that it has grown by almost ten percent since the last census…


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October 2021  / 2021  / Technology
A Family Business Committed to its Legacy
Ace Industries
Written by Jen Hocken


Ace Industries, a family business based in Atlanta, Georgia, has a rich history that can be traced back to 1932. The focus on solving customer problems, instead of simply selling a product, has held true for three generations and this culture will be passed on to the next.


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September 2021  / 2021
Commercial Food Equipment Delivered with Quality Customer Service
MPM Food Equipment Group
Written by Jen Hocken


MPM Food Equipment Group provides commercial food equipment in the foodservice and food retail markets. The company pairs the highest quality food equipment and design services with attentive, customer-centric service for customers ranging from supermarket chains to restaurants and pizzerias.


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2021  / In Focus  / June 2021
Improving Aquaculture with Innovation and Technology
Badinotti Net Services Canada
Written by Jen Hocken


Badinotti Net Services Canada is the Canadian branch of the Badinotti Group, an international manufacturer of innovative netting products for aquaculture, fisheries, safety, and even sports. The Canadian branch of the company aims to leverage more than one hundred years of global experience toward helping clients in local markets.


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2021  / In Focus  / June 2021  / Current  / Transport
A Growing Freight Company Giving Priority to Driver Needs
Ayr Motor Express
Written by Jen Hocken


Ayr Motor Express is a Canadian long-haul carrier company providing high quality, cross border shipping services from terminals in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and drop yards throughout Canada and the United States. Using the most up to date technology and equipment, Ayr’s expert team of specialists provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, and expedited services throughout its operating territory.


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2021  / In Focus  / April 2021  / Current
Rural Development Gets a Boost in Finney County
Finney County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC)
Written by Jen Hocken


The county seat and largest city in Finney County, Kansas is Garden City. At a population of 32,000, it holds more than half of the county’s growing population of 40,000. Although the county has a fairly low number of residents, Garden City, in particular, covers a wide trade area. It brings in numerous customers from nearby regions including southwest Kansas, the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, and eastern Colorado. Its proximity to larger cities surrounding Finney County has made it a bit of a hub for urbanites looking to get away to a rural community with great retail and tourism opportunities.


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2021  / In Focus  / March 2021  / Current  / Food & Beverage
This Leader in the Field of Meat Production is Expanding into Plant-Based Alternatives
Jensen Meat Company
Written by Jen Hocken


Throughout its sixty-year history, the Jensen Meat Company brand has become synonymous with quality meat products throughout its operating territory. The company processes high-quality beef products in a variety of sizes, shapes, and fat-to-lean ratios for the retail, foodservice distribution, restaurant, and school markets. The company is now adapting to the evolving needs of its customers by incorporating more plant-based options into its line of products.


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In Focus  / Current  / 2020  / November 2020
Shifting Gears to Support Local Businesses through Trying Times
Door County Economic Development Organization
Written by Jen Hocken


Door County is a narrow peninsula reaching out roughly seventy miles from the eastern edge of Wisconsin, separating Green Bay from Lake Michigan. This popular upper-Midwest vacation spot is known for its beautiful coastal landscapes. With three hundred miles of shoreline and countless beaches dotted with more lighthouses than any other county in the United States, thirty-four named islands, and dozens of unique communities, the county is a wonderful destination.


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