Gracie Barra Ottawa East

Join us as we get up close and personal with another Heart of Orleans business and introduce you to the people behind the companies! Here are their stories.

Owner(s) Name(s) Derek Tomka, Patrick Lavigne, Cameron Florczak

Address 1977 St. Joseph Blvd

Phone number 613-837-8663

Website www.gbottawaeast.com

Email [email protected]

How long have you been in business? When did you open your business in the Heart of Orléans? November 15/21

Do you provide a Service? What Services do you provide? Martial Arts and fitness

Are you a Restaurant? What type of food do you serve? Coffee and Smoothie Bar

What made the Heart of Orléans the perfect spot to locate a business? Orleans is home

Which two BIA businesses, outside your own, do you love and why? The Martial Artist, Willie’s Chinese Food

What else would you like us to know? (Tell us a little more about yourself or business. What made you decide on your industry? Is there a personal story you’d like to share? What would you tell us so we get to know the face(s) behind the business a little better.)

GB Ottawa East is a dream come true. I had a dream of owning my own martial arts school since I was 9 years old and to partner with my Professor of 20 years makes it even more special