Best Bears Lair Podcasts (2025)

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Hexcrawl 94 - Looking for Wizard Ruins 2:23:22

13d ago2:23:22

2:23:22

In Llorkh, Kain leads Render, Neville, Hokam, and VS in a search north into the hills looking for some ruins supposedly built by a wizard. They find the ruins in a valley of noxious gases, and have to enter the complex by way of the air vents - guarded by a spellcasting Yellowbone goblin. Once inside, they discover strange sigils and a pool that mi…

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Hexcrawl 93 - Big Trouble in Little Kingdom 2:25:04

1M ago2:25:04

2:25:04

Flip the Sorcerer leads Vond, Lysander, and Kathar back to the Grig Little Kingdom to help overthrow evil vizier Jhabshasid and restore power to King Flibnabmeister and his daughter Hollylollybon. Aided by former captain of guard Bentonkadonk, they infiltrate the Ogre Skull Palace and find the king missing. Princess Holly is found unconscious and a…

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Hexcrawl 92 - The Grig Little Kingdom 2:51:38

2M ago2:51:38

2:51:38

Floki asks satyr bard Lysander to go see why some grigs and sprites are searching the Dead Magic Zone, so he assembles a team of dragonborn monk Kathar Videro, feytouched human sorcerer Flip, and two new PCs: halfling wizard Vond Lightfoot and dragonborn ranger Balastair. After a nearly deadly encounter with a displacer beast in the night, they tal…

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Edgard Villanueva Cruz from Turtle Island Connection 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

EDGARD VILLANUEVA CRUZ CEO of Turtle Island Connection TOPIC: The value, influence and impact of today’s youth. Edgard Villanueva Cruz is a budding leader and entrepreneur engrained with a mission to support the needs of Indigenous youth, economies and communities. As a Tahltan Nation member and a confident, engaging facilitator, Edgard leverages h…

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Leah Coss from Build a Biz Kids 45:09

2M ago45:09

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LEAH COSS Co-Founder of Build a Biz Kids & Founder of BBK Network Leah’s journey, her why and the impact that instilling confidence in youth can make. Leah Coss is a visionary leader revolutionizing education by equipping youth with essential soft skills, hands-on experiences and a growth mindset so they can thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As t…

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Hexcrawl 91 - Necromancer Boss Battle 3:28:45

2M ago3:28:45

3:28:45

Arty leads Sir Parrik, Bariq, Steven III, and MikMek back into the lair of the necromancer Chetiin to finish the job! They battle watery ghouls and the wraith of former cleric Cassius, then press their way in to discover the eldritch library where the spirit of former warlock Rasprax is held captive by the nefarious Chetiin! An epic battle commence…

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Teara Fraser from Iskwew Air 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Teara fraser • Founder of Iskwew Air Teara’s story about an unstoppable will to succeed at every level and push the limits of even her own expectations. Becoming a pilot was transformational, truly giving this Métis woman wings. Teara is the Founder of Iskwew Air and elibird aero. She believes that together in this innovative space we will reimagin…

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Ryan St. Germaine from Indigenous Tech Circle 48:50

2M ago48:50

48:50

RYAN ST. GERMAINE • Founder & CEO of the Indigenous Tech Circle How Ryan created a circle to support, advance, educate and inspire Indigenous tech entrepreneurs and companies. Ryan St. Germaine is a seasoned entrepreneur, AI strategist, and advocate for Indigenous leadership in technology. As the Founder & CEO of the Indigenous Tech Circle, he esta…

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Hexcrawl 90 - In the Necromancer's Lair 2:59:19

3M ago2:59:19

2:59:19

Sir Parrik leads Artvirious, MikMek, and Steven III into the lair of Chetiin the Goblin Necromancer, where they first fight several aquatic ghouls led by former chaos sorcerer PC Simple Jack. Delving deeper, they encounter a shrine of Orcus and a tight squeeze, where they fight several goblin zombies. In a ghastly feasting hall, they fight more gho…

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Shain Jackson from Spirit Works Ltd. 55:41

3M ago55:41

55:41

Shain Jackson • President of Spirit Works Ltd. His journey making a difference as a lawyer, a social entrepreneur & leading change while improving Indigenous lives. Shain Niniwem Selapem Jackson is Coast Salish from the community of Sechelt. He is a lawyer who has represented the interests of Indigenous communities and organizations throughout Brit…

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Hexcrawl 89 - Finding the Lair of Chetiin 3:23:15

3M ago3:23:15

3:23:15

Bariq leads Sir Parrik, Artvirous, MikMek, and STEVEN Mk III on a search for the lair of the goblin necromancer Chetiin, who some months ago killed a whole party of the Thorn River Company and then fled into the Southwood. Along the way, they stop at a statue of the unicorn goddess Lurue, and battle several shambling mounds who engulf Arty, Parrik,…

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Hexcrawl 88 - The Black Dragon of Runedarth 2:54:36

4M ago2:54:36

2:54:36

Jhank leads Gemwin, Bors, and Hokan to attack the Cult of the Dragon in Runedarth, but sidetracks to investigate the foul waters once again pouring from the central fountain, and find evidence of claw marks and acid corruption. They discover a new secret door, and a shaft leading up into the Arcrown's Refuge, a hidden level. Without exploring it, t…

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Steven Stark from Tsawwassen Shuttles 51:51

4M ago51:51

51:51

Steven Stark - President & CEO, Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc. Challenges from the past can lead to strength and perseverance for business in the future Steven Stark’s journey is a testament to resilience. Born in Chilliwack, BC, he faced challenges with family instability, abuse, and undiagnosed dyslexia and deafness. Expelled at 15, he experienced home…

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Hexcrawl 87 - Infiltrating the Blue Bear Hovels in Llorkh 4:03:23

4M ago4:03:23

4:03:23

Neville leads Kain, Render, and VS as they accept a job from the mysterious half-orc bard Karash to break in and steal a book from a group of Blue Bear Uthgardt suspected of trafficking in people. They case the joint, make a new friend (Dmitry) and a couple new enemies (Dunja the Fence and the Stiletto Set kenku gang), and discover that there's mor…

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Keerit Jutla from AME 40:07

5M ago40:07

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Keerit Jutla - President & CEO, AME The importance of meaningful participation in the mining sector, highlighting reconciliation, education, & building mutual respect between Indigenous peoples and industry. Keerit is the President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (“AME”). He is a lawyer with a decade of experience in the natur…

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Jeff Ward from Animikii 48:06

5M ago48:06

48:06

Jeff Ward - Founder & CEO, Animikii - Building a career in technology, the power of AI, and why data sovereignty is crucial for Indigenous communities. Jeff founded Animikii in 2003 and has orchestrated and managed its growth ever since. Everything Jeff does in business is geared toward uplifting his family, communities and Indigenous Peoples. He i…

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Zinat Damji from Alliance Trust Company 55:33

5M ago55:33

55:33

Zinat H. Damji - President & CEO, Alliance Trust Company: Core values from the first female in Canada to have founded a Corporate Trust company and how the social impact from supporting Indigenous communities feels. Zinat comes from a family of entrepreneurs and believes in paying it forward. She thrives on the excitement of starting and growing su…

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Crystal Smith from the Haisla Nation 52:44

5M ago52:44

52:44

Leadership, partnerships and the evolution of the Haisla Nation. Crystal Smith, elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation since 2017, has led groundbreaking initiatives like the Cedar LNG Project, the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility, and established a fully electric-powered tugboat fleet in partnership with Seaspan. As Chai…

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Hexcrawl 86 - Conquering the Direlord's Halls 3:05:28

6M ago3:05:28

3:05:28

Gemwin leads Jhank, Bors, Grom, Hokan, and a host of NPC dwarves up into the Halls of the Longbeards in the hope of destroying the Direlord Tribe once and for all. They encounter immediate resistance and have to fight foot-by-foot against orcs, goblins, worgs, and two enormous trolls, with Jhank and Gemwin at the front and Korrin Ironaxe and Grom c…

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Michelle Laviolette from Vancity 45:49

6M ago45:49

45:49

The importance of relationship building, teamwork and promoting programs that support financial literacy, entrepreneurism and affordable housing. A spotlight on Vancity's new program - The Wealth Mindset Program. Michelle, Director of Indigenous Banking at Vancity, drives Reconciliation efforts and fosters partnerships with Indigenous members, orga…

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George Chayka from BC Lions Football Club 50:50

6M ago50:50

50:50

Evolution and the rise of the BC lions + their social impact and initiatives on and off the field. George Sr.VP Business at BC Lions Football Club, has been a pivotal figure with the BC Lions for over three decades, serving in roles such as Director of Marketing and Vice President of both Football and Business Operations, contributing extensively t…

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Hexcrawl 85 - Runedarth Battle against the Direlord Hordes 3:22:04

6M ago3:22:04

3:22:04

Grom leads Gemwin, Jhank, Bors, and Hokan, along with a few archers, to invade the territory of the Direlord tribe and take back the halls of Galloglar and Yund for Dwarven glory! They get into a mega-battle against dozens of goblins, orcs, and a couple of ogres, almost dying again and again. After a short rest, they clean out the remaining humanoi…

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Chelsee Pettit from Aaniin Retail Inc. 55:36

6M ago55:36

55:36

Chelsee Pettit, Founder of Aaniin Retail joins Geena Jackson-Montgomery and Dean Montgomery as they chat about life after winning season 2 of Bears' Lair TV, fulfilling a lifelong dream, a new pop-up shop launch, product diversification and enhancing customer engagement. Chelsee Pettit is an Anishinaabe member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and creato…

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Hexcrawl 84 - Runedarth Exploration of the Lower Levels 2:44:21

7M ago2:44:21

2:44:21

Hokan, a new dwarf rogue shows up at the Runedarth dwarfhold ruins and leads Jhank, Gemwin, Bors, and Grom in search of treasure in the Halls of Hammers and Mead and the Halls of Hammered Stone sublevels, where they encounter gricks and darkmantles. Then they charge up the back stairs into Direlord Tribe territory and slaughter a room of goblins an…

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Hexcrawl 83 - Runedarth Portals and Pools 2:12:12

7M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

Jhank leads Gemwin, Bors, and Grom down to the lowest level of Runedarth - The Halls of Hammers and Mead, where they examine a pillar of sealed portals and then proceed into the Hall of the Pool. There, after defeating the gargoyles who dwell there, Jhank experiments with the controls to a large fountain to try to shut off the corrupt water flowing…

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Hexcrawl 82 - The Search for Shrubritney 2:28:11

7M ago2:28:11

2:28:11

Artvirious leads Lysander, Sir Parrik, and Flip into the Feywild to find the missing treant druid Shrubritney. There, the servants of the Dewdrop Man take umbrage with the way the kingdom of Upperthorn is building up industry near the Southwood. Floki's heritage as a descendant of the green dragon Mornagauth is also a source of tension for the arch…

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Hexcrawl 81 - Clearing the Temple Level and Yellow Musk Creeper Battle 3:14:18

8M ago3:14:18

3:14:18

Grom leads Gemwin, Bors, and Hjalmar to explore and re-take the Temple of Mordinsamman in Runedarth. They battle a yellow musk creeper and its zombies, during which both Hjalmar and Bors are slain and implanted with foul plant seeds. Through Moradin's grace, Bors is saved, but Hjalmar is gone forever and only narrowly avoids reanimating as a zombie…

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Hexcrawl 80 - Journey to Runedarth 3:19:03

8M ago3:19:03

3:19:03

Dwarf paladin Gemwin Stonefist leads a large expedition of dwarven adventurers and soldiers through the hills and Greypeak Mountains in search of the ruined dwarfhold of Runedarth! With him are forge cleric Bors McCraw, rune knight Jhank Wildpass, and new ranger Hjalmar Heavyhand (with life cleric Grom and his porter Dhosus along as NPCs). They enc…

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Hexcrawl 79 - Elvish Ruins Redcap Battle, Magic Fountain, and Kuo-Toa Shrine 3:17:03

9M ago3:17:03

3:17:03

Flip takes over as leader for Za Za Hounddog Jenkins, Grom, Lysander, and new dragonborn monk Kathar Videro, who seems very interested in Flip. They have a tricky battle in a narrow hallway with some vicious redcaps - Za Za goes to death saves four separate times. They all drink from a strange magical fountain and Flip becomes wiser. Za Za almost d…

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Corey Janvier from Cedar Brush Site Services & Janitorial 48:28

9M ago48:28

48:28

Corey Janvier - Owner of Cedar Brush Indigenous Site Services & Janitorial Season 2 Contestant of Bears' Lair TV Starting a company just 3 years ago with $400 and a staff of 2 to right now having 100 employees and 3 different divisions and how important relationship building really is. Corey Janvier is a member of the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First N…

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Harlan Kingfisher from Smudge the Blades 47:39

9M ago47:39

47:39

Harlan Kingfisher - Founder of Smudge the Blades Season 2 Contestant of Bears' Lair TV Overcoming racism in minor and junior hockey and his quest to break down barriers, elevate youth and celebrate achievements in sports, while paving a way for athletes, entrepreneurs and fans worldwide. Harlan Kingfisher of Sturgeon Lake First Nation is the founde…

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Hexcrawl 78 - Forest Spider Battle and Elvish Temple Ruins 2:54:12

9M ago2:54:12

2:54:12

Lysander the satyr bard leads a low-level mess-around with dwarf life cleric Grom, goblin rogue ZaZa "Hounddog" Jenkins and new feytouched wild sorcerer Flip - they set off to find some recently discovered elf temple ruins near the burgeoning town of Rickety Bridge. We try out our new poker-chip travel system, and Lysander and the crew have trouble…

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Dave Tuccaro from Tuccaro Group of Companies 43:13

9M ago43:13

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Dave Tuccaro - President & CEO of Tuccaro Group of Companies Growing up, being a natural born entrepreneur from humble beginnings, to creating companies with annual revenues of over 2 billion dollars but most importantly finding the balance between family and life. Dave is a proud member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. …

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Chief Willie Sellars of Williams Lake First Nation 49:52

10M ago49:52

49:52

Prominent Chief, Astute Business Leader and Advocate for Youth. A true leader speaking on what a better Canadian society can look like today. Willie Sellars was born and raised in Williams Lake, BC and is a member of the Williams Lake First Nation (“WLFN” or “T’exelc”) of the Secwepemc Nation. Elected to WLFN Council at the age of 23 in 2008, Willi…

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Hexcrawl 77 - The Barrow Warrior and Search for the Turquoise Kobolds 2:42:51

10M ago2:42:51

2:42:51

Artvirous and Mikmek deal with the collapse of the Bullywug tribe and save a few remnant teams. Joined by Bariq and Render, they journey to investigate the nearby barrow that has been haunting Arty's dreams. They strike a deal with the undead warrior there, abduct a nearby human warrior who meets certain conditions, and sacrifice him in order to br…

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Josh Nilson from Maskwa Investments 45:53

10M ago45:53

45:53

Josh nilson - founder of Maskwa Investments His Journey to Becoming CEO of one of the Largest Gaming Companies & How the Advancement of Tech can Make a Difference Josh Nilson, is Metis and from Willow River, BC. He is the founder of Maskwa Investments which focuses on early stage seed funding and advisement with a focus on Indigenous tech businesse…

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Behind the Scenes: Rules Discussion 7/12/24 55:15

10M ago55:15

55:15

Before our game session starts, and a little bit afterward, we discuss some rules possibilities, including making wheeled vehicle travel possible through difficult terrain, whether absent PCs on long-term bluebook should gain any session credit, the possibility of using non-Charisma stats for PC production bonuses in Rooms & Teams, how our 1:1 time…

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Hexcrawl 76 - Venture to the Cave of Evil 3:13:17

10M ago3:13:17

3:13:17

Render leads Jhank, Bariq, Za Za Hounddog, and new satyr bard Lysander from the Golem Workshops south to a rumored "Cave of Evil". After discovering warning signs placed there by the Prophet of the Tor, the party triggers an explosive Glyph of Warding, then tasks shield guardian M.I.C.H.A.E.L. with triggering a several more while they watch from a …

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Yolonda Skelton from Sugiit Lukxs Designs 58:09

10M ago58:09

58:09

YOLONDA SKELTON - Gitxsan Textile Artist and Fashion Designer at Sugiit Lukxs Designs From the Runway, Film and Television - the Meaning of her Designs, Fabrics, Energy and Giving Back Yolonda Skelton Sugiit Lukxs (Sug-iit-looks) is a visionary fashion/costume designer from the Gitxsan First Nations, whose work beautifully intertwines her cultural …

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Bobbie Racette from Virtual Gurus 50:04

10M ago50:04

50:04

Bobbie racette - FOUNDER & CEO OF VIRTUAL GURUS Growing up an Introvert & the Creation of one of the Largest Virtual Assistant Platforms on the Planet Bobbie Racette, a trailblazing Métis-Cree tech entrepreneur, epitomizes innovation and social change as the Founder & CEO of Virtual Gurus. Her visionary approach has redefined the remote work sector…

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Sheila North - Journalist & Advocate 45:12

11M ago45:12

45:12

Social impacts, politics and campaigning for the rights of others.By Bears' Lair

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Chastity Davis from Chastity Davis Consulting 38:03

11M ago38:03

38:03

The importance of where we are, where we come from and who we are as Indigenous people and what true reconciliation means to us from Indigenous communities and industry.By Bears' Lair

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Susannah Pierce from Shell Canada 49:40

11M ago49:40

49:40

Authenticity, Relationship Building and Making a Difference with Profit for Purpose and the Prevention of Human TraffickingBy Bears' Lair

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Episode 75!! Llork Bane Temple Heist Second Attempt! 2:59:06

11M ago2:59:06

2:59:06

New bugbear rogue Malak leads Neville, VS, Grom, and Sigurd on a new attempt to steal the Stone of Chibharo (aka Stone of Controlling Earth Elementals) from the Baneite temple in Llorkh. After various attempts at using Locate Object, the crew take to the sewers, where they discover some interesting chambers, a thief named Melzak the Mouth stranded …

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Clint Davis from Cedar Leaf Capital 48:47

11M ago48:47

48:47

Growing up in the North, Graduating from Harvard and becoming the CEO of Cedar Leaf Capital Clint Davis is a Senior Advisor at Scotiabank and the incoming CEO of Cedar Leaf Capital, the first Indigenous majority-owned investment dealer in Canada. He founded North35, a firm helping Indigenous governments and businesses. As former CEO of Nunasi Corpo…

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Chris Tait from Klahoose Wilderness Resort 40:32

12M ago40:32

40:32

Meet Chris and learn more about the Klahoose Wilderness Resort where one lucky family will win a 4 day discover Klahoose prize package this season on Bears Lair!By Chris Tait

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Hexcrawl 74 - Llorkh Heist on the Temple of Bane 3:06:48

12M ago3:06:48

3:06:48

New rat-shifter spore druid VS joins new firbolg warlock Tharivol and new dwarf life cleric Gorm, along with returning human hotelier/warlock Neville in another Llorkh caper - this time, the Miner's Cooperative is allying with the local wererats to go after a Stone of Controlling Earth Elementals that the Church of Bane has in its temple. They come…

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Keith Henry from Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada 54:07

12M ago54:07

54:07

Journey into the Indigenous Tourism Industry, who we are now, where the industry is going and tools for advancing to the next levelBy Bears' Lair

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Lynsey Stock from The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver 46:12

12M ago46:12

46:12

Honouring the land, core values, promoting indigenous culture and experience in creating a corporate culture based on knowledge, education and respect.By Bears' Lair

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Chris McLeod Executive Director of Bears' Lair 46:08

1y ago46:08

46:08

The importance of authentic partnerships, due diligence, doing what is right for your community and developing economic prosperityBy Bears' Lair

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