FBA Awards and Fireside Chat - Building a Lasting Legacy

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the heart and soul of family business in Atlantic Canada!

Join us at this year’s Awards of Excellence Luncheon, where we’ll shine a well-deserved spotlight on two of our FBA members' family enterprises and dive deep into the stories behind their success. This exclusive gathering isn’t just about awards, it’s about real conversations, bold insights, and inspiring journeys that define what it means to build a legacy.

The highlight of the luncheon will be a dynamic fireside chat, moderated by FBA's Vice President, Leslie Bishop, featuring this year’s honourees — Don Sheehan and family of Amos Pewter and Chuck Cartmill and family of LED Roadway Lighting— along with their successors. Together, they’ll share candid stories about navigating succession, adapting to change, and building a legacy that stands the test of time.

Every family business has a unique story — but they all share one powerful connection: the strength of family at their core.

Reserve your seat today and be part of this inspiring celebration of family business excellence!

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Amos Pewter, based in Mahone Bay, NS, was established in 1974 by Greg and Suzanne Amos where the couple converted an old boat-building shop into a workshop in the South Shore. In 2006, the couple decided to sell to Don and Lynn Sheehan, who took their entrepreneurial spirit and expanded Amos Pewter with five more flagship stores across the Maritimes. 

Amos Pewter takes great pride in crafting hand-made pewter jewelry, home décor, tableware, and ornaments inspired by nature. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and produced in Mahone Bay, where the company operates an open studio and museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the artistry behind their work. With two skilled artisans continuously showcasing their craftsmanship and a commitment to in-house mold-making, Amos Pewter ensures that each creation reflects both quality and tradition.

Don and Lynn Sheehan are proud to see the next generation actively involved in the family business, with their three sons—Jacob, Connor, and Max—each taking on key roles over the past five years. Connor initially stepped in as a business manager and has since gained hands-on experience across various aspects of the company’s operations, reflecting a well-rounded approach to leadership succession. Jacob oversees retail store locations, wholesale operations, and strategic partnerships, while Max leads the marketing efforts, including photography, graphic design, and catalog development. 

LED Roadway Lighting Ltd., based in Halifax, NS, is a 2020 Cleantech Export Star. With over 40 years in Atlantic Canada’s roadway lighting industry, Chuck Cartmill started his own lighting company after working as a technical sales rep for a global streetlight manufacturer. 

A lifelong entrepreneur Chuck started his first business in 1973, C.S.A. Enterprises Ltd., a technical sales and marketing company for lighting and industrial products. In 2002, he anticipated LED technology’s potential and bought a 55,000 sq. ft. building in Amherst, NS, preparing to produce LED streetlights. He started C-Vision Ltd, an electronics manufacturing company and later founded LED Roadway Lighting Ltd, and oversaw its growth from a small start-up to a global manufacturer of LED street light products and control solutions and is the majority shareholder. 

Chuck recently announced his retirement from the company, welcoming his son Ken and another long-time employee, Dave Scott to the positions of Co-CEO at Liveable Cities/LED Roadway Lighting.  Ken is VP of Product Development has been with the organization for 18 years and has held various business development positions prior to his current role. 

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