Connected North

We sit down with Antero Tarvudd, founder of Tarvudd Construction, who’s spent nearly three decades building a luxury custom home business in Northern Michigan far from major markets, but right in the middle of opportunity.From growing up in a family run lumber and building business to expanding into the U.S. and establishing a reputation built on quality, integrity, and craftsmanship, Antero shares what it really takes to win in a smaller market.

Chief Jason Gauthier joins Connected North to talk leadership, economic development, and building self-sufficient communities in Northern Ontario. A real conversation on vision, partnerships, and what it takes to create long-term impact.

In todays episode of Connected North, with Brad Gregorini and Steve Cormier.They dive into a real and unfiltered conversation about economic development in Northern Ontario. What it’s supposed to do, where it’s falling short, and what needs to change.

This is where real builders speak.In our first episode, we introduce Connected North a platform built for entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders navigating the realities of building in Northern Ontario and other tough markets. No fluff, no gurus just honest conversations about what it takes to create something real when nothing is handed to you.If you're building through pressure, uncertainty, and grit you're in the right place.