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Publishers of The Islands Marketplace

Andrew and Sandi Poystila, moved to Salt Spring Island in 2003, from Burnaby, BC. After enjoying successful careers in the lower mainland, they knew it was time to retreat to a more laid back lifestyle when their daughter was born. Salt Spring Island was the perfect place to raise a new family.

After 17 years experience in advertising and design, and a short stint at the local newspaper, Sandi felt it was "no better time than now" to start her own magazine. She began The Islands Marketplace in 2006, after becoming inspired by the islands creative entrepreneurial spirit and local economy. Having many years experience specifically related to newspaper classified advertising, she knew she could provide islanders with a unique and much needed island service - A Local FREE Classified Ad magazine.

"Free classified advertising for private party citizens benefits everyone, including the environment, and it has worked extremely well in other communities," she says. "And when you love what you do, it's a win/win situation."

The Islands Marketplace also offers more than just advertising, namely a calendar of events, horoscope, photos, contests, stories, crossword puzzle and/or word search. Every issue supports a non-profit organization with a free display ad listing. Call us anytime at 537-2905 if you'd like your non-profit organization featured.

The Islands Marketplace is delivered by Andrew and Sandi every second Friday, where readers can pick them up for free. The magazine manages its expenses with paid commercial advertisers.

"It has been very exciting to be able to print a fun, entertaining and informative new magazine that we can all enjoy at the coffee shop, on the ferry, at the park or in the comfort of our own home or business," the new publisher says. "The feedback from the public has been very positive and overwhelming."

Andrew and Sandi both look forward to offering you a new and affordable choice in local advertising - in print and online.

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