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Catching up with… Dana Smith of Dana’s Goldsmithing

November 2, 2020

Jewellery Business recently spoke to Dana Smith, owner of Dana’s Goldsmithing in Port Perry, Ont., to find out how her business has weathered the COVID storm.

Check out the exclusive video interview below.