09/29/2026
Our founder Chris is a proud Allisonian, and is thrilled to be the Entrepreneur in Residence at MTA this year. ❤️
Mount Allison welcomes Chris Waddy (’01) as the 2026-27 Entrepreneur in Residence. Waddy is the Founder and President of Loopy Wool, a vertically integrated manufacturing and omni-channel retail business based in Salisbury, NB.
“I have a special place in my heart for Mount A. I am honoured to be the Entrepreneur in Residence and to give something back to the University. The education and friendships I gained here have shaped so many aspects of my life."
She will be holding her first workshop for aspiring student entrepreneurs on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4-6 p.m. in Tweedie Hall called Felting Under Pressure. Students will get hands on with entrepreneurship, creativity, and the realities of doing business in New Brunswick. They will learn about how tariffs and trade wars are impacting Canadian small businesses and entrepreneurs — while doing a fun needle-felting craft — “Tariffied Terry” wool ghost, inspired by Loopy Wool’s needle-felting kit. Space is limited. Registration required on Experience MtA.
Students can also book a 1:1 to discuss their entrepreneurial questions.
Read more: https://mta.ca/about/news/introducing-mount-allisons-2026-27-entrepreneur-residence-chris-waddy-01-tue-09292026
