FIIT Co. sits on a corner in Leslieville where every second storefront belongs to somebody who took a risk to open it. Butchers, bakers, roasters, florists, tattoo artists, boutique grocers. The whole stretch of Gerrard East runs on small businesses run by people who live in the neighbourhood.
When we picked 1047 Gerrard, we weren't just picking a building. We were picking a block. A community that shows up for each other, supports each other, sends each other customers, and keeps the street alive.
If you train at FIIT and you haven't explored the corner yet, do yourself a favour. Grab a coffee next door. Pick up something for dinner on your way home. Nod to the people you see in the morning on your way in. The neighbourhood is part of what makes this studio what it is. Support the people who support us.
