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To File or Not to File, That is the Question
Member Submission To File or Not to File, That is the Question Submitted by, Jody Horvath KBH Chartered Professional Accountants September 27, 2023 The Underutilized Housing Tax (UHT) is a recent policy introduced by the Canadian government in an effort to address the issue of underutilized housing units in the country. The tax aims to incentivize…
Read MoreFinancing Solutions & The Commercial Lending Process
Member Submission Financing Solutions & The Commercial Lending Process Submitted by, Devin Patel, MBA, Starting or growing a business can be a daunting task. There are many challenges to face, from marketing and sales to hiring and managing employees. One of the most critical aspects of growing a business is having access to financing. However,…
Read MoreStriking the Balance Between Empathy and Expectations
Member Submission Striking the Balance Between Empathy and Expectations Rise Up For You Founder and CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen June 12, 2023 In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, empathy has emerged as a vital trait for effective leadership and fostering a positive organizational culture. Empathy allows leaders to connect with their team members on a deeper…
Read MoreBIE June Feature: Confetti Sweets
BIE Feature: June Confetti Sweets Confetti Sweets Submitted by Kathy Leskow, Chief Cookie Eating Officer What’s your story? I was a stay-at-home mom with a sweet tooth and big ambitions! I left my corporate job working in the hospitality industry to stay home with my kids when they were little. As awesome as that was,…
Read MoreBreathe in Fresh A.I.R. for Stress-Free IT Management!
Member Submission Breathe in Fresh A.I.R. for Stress-Free IT Management! Submitted by, Vivian Quan, AbleIT Inc. April 3, 2023 In today’s fast-paced and technologically advanced world, businesses heavily rely on their IT infrastructure to stay competitive and efficient. However, managing and optimizing IT systems can be a daunting and complex task, often causing stress and…
Read MoreOwning Your Obstacles
Member Submission Owning Your Obstacles Submitted by, Alyson Connolly, M.F.A April 3, 2023 I’ve had bunions on my feet for years, thanks to my dear old Mom. Before Covid hit my doctor put me on the list to see a surgeon. I got the right one done smack dab in the middle of Covid. Since…
Read MoreBIE April Feature: Beauty Diamond Medispa and Aesthetics
BIE Feature: April Beauty Diamond Medispa and Aesthetics Beauty Diamond Medispa and Aesthetics Submitted by Lola Olorunfemi, Owner/CEO What’s your story? During the pandemic, I was a Nurse educator at the University teaching Nursing. I saw and felt the direct impact of Covid on frontline staff, patients, families, caregivers, teachers, and the entire population. As…
Read MoreBIE March Feature: Indigenous Box Inc.
BIE Feature: March Indigenous Box Inc. Indigenous Box Inc. Submitted by Mallory Yawnghwe, Co-founder and CEO What’s your story? My partner and I founded Indigenous Box from our Southside Edmonton basement in March 2021 after winning $5000 from a pitch contest put on by New Relationship Trust. I’ve always loved discovering new Indigenous businesses to…
Read MoreBIE February Feature: BKY Technologies Corp.
BIE Feature: February BKY Technologies Corp. BKY Technologies Corp. Submitted by Mike Letto, Business Development Manager What’s your story? My wife and I moved to Edmonton 20 years ago from back east with a dream to make a life for ourselves here and we now call Edmonton our home with our 3 kids and our…
Read MoreBIE January Feature: Refresh Botanicals
BIE Feature: January Refresh Botanicals Refresh Botanicals Submitted by Dr. Jagvir Singh, CEO and President What’s your story? Refresh Botanicals™ is organically sourced, but we take it to the next level where our research in powerful bioactives allows us to zero in and take a look at specific botanical molecules that address very specific skincare…
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