Inspired by his mother, a gifted seamstress, Etienne Pre childhood was a tapestry woven with threads of native culture, personal experiences, and an enduring love for the great outdoors. As he grew, these threads began to intertwine, forming a canvas upon which he would paint a story of creativity, sustainability, and enduring craftsmanship. Etienne’s passion
Cybersecurity has never been more critical in our ever-increasingly interconnected world, where information flows freely through the internet, and businesses rely heavily on technology. Research data suggests that about 50% of the five billion people with access to the internet have already been compromised. Four thousand times a day, cybercriminals try to gain unauthorized access
Starting and growing a small business in Canada can be a rewarding venture, but it often requires a significant amount of capital. Small business owners often seek financial assistance to cover startup costs, expand operations, or weather unexpected challenges. Securing the right financial support is like choosing the perfect tool for a job – you
Tiffany Callender has been accepted as a member of the Forbes Business Council! The Forbes Business Council is not your run-of-the-mill networking hub; it is a nexus of extraordinary minds and as a distinguished council member, Tiffany is poised to infuse her insights into thought-provoking articles through her dedication, impact, and unwavering efforts to cultivate
If, as an entrepreneur, you haven’t been following the conversations and monitoring the rise in interest rates at least in the past year or two, you most definitely have been “sleeping at the switch.” The Bank of Canada increases the interest rate to manage inflation. The central bank raised interest rates seven times in 2022
Meet Pierre Ngombe, a trailblazer who turned a simple idea into a thriving reality. A decade ago, Pierre started a journey that broke norms and built dreams. From a technician to the founder of Gnomer Technology, a precision electronics company with a proven track record of repairing, modifying, and reworking electronics PCBs to IPC standards.
As the calendar turns to August 1st, African Canadians unite to commemorate Emancipation Day, a historic milestone that marks the abolition of slavery in Canada. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles endured by our ancestors and a celebration of their indomitable spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.
Rob G.C. Sobey is a corporate director. Mr. Sobey was the President & Chief Executive Officer of Lawton’s Drug Stores Limited from 2006 until his retirement in 2014 after 25 years with Sobeys. He serves as a director of SeaFort Capital and the Institute of Corporate Directors. Mr. Sobey is Chair of the Sobey Art Foundation, a member of the Queen’s Smith School of Business Advisory Board and serves on several foundation and not-for-profit boards. For his work as an Honorary Colonel of the Canadian Army, Mr. Sobey received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He holds an undergraduate from Queen’s University, a Master of Business Administration from Babson College, and the ICD.D designation.
Denburk Reid is the founder of Montreal Community Care Foundation (MCCF). Its mission is to empower youth by developing their leadership skills by using programs, workshops, and events, and by building bridges between communities. As the founder of MCCF, he beliefs that the youth hold the key to Montreal’s future and over the past eight (8) years, its programs have helped hundreds of Montreal youth stay on track, perform community services as well as set and achieve academic and life goals. The organization seeks to empower youth to become engaged citizens and leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. For the past five (5) years, MCCF celebrates and promotes community engagement across Montreal through the Montreal Community Cares Awards.
Along with his role as the founder of MCCF, Mr. Reid is the Founder of Red Rush Basketball & Red Rush Basketball Leadership. He has a passion for empowering youth and meeting them where they are lends to a successful outcome.
Mr. Ahmed is a recognized community leader in the non-profit sector with specializations in immigration and refugee resettlement, poverty reduction, and community empowerment. A dynamic, highly motivated individual with extensive experience in program development and delivery, providing strategic visioning and leadership. Over 10 years’ experience managing programs for non-profit organizations and working with communities and people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds both locally as well as internationally. Fluently multi-lingual: speaks and writes English, Swahili, Somali and basic Arabic. This experience help guide Mr. Ahmed when he was in the role of Director of Policy at the Office of Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
Mr. Ahmed is currently the Executive Director of Aurora Family Therapy Centre. Aurora is a progressive, non-profit family therapy centre that offers family therapy on a sliding scale; sees clients through services funded by Manitoba Department of Families and Department of Justice; provides community building groups for Newcomers to Canada; hosts a Psycho-Social Settlement Needs Assessment program for incoming refugees; provides summer youth programming for many newcomer communities; supports its own staff and other agencies through vicarious trauma and resilience programming; develops supportive relationships with community partners, and engages in advocacy for accessible community-based therapy services for all. Aurora is in the process of becoming a Centre of Excellence in providing cross cultural therapy from a systemic lens with a special focus on psychological trauma & recovery and community development.
