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Owning 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…

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BIE 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…

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BIE 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…

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BIE 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…

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BIE 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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Why did my WCB Alberta Premiums Increase?

Member Submission Why did my WBC Alberta Premiums Increase? Submitted by Anthony Butkovic, President December 14, 2022 Your WCB Alberta Premiums increased. The anger, panic, and frustration sets in. It is this moment that you look for answers and become my client. I thought I would start with free advice. As a business owner I…

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BIE December Feature: Bakenary Ltd

BIE Feature: December Bakenary Ltd Bakenary Ltd Submitted by Darya Naidenkova, Co-founder — Bakenary Ltd What’s your story? I was always a creative and adventurous person. All thanks to my grandmother, who used to sign me up for all possible handmade and arts crafts activities in my childhood. After I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, I…

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Why add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy? 

Member Submission Why add Behind The Scene footage to your video strategy? Submitted by Lasse Joergensen, Owner November 28, 2022 As a business owner you want to create trust and build connections in an authentic way. We like seeing the final product. But we love seeing the process! In addition to providing insights into how…

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BIE November Feature: Quickfire Mortgage Solutions

BIE Feature: November Quickfire Mortgage Solutions Quickfire Mortgage Solutions Submitted by Jeremy Hamelin, Mortgage Broker — Quickfire Mortgage Solutions  What’s your story? YEG is homebase. I was born and raised here, educated here, and launched my career here! After pursing my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, I began working in the field specializing in running campaigns.…

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Family Violence Prevention Month:  Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence 

Member Submission Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence Submitted by Olivia Street, Coordinator of Communications and Social Advocacy November 2, 2022 Family Violence Prevention Month: Violence is Never “Unforeseen” – How You Can Help End Domestic Violence   November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM)…

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