During her studies at Niagara College’s Bachelor of Business Administration (International Commerce and Global Development) program, Adriann Knight spent six months as a research assistant with the Business & Commercialization Solutions (BCS) team at Research & Innovation. After graduating in 2017, she was hired as a business information officer for the City of St. Catharines. …Continue reading »
Just as businesses impacted by the global pandemic need to navigate a new economy and reimagine their offerings creatively, graduates entering this new workforce need to be prepared for this ever-changing landscape. A Canadian-wide initiative called the RBC Future Launch program aims to provide opportunities to help students gain practical, real-world experience to help prepare …Continue reading »
Call it an entrepreneurial spirit or the “it” factor. Karla Perez-Islas was seemingly born with it. The rest – a drive for independence and a devoted student of life – has empowered her along the way. As a child, she sold trending toys to classmates, and in high school, she marketed and sold skincare products. …Continue reading »
Despite finding success in major grocery stores, a niche gourmet sauce company wanted to take its brand to the next level. Yet, they needed extensive market research to help drive their business decisions. La Dee Da Gourmet Sauces was struggling with targeting its message to the right audience in order to elevate sales and advance …Continue reading »
Zeolite is one of nature’s more multifaceted minerals. With its microporous honeycomb structure, the volcanic mineral acts as both a natural filter used in water and air purification and an absorbent utilized by the agriculture industry to modulate water and nutrients. Toronto-based International Zeolite Corp., which operates its own zeolite mine in British Columbia, is …Continue reading »
Salon owner Paola Girotti still finds it emotional to talk about the early days of the pandemic. Specifically, the point when she knew everything had changed and her business faced a long road of lockdowns. Girotti has operated the Toronto-based SugarMoon Salon for more than 20 years. With three locations, the business offers their clientele …Continue reading »
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