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Homegrown Business: Kathleen Smiley of Local Laundry, and their quest to donate One Million Dollars to Charity!

June 13, 2022 Rafael Kuerti

Kathleen Smiley of Local Laundry began as a student working for the local clothing shop. A few years later, she has helped a small local shop, making YYC t-shirts, into a Calgarian staple of fashion, […]

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Homegrown Business: Ropa Mupambwa, founder of CELYN ROZE

June 6, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

CELYN ROZE designs and sells various kinds of high heels from sizes 5-13 all online! We spoke with the founder, Ropa Mupambwa to learn more about them. What is your business called and what does […]

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Where some of Calgary’s bigger employers stand on remote work

June 3, 2022 Erika Holter

Despite the fact that over 97% of remote workers have indicated that they would like to continue to work remotely on at least a part time basis for the remainder of their career, Elon Musk […]

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Homegrown Business: Ana Ecal and Jaline Qureshi, co-owners of Besties Floral Cafe

May 30, 2022 Rafael Kuerti

Ana Ecal and Jaline Qureshi operate a ‘Homegrown-Business’… literally! They arrange incredible flower bouquets, service weddings, functions and events, provide special floral arrangements, as well as run a kid-friendly small Cafe – that serves vegan […]

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Homegrown Business: a Calgary fitness brand, Agu Athletics

May 23, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

Agu Athletics is a fitness brand whose products are all designed in Calgary. We spoke with the founder and owner JohnMary (JM) Igbelina to learn more. What is your business called and what does it do? Agụ […]

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Homegrown Business: Shannon Stone of Axe Throwing Calgary

May 16, 2022 Rafael Kuerti

To find out more about Axe Throwing Calgary, we recently spoke with Shannon Stone about the sport’s scene in Calgary. The popularity of this activity, across Canada and the US, has really been gaining momentum, […]

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Homegrown Business: Katie Duffin, Founder of Lazy Bake

May 9, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Lazy Bake is a Calgary business that offers easy at-home baking kits. We spoke with Katie Duffin, Founder, to find out more about them. What is your business called and what does it do? Lazy […]

The Allium
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Homegrown Business: worker-owned and plant-based restaurant, The Allium

May 2, 2022 Demian Vernieri

The Allium is a worker-owned, plant-based restaurant in Calgary. We spoke with their co-founder Jared Blustein to find out more about them. What is your business called and what does it do? The Allium. We […]

Pushpa’s Pyrography
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Homegrown Business: Pushpa Pyro, the owner of Pushpa’s Pyrography

April 25, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Pushpa’s Pyrography is a Calgary business that creates handcrafted wood burn art from household items. We spoke with Pushpa Pyro, the owner, to find out more about them. What is your business called and what […]

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Homegrown Business: gourmet vanilla products with Tribal Vanilla

April 18, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Tribal Vanilla is a Calgary business that sells gourmet vanilla products. We spoke with Rochelle Edwards, VP Sales and Marketing, to find out more about them. What is your business called and what does it […]

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