Innovative approaches to success
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs—AWE—is dedicated helping women achieve long-term business success. Since 1995, the not-for-profit organization has supported women in business through business advising, business skills development, financing, and providing networking opportunities.
AWE is …
Sizzling In The City – April 2010 With Erin Rayner
One of my previous bosses once called me a feminist. We were discussing the proverbial glass ceiling and the expectations women place on themselves versus those that are placed on them in the workplace. At the time, I inwardly cringed. I thought “feminist” was a dirty word. I envisioned bra burnings and protests—I’m not keen on either. So, when it came time to write this month’s piece on women in business, I revisited the idea of feminism. Read the full story »
Sizzling in the City with Erin Rayner
Don’t Jump!
It’s only business
Edmontonians, January 2010: I’ve never left a business event in tears. That’s not to say I am without emotions. In fact, I can tell you I …
Edmontonians, November 2009: This year hasn’t been an easy year. I’ve lived through recessions as a child and saw the impact they had on my dad and the family HVAC business; however, being an adult …
There is a lot of talk these days about eating organic food. There are those who swear by it and say it is one of the best things you can do for your body, while …
Sizzling In The City With Erin Rayner
I got lost on the way to this year’s Sizzling Twenty under 30 reception. The event was at the Lexus of Edmonton dealership—and has been for four years—and yet …
Committed to Growing Small Business Tour Coming To Edmonton!
On October 13, 2009, Carissa Reiniger (Sizzler in 2007) will be talking about insights and tips for success that she learned while interviewing 100 successful entrepreneurs for …
The Block To Shop has become a superb shopping mecca for many of Edmonton’s fashionistas over the last 10 years. With this being said, it is truly devastating to hear that this part of Edmonton’s …
While Stephen Petasky was spending four nights in a tent on the roof of his Sobeys store in the dead of winter, he passed the time dreaming of warmer climes. He was taking part in …
