Arif Virji didn’t always want to be a pharmacist. In his youth, he preferred audio and visual activities, often making wedding videos for family. But, in an attempt to decide what to do after school, he shadowed a family friend at his pharmacy. This experience put Arif on the path that got him to where he is today. “It really opened [...]
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 cried at the Support Network breakfast while listening to family members of people who had committed suicide. I’ve cried at the Norquest fundraising [...]
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 with my own business gives the “downturn” a whole new perspective. And I’m not alone. It seems at every turn I hear another entrepreneur talking [...]
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 I still managed to get lost. After responsibly pulling over to search my BlackBerry for the exact address, I arrived in time for the [...]
Connecting Entrepreneurs, Event Planners, Dancers Roberto Moreno and Elisse Heine met in 2006 at a salsa dancing class. He claims it was his impressive dancing skills that attracted Elisse, but she says it was otherwise. “We were both taking a class and then we started hanging out,” Roberto explained. “It wasn’t long before we were dating, and next thing you [...]
streetwearsmart Store Owner, Commerce student Ladies, want to keep the spirit of the CariWest Festival alive? Head over to Room 322 for a pair of Reeboks, featuring the popular red, yellow and green colours of the Caribbean. Room 322, located on trendy 124th Street, is the domain of 24-year old Robert Tyndale and his older brother, Nathan. The store is [...]
