Tag: Features

Hutton House’s Employment Services program connects those with barriers to employment with meaningful work in London’s business community

When the local food movement first emerged in the early aughts, the prospect of obtaining fresh, nutrient-dense, and tasty products drove most of the interest. By the 2010s, however, proponents also began to make the case that buying local helped to make our import-reliant food system and the communities it serves more resilient.  Programs such […]

It is what folks in the fundraising sector would traditionally call, the “Giving Season”. Shannon LaHay is the Chief Executive Officer for the Brain Foundation of Canada. She’s also the President of the London and area chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a chapter she helped create. She carved out some time for us […]

It’s all about the people. Working with brokers; Creating and cultivating relationships – internally and with customers; And training and mentoring younger employees. “No, an auto insurance policy in and of itself isn’t super sexy,” Alyson Paisley says with a laugh, “but the relationships always keep me engaged. This is a very people-centred business.” Paisley […]

The holiday shopping season runs September to January, with November and December the busiest of them all. Businesses of all sizes need to get in on the fun, so here are 5 things you need to create a successful holiday shopping season:  1 – Plan Early Planning early is the key to getting your message […]