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Visibility Drip launches $1,000 scholarship for Canadian students
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Visibility Drip Inc. is offering a CAD 1,000 scholarship and three-month internship to one Canadian college or university student, with applications opening July 1 and closing Dec. 1, 2026. The Calgary agency says the program is meant to help…
Power of the Pitch returns to Toronto for women founders
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The Power of the Pitch® will bring women founders, investors, bankers, media and corporate leaders together in Toronto on Oct. 26, 2026. The event is designed to help women entrepreneurs secure capital, visibility and strategic relationships that…
Somdutta Singh wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award
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Somdutta Singh, founder and CEO of Assiduus Global Inc., has won the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award in Atlanta, becoming the third and youngest Indian woman to receive the honor.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Twin Phoenix wins 2026 Canadian Choice Award for janitorial services
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Twin Phoenix Building Maintenance Inc. has been named a 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner in the Janitorial Services category, highlighting its commercial cleaning work across British Columbia and its community-focused hiring.
Lawyer Warns Against Launching Unauthorized Peptide Companies in Canada
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A Toronto law firm is warning entrepreneurs that starting a peptide business in Canada without Health Canada approvals can trigger seizures, recalls, prosecution and other enforcement actions.
WebMax Canada offers AI readiness roadmap as Ottawa rolls out small-business support
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Canada’s new AI strategy aims to speed adoption among small businesses, with manufacturing and trades among the sectors expected to benefit.
Clarity Tax & CPA's hires Kelly Sheng to lead cross-border tax work
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Clarity Tax & CPA’s said June 18, 2026, that Kelly Sheng, CPA, has joined the Bellingham firm as Cross-Border Senior Tax Manager.
Hot Shot’s cool-to-touch ovens clear Canada certification
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Hot Shot Oven & Kiln says its patented heat treating ovens are now fully certified for Canada and available nationwide through Toews Power.
Sufi Khan Sulaiman launches ecommerce guide for new entrepreneurs
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Sufi Khan Sulaiman has released a new ecommerce guide aimed at aspiring online business owners, with a focus on practical steps, sales strategy and digital marketing.
Entrepreneur Magazine hires CYPFER to bolster digital security
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Entrepreneur Magazine has brought in CYPFER to strengthen protection across its digital media ecosystem as cyber risks rise for publishers.
I Am Unbreakable Magazine launches Summer 2026 issue with Michele Romanow on the cover
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I Am Unbreakable Global Media released the Summer 2026 edition of I Am Unbreakable Magazine on July 3, 2026, with entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Michele Romanow as cover feature.
TMU to host Global Africa Summit Toronto 2026 on trade and investment
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and Africa Investment Network will bring business, policy and investment leaders to Toronto on July 30, 2026, for a summit on Canada-Africa trade and commercial ties.
Excellence Canada names 46 private-business award winners for 2026
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Excellence Canada has named 46 organizations for its 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, with winners to be honored Sept. 23 in Toronto.
Cross-border remittances are adding rewards to win loyal users
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Global remittance providers are increasingly adding loyalty programs and transferable rewards as competition intensifies across cross-border payments.
Local payment rails gain ground in cross-border transfers
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Cross-border payment providers are increasingly using domestic settlement systems to speed up international transfers, improve visibility and cut dependence on correspondent banking.
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
CadRemit points to rising remittance demand across key corridors
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CadRemit says cross-border transfers are growing across Europe, North America and Nigeria as migration, international education, remote work and digital payments reshape how money moves.
Naqi Logix adds Dino Mariutti to board and audit committee
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Naqi Logix appointed entrepreneur and investor Dino Mariutti to its board of directors and named him audit committee chair as the company pushes growth and commercialization.
Demetra Dimokopoulos reaches Amazon bestseller status with Relentless
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Demetra Dimokopoulos and co-authors including Lisa Nichols launched Relentless on June 25, 2026, and the book quickly hit Amazon bestseller status across multiple business categories.
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