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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

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Through an effort between the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative and CNSC, 250-400 pieces of hydroponically grown greens are delivered weekly to the community. The initiative was established in collaboration with Growcer , a company focused on promoting food sovereignty in remote communities such as Churchill.

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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

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Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. They went on to own many trucks and had 45 employees on their payroll before selling the company for seven figures in 2017, always knowing that venture was the seeding ground for something much bigger.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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It’s a welcoming space for women entrepreneurs, one where collaboration, consensus and diversity rule. According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. of employer businesses in 2019—a growth of 16.7%

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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as of 2017. Many crew members found work at grocery stores and restaurants. Through evidence-based practices, Els for Autism aims to “transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships,” according to their website. They are on their own.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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The power of collaboration Collaboration among women in various roles—entrepreneurs, influencers and corporate and community leaders—is a powerful force for change. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Van Jones (CNN host) and was the festival production company for Newark Arts Festival (2017 and 2018).

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Getting buy in from the boss

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There was less sharing of information, silos in place and limited collaboration. On the day I reverted to ‘show and tell’ and picked up the annual catalogue of restaurants for both of my bosses which greatly impressed them. The Assist Conference 2017. Nelson Mandela. What is your experience?

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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In the predawn hours of a Saturday morning in January 2017, an arsonist set fire to the Victoria Islamic Center, a mosque in Victoria, Texas. In March 2017, Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Modern Love column, “ You May Want to Marry My Husband ,” appeared in print and online in The New York Times. Neighborly Love. Jamie Friedlander.

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