In the spring of 2018, Dave decided he wanted to transition out of the construction industry and into the food truck industry. When he told his wife Lizzie about his decision, she said: “you are bonkers” but within three weeks he had purchased a new truck and parked it in front of their house, ready to start his new career path. But then Dave took… Read more
Business Development
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder Debbie lives by this quote. Originally from Argentina, Debbie found herself in Calgary designing clothing for companies on contracts that paid too little for her to live on. “I felt really frustrated as I was working but didn’t have enough money to survive,” she says. She was working a few temporary jobs,… Read more
Business Development
Just in time for the holidays, we have put together a list of featured small, local businesses that will be attending Momentum’s Christmas Open House. We are pleased to present these businesses created by Self Employment program graduates. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that someone special, look no further – we have your holiday buying guide right here! Vezorla Inc. Add… Read more
Business Development, Get Involved, People of Momentum
Autumn can be one of the most exciting and beautiful months in Alberta. The trees burst out their best colours for all to see while children prepare for the new school year and wonder about the new friends they will meet, the new lessons they will learn, the new experiences they will have. At Momentum we believe that it is not just the kids… Read more
Business Development, Employment Skills, Money Management
A few weeks ago I was at a family friends’ house for dinner when I noticed a bottle of Vezorla Olive Oil on his kitchen counter. As a Momentum supporter, he was excited when I told him that Veronica – the owner of Vezorla – is a Momentum business training graduate who successfully paid off her Micro Business Loan a few years ago.
Business Development, Community Matters, Get Involved
In his first year of business, Caleb is already cleaning up. Though the future did not always appear so clear for the owner of Focus Window Cleaning, a small local business in Calgary.
Business Development, People of Momentum
At Momentum, we like to put our money where our mouth is. This means acting on our values around sustainability – especially when it comes to the things we, quite literally, put in our mouths. This approach applies to our food, which we try to buy from local small businesses and cooperatives, and our coffee.
Business Development, Community Matters
Originally featured in a blog post last autumn, Momentum caught up with Michael of Carrver Creations at our annual Business Breakfast on March 1, 2019. We were fortunate at the event to receive a chainsaw-carved totem in tribute to the learning and growth Michael experienced while a part of the Self Employment program.
Business Development, People of Momentum
Those who attended Momentum’s annual Business Breakfast on March 1st were fortunate to hear the personal story of Dapo, a newcomer to Calgary who found his way into a successful IT Career in Canada. In his own words, this is Dapo’s speech.
Business Development, Employment Skills, People of Momentum
Ksenia judges books by their covers – and then she elevates them into works of art. Hand-crafted, one of a kind, leather-bound novels line the walls of Ksenia Kopystyńska’s downtown limestone brick studio in Kingston, Ontario. The towering windows of Ars Libri Studio (latin for “the art of books”) feature her handiwork, giving passers-by the opportunity to browse beautiful hand-bound books and other leathercraft items. Even… Read more
Business Development, People of Momentum