Members in the News

Lawrence Roberts Executive Director – BNI Saskatchewan

When it comes to me, there is not much to say, I’m rather boring, but what I could talk about forever is, the great BNI members we have in the Province. Members of BNI in Saskatchewan have referred over $3.5 million dollars of business to each other in the last 12 months. Business professionals from a variety of industries are supporting each other and helping each other increase sales, through a structured word-of-mouth marketing system, that is BNI. They are building better communities, by creating jobs, supporting local charities and creating national connections. Changing the Way, the World does Business.

Check out www.bnisk.ca to learn more. www.molenaarrealty.com

Edwards School of Business

The Edwards School of Business is pleased to announce the 2020 InVentureSASK Business Plan Competition. InVentureSASK is an exciting opportunity for university students to submit a business plan and pitch a venture in front of experienced entrepreneurs, potential investors, and the Saskatoon business community. The competition finale and pitch event will take place at Prairieland Park on March 18, 2020 and the winning team will receive a grand prize of $10,000. Please join us in celebrating the entrepreneurial achievements of our students and the next generation of business professionals.

www.edwards.usask.ca/entrepreneur Jolene Watson – Clarity Coaching

Jolene Watson is a local, in-demand professional speaker and trainer. She has notable expertise in the areas of networking etiquette, customer service, presentation skills, Myers-Briggs® personality profiling and stress management. Through Clarity Coaching & Development, she offers team building workshops, keynote presentations and seminars across Canada.

Jolene is very proud to be from the prairies and honored to have been a finalist in the 2019 SABEX Awards in the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ category!

UPCOMING EVENTS: February 11th, ‘Creating Connections: First Impressions Matter’ Networking Skills Seminar

February 10th & 12th, Presentation Skills Course: Level 1 and 2

www.jolenewatson.com

FoodtoFit

Brooke Bulloch, RD (BSc), CEO at Food to Fit Nutrition Inc. manages a team of Registered Dietitians who translate nutrition science into practical messaging, planning and eating. Nutrition counseling is focused on self discovery, food peace, curiosity, and improving health behaviours. We primarily support individuals or family members with: • Food relationship counseling including intuitive eating therapy • Eating disorders • Introducing solids to infants • Toddler or childhood food struggles or aversions • Irritable bowel syndrome • Polycystic ovary syndrome • Correcting abnormal lab results Self confidence and improved mental and physical wellness start with a healthy relationship with food. www.foodtofit.ca

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS MidWest Laser Centre

MidWest Laser Centre has been at the forefront of cosmetic technologies and treatments for over three decades. One of the first laser clinics in Canada, it opened its doors in 1988.

MidWest’s goal is to help patients achieve and maintain a refreshed, natural look. Dr. Sabrina Stewart and her team specialize in non-invasive cosmetic procedures including Thermage, Botox and dermal fillers, as well as laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and more. Let our experienced staff help you define a treatment plan that suits your needs and lifestyle.

MidWest Laser Centre: “It’s about how you feel every day”.

www.midwestlasercentre.com GetintheLoop

Is your phone within reach? We already know the answer, yes! Today's need for mobile marketing is the new must for businesses just like the age of website presence.

When Shauna Sereda, GetintheLoop's local owner was introduced to GetintheLoop she immediately fell in love with the product from both a consumer and a business perspective. GetintheLoop has experienced immediate success labeling them as the fastest growing franchise in Canada. GetintheLoop is smart marketing; an intelligent mobile marketing platform that connects businesses with local consumers allowing businesses to deliver real time experience and offers directly to the mobile phones of engaged consumers. Consumers download and use the app for free, which leads to creating an environment that sparks local buying and community involvement. Call Shauna to learn more or download GetintheLoop in your app store. www.getintheloop.ca Global Infobrokers Inc.

2020 marks 30 years Global Infobrokers Inc. has been serving entrepreneurs in the province through its Praxis School of Entrepreneurship startSMART program – an immersion experience where entrepreneurs train, coach and support other entrepreneurs. We have worked with over 1,000 people from a wide variety of backgrounds as they take their ideas, and within a cohort of their peers, bring them to life through an intentional, practical, research based and intensive process. Today they serve clients, create jobs, build their local and broader communities, and make a difference. They are our purpose. We look forward to continuing our journey as we walk alongside the changemakers!

Monica Kreuger, Founder/Chief Visionary Officer, Global Infobrokers Inc., Home of the Praxis Group of Schools

Phoenix Movement & Learning Ltd

Patrick Hill of Phoenix Movement & Learning Ltd has been practicing the Anat Baniel Method®, ABM®, since 2015.

The Anat Baniel Method®, ABM®, is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. ABM® is an approach where we learn to perceive subtle differences in how we move. ABM® is a form of learning, it's about movement, touch and the 9 essentials to help the brain do its job better to make sense of its world and figure out solutions to an individual's unique issues.

Hill is currently working in a research project with leading neuroscientists from across North America bringing this form of learning into the school system. www.bimt.ca Ideas Inc.

Cutting the BS. New Entrepreneurship School is now in session!

Depesh Parmar, Executive Director of Ideas Inc. launched a new program called School for Startups, with the first cohort in September 2019. Aspiring entrepreneurs were offered in-class training in launching a start-up, including business coaching, and knowledge in areas such as legal, accounting and banking. Instructors from within the community offered practical knowledge throughout the 12-week course. Parmar, describes School for Startups as “a straightforward and practical, accelerated program, without the BS.” A fully fleshed out business plan was the end result of each student. Enrollment information and application: schoolforstartups.ca. Class will be back in session in April 2020!

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Levis Media

Remember back when the technological world was bursting with excitement that the advent of personal computers would unshackle us from our long workdays? How is that going for everyone? At the risk of doubling down on what seems to be a lost dream, as a Saskatoon based tech company, we really do think

there is potential for software to release us from the drudgery of repetitive work, letting computers do the truly boring stuff we hate. Websites. Apps. Custom software for business management. We promise there is potential there for every industry. Let’s do this (again).

www.levismedia.com

Saskatoon Home Support Saskatoon Home Support is a family owned business that has been providing private care for seniors for over 30 years. Our management team has over 50 years of experience in community and home care. Our main goal is to provide tailored care to suit each senior’s unique needs as they continue to live comfortably in their own home.

Saskatoon Home Support personally matches the right caregiver suited to your loved one’s needs.

Are you a baby boomer? Give us a call and start with some basic services so we get to know you. That will help to ensure a smooth transition as time progresses and your care needs increase.

www.saskatoonhomesupport.ca ProActive Fitness

Shelley Turk opened ProActive Fitness in October 2015 with a mission to “change the way Saskatoon ages.” At ProActive, we specialize in Small Group Training, Private Personal Training and Tai Chi for people over 50 and can accommodate all levels, from frail to super-fit.

Our trainers are all Certified Functional Aging Specialists and we have four who are Certified Exercise Physiologists. We get to know our members and provide personalized instruction in all the sessions we offer, from chair-based Foundations all the way up to our Advanced Bootcamp. Groups are small so we can ensure your safety and your results! www.proactivefit.ca

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We Move SK

We Move SK is a family friendly studio located in Market Mall offering seventy + class times to choose from each week. We offer four major categories: Adult Fitness, Pre and Postnatal Fitness, Kids classes, and Music Together; an internationally acclaimed family music program. If you love to work out, move, dance, and/or sing;

our team of certified instructors, personal trainers, physiotherapists, nurses, and dance professionals will guide you safely through each class and aid you with your goals, big or small!

Winter classes starting January 6 th ! We play, We learn, We grow, We Move! www.wemovesk.com

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True Potential Health Services

Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, gut problems and pain – if you can relate to any of these health challenges, you aren’t alone. The team at True Potential Health Services have helped countless clients over the years with these very challenges and more. Bottom line – we want you to feel better. We help you get to the bottom of why you might not be feeling at the top of your game using a combination of conventional and functional medicine lab testing, physical assessment and customized treatment recommendations. Check with your insurance provider as many private health care plans have coverage for naturopathic health care services.

You deserve to feel happy, healthy and energetic, and we can help you get there. www.truepotentialhealth.com

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COMMUNITY

Meewasin Valley Authority Meewasin is celebrating 40 years of stewarding the South Saskatchewan Valley corridor. Over the last four decades Meewasin has contributed significantly to the economic, environmental and community climate in Saskatoon area.

In 2017 the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) completed an Economic Impact Study that valued the natural capital in the Meewasin Valley. The Valley was calculated as providing $182.65 million per year in ecosystem services to the City of Saskatoon and surrounding area including air purification, carbon storage, waste treatment, biodiversity and erosion control. The Meewasin Trail has seen up to 1.4 million trail users per year and Meewasin sites such as Beaver Creek and Cranberry Flats Conservation Areas, the Northeast Swale and the Meewasin Skating Rink are some of the most highly rated tourist and recreational attractions in the Saskatoon region. These are major amenities for employers to attract and keep quality talent while enjoying a wonderful quality of life.

Our partnerships with the business community are invaluable. There are a variety

of events organized throughout the year where we rely on sponsorships and partnerships to make successful and we are so lucky to have a generous community. Meewasin also offers a variety of teambuilding activities and tours if you are interested in taking your next event or team building activity outdoors!

As the landscape of our great region changes Meewasin remains committed to connecting our community to natural, historical and cultural assets; looking to the future and building plans to meet the demands of our growing city and region.