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The Entrepreneur's Journey: Panel and Networking Event

Join us on February 9th at 8:30pm at Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford Drive, for a panel and networking session focusing on various aspects of entrepreneurship and running a successful business which include ideation, branding, funding and awareness of legal and tax responsibilities. Our panelists will share how they came about launching their own businesses and the inspiration behind them, and how they have navigated the many unforeseen challenges that arise in the process.

Panelists

Nim Nadarajah - Managing Partner, CriticalMatrix & MatrixVentures

  • Nim is an executive with 30 years of experience in helping organizations strategically align; Security, IT, business goals and generate transformative results, through an entrepreneurial spirit paired with the discipline of enterprise delivery.  In his advisory practice, he works with companies in achieving their technology, security, compliance and regulatory goals.  He is currently the Managing Partner at CriticalMatrix & Matrix Ventures.

Leila Keshavjee - Founder & CEO, Happy Pops Inc.

  • Leila Keshavjee is the Founder and CEO of Happy Pops, an award-winning all-natural frozen treat. After graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, she started selling Happy Pops in local farmers market and in a short time scaled her business nationally. Today, Happy Pops are available in more than 40 flavours and are sold in over 1500 grocery stores across Canada.

Niaz Qurbanzada - President, TopVision Group

  • Niaz Qurbanzada is an entrepreneur and investor in multiple companies in a variety of sectors. Niaz started his entrepreneur career by start and growing To Vision Group. Since then, Niaz leveraged his expertise in Telecom, Distribution, co-found multiple new companies. In addition to his business ventures. His passion for business and innovation has driven him to excel in the world of entrepreneurship.

Atif Khedri - Owner, AK Fitness Studio

  • Atif Khedri is a Personal Trainer and Online Coach with over 15 years of dedicated experience, who has had the privilege of guiding countless individuals on their transformative fitness journeys. His passion for health and wellness is not just a profession; it’s a commitment to empowering others to achieve their fitness goals.

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Edmonton and Area Job Openings

Economic & Financial Planning | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Edmonton
Published Date:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

For the week of January 12, see open positions with the following employers on the Edmonton Area Job Page, featuring opportunities in a number of Edmonton and area organizations, with varying levels of education and experience required.

Financial Literacy for Newcomers

Economic & Financial Planning | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Edmonton
Start Date:
Friday, January 26, 2024
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:

Are you a newcomer to Canada and want to learn financial skills to set you and your family up for success?

Join us for a Financial Literacy session, in partnership with Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, to:

  • Learn why a bank account is needed and how to choose the right bank and banking services
  • Understand the advantages and dangers of using debit cards, credit cards, and ATMs
  • Learn how to use effective money management skills to build credit history
  • Understand the terms used on a pay statement and the purpose of payroll deductions
  • Understand when, why, and how to file an annual income tax return
  • Know where to go for support and guidance

The session will be held at Headquarters Jamatkhana on Friday, January 26 after Jamati ceremonies.

Please register. 

A Year of Economic Instability

Economic & Financial Planning | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Thursday, December 28, 2023

The global economy experienced a bumpy ride in 2023, with fluctuating inflation and the rise of artificial intelligence applications. To understand how this could affect you, take a look back at The Ismaili's economy-related content over the past 12 months.

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Inter-Generational (Family) Wealth Preservation (IGWP) Webinar

Date & Time: January 18, 2024 from 8:15 pm to 9:45 pm EDT (includes a Q&A period)

Where: on Zoom! We will send out the link after this form closes on January 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT

For Questions & Additonal Information, contact us at epb.igwp@gmail.com 

Key Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, participants will have:
  1. Examine your family’s unique situation through the lens of your values for building your wealth preservation plan, incorporating ethics, history, contribution, and legacy
  2. Learn frameworks and best practices to begin to design your family’s wealth preservation journey and plan
  3. Leverage resources to ensure success of your plan

 

Who should attend (Criteria):

  1. Business and non-business families
  2. Families starting out on the Inter-Generational Wealth Preservation journey
  3. Families who may have started but want cultural and faith perspectives

 

Next steps

  • Complete the Application Form below PRIOR to January 17, 2024 by 11:59 PM PDT

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Sadiq Panjwani
Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for British Columbia

Edmonton and Area Job Openings

Economic & Financial Planning | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Edmonton
Published Date:
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

For the week of December 22, see open positions with the following employers on the Edmonton Job Page, featuring opportunities in a number of Edmonton and area organizations, with varying levels of education and experience required.

Navigating the Essentials of Inter-Generational Wealth Preservation

Economic & Financial Planning | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Canada
Date:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Time:
8:15pm ET | 5:15 pm PT
Location:
Webinar

Planning to preserve your wealth for your family’s future is of paramount importance. This webinar will provide you the framework and process - informed by the Intergenerational Wealth Preservation (IGWP) Roadmap - to help you, as a starting point to develop your family’s intergenerational wealth preservation plan.

Have you thought about some of these questions recently?

  • What is wealth and what is the purpose of wealth?
  • What are some best practices of families navigating their Wealth Preservation journey?
  • How do you plan to protect the quality of life of your loved ones in case of a life-changing event?
  • Have you identified gaps in your knowledge in relation to IGWP?
  • How do you start this journey?

Objectives

In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn to:

  • Examine your family’s unique situation through the lens of your values for building your wealth preservation plan, incorporating ethics, history, contribution, and legacy;
  • Learn frameworks and best practices to begin to design your family’s wealth preservation journey and plan;
  • Leverage resources to ensure the success of your plan.

If you want to learn more, please click here. If you have any questions, please email us.