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Ignite Growth Pitch Competition - Applications Open

Economic & Financial Planning | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Northeast Ontario
Published Date:
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Have a new business venture that you’re proud of? Tell us why in our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition.

As part of the Ignite Growth Summit on Friday, October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, we are excited to showcase startup successes in the Jamat. Come and pitch your startup in front of a panel of judges and an audience of professionals, entrepreneurs and alliance members. Gain exposure, hear from seasoned judges, and connect with potential investors and partners. Finalists will be selected to compete for prizes with the best.

Apply online or email the Ignite Growth Summit team for more information.

Student Loan Repayment Options

Learning & Development | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Northeast Ontario
Published Date:
Monday, September 11, 2017

Student Loan relief is available. Please click here for information on Student Loan Repayment Options.

Ignite Growth Entrepreneurship Showcase 2017

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2017

Have a new business venture that you’re proud of? Tell us why in our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition.

As part of the Ignite Growth Summit taking place on the weekend of October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver BC, we are excited to showcase startup successes in the Jamat. Come pitch your startup in front of a panel of judges and an audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and alliance members. Gain exposure, hear from seasoned judges, and connect with potential investors and partners. Finalists will be selected to compete with the best.

Stay tuned for details on how key Jubilee goals, such as poverty alleviation and access to finance will be incorporated into the program for discussion among all delegates.

Email the Ignite Growth Summit team for more details.

Dragon’s Den Pitch Competition – Applications Open

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2017

Have a new business venture that you’re proud of? Tell us why in our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition.

As part of the Ignite Growth Summit on October 27-29th in Vancouver, BC, we are excited to showcase startup successes in the Jamat. Come and pitch your startup in front of a panel of judges and an audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and alliance members. Gain exposure, hear from seasoned judges, and connect with potential investors and partners. Finalists will be selected to compete for prizes with the best.

Apply online or email the Ignite Growth Summit team for more information.

Computer Classes for Beginners

Learning & Development | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Start Time:
7 - 8.30 PM
Location:
Headquarters Jamatkhana

 Join our basic computer class which covers the following topics:

 - Introduction to Computers Level 1
 - Introduction to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Level 1

Wednesdays from 7:00PM - 8:30PM at Headquarters Jamatkhana from October 4th – November 29th. 

Weekly course material will be provided. For registration and fee information, contact Zull Punjani via email or by phone at 403-689-8584.

Ignite Growth Summit 2017

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Friday, September 8, 2017

Are you a seasoned, aspiring, or early-career professional or entrepreneur? Join us at the Ignite Growth Summit 2017 on October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver, BC at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

For the past five years, the Alliance Conference Canada (ACC) has brought our business community together to forge connections, enhance personal networks and learn from each other. In this Jubilee year, we are especially challenged to think bigger and act bolder: the Ignite Summit will be focused on catalyzing our professional and personal growth, and building for generations to come.

At the Ignite ACC Growth Summit conference, you will be able to:

  • Collaborate with business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and luminaries
  • Leverage scale and identify best practices
  • Enable professional growth and development
  • Drive disruptive thinking and value creation within your community

We welcome professionals at all stages of their career to join us for a weekend of meaningful conversations and connections. Early bird tickets are now available online.

Canada’s Average House Prices Drop

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Friday, September 8, 2017

The past few months have taken a sharp reversal in Toronto’s home prices and has led the property market into total chaos. Many buyers now desperately want to get out of deals that looked good just a few months ago. This desperation not only comes from those who bid at the peak and now want out but also due to lenders tightening their credit and property appraisers lowering their value. With lenders sending out appraisers who are judging the property is worth less than what the buyer offered a few months ago, a lower valuation means a smaller loan from the lender.

Click here to learn what this means for buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers.

TradeLinx – Build Your Career in the Construction Trades

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Friday, September 8, 2017

TradeLinx is a 12-week program providing hands-on training, career coaching and an opportunity to earn industry certification while you build skills, knowledge, experience and networks.

Register for an upcoming information session.

How to tackle debt reduction?

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Northeast Ontario
Published Date:
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Click here to view an article on tips to tackle debt reduction.

Microsoft Outlook 2013 & Webmail Class

Learning & Development | Economic Planning Board
Region:
Prairies
Start Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Start Time:
10.00 AM
Location:
Franklin Jamatkhana Social Hall

A Computer class on Microsoft Outlook 2013 and general webmail will be held on Sunday, September 10th at the Franklin Jamatkhana Social Hall. Fee for this all day class is only $ 20.00 includes light Lunch. Please register ASAP to reserve your seat at epb.crc@gmail.com or call or text Zull Punjani at 403-689-8584

Please see the attachment for the course outline.

Creating and funding an estate plan before it’s too late

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
British Columbia
Start Date:
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Are you married, a parent, a home owner, elderly, a professional, a business owner or caring for a sick family member?

If so, you should actively consider the importance of having an estate plan. Ensure that your loved ones are protected and take these critical steps now.

This presentation will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of basic estate planning by highlighting the importance of using Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance, a valid Will, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement and other legal tools. The presentation will be held on:

Date:

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Time:

After Jamati Ceremonies

Venue:

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Wealth Preservation and Transfer Strategies

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Toronto
Start Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Start Time:
11:00 AM
End Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2017
End Time:
1:00 PM
Location:
Ismaili Centre Toronto

More than half of Canadians expect to leave assets upon their death, but when it comes to having conversations about transferring their wealth, many say they have not discussed it with their family or a financial advisor, according to a survey done by CIBC. On top of that, 79% say they haven’t discussed the financial and tax implications of an inheritance with a financial advisor. For families involved in businesses, things could get more complicated, negatively impacting the value of their business. What could be the reasons? Lack of communication, insufficient planning or other?

Come and learn from a panel of experts.

The Economic Planning Board for Ontario will be holding a seminar with a number of financial planning experts, followed by a panel of prominent Ismailis, to discuss real world strategies and share experiences from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ismaili Centre. Lunch will be included.

Limited tickets are available; register and purchase your ticket here. Early bird tickets are on sale for a limited time. Family and friends of other faiths are welcome to attend.

Achieve Financial Security

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Click here for information and tips on how to achieve financial security. 

Ignite Growth Entrepreneurship Showcase 2017

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Canada
Published Date:
Saturday, August 12, 2017

Have a new business venture that you’re proud of? Tell us why in our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition.

As part of the Ignite Growth Summit taking place on the weekend of October 27-29, 2017 in Vancouver BC, we are excited to showcase startup successes in the Jamat. Come pitch your startup in front of a panel of judges and an audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and alliance members. Gain exposure, hear from seasoned judges, and connect with potential investors and partners. Finalists will be selected to compete with the best.

Stay tuned to future issues of the Al-Akhbar as we share details such as judges, prizes, and other perks, or email the Ignite Growth Summit team for further details.

Interest Rates

| Economic Planning Board
Region:
Toronto
Published Date:
Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Jamat is aware that the Central Bank of Canada increased its interest rate in July by 0.25%, the first such increase in 7 years, and has signaled its intention to continue to raise interest rates. Another increase may come as early as October 2017. The lending banks have already increased the cost of borrowing for lines of credit, home equity loans, variable mortgages and mortgage renewals.

The Jamat is urged to review their personal finances to determine the impact of this rate increase and subsequent rate increases. Reducing debt and living within your budgets is always a good policy. Contact the Economic Planning Board representatives for more information or support.

Click here to read more about the interest rate hike, its effect on your household, and how to protect yourself from rising interest rates.