Small Business Big Impact: Season 2

About this episode

The episode explores how Ontario entrepreneurs balance growth and giving back.

Success in entrepreneurship isn’t just about what you earn,  it’s about the impact you create.  Hosted by Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, Small Business, Big Impact returns for Season 2 with inspiring stories from Ontario entrepreneurs proving that growth and giving back can go hand in hand. From community-focused restaurants to sustainability-driven startups, this season explores how purpose and profit thrive together. Visit Meridian at: meridiancu.ca

People in this episode

Host: Jay-Ann Gilfoy

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• impact
• community
• sustainability
• growth
• profit

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• impact
• Ontario
• sustainability
• community
• growth
• profit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meridian Credit Union

Places: Ontario, community-focused restaurants, sustainability-driven startups

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