In Diversity Travels this week, we take you on a visit to small local businesses to show support and share with you the wonderful services that they provide to our communities.

Our first stop is the Scotia Women Initiative, SWI Expo, which took place on October 12, at the Midtown Event Centre.
Women, from different generations, backgrounds, cultures, and lines of business, showcased their businesses. Stay tuned for more businesses.

Meet Chef Chloe and her supportive mama, Paola…

“….Where ever I go, I take a piece of France with me…,” Chloe lifted her head to share her strong French connection with Diversity Magazine, while gently pushing a mouth-watering croissant into a bag.

In 2008, Chloe Legrand left France for England with her family, due to her dad’s job. From England to Winnipeg in 2020, and to Edmonton in 2022.

Chloe Studied cookery in England, and also learned the art of fine dining, where she discovered her love for baking.

The passionate Chef, currently a part of the Canadian Imperial Advantage HerConomy entrepreneurship training program, wants to network, and share her products with everyone. She also dreams of opening a bakery, start baking classes, and is open to provide catering services to anyone who wants to try a taste of France through the creative hands of Chloe.

Chloe can be reached at:
Email: alafrancaise.yeg@gmail.com
Instagram: alafrancaise_yeg
Facebook: Chloe Legrand

Meet DJ Paige….

Diversity Small Business Week Special next stop takes us to learn some DJ tips from DJ Paige, at the Scotia Women Initiative event on October 12, at the Midtown Event Centre in Edmonton.

Paige Williams, known as DJ Paige started providing DJ services in 2020 due to her love for music.
“….I just love music…and there are not many female DJs doing this….,“ DJ told Diversity Magazine at the event.

DJ Paige can be reached by social media, as well as, email, hellodjpaige@gmail.com

ATB Entrepreneurship Centre in Edmonton

Diversity Small Business Week Special also made a stop at ATB Entrepreneurship Centre in Edmonton, on October 20….
ATB had a session with local businesses who dared to do business differently. They spoke about how they got started, what alliances they made, and alot more.

Speakers included:
Byron Martin, Artistic Director, Grindstone Comedy Theatre
Bethany Deirdorff, Marketing Lead, Print & Platen
Scott Iserhoff, Chef and Founder, Pei Pei Chei Ow
Moderator: Rob Mamchur, Market Manager, ATB Financial