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Jinks Art Factory and cafe.

Just add coffee: How espresso machines have become retail's secret ingredient

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, November 28, 2012
When it comes drawing customers inside, coffee goes well with movies, flowers, clothes and other uncaffeinated items.
Oliberté.

If the shoe fits, make it

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, November 21, 2012
An Oakville-based footwear company creates jobs in Ethiopia, but not because its president, Tal Dehtiar, believes in corporate social responsibility.
McVean Startup Farm

Not quite old McDonald's farm

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Brampton's McVean start-up project teaches newbie keeners, including new Canadians, about running sustainable farms. They learn from the experts... and from each other.
Crema Cafe in the Junction

A neighbourhood that brings the old & new together

Bert Archer Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Junction has always been one of Toronto's most distinctive areas. But the recent influx of entrepreneurs has given its retro main street a much more fashionable vibe.
The LIttle Grape that Could.

Not so sour grapes

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, September 19, 2012
A wine company whose profits go to charities has come up with an ingenious way to engage consumers in giving. Could the model work elsewhere?
The Depanneur.

An open mic for culinary performers & a gastronomic journey for diners

Rea McNamara Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Depanneur might look like a mere Dundas West hipster hangout. But behind the scenes, its unusual business model defies what it means to be a restaurant.
Diana Pliura and Milos Popovic of Simple Systems.

Pitch masters: How medical technology startup Simple Systems came out on top of this year's TiEQuest

Paul Gallant Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Diana Pliura met Milos Popovic during the TiEQuest startup competition two years ago. Now the duo has taken the top prize with a technology that offers hope for paralysis patients.
Akber Batada and his Cosmic Cab.

Cosmic Energy: Inspired by a dream, this driver's turned his taxi into an entertainment hotspot

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, April 11, 2012
He used to be in the seafood business in Mumbai, but now Akber Batada brightens Toronto's streets with his over-the-top cab offerings.
York Hua and Raymond Chan of StampMee.

Angel's den: It's not just the money that attracts entrepreneurs to the annual TiEQuest competition

Paul Gallant Wednesday, April 04, 2012
For the semi-finalists in the TiEQuest business venture competition, the coaching and networking opportunities turn out to be as valuable as the prize money. That doesn't mean they don't give it their all.
Eric Boyd, founder of Sensebridge.

Bling that blinks: How an engineer's surreal Burning Man experience grew into a fashion business

Rea McNamara Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A love of West Coast hacker culture prompted Eric Boyd to fashion a line of wearable technology that lets people know what your body is up to. Could it bridge the gap between stylistas and geeks?
Jeremy Vandermeij

Heartfelt by design: Jeremy Vandermeij makes cutting-edge ideas both accessible and delightful

Paul Gallant Wednesday, February 29, 2012
With projects aimed at breaking down the barriers between creators and users, artists and designers, Jeremy Vandermeij pinpoints the human connections at the core of great design.
Eva Wong-Scanlan, Amanda Parrish and Salima Rawji

Meet tomorrow's leaders today: Our March 22 panel spotlights some of the city's brightest new lights

Yonge Street Staff Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Join Yonge Street on Thursday, March 22, for a panel discussion featuring some of the city's best and brightest new visionaries. Our free public event will focus on what young people bring to the table and how the city can attract, keep and nurture young talent. The Yonge Street Speaker Series is sponsored by the Toronto Community Foundation and Waterfront Toronto.
Eli Malinsky of the Centre for Social Innovation.

The city's next talent incubator starts putting down its Regent Park roots

Scott Dagostino Wednesday, February 01, 2012
As part of the revitalization of Regent Park, the Centre for Social Innovation is creating a new hub to help emerging entrepreneurs, community-builders and place-makers realize their dreams. Unlike CSI's first two locations, the new space will not be "community agnostic."
Arlene Hazzan Green and Marc Green.

Out of the film studio and back to the land

Carla Lucchetta Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A documentary on peak oil was a wake-up call for two veteran filmmakers, leading them to unexpected careers in the local food movement.
Iman Grewal of Kama Entertainment

Turning Toronto into a global hub of South Asian talent

Alexandra Shimo Wednesday, August 10, 2011
As a classical Indian dancer, Iman Grewal has performed with some of the industry's major talents including Bare Naked Ladies, Apache Indian and Roach Killa. Two years ago, she decided to pass on the torch and her company Kama Entertainment is now ushering in the next wave of South Asian talent.
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