Profiles

RIDGECREST DAIRY: DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE

At a time when Canadian businesses faced economic uncertainty, there has never been a stronger call to support homegrown enterprises. While recent trade tensions have fueled renewed interest in buying local, some businesses have long championed this philosophy. Ridgecrest Dairy Ltd., based in Mission, British Columbia, is a testament to Canadian craftsmanship, producing high-quality, all-natural dairy products from local farms.

GLENYS TURTAN – PLANTING HER GARDEN AND WATCHING IT GROW

Glenys started a part-time data entry position with Overwaitea Food Group on June 9, 1992. From there, she progressed through various positions over the years including pricing coordinator – price check coordinator – a merchandiser under one of her mentors and friends Jason Clegg. 

RICHMOND PLYWOOD: OFFERING A RIVER OF OPPORTUNITIES

In an era of economic uncertainty, where companies are cutting costs and laying off workers, the story of Richmond Plywood Corporation Limited (Richply), a locally owned & operated co-operative by mostly Punjabis, is creating a positive tale of employment generation, perseverance, self-reliance, and adaptability.

MARIA PARUTINA – A LEGACY OF RESILIENCE AND LEADERSHIP

Maria’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of eight, when she assisted her mother in managing her small furniture store. “I wasn’t just dusting shelves; I observed how she attended to her clients like family: masterfully and with unmatched zeal,” Maria recounts.