Olympia Trust Company

At Olympia, we believe in the power of giving back. This holiday season, we’re proud to support Toy Mountain with toy donations to bring joy to children, and to partner with the Calgary Food Bank through the Olympia Charitable Foundation to help families in need. Together, let’s make the season brighter for everyone. #HolidayGiving #CommunitySupport #WithUsItsPersonal

Each year, in support of Huntington’s research, Olympia purchases Amaryllis flower bulbs and hosts its annual Amaryllis Growing Contest. Now in its 22nd year, this long-standing tradition brings our community together as we compete to see who can grow the best Amaryllis. It’s always a fun and meaningful way to support a great cause. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Place: Melissa Dmytriw 2nd Place: Lisa Chiang 3rd Place: Shianna Newman Thank you to all participants for making this contest a success. We look forward to another great competition next year. #HuntingtonsResearch #AmaryllisGrowingContest #CommunitySupport

Steve Ballantyne, entrepreneur and strategic consultant, joins us on Educate & Explore to discuss his experience on Dragons’ Den and his exit from Station Cold Brew. With the vast knowledge Steve has gained founding and exiting three businesses, he is now helping other founders and entrepreneurs in the consumer packaged goods industry. Watch other interviews on www.educateandexplore.ca #Entrepreneurs #Founders #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Mental health advocate, Tara Adams owner of Abridge Consulting, shares the importance of language and why it matters. The language we use for ourselves and the language we say out loud can strongly influence stigma. What is stigma, how is stigma created and how can it be reduced? Tara says starting small by changing a few words here and there can reduce thoughts and feelings on negativity. Learn more from Tara: https://lnkd.in/gD2_UCqA #MentalHealth #BreakTheStigma #wellbeing #EndTheStigma #WellnessAtWork #SupportMentalHealth

Yesterday, Olympians came together to decorate trees, enjoy snacks, and spread festive cheer, creating wonderful memories to kick off the season. Here’s to more moments of joy, creativity, and team spirit as we celebrate the holidays! #HolidayCheer #OfficeFestivities

Olympia Financial Group Inc (TSX: OLY) is pleased to announce that Olympia Trust Company has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 3,400 self-directed non-registered and registered plan investment accounts from Canadian Western Trust. This acquisition, set to be completed on January 1, 2025, represents a significant step in strengthening Olympia's position in the self-directed investment account space. For more details, read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gv6UXpin #OlympiaFinancialGroup #PressRelease

Was Jeff Bezos a Looney Tunes fan? Martin Spalding, MBA, ACC perceptively notes the similarities between Looney Tunes’ Acme Corporation and today’s internet retail giant, Amazon. Acme Corporation’s ability to sell and deliver anything anywhere is mirrored in Amazon’s business. Martin’s article “Using the Past to Guide the Future” explores how ideas from the past can help shape the future and the lessons we can learn when we explore these patterns. Read Martin’s article: https://lnkd.in/eeMn9nFr #Entrepreneurs #Founders #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Olympia is seeking a Design and Marketing Coordinator to support our design, content, and digital marketing efforts. If you're a creative thinker with experience in digital advertising and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now and help us bring our brand to life: https://lnkd.in/g9nAYdQr #YYCJobs #DesignJobs #YYCDesigners

Opal Rowe, founder of Stush Foods, joins us on the blog with a Q&A about her entrepreneurial journey. Opal reflects on how she went from an owner of a homecare agency to creating the perfect Jamaican patty. She shares the realities of entrepreneurship and compares the journey to being on the biggest roller coaster of her life. As much as it is a rewarding experience, Opal says that entrepreneurship can be overwhelming and isolating. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gw2ace8j #Entrepreneurs #Founders #SmallBusiness #StartUp #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

Olympia Trust Company is proud to present ZOOLIGHTS, and this year, it's set to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BOLDER than ever! As we celebrate its 28th season, this beloved holiday spectacle will transform the zoo into a magical winter wonderland, lighting up the season with festive cheer. Purchase your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gShn43PT. #ZooLights Calgary Zoo