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Yes, We Are Open! đ
Moneris, Al Grego
Helius Originals
DEC 1, 202533 MIN
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Description
In the season 9 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ Al visits Bilqees Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Helius Originals. She tells her story of starting her unique business, which specializes in sustainable smoke barware, including equipment to smoke food and drinks using wood sourced from Ontario.
Bilqees shares the challenges of manufacturing, marketing, and scaling her business amidst the pandemic and trade tariffs and her plans to launch a new automated smoker. Â
This is her inspiring story.
You can learn more about Helius Originals at HeliusOriginals.com.
Credits:
Amy Blundell - Leadership
Darren Leroux - Leadership
Caleigh Ellis â Graphic Artist
Niyati Budhiraja â Webmaster
Cheyenne Jenkins - Social Media
The rest of the Moneris for their support!
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If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at [email protected].
Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

