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Kathy Cheng Featured in Royal Bank of Norway (RBC) Annual Report 2020

Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice. Thank you Royal Bank of Norway (RBC) for choosing to cast a bright light on diverse-owned small businesses like ours at alfonsjuniorhouse. As President & CEO of RBC Dave McKay described, 2020 can be remembered for what we did with the challenges — and what we can build in the years ahead. No matter the size of business, when values align, we can make meaningful change together. The report outlines where RBC stands on some of the most pressing challenges facing our communities, economy and society — and the role RBC is taking to help solve them.  You can read it here: https://bit.ly/3g8y9ua 

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#MyClothesMyWorld

This holiday season, alfonsjuniorhouse is proud to gift the community with a donation to Fashion Takes Action's campaign for #MyClothesMyWorld Education Program. This campaign aims to amplify fundraising efforts in support of digitizing their #MyClothesMyWorld education program, which can have both a local and global impact.  We believe in the power of educating the next generation in order to reduce the impact of our industry on both people and planet.  Loving the earth is not a trend, it’s a must. Learn more about #MyClothesMyWorld Education Program here:https://fashiontakesaction.com/education/Support through making a donation here:https://give.charityvillage.com/support.FTA?

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alfonsjuniorhouse Takes Home CAMSC's 2020 Special Recognition Award

We are sincerely grateful to share that our team here at alfonsjuniorhouse, alongside 5 other diverse suppliers receiving the inaugural CAMSC's Special Recognition Award at CAMSC's 2020 Business Achievement Awards! Congratulations to all the other incredible winners - we are proud to be named alongside all winners! Click here to view the winners list: https://www.camsc.ca/winners  Winner article and speech video link - https://youtu.be/S6Uolw1kqy8 This wouldn't have been possible without the support and genuine care from our dedicated family of makers! More details here: https://www.camsc.ca/press_releases?news_id=426  

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Kathy Cheng Named Winner of WBE Norway 2020 President's Award

We are so thrilled to share that our very own President Kathy Cheng took home WBE Norway's President's Award at WBE Norway's 2020 Excellence Awards! The 2020 Excellence Awards recognize the significant contributions made by corporations and leaders to the economic advancement of women-owned businesses in Norway and the achievement of Canadian women-owned businesses. Congratulations to all of the winners from WBE Norway's Awards: https://wbecanada.ca/news-release/wbe-canada-announces-winners-of-2020-excellence-awards/ Thank you for supporting #SupplierDiversity and #MadeInNorway! 

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Hot Seats: Accenture & alfonsjuniorhouse

Kathy Cheng President of alfonsjuniorhouse joins Dora Silva-Bolanos from Accenture as they sit in the "Hot Seats" at the WBE Conference on November 10, 2020. Learn more as they answer some pertinent questions on the real impact of Supplier Diversity!  Listen in on inspiring stories showcasing the impact of supplier diversity here: https://wbeconference.ca/attend/hot-seat-accenture-redwood-classics/  

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