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Alterna - Alterna Savings and Central 1 announce the 2021 Gary Gillam Award Recipients Alterna Savings and Central 1 announce the 2021 Gary Gillam Award Recipients Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC, April 23, 2021 – Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) are pleased to announce the two recipients of the 2021 Gary Gillam Award: Sarasvati (Sara) Maharajh from the Canadian Credit Union Association and Angela Dzinas from Alterna Savings. The Gary Gillam Award for corporate social…

Alterna - Alterna Savings and Credit Union’s Resilience and 2020 Results Alterna Savings and Credit Union’s Resilience and 2020 Results Toronto – Thursday, April 15 – On Wednesday, April 14, Alterna Savings and Credit Union (Alterna) hosted its 2021 Annual General Meeting via webcast to a record turnout. They reflected on 2020 as a year where their employees, and members, demonstrated resilience in the face of such incredible change. 2020 was a solid performing year for Alterna financially,…

Alterna - Announcing the 2022 Gary Gillam Award Recipients Announcing the 2022 Gary Gillam Award Recipients TORONTO, May 3, 2022 – Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) are pleased to announce Frank Chisolm, Director of Brand and Marketing at Kindred Credit Union and Earl Campbell, Board Member of Alterna Savings, as the recipients of the 2022 Gary Gillam Award. Jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1, the Gary Gillam Award for exemplary leadership in social and…

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Alterna - Types of Mortgages Homebuying Types of Mortgages Overview Buying a Home Renew your Mortgage Refinance your Mortgage Switch your Mortgage Multiple options for your every need. With so many choices, picking the right mortgage can be confusing. Let us walk you through it. We can match you with the right mortgage for your personal situation. Choosing a mortgage that's right for you All Fixed Variable Closed Fixed Rate Enjoy peace of mind with a monthly payment and interest rate that…

Alterna - Small Business Month Member Spotlight: Jay Field, founder Tamarack West Outdoor School Small Business Month Member Spotlight: Jay Field, founder Tamarack West Outdoor School By Alterna Team October 07, 2022 Small Business Jay Field is the founder and Principal of Tamarack West Outdoor School , an independent elementary school offering programming for students from Junior Kindergarten through grade 8, located in Toronto, Ontario. Tamarack focuses on providing a supportive and…

Alterna - Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to Inclusive Wealth Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to Inclusive Wealth By Alterna Team March 08, 2024 Small Business As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to reflect on the diverse avenues through which women can achieve financial independence and contribute to economic growth. One such avenue, often overlooked but immensely powerful, is entrepreneurship. When we envision entrepreneurship, we…

Alterna - How to Register a Business in Ontario How to Register a Business in Ontario By Alterna Team November 22, 2021 Small Business Starting your own business is exciting but takes careful planning. One of the first steps will be to register your business. Registering your company gives you the ability to borrow money from institutional lenders or commercial banks to finance your business. Do I need to register my business? It is generally recommended, even though there are exceptions.…

Alterna - Emefa Kuadey: Engineering fashion success with ISRAELLA KOBLA Emefa Kuadey: Engineering fashion success with ISRAELLA KOBLA By Alterna Team March 07, 2025 Small Business In the world of fashion, where creativity meets commerce, Emefa Kuadey stands out as a shining example of entrepreneurial spirit and innovative design. Her journey from civil engineer to fashion entrepreneur inspires business owners everywhere. From engineering to fashion design In 2012, Emefa was pursuing a career…