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A publicly traded company on the TSX with over 4000% shareholder return since 2001, goeasy operates two main business units. easyfinancial is our consumer lending business that offers secured and unsecured installment loans of up to $35,000 and easyhome is Canada`s largest merchandise lease-to-own company. It is our mission to provide everyday Canadians the chance for a better tomorrow, today by giving them access to the credit they need and by offering them a second chance when they have been turned down by banks and traditional lenders. With a retail network of nearly 400 locations across Canada and over 1,800 employees, we are able to build lasting relationships with our customers as we help them rebuild their credit and graduate towards prime rates. Named as one of Canada`s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Canada, goeasy strives to create an inclusive, fun and interactive culture both at the Support Centre and retail locations across all provinces. In 2018, our former CEO, David Ingram, was listed as one of the Top CEOs in Canada by Glassdoor. This Employee Choice Award recognized the top 25 CEOs with a significant presence in Canada. Our goal is to continue to help our employees grow their careers, work as a team, expand their skills and have fun along the way. Part of our mission is to create a safe, inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. Today, over half of the team members are females and we are a proudly Canadian company represented by over 40 nationalities.
TactoTek creates injection-molded structural electronics that integrate flexible printed circuitry and discrete electronic components into mass-produced 3D injection-molded plastics. With its patented and patent pending technology, TactoTek enables differentiating and cost-effective designs with highly scalable production processes. Because TactoTek encapsulates electronics and circuitry in injection-molded plastics, the resulting products are inherently durable and protected from the environment. TactoTek is based in Oulu, Finland. Founded in 2011, the company is funded by Conor Venture Partners, Faurecia Ventures, VTT Ventures, Leaguer VC, private angels, TEKES, and European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.
Big Blue Swim School is a prominent provider of childrens swim education, founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company began franchising in 2018 and has expanded to multiple locations across the United States. It offers a comprehensive swimming curriculum designed for all ages, from infants to adults, focusing on essential swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment. Their programs include specialized classes for different age groups, such as Baby Swim School for infants, Toddler Swim School for young children, and Bold Blue and Big Blue Programs for older children. The curriculum progresses from basic water safety to advanced swimming techniques. Big Blue Swim School also features modern facilities, including comfortable water temperatures, private changing rooms, and a mobile app for scheduling and tracking progress. The school targets families, providing a welcoming atmosphere for parents to observe their childrens lessons. Additionally, the company offers franchise opportunities, aiming for significant growth in the coming years.
Midtown Atlanta-based Sionic Mobile, a cloud-based connected commerce company, reaches millions of consumers in their vehicles and through their favorite mobile apps. The Company operates the Mobile Rewards Marketplace® - a digital loyalty co-op where brick-and-mortar merchants deliver offers, perks and rewards to consumers and accept their loyalty currency as cash at the point of sale. App partners include top-tier loyalty programs in automotive, travel and other channels. The award-winning ION Commerce Engine® (ICE) and Company-owned, GeoSense® iBeacon network drives more frequent app usage for partners and increases foot traffic and incremental new revenue to merchants. Merchants pay a small marketing fee when customers pay with their mobile apps.