Whenever you travel it’s always a bonus to have a person to show you around, take you to the best restaurants and help you get the most out of your travels. Whether it’s a family vacation, back packing through South America or just taking a trip, some local knowledge is always nice to have. Ruth [...]

If you didn’t get a chance to come to the Art of Doing Business Series conference you can watch it all online right here on our website. We will be releasing each event separately so you know exactly what happened, it’ll be like you didn’t miss a thing!! In this video we highlight the top [...]

Every new product needs to be tested for durability, functionality, and design; these are just a few things among many. Bernie Warren, a race participant on Team TRU, brought an idea on a new way to crowd test new mobile applications. Thanks for the submission Bernie, and of course we’ll be sending your t-shirt to [...]

Dr. Hafiz Rahman, the Associate Dean of the TRU School of Business & Economics joins in the studio to lend us some of his knowledge. Additionally we shine the spotlight on them to recognize their recent sponsorship of our event The Art of Doing Business Series. Fast Tube by Casper

Over the past decade organic food has become more and more popular. With the evolution of the world wide web and how easy it is to spread information, the general public is much more easily educated on problems like these. Alix Leon wants to educate the Canadian organic market even more. How? He calls it [...]

For episode 17 we talked to all the student participants in the Race to a Million and had a chance to get some insight on what it’s like competing in a business competition with little business experience, against those who have been doing business for much longer. Check it out and give us the thumbs [...]

On March 5th, 2011, at Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops, BC, Canada, unsuspecting shoppers, participants and audience members got a great surprise while enjoying the Business Fast Pitch Competition from the Race to a Million entrepreneurial social reality TV show. Over 50 dancers from Sista’s Love To Dance Studio broke out into spontaneous music and dance during the intermission of the show being hosted in the mall. Click the title to watch the video!

In the thick of this cold winter we are always looking for more HOT ideas! Eric Yeo submitted this one, however this type of hot idea is only appropriate for the summer heat. What is it??? Hot dogs!! Thank you for the submission Eric, your t-shirt is on its way!!! Idea Title: Dog for a [...]

Biz Apps!!! Time for more battle of the hand helds, this week Dean goes up against the fierce and fiery Kimberely Eibel and her brand new HTC Desire Z which uses Android as its operating platform. Find out what our Marketing Director has to say about her new mobile device, as well as her tips [...]

If you are planning to do business over seas you will want watch this video. Wes Koczka from TRU World talks to Peter about the impact TRU World has  on the university, as well as some things to be aware of if you are doing business internationally, check it out! Fast Tube by Casper

Everyone likes to save big!!! When you’re shopping it’s all about the sales, it’s all about the savings, it’s all about the coupons!!! Here’s an idea about staying up to date on all the coupons, savings and sales right on your phone! Thank you Brittany for this submission and good luck on winning the BIG [...]

Once again we are reminded that Kamloops is full of creative entrepreneurs and incredible talent. Choosing the finalists for the Fast Pitch Competition at Aberdeen Mall for this coming weekend has not been as easy as we had anticipated. There have been many great submissions but we have finally come to our top eight who will be pitching their creative business ideas and start-up businesses on Saturday to our expert panel of judges. Please click the title to see who they are …

Episode 18 of the Race to a Million is dedicated to Marc Pouliot and his parents Melanie and Leo. Their message of inspiration and hope inspires us even more to continue our message that businesses should not only focus on making money but also on making a difference for it’s there that we find more passion and reason for life. In business we sometimes say “Seize the day!” but Marc would have us “Squeeze The Day” instead … Squeeze every ounce of awesome out of it that you can get! Thank you Marc.

Episode 17 of the Race to a Million can now be viewed on the website. This week we have a TRU theme to the Race. We take a look at what’s happening with the teams, what it’s like to be a student and a participant in the Race, the Associate Dean of the School of Business and Economics joins us in the study to talk about sponsoring the upcoming Art of Doing Business Series, and we head up to TRU for International Days and speak with TRU World about their marketing efforts to International students.

Have you been supporting your local SPCA? The alliance of Team TRU and Team Alpha are planning on supporting the SPCA in a VERY BIG WAY. Learn more about the SPCA and the reasons why these two teams have chosen to work along side them, as well as what you can do to help them [...]