About this Event
Please note: This session is part of the Startup Canada Tour. You must purchase a ticket to attend.
Get yours at: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/StartupCanadaTourMississauga/home
Use promo code STARTUPTOUR20 for 20% off your pass.
🔹 Networking Session
Breaking Bread & Barriers: The Immigrant Entrepreneurship Journey of Paramount Foods’ Mohamad Fakih
Attend a featured fireside chat with Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, a business leader and humanitarian recognized nationwide for his impact.
In 2006, Mr. Fakih purchased a struggling restaurant and built it into the fastest-growing Middle Eastern Halal food chain in North America. Today, Paramount Fine Foods operates more than 70 restaurants and butcher shops worldwide and continues to reshape the Halal food market.
Beyond business, Mr. Fakih is a committed philanthropist, UNHCR partner, and national advocate for refugee employment and anti-hate leadership. He has received the Order of Canada, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Toronto Metropolitan University, and numerous awards for his business and community contributions.
This session will explore how entrepreneurship can drive equity, purpose, and global impact.
🔹 IEC Booth Showcase
Stop by the “Powered by IEC” zone to meet five inspiring immigrant-led businesses:
Love Lyla Books | Ami & Jiarra | AnyCognition | The Pinbox | IEC Hub
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Living Arts Drive, Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, Canada
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