A Guiding Light in the Community
June 14, 2012 by Advertorial
Filed under Success Story
On the evening of May 10, 2012, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce honoured community stars at the Annual Business Achievement Awards.
While the accolades praised individuals in fields from business to media work, the moment that capped the night was when Broker of Record Vivian Risi of Royal LePage – Your Community Realty received the Philanthropic Business Person of the Year award for her charitable work.
“What inspires me is helping people – vulnerable people – who are not as fortunate as I am,” says Risi. As chair of Yellow Brick House’s Second Shelter – Second Chances Capital Campaign, she has helped raise awareness and funds of $4 million for an additional YBH crisis shelter. Alongside her efforts in helping abused women and Read more
Annual Business Achievement Awards
June 13, 2012 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
On May 10, 2012, at La Primavera Hospitality & Convention Centre, guests, business people and philanthropists gathered for a special event. It was the Annual Business Achievement Awards held by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. Among the recipients was Vivian Risi of Royal LePage – Your Community Realty, who was honoured with the Philanthropic Business Person of the Year award. Risi is the chair of Yellow Brick House’s Second Shelter – Second Chances Capital Campaign, as well as an avid supporter of various hospitals and foundations.
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