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🍁 HOVR’s CEO Harrison Amit recently met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford to discuss job creation and equitable pay for rideshare drivers. Together, they explored how HOVR’s efforts can uplift underserved communities in the GTA by providing job opportunities and expanding rideshare access in areas that need it most. Read more about this exciting collaboration!

✨ Glimmer Wine is already looking at a second bottling as demand soars. This brand is part of the rapidly growing non-alcoholic beverage market, a space so hot that Moët Hennessy recently invested in a similar brand. Join the Glimmer family today and raise a glass to a healthier celebratory option!

⚡ For the second year in a row, VoltSafe has been named one of Canada’s “50 Most Investable Cleantech Companies” by Foresight 50. This prestigious recognition allows VoltSafe to showcase its innovative tech to top investors. Don’t miss your chance to invest before November 15th, and if you share their campaign on social, you could win a $500 Amazon gift card!

🌬️ Flower Turbines secures new patent in Mexico! Flower Turbines continues to grow its impact in the wind energy market with a new patent protecting its unique blade designs and spacing. With this expansion, Flower Turbines is well-positioned to leverage Mexico’s windy regions and push forward its mission to revolutionize clean energy.

🌟 The Merchant Opportunities Fund has been awarded the 2024 Canadian Hedge Fund Award for Best 3-Year Return in the Private Debt category. Congratulations team!

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🗽 Manzil has acquired U.S.-based Aghaz Investments, expanding its Halal financial services into the American market. The acquisition includes Aghaz’s SEC registration and will enable Manzil to offer new products, including ETFs.

☕️ Mocha fans, this one’s for you! brüst mocha is now available on Amazon.ca! Grab a bottle on Amazon or Walmart Canada, and keep an eye out—it’ll be back at Costco Canada later this year.

🎥 tiptap’s donation solution was recently showcased on Season 11 of Top Chef Canada, where contestants competed to raise donations for charity through their culinary creations. The winning chef donated $5,000 to a charity of choice, powered by Tiptap’s technology.

🎉 Bidmii joins REACH Canada’s Class of 2025! They’ve been selected for REACH Canada’s prestigious accelerator program. With new integrations, quarterly maintenance packages, and partnerships with property management companies, Bidmii is set for growth.

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We’ve seen superstars before, but the success of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is one of a kind and deserves its own economic title—enter Taylornomics.

The tour has broken records, sparking major economic activity across industries from hospitality to retail. Swift’s arrival in a city results in a surge of fans flocking to hotels, restaurants, and local attractions, lifting local businesses. The North American leg of the tour is estimated to inject nearly $5 billion into the economy, with cities like Chicago and Los Angeles seeing a huge boost comparable to Super Bowl events.

Toronto saw the effects firsthand, with a ticket-buying frenzy and resale prices hitting up to $100,000. Fans flooded the city from over 50 cities, filling up hotels and booking restaurants. According to Toronto’s tourism board, downtown hotel occupancy reached record levels, with some places fully booked months in advance. Local businesses also got in on the action, offering Swiftie Brunches and specialty cocktails, contributing to a major revenue spike. For residents, well, they’re just trying to avoid traffic as Toronto anticipates over one million visitors.

The “Swift spending” phenomenon shows the power of fandom. Fans with deep brand loyalty are willing to spend big on tickets, travel, merchandise, and outfits, often likened to the economic impact of a major sports event.

Swift’s approach—working directly with stadiums, optimizing ticket pricing, and focusing on the fan experience—has also reshaped the economics of live entertainment, putting power back into the artist’s hands. Taylornomics is a fascinating case study in the influence of fandom, showing how cultural icons like Swift are not only driving entertainment but also reshaping how cities like Toronto harness the economic power of a superstar. It’s clear—Taylornomics is more than a trend; it’s an economic force.

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