Green Calgary
www.greencalgary.org/ Calgary Video : Green Calgary is a dynamic, non-profit urban environmental organization with a mission to empower Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities through environmental education, products and services. Since 1978 Green Calgary has sought to address a range of pressing urban environmental issues including pollution, waste management and resource conservation. As the nature and understanding of these and other issues has evolved over the years, so to has Green Calgary’s focus, programs and approach. In addition to providing information and raising awareness, our organization strives to provide the specific tools and resources that empower individuals and groups to make positive environmental changes.
Green Calgary empowers Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities through environmental education, products and services.
Green Calgary will play a significant role in bringing this vision to fruition in five to seven years…. ‘Calgarians are world leaders in urban environmental sustainability.’
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Green Workplace
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Green Calgary is a not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraising to support its programs and services. Please click on the links to the left to find out more.
If you have a question that is not answered here or you would like more information please contact us at: [email protected] or by phone at [403] 230 1443.
Calgary Video Made Possible by First Calgary Financial
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“We like to say it’s easy being green with a little help, a little education, a little support and that sort of thing, it becomes easier and easier. That’s what we do. We come in and we help people through education and through advice, through hands-on support and services consulting with businesses and in the community and with families. I visit schools and other organizations to provide hands-on presentations where the kids get to experience what the environment and sustainable living is all about. The kids actually remember so much more when they get to experience something and for them to learn a topic and actually make realizations about how they impact the environment, can actually change their entire perspective. My role with the organization is to essentially help residents, people in their homes green their homes whatever that looks like for them. It’s a very holistic and personalized look at the home. We are able to tailor every visit to whatever the needs of the homeowner are. I think certainly the main areas are chemical use in the home and saving on utility bills. I think those are the primary concerns when we are going in to a home for the first time. I work on the Green Workplace Program. I’m a Green Workplace Consultant. I help businesses to reduce their environmental impact. Sometimes they don’t really know what their goals are; they just say, “Green our office,” and so we have to come in and help them refine their goals. Is it more around waste-related or is it more energy-related. We’re encouraging businesses to reduce their waste, recycle their waste. I feel like I’m making a difference in the Alberta Recycling climate, Calgarians are really open to the message. They’re a city where we really appreciate the beautiful environment that we have. I think the city of Calgary has set some excellent sustainability goals for the community and people are from all sectors are interested in being part of reaching those goals. I think a lot of people, they want to make change and they just don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in. www.greencalgary.org. People often need a helping hand and that friendly support. That’s what we’re here to do. I think it makes a big difference.”
- Published in Business Profiles, Calgary, New Releases
Davenport Motorsports
www.davenportmotorsports.com Calgary Web Video – Davenport Motorsports is Canada’s premier location for high-performance automotive servicing, parts and installation. With over 30 years experience supercharging domestic vehicles and providing custom performance packages coupled with top quality service in Calgary, why trust anyone else?
The Davenport Story
Davenport Motorsports is one of Canada’s longest running automotive performance facilities. Whether you are looking to supercharge your dream, or simply fine-tune your ride, our team of professional and enthusiastic sales staff and technicians are always on hand to assist you in meeting all of your performance parts and accessory needs.
Over the years Davenport has built its name around supercharging vehicles across a wide range of platforms. From thoroughbred performance vehicles like late model Corvettes, Camaros, and Challengers, to late model trucks and SUV’s including such fine examples as Cadillac Escalades and Ford Raptors, our depth and experience in supercharging is simply unmatched.
Today, with our expertise in automotive performance you will find that we can do any performance upgrade from a simple add on like an air intake and exhaust system, to heads and cam packages, to performance suspension upgrades and custom wheel and brake kits. Adding to our experience, we also offer ECU tuning and performance modifications for select import and exotic vehicles.
At Davenport we pride ourselves in having the industry’s top standard facilities at our disposal. Equipment such as our Dynojet™ Chassis Dynamometer, with air/fuel monitor and wide-band O2 sensor, is used to tune each vehicle and optimize each engine to its own unique and exacting specifications. This is a part of our dedication to offering you the best street legal performance available for your vehicle without negatively affecting everyday drivability. You can trust us to offer the highest quality products for your pride and joy.
As a part of our premium service, we also offer three of the world’s top quality wheel brands; HRE, Forgeline, and ADV.1 And with our extensive knowledge of tires, we can offer you the best combination of performance and durability for your vehicle application with top tire brands including; Michelin, Falken, Nitto, Bridgestone and Goodyear.
Davenport is Canada’s only authorized Lingenfelter performance engineering dealer and we are the exclusive Alberta distributor for Brabus, Techart, Novitec, and Startech.
Our Mission Statement
At Davenport Motorsports, it is our objective to give you the customer proven performance with unrivaled quality.
- Published in Business Profiles, Calgary, New Releases
Vacuum Central

BizBOXTV: It’s time your Edmonton business gets it’s own web video production to tell it’s story to the world. The Video Revolution is here!
www.discountvacuums.com Edmonton Video – Canada’s #1 online vacuum cleaner store is one of the most recent in which we produced a business profile video for use on the web and however else the client wishes to use it online. BizBOXTV has had the opportunity to work with a variety of businesses in virtually all industries on their Edmonton web video production needs.
There are a wide variety of choices in styles and features of new and reconditioned vacuum cleaners. Most brands and models are solidly built and will last several years without maintenance problems. The choice in models comes down to your specific needs and tastes.
Major attributes to consider include:
1. Type
Make sure you consider what types of surfaces you’ll be cleaning. Take in to account any pets, allergies, children or brand preference as your choice of the type of vacuum cleaner will depend on it.
2. Filtration
- We live surrounded in filth. It’s a fact. All humans shed about 5-10 grams of dead skin each week. About 80% of the material seen floating in a sunbeam is actually flakes of skin.
- What do house dust mites eat? Human and animal skin flakes (Dermatophagoides – “skin eater”).
- Dust mites are too small to be seen but are the most common cause of year-round allergy and asthma.
- Dust mites live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, furniture, bedcovers, clothes – anywhere they can feed on dead flakes of human skin.
- We have a wide range of products to attack dust mites in your home.
- HEPA Vacuum Cleaners trap the dust mite allergen inside the bag instead of exhausting it into the air. HEPA vacuum cleaners are sealed tight and won’t allow your dust mites to filter through your vacuum back into your air
3. Attachments – Make sure it has the attachments you need, but don’t pay for those you don’t .For convenience, you might want on-board attachments. Natural bristle brushes are superior as they tend not to scratch delicate surfaces.
4. Noise – Some people place a great deal of importance on noise considerations. To respond to this, some models have insulated materials around the motors.
Types:
- Upright versus Canister – Uprights are quick and easy to store but are not always as effective. Canister tend to be more versatile.
- Central – Extremely convenient however some people find the hose can be difficult to control. Some older homes can not have a central vacuum.
- Stick/Broom Vacuum – Stick vacuums look like stream-lined uprights. They usually have less power than uprights and canisters and are ideal for people in small apartments and quick pick ups.
- Handhelds – Handhelds are very small vacuums (usually battery operated) for use in cleaning up specific spots that may be difficult to reach with other vacuums.
Other attributes to consider are listed below.
Attributes:
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Motor Power (amps) – Measures the amount of current used by the motor. Higher amps doesn’t necessarily mean more cleaning power. Airflow and suction power are a truer test of effectiveness.
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Air Flow – Usually measured in cfm (cubic feet per minute)
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Suction Power -is measured in inches of water column or water lift. This does not mean you can suck up water though.
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Filtration System – The level of filtration varies from none (use a bag to collect dust) to sophisticated (filter out pollen and particles less than 1 micron). Units with filtration systems generally cost more, but can be effective in reducing allergen in the home. HEPA filters claim to capture 99.97% of all particles at .3 micron. A HEPA filter most be independently certified be cautious as not all HEPA filters are tested.
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Dust Collector– Can be a bag (thick paper) or bagless with a plastic container. Bagless still have a filter which requires changing from time to time. There is a new product called randomly spun nylon fibre bags. These are superior quality and capture 94.5% of all particles at .3 micron
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Construction – Can be plastic or metal. Metal vacuum cleaners are usually more durable but are heavier. There are 2 types of plastic. ABS plastic is more durable and handles more abuse. Solid rubber wheels are superior to plastic as they tend not to scratch delicate surfaces.
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Cord length – Make sure that the cord is long enough for you to effectively clean one area of you home without having to change outlets.
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Brush Agitator or Power Head (roller brush) – The roller with bristles under the machine that spins when the machine is on. It increases the cleaning effectiveness on carpets. All brush is preferred as the other kind may damage the carpet over time.
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Edge Cleaner – Some models have vacuum areas that extend to the edge of the bottom of the machine for cleaning tight edges if you don’t have this a crevice tool would be required
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Other Tools – Detachable hose, extensions, upholstery brushes, corner cleaners. Some units have caddies to hold all the tools.
- Published in Business Profiles, Calgary, Edmonton, New Releases
Sumo Sumo Sushi
sumosumosushi.com Edmonton Online Video – Sumo Sumo Sushi: Welcome to Sumo Sumo! The staff here have dedicated themselves to provide you with warm service and a friendly attitude. At Sumo Sumo, we will make every effort to serve you the freshest seafood, meat, and vegetables. We will be happy to accommodate your selection to satisfy your taste buds. We strive to bring you dishes that are slightly different. Everything on the menu is prepared by our own chef using traditional Japanese methods and his own special recipes and techniques.
From single business videos just like this one, to sales and marketing videosand branded content creation, BizBOXTV has years of experience working with businesses just like yours, looking for a unique and powerful way to tell their stories, increase brand awareness and of course, sales. You are also looking for an incredible return on investment in this changing media landscape. This is why BizBOXTV was created. Online Video does all that, and more.
- Published in Business Profiles, Edmonton, New Releases
Resonate Music – Music School & Studio
resonatemusic.ca Edmonton Online Video – Resonate Music School & Studio : Everyone has a song. Let us help you create it.™ Resonate Music School & Studio is taking a new approach to teaching and recording music in the Edmonton Area. With our multiple sound-treated classrooms and affordable yet professional recording studio, we strive to bring an experience to our students and clients that is not only positive and engaging, but also memorable and rewarding. Our goal is to inspire, guide, and assist you in any way we can to brighten your musical future. Resonate provides a comfortable atmosphere where you can make yourself at home and escape life’s stresses. We want every lesson and session to be something you look forward to coming to.
Music Has Given Us So Much; We Want to Give Back.
Everyone who registers for a term with Resonate Music School will receive one complimentary hour of time in the Resonate Recording Studio. Registrants will also receive a discounted rate on any additional studio time and a coupon entitling them to two free music lessons in the following term. This means each student will have the opportunity to learn some of their favorite music from a certified Resonate Instructor, record it with our engineer and producer, and have it uploaded online to share with their friends and family. An experience unique to Resonate that is truly amazing for any aspiring musician.
Dear Parents: We Thought of You Too.
We appreciate that you’re busy and waiting in line to fill out registration forms is time consuming. You should be able to carry out this process at your leisure. With Resonate you can. You don’t even need to pick up the phone, as you can register in entirety right on our website any time, day or night. No, we don’t just mean you can print off a form in advance to save a few minutes when you come in. We mean you can choose from our class offerings, pick your desired payment method, and sign up for notification of events, all without leaving your own home. Of course, we’re happy to hear from you if you want to call in or come see us too, but we’ll leave your time in your hands.
Attention Artists and Bands!
You don’t need to be a registered student to benefit from great giveaways at Resonate Music School & Studio. Each month we hold an online draw that is open to the public. The winner receives three hours of studio time free of charge. Also, anyone who records with us will have an opportunity to have a spot in our store to sell their CD with no commissions or fees.
- Published in Business Profiles, Edmonton, New Releases