culture is also ‘giving back,’ which Luc believes their employees also appreciate. He says they like that the company strives to make a positive impact in the communities in which they work. “It’s our people that make our company great, and it’s great people that help a company succeed,” he reiterates. “We strive to continue to make our team proud of the company they work for.” In order to do that, Zoom Painting sets goals every year – goals that “will result in a better community and that will specifically help our city’s youth.” Every year they complete at least four projects that further those goals – that have an impact on youth, marginalized communities, and families in need, and with organizations that have a proven track record for making an impact in the lives of people in their city. As an example, Luc cites a discussion they had in their office a few years back, when they realized that there was no permanent LBGTQ crosswalk in Calgary and that Calgary was one of the only cities in Canada that didn’t have one. “So we contacted Calgary Pride and we worked with the city and lobbied within our districts to push it through,” he explains. “Along the way, Mount Royal University picked it up and let us donate a crosswalk, which we have maintained ever since. Then the city approved a crosswalk on Stephen Avenue downtown, which we have also maintained. We’re proud of that.” “We look forward to doing more of that kind of work in all of our APRIL 2022
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