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"Yes, We Are Open" Season 9 Episode 8- Helius Originals
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"Yes, We Are Open" Season 9 Episode 8- Helius Originals

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Yes, Helius Originals Is Open!

In the season 9 finale of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al visits Bilqees Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Helius Originals. She tells her story of starting her unique business, which specializes in sustainable smoke barware, including equipment to smoke food and drinks using wood sourced from Ontario.

Bilqees shares the challenges of manufacturing, marketing, and scaling her business amidst the pandemic and trade tariffs and her plans to launch a new automated smoker. 

This is her inspiring story.

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You can learn more about Helius Originals at HeliusOriginals.com.

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Al Grego

Al Grego

Emerging Channels Communication Manager

Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.

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