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“Fitness has always been central to my life, especially having had parents who were both natural athletes,” says BG Capital Group Chairman Bobby Genovese. “Skiing, horseback riding, tennis, golf — our entire family played these sports from the time we could walk,” said Genovese. Although already an accomplished equestrian, in his late 30s Genovese tried…

While acts of altruism are nothing new, the pandemic has inspired people to be involved in ways they never dreamed possible. Grappling with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world can seem pretty grim. We are in a constant state of disbelief while hoping for good news, but more often than not we are…

Now more than ever helping others may seem impossible or too restricted as many people are staying home and social distancing to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. But, with a little creativity and effort, there are many ways to give back and make a difference from afar. For example, popular musicians are performing free…

Opportunity and innovation are the central hallmarks of every entrepreneur. Being able to see untapped potential and having a vision for that potential that, perhaps, no one else sees are the tentpoles of entrepreneurship that have been central to my life and of those I admire and am inspired by. This is especially true right…

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted each of our lifestyles in such a universal and profound way. We’ve had to make personal sacrifices as well as learn how to work from home, entertain ourselves, and adapt to living in close quarters with our family members. We’ve also been given an amplified opportunity to help others in…

For many executives, success and philanthropy go hand-in-hand. Throughout history, the world’s great industrialists and those who generated substantial wealth were famous for providing significant financial support where they saw the need or opportunity. In fact, it is how many of the world’s iconic institutions and organizations began. The spirit of giving continues just as…

My love of boats began in childhood when every summer our family made the two-hour trek from Toronto to Muskoka’s iconic lakefront cottage country. With more than 1,000 lakes, its turquoise waters, rocky shores and windswept pines have been an irresistible draw for seasonal residents since the late 1800s. Today, the district is known as…

I’ve spent my entire adult life as an entrepreneur — building, buying, launching and running businesses across a spectrum of industries. I find it immensely satisfying to meet the ongoing challenges of the marketplace, which is always changing and demanding of creative vision and proactive solutions. Keeping pace with those changes and opportunities is both…

Experiencing nature isn’t just a good way to enjoy the outdoors; in fact, research shows that spending more time outside can actually improve your health and well-being. According to a study by Frontiers, those who spend just 20 minutes in a location where they feel connected to nature experience a drop in stress hormones. Spending time…