Inspired by seeing local communities struggle to provide quality ice , Chris Yenna built the first Ice NV Electric Portable Ice Resurfacer prototype in 2013 . Today , seeing the kids smile after stepping out onto a clean sheet of ice is his key inspiration . These machines are easy to operate , transport , and maintain , providing a safer and more enjoyable experience for all skaters . Chris graduated from HVAC Technical Trade School in Illinois , USA , and went on to install performance quality ice in over 45 countries . He started his outdoor rink business in 2014 , and tripled his business in the last year .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
CHRIS YENNA My high school wrestling coach . He gave me the grit and determination that I carry today .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
CY Don ' t be afraid to hear no and success is all about " never giving up !"
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
CY I ' d love to be able to go back to Southeast Asia and scuba dive everyday .
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
CY The dining room because this is where I spend the most time making memories with my family . - Porta Ice , www . portaiceltd . ca
Haniya Masood got involved in the construction industry through her father and his company , Digram Developments . Her family has real estate businesses all over the world . Haniya ’ s inspiration comes from her father ’ s work ethic and her mother ’ s ability to fill in the gaps and take care of everything . This taught Haniya how to balance work and home life . In 2014 , the family introduced the construction company , Digreen Homes where they build homes not just for production purposes but to fulfill dreams ! They are a green company that focuses on using techniques and materials that are environmentally friendly .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
HANIYA MASOOD Personally speaking I have always looked up to my Father ’ s business sense and my Mother ’ s ability to manage life in general , so if there was anyone I would enjoy getting more inspired by , it would be my parents as cliché as that may sound .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
HM I would sit her down and tell her to work hard today , work on your business ethics today so you can continue to build on them as you grow and never be afraid of risk and change . Business is all about risk and constant change . If you shy away from it , you won ' t be able to make it .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
HM I don ’ t have anything like jumping out from a moving plane or going deep sea diving . My bucket list is full of goals I want to accomplish long-term .
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
HM My bedroom is my favorite . It can be messy and clean depending on my mood , but it ' s where I am my true self . Second is the kitchen because I love to eat . - Digreen Homes , www . digreen . ca