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Nicole Ballestrin on the cover of CPA Canada’s PIVOT magazine
Aspire CFO Founder & CEO, Nicole Ballestrin, is recognized by CPA Canada as the cover feature of CPA Canada's PIVOT magazine.
Aspire CFO media spotlight: Made in CA
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Nicole Ballestrin on the cover of CPA Canada’s PIVOT magazine
Aspire CFO Founder & CEO, Nicole Ballestrin, is recognized by CPA Canada as the cover feature of CPA Canada's PIVOT magazine.

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Aspire CFO media spotlight: Made in CA
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CPA, Nicole Ballestrin, drives expansion to meet environmental challenges
“… e-Zinc is conscientious on all fronts, from the financial side and how they treat people to their ultimate mission. For me, green is almost a psychological approach to the job and, in that regard, e-Zinc and I are perfectly aligned.”

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