Norven Mendros
board member and event manager
I came to Canada in April 2011, holding an open permit visa. I started working in the housekeeping department at the Canalta Hotel, while simultaneously employed as a full-time cook at A&W. I also worked at a Chrysler dealership as a lube mechanic for quite sometime until I became a manager at A&W. After a few years, I realized that being an employee is a very stagnant, stressful position.
In 2019, I decided to switch gears and start my own cleaning business in Calgary, approximately 2.5 hours away from my family living in Hanna. It was undoubtedly a struggle at first - traveling back and forth just to be with my kids for a day. In July 2019, my whole family moved to the city of Calgary for good. In January 2019, “Speeders Cleaning Services Inc.” was established. My cleaning company offers various services such as post-construction cleaning, regular cleaning of dealerships, cleaning in clinic/office/warehouse environments, and more.
In 2021, another business opportunity emerged - “Idol’s Apparel,” a store located inside New Horizon Mall, selling basketball jerseys and clothing. Being Norven Mendros is considered “boring” because I don’t smoke or drink, play a sport, or buy luxury brands. However, there are only 3 things that I loves to spend my time and money on the most - that is, with family, friends, and business. People often remark...upon meeting me, The most recognizable trait of mine is my SMILE.
“A SMILE doesn’t cost a penny, but it may change someone’s gloomy day to Sunny”