Midnight Integrated Financial Inc. Member profile Ray Hupfer, VP Business Development
www.midnightfinancial.com What’s your story? Midnight was foundedon October 1, 2016 by John Burghardt and Richard Kirby. The business now has three offices, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto with 14 employees, nine of whom are in Edmonton. We are a private equity business offering innovative financial solutions to business people. We will selectively purchase real estate as part of our portfolio. We also consider all private equity investments in small businesses. Our services and programs include foreign exchange trading strategies, commercial lending and tax dispute funding. What are people often surprised to learn about your business? People are initially surprised that we are not practicing income tax law even though a number of us have a tax background. As well, generally the public is not aware of the innovative and leading edge business financing solutions we offer. What has been your biggest challenge in the last 12 months? Our biggest challenge as a new business has been raising our profile in the business community in Edmonton and elsewhere. What do you think is the biggest issue impacting Edmonton’s small businesses at this time? The economic challenge and political uncertainty in our city and province. We live and work in a challenging time. What’s your secret to keeping your employees engaged? We believe the key to keeping employees engaged is to develop a strong team environment where everyone is valued and appreciated for their contribution. It is also important for the team to interact socially.
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JUNE 2018 // BUSINESS IN EDMONTON // BUSINESSINEDMONTON.COM
Ray Hupfer, VP Business Development, Midnight Integrated Financial Inc.
Do you have a personal mantra? Wake up every morning and be the best you can be! As a new Chamber Member, what have your first impressions been? The Chamber is a great organization. It offers valuable networking opportunities and social events to meet new business people. Our Chamber mandate is to create the best environment for business in Edmonton. If you could make one substantial improvement to Edmonton’s business environment, what would it be? It would be great to see continued support for new businesses in the city. What is your favorite thing to do in Edmonton? Walking, running or biking in the river valley. Apple or android? Apple Your most favorite place in the world? Other than Edmonton, Barbados. Coffee or tea? Both!