Dax Ross opened Pizzamoreh Artisan Pizza in West Kelowna on National Pizza Day and he香蕉视频直播檚 looking forward to celebrating many more in the future.
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When Ross was seven-years-old, he sold fruit and chips along the beach. Thast is where he started thinking about being an entrepreneur.
That, and he enjoys pizza.
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Currently, Ross is learning the ropes from Guest for the next month, before he fully takes over.
Eventually, he said he would like to expand his business and use the pizza parlour as a place where people can gather and learn.
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He also started a clothing company, but the young entrepreneur would like to incorporate it within the parlour. His ultimate goal lies outside of the food industry.
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He wants to hold business meetings and create an environment where people can enjoy pizza and beverages while hosting community events similar to Ted Talks.
Ross said he never enjoyed school and would like to own his own private school one day.
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