Category: Tariq Farid

  • Charity
  • Edible Arrangements

A school playground and recess are vitally important to children for their fun and relaxation as well as for their good health and well-being.

That’s why I am so pleased to be part of a $240,000 funding effort that will bring the children at the Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven a new place to have fun. On Friday, we participated in a groundbreaking for the new playground. The new playground will replace one that has been at the school for more than 20 years.

The project is being funded entirely by donations from the Tariq Farid Foundation, Quinnipiac University, Green Acres PTA, the North Haven Education Fund and North Haven Rotary Club.

Supporting this playground improvement is a tangible way for my family and I to give back to the community that we call home.

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  • Edible Arrangements
  • Franchise

Media interviews continue to help spread the story about Edible Arrangements. Being featured in segment about Connecticut companies took me back to where it began.  This has been way beyond what I ever dreamed. What a blessing.

WorkinCT: My interview with Amanda Raus

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My Podcast interview with Guy Raz

  • Edible Arrangements
  • podcast

Over the years I’ve found that media interviews are important and have really helped to spread the story and brand of Edible Arrangements. The interview I did with Guy Raz of “How I Built This” was a thrill.  I’m a fan of public radio and this show. I used to drive around for hours listening to Guy and always have been an admirer of his work. Today as I drive to visit a franchisee, I often tune in and listen to one of his of his podcasts.

This interview was a joyous ride for me.  Take a listen. Let me know what you think.

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Sharing Growth Strategies With Other Connecticut Business Leaders

  • Connecticut Business Leaders

I recently had the opportunity to attend an incredible gathering of like-minded individuals for a dynamic event called “90 ideas in 90 minutes!” The Hartford Business Journal brought together executives from the Hartford area to discuss how we grew our businesses and to share the key principles we practice in order to continue to achieve success.

Tariq Farid shares business advice with Connecticut business leadersNine executives from diverse industries including healthcare, marketing, food and beverage, and education gathered to share their 10 best ideas, hence, 90 ideas in 90 minutes! The event was designed to provide other business owners and executives ideas to help them improve their businesses.

These are the 10 ideas that have helped me to succeed in business and continue to expand and grow with Edible Arrangements: Continue reading “Sharing Growth Strategies With Other Connecticut Business Leaders”

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Foundation Donates to Fresh Air Fund to Give Kids Access to Summer Camps

  • community
  • New Haven Register Fresh Air Fund
  • summer camps
  • Youth

The countdown to summer has begun.  Please join me in a countdown to summer and help give Greater New Haven children a summer full of adventures and opportunities.  Since 1905, the New Haven Register’s Fresh Air Fund, a non-profit, has provided summer experiences to more than 35,000 young people in greater New Haven.

When you give to the  New Haven Register Fresh Air Fund, you are giving children that chance to sit in the sun and laugh, learn and celebrate summer.  Fresh Air Fund campers are the kids who motivate their peers and give back.  They’re the kids who grow into future leaders.  They might establish their own companies, like I did. 

Growing up in West Haven, I benefited from going to summer camp. I believe in giving back and making opportunities available for others, especially children.  Three years ago, The Tariq Farid Foundation made its first donation to the Fresh Air Fund to help send kids to camp.  Recently, the Foundation made another donation.

I believe that when God blesses you, the way to be thankful is to look around and give back.

Help a young person to experience all the fun, friendships and adventures that summer camp offers. Consider a donation to the Fresh Air Fund.  It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference.

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