Maria is the founder of FamilyEdmonton.com, a Web site directory for those in the Edmonton Area. In addition to connecting community members with local businesses and events,she gives free advertising to local nonprofits to increase community awareness. Maria is in the process of opening four more directories and has a five-year plan to provide a directory to each of Canada's major cities.

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