We are proud to recognize Arrow Workforce Solutions, led by Sam Ibrahim, as the SBA Business of the Year, presented by BDC Canada.
Founded in Scarborough, Arrow Workforce Solutions has grown into a global enterprise spanning workforce solutions, consulting, and finance—while remaining deeply rooted in the community that shaped its foundation.
Under Sam Ibrahim’s leadership, Arrow has become one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, employing over 10,000 people worldwide and earning recognition for its innovation, scale, and strategic growth.
A powerful example of Scarborough grit—where business success and community impact go hand in hand.
Congratulations to Sam Ibrahim and the entire Arrow Workforce Solutions team on this well-deserved recognition!
Recap for a milestone moment. 🎯
�From early beginnings in Scarborough to receiving SBA Business of the Year, Arrow’s journey continues to reflect bold thinking, strong leadership, and a commitment to building something bigger.
Congratulations again to everyone who continues to move Arrow forward.
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Highlights from an incredible gala night! 🎯
Thank you to the university of the West Indies Toronto for a night to remember! Congratulations once again our founder and CEO, @samibrahim40 for receiving the G. Raymond Chang Award, recognizing a remarkable journey.
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In 2024, our CEO @samibrahim40 was recognized on the Scarborough Walk of Fame.
This year, he had the honour of presenting the award to @jesseasido of @scarboroughspots .
A powerful full-circle moment that speaks to the continued growth of our community and the individuals driving real impact. Through @scarboroughspots , @jesseasido has built a platform that celebrates local culture and uplifts businesses across the city.
An inspiring night that highlights where Scarborough has been, and where it’s going.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: SBA Business of the Year 🏆
We are proud to recognize Arrow Workforce Solutions @arrowworkforce , led by Sam Ibrahim @samibrahim40 , as the SBA Business of the Year.
Founded and headquartered in Scarborough, Arrow Group has grown into a global, multi-sector enterprise spanning strategic consulting, talent solutions, workforce development, and finance—all while remaining deeply connected to the community that shaped its founder.
Sam Ibrahim’s leadership is guided by a philosophy of independent thinking and bold action: "Find the trend in the world and go in the opposite direction; never follow the herd." Under his guidance, Arrow has become one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, employing over 10,000 people worldwide, and gaining recognition for innovation, workforce excellence, and strategic growth.
Beyond business, Sam has transformed Scarborough’s sports, education, and community landscape. He is the co-founder of the Scarborough Shooting Stars (the first GTA-based CEBL franchise) and the founder of The Playground, the world’s largest private basketball network. In 2023, he made a historic $25 million gift to the University of Toronto Scarborough to establish the Sam Ibrahim Centre for Inclusive Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership.
Through the Ibrahim Family Foundation, Sam and his partner support local charities, grassroots initiatives, and programs that expand opportunity for Scarborough’s next generation of leaders. From Egyptian immigrant to global entrepreneur, Sam Ibrahim embodies “Scarborough Grit”, proving that business success and community impact can go hand in hand.
👏 Congratulations to Sam Ibrahim and Arrow Group of Companies on this well-deserved honour! Celebrate with us on April 30.
Tickets: thesba.ca/sba-awards
LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS APRIL 15!
What a beautiful day and the start of a beautiful new endevour. The state of the art Melissa Chung Studio at Tiff will provide a space that the light box has needed for a long time and a place where toronto can celebrate its rich history in film and entertainment. One of the main pillars of the Ibrahim Family Foundation is cultural enrichment through the arts and the studio is the perfect platform for that. Melissa you are truly a visionary, I can not articulate how proud i am of what you have created and continue to pour your heart in. You are an inspiration to so many and I really believe this studio is the beginning of a much larger exciting chapter in our journey.
Got to thank everyone that came out to the grand opening and big shout out to the the @tiff_net team. @cameronpbailey@the_sam_katz Jen Frees and everyone else you made this experience so special. We believe in what you are trying to do. @je_nyy@patsycoyle@50yenchung@gavatista@rondiastv@tsedaniel@shamieranderson@aka.aussie@nellysrose@jesseasido@mellymah@jaclyndangelo@johntory@scarboroughspots
Family and friends always repping... Scarborough to the world 🙌 ❤️ 💙
I welcome everyone to come by the studio on king street and and hi 👋 ✨️ 💕
The Scarborough Shooting Stars Inaugural Reach For The Stars Gala ✨
An unforgettable evening that further strengthened the connection between sport and community.
Together, we’re investing in the next generation of leaders, athletes, and changemakers from Scarborough. Thank you to all our sponsors, donors and performers helping create the perfect evening 💫🏀
Mother Africa --- from downtown Nairobi to the Serengeti national park and Zanzibar Tanzania, once in a lifetime vacation experience. We can learn alot from how nature works in this part of the world. Beautiful experience with my beautiful family #blessed #inspirational
SHE SAID YES❤️❤️❤️
A birthday party with a surprise proposal. An enchanted night, full of happiness and excitement. A castle as a backdrop, beautifully fitting for our fairly tale story.
Thank you to all our friends and family for sharing in this special moment.
Life is not perfect, but moments can be. This was our perfect moment.
MELISSA I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR BOYFRIEND ANYMORE, I WANT TO BE YOUR HUSBAND.
Thank you for allowing me to be on this journey of life with you. From now till FOREVER.
Truly Yours...
HUNNY BUNNY
History made 🎯
I’m humbled to share that three of my companies have earned spots on Forbes’ 2025 recruiting lists—all in the same year.
What began in Scarborough as a vision has grown into a national force, powered by teammates who live our values every day. Your purpose-driven work, resilience, and pursuit of excellence turned long hours into this milestone.
Thank you for believing in what we’re building. We’ll celebrate today, then dive straight back in because the job’s not done yet.
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