Burnaby Business News - November 2017

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Award Winners Celebrate Burnaby’s Diverse Business Community

By Tessa Vanderkop tessa@bbot.ca

NOV–DEC 2017

On November 2nd, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby hosted the 18th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel.

The awards gala recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding business success as well as a commitment to positive community impact.

Over 350 guests mingled in the west coast themed reception hall which was graced with spruce trees, salal and ice sculptures.

Awards were handed out in nine different categories: Not-For-Profit, Burnaby Community Spirit, Environmental Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Healthy Workplaces, Business Innovation, Business of the Year (up to 50 Employees), Business of Con’t on p.3

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ThankYou So Much!

We are so proud to win the BBOT “Not For Profit” business of the year award!

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bbot.ca Award Winners con’t from cover the Year, and Business Person of the Year.

Winners of this year’s awards demonstrate the diversity and the depth of businesses and not for-profits who call Burnaby home. Burnaby Board of Trade President and CEO Paul Holden said “The awards are a great opportunity to remember that Burnaby is home to a broad range of organizations and not-for-profits both big and small, that are representative of excellence in business across the board.

We strive to create a business environment that attracts business to our city and where business can thrive and excel and that is on display with these awards.”

This year’s prestigious award for Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) went to Cockney Kings Fish & Chips, an iconic go-to destination in Burnaby for over 50 years

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Owners Daniel and Kristi Turner say, “We are so overwhelmed about not only being nominated, but to win is such a great honour.

To all of our staff and customers for being such an important part of life and business.

We are so grateful to be a part of such a great community in the City Of Burnaby.”

Business of the Year was awarded to Traction on Demand, an organization that has embraced innovation in all aspects of its business. Over a few short years Traction has become one of North America’s fastest growing tech companies. Manu Varma, People Person at Traction says, “Traction is very humbled to be recognized as Business of the Year by the Burnaby Board of Trade. Burnaby is a rich and diverse city that continues to grow and provide new jobs. As a business,

we are trying to do things differently. As a certified BCorp, we look at success differently, and are challenging other businesses to reexamine how they define success.”

Lougheed Town Centre won in the category of Community Spirit for having demonstrated outstanding commitment to their community. Kathleen Almeida says “Shopping centres are a natural gathering space and our team is always looking for

ways to best use this venue to support and bring together our community. Whether it’s through raising money for local nonprofits through our events and services, or participating in community events outside of our doors, it’s an honour to be a part of this community.”

Nominations deadline for next year’s awards is June 2019. Visit the bbot.ca for more information. ¾

BURNABY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan (award sponsor); with representative from Lougheed Town Centre (award winner)

HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD

BURNABY COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

BINNIE Founded in 1969, Binnie has developed an excellent reputation for delivering quality civil engineering, surveying, and project management services to public and private sector clients. To achieve that success, Binnie invests in its top resource—its people—with flexible work arrangements, outstanding benefits, and internal social and fitness programs.

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Rob Chiarello, Pacific Blue Cross (award sponsor); with representative from Binnie (award winner)

LOUGHEED TOWN CENTRE has over 700,000 square feet of retail space and is in the midst of evolving into “The City of Lougheed,” which will be Canada’s largest shopping, dining, residential and entertainment destination.

Lougheed Town Centre fundraises for countless Burnaby charities throughout the year, contributes to various outside causes, and creates a sense of community with free programs and family-friendly events for its customers and neighbours.

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Dr. Leelah Dawson, BCIT (award sponsor); with representative from LMI Technologies (award winner)

Angela Zheng, Scotiabank (award sponsor); with representatives from Fortius Sport & Health (award winner)

BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD

LMI TECHNOLOGIES A 3D scanning and sensor company, LMI Technologies is constantly innovating its offerings. Earlier this year, LMI Technologies launched two new models of 3D sensors using innovative structured light technology which can provide measurements and data processing at unparalleled speed and accuracy.

FORTIUS SPORT & HEALTH Fortius Sport & Health was born of the vision for a centre where sport medicine and science experts across multiple disciplines could collaborate to support athletes of all ages and abilities. From this entrepreneurial vision, Fortius Sport & Health opened its doors in 2013 as a world-class facility backed by some of the top names in sport and exercise medicine.

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BURNABY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS

George Stroppa, Douglas College (award sponsor); with representative from Interfor (award winner)

Karen Bichin, ABC Recycling (award sponsor); with representatives from BNH (award winner)

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Chris Perna, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (award sponsor); with rep from Canada Wide Media (award winner)

Jason Hundle, BlueShore Financial (award sponsor); with representatives from Cockney Kings (award winner)

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (<50 EMPLOYEES) AWARD

George Wong, Appia Development (award sponsor); Manu Varga, Traction On Demand (award winner)

Sobhana Madhavan, SFU (award sponsor); Vern Milani, Milani Plumbing (award winner)

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

BURNABY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

INTERFOR From their roots as a coastal forest company to their global position as one of the world’s largest lumber producers, Interfor has been harvesting, processing, and selling sustainably-sourced wood for over 50 years. From its corporate offices here in Burnaby, Interfor upholds the highest standards in sustainable woodlands and mill management throughout its facilities and company.

PETER LEGGE - CANADA WIDE MEDIA Peter Legge is Chairman & CEO of Canada Wide Media, the largest independently-owned magazine publishing company in Western Canada, and an influential local business leader. For more than 40 years, Peter Legge has embodied the gutsy spirit of the entrepreneur, having turned a small tv listings magazine into the foundation of a publishing enterprise. Peter Legge is also an acclaimed public speaker and the author of 20 bestselling books.

TRACTION ON DEMAND Traction on Demand is North America’s largest Salesforce consulting and application development partner and has worked with both large, influential brands, as well as hundreds of small and medium-sized companies. Traction is one of Canada’s first 100 certified B Corporations, one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, and has is recognized as one of the top 10 best workplaces in Canada.

BURNABY NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE SOCIETY Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society provides a wide range of programs and services that serve to build community and make its neighbourhood a better place to live. Today, Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society employs 110 people and engages 1,000 volunteers across its two neighbourhood houses, community hall, nine daycares, three preschools and various community and after-school programs.

COCKNEY KINGS FISH & CHIPS Cockney Kings Fish & Chips is a true Burnaby institution. Opening its doors more than 50 years ago, Cockney Kings has been the seafood go-to for Burnaby families for generations and remains committed to serving the best fish & chips with a focus on great quality, fresh ingredients, and outstanding customer service.

MILANI PLUMBING, DRAINAGE & HEATING Milani Plumbing has been serving the Lower Mainland and Burnaby for over 60 years and the family business is now well into its second generation. Milani Plumbing chose Burnaby to put down roots and grow its organization into what it is today. Its dedication to quality and outstanding customer service has allowed the business to thrive over the decades and become a great symbol of business success in Burnaby. ¾

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Hwaseong, South Korea Trade Mission

By Tessa Vanderkop tessa@bbot.ca As part of The Burnaby Board of Trade’s commitment to creating a vibrant and diverse business community, it actively pursues and cultivates international business connections through relationships with Burnaby’s sister cities. Sister city arrangements are a tool to bridge cultural understanding as well as a way to deepen economic opportunity. Burnaby is one of the first cities in Canada to recognize the importance of building these kinds of international relationships with Asian cities and as early as 1965 created a ‘sister city’ relationship with Kushiro in Japan.

In 2007, the Mayor of Burnaby Derek Corrigan visited Hwaseong, South Korea and a mutual understanding was developed that the two cities would enter a formal sister city relationship. Over time the relationship has grown, and in recent months The Burnaby Board of Trade has been working closely with the Hwaseong Chamber of Commerce to create a trade mission, providing our members with the chance to visit South Korea with a view to exploring potential business/export opportunities.

Hwaseong Trade Mission Highlights |February 16-24, 2018 include: · Business matching with local companies from different sectors. · Business receptions in Hwaseong, Seoul and another city hosted by the local Chamber. · Visits to Samsung Innovation Museum, and the Kia factory . · A small business conference in Seoul. · Tours of Hwaseong, Seoul and at least one other city. · Opportunity to buy tickets for an Olympic Hockey game plus at least one more event. · Other official visits and events to be announced in the coming months.

For more information visit bbot.ca or contact Paul Holden | 604 412-0100

BURNABY SISTER CITIES: KUSHIRO, JAPAN

In 1965, delegates from the City of Kushiro visited Burnaby and an Exchange Affiliation agreement was signed. In 2015 The City of Burnaby celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the Exchange Affiliation agreement with Kushiro.

MESA, ARIZONA

The Sister City relationship between Mesa, Arizona and Burnaby began in 1998 through a relationship between Rotary Clubs in both communities.

ZHONGSHAN CITY, P.R. CHINA

Since 2007 several visits have taken place between Burnaby and Zhongshan, culminating in the signing of a Friendship Agreement in May, 2009 and a Sister City Agreement in September, 2011. ¾

VIETNAM Join this 11-day journey through the history, culture, food and people of Vietnam featuring unique experiences you’ll never forget. Drift on the turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay, stroll past bustling street vendors under the glowing lanterns in Hoi An, and visit rich historical sites from Hanoi to Saigon on this once-in-a-lifetime tour of exotic and enthralling Vietnam.

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• Scenic overnight cruise on beautiful Ha Long Bay amidst stunning limestone cliffs and caves

TOUR DATES May 5 to May 15, 2018 TOUR PRICE $2,995 CAD •per person, sharing room •single room add $395 TOUR PRICE INCLUDE •English-speaking tour guides •All accommodations •All sightseeing and tours via air-conditioned coach •16 meals •All airfare •All taxes and service fees

• Unique experiences including a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River, Tuk-Tuk ride along rice fields, and a paddle boat ride past giant palms on the Mekong Delta • Stroll under the famous lanterns that light up the streets of Hoi An and see the famous Japanese covered bridge • Visits to the Imperial Citadel of Hue, the lively Old Quarter of Ha Noi, and the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City • Shop in bustling markets and unique commercial districts • Enjoy flavorful Vietnamese cuisine and traditional delicacies throughout the trip

Find out all tour details at our UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS: November 29 – 5:15 to 6:00 pm December 06 – 5:15 to 6:00 pm December 07 – 6:00 to 6:45 pm Location: Burnaby Board of Trade Office (201-4555 Kingsway) Register for the info session: call 604.412.0100 or email admin@bbot.ca

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2017 ADVOCACY REPORT

By Cory Redekop | cory@bbot.ca

FEDERAL TAX CHANGES CANADA’S ANTI SPAM FOR CORPORATIONS LAW

METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN

ISSUE: Proposed changes to the taxation of small businesses and incorporated individuals could potentially hurt small business and chilled entrepreneurship in Canada.

ISSUE: City of Burnaby was proposing an update to the community plan for the Metrotown area to guide how the area is developed and grows in the future.

BBOT ACTIONS & OUTCOMES: · Shared informative updates with member businesses to keep them up-to-date · Contacted or met with our Burnaby Members of Parliament directly with our concerns about the potential impact of these changes. · Made a formal submission to the Department of Finance calling for the changes to be stopped until a more robust engagement and consideration process is undertaken. · Attended a meeting with Minister Morneau to engage firsthand about the proposed changes and to ask about the potential impacts on our members. · Federal government announced changes to revise its reforms to protect small business and to cut the small business tax rate to help businesses save more money

ISSUE: Canada’s Anti Spam Law (CASL) hampers marketing and sales efforts and is a significant burden on business.

BBOT ACTIONS & OUTCOMES: · Created a policy solution to CASL for the BC Chamber of Commerce and successfully lobbied for its adoption as official BC Chamber policy · Spearheaded—along with the London, Ontario Chamber of Commerce—a national policy for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to fix CASL by removing the biggest burdens for business · Met directly with all three Burnaby Members of Parliament to explain why CASL needs to be reviewed, amended, and replaced · Published key CASL information for our members on dedicated landing page and hosted several education/training seminars on the topic · Federal government suspends parts of CASL and launches a parliamentary review of the law

BBOT ACTIONS: · Met with senior City of Burnaby staff and with Mayor of Burnaby to discuss the priorities of the business community for the area · Encouraged the City to ensure that the road network is protected and enhanced so businesses can continue to move goods and services efficiently · Highlighted the importance of having a diverse mix of commercial opportunities for all kinds of businesses as the area develops · BBOT endorsed the City’s vision of creating a downtown core in Metrotown as it would encourage significant economic activity and opportunity for business

The Burnaby Board of Trade’s advocacy SUPPORTING WOMEN IN BUSINESS

BC FAMILY DAY

ISSUE: Businesses need more women represented at the board and executive levels

ISSUE: Having BC’s Family Day on a different date than the holidays of other provinces and the USA is an obstacle and irritant for business.

BBOT ACTIONS & OUTCOMES:

BBOT ACTIONS:

· BBOT launches Women’s Business Success Network initiative to develop events, policy and programming for women · BBOT makes the business case for having more women on corporate boards and in executive positions and takes the issue public with various media appearances · BBOT successfully advocates to have its position adopted as a formal policy and priority of the BC Chamber of Commerce, representing 125 other Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce · BBOT makes formal submission to the Parliamentary Committee on the Status of Women outlining ways to encourage businesses to consider more women for board vacancies

· Outlined the business case for why misalignment is a costly inconvenience for many businesses and took the issue public with various media appearances · Advocated directly to the former Minister and with local provincial MLAs to advocate for aligning the Family Day holiday · Engaging with new provincial government to continue to raise this issue

efforts are member-driven.

Policy positions are developed via BBOT member committees and working groups and are approved by the members who form our Board of Directors.

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ACCESS 2017 | 2018

Learning the Ropes of Leadership

By Tessa Vanderkop | tessa@bbot.ca The Access Student Career Development Program, now in its sixth year, has successfully graduated over 300 students helping them gain a competitive edge as they enter the workforce. By providing opportunities to learn soft skills, through workshops, networking, and mentorship, students not only gain confidence but build valuable networks through participation.

Each year Access also invites students to participate on committees led by Access alumnus. These committees offer an opportunity for students to develop their leadership capacity, particularly the chairs as they steer often large groups towards delivering projects.

Featured are three of the young leaders helping their teams navigate deliverables from ideas to action!

KYLE PETTIE | INNOVATION + TECH ENTREPRENEUR COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR

“I like chairing the tech and entrepreneur committee because it’s a great way to pass along the skills and expertise I’ve gained through school, work and the Access Program. I love meeting new people and collaborating with them to create exciting new BBOT events. Tech and Entrepreneurship are both topics that intrigue me and I feel like co-chairing the committee is a great opportunity to expand my knowledge in those areas.”

ENOCH WENG | INNOVATION + TECH ENTREPRENEUR COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR

“I recently graduated from SFU with a BBA Finance concentration. I was part of last year’s Access program, having been part of the Social Committee, and am back for more fun!

I’ve worked in Tech for about a year as a programs coordinator for Wavefront, a national tech accelerator, where I had the opportunity to work alongside numerous startup companies and entrepreneurs. I then decided on a career change, and for now, I am part of Freedom 55 Financial where I am working as a Financial Advisor. My goal is to start my own venture within the next few years and to change the wooooorld!”

ALEXANDRA IRINA | CASE COMPETITION COMMITTEE CHAIR • SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP COMMITTEE CHAIR

“I enjoy volunteering because it helps me connect with other professionals, work in teams and develop my leadership skills.

Last year as an Access student I had the opportunity to participate in the Skills Workshop Committee. I learned a lot and wanted to participate again, but this time as a chair so I could continue to develop as a leader and to help other students as they make their way through the program.” ¾

Up Close RENEE CHAU IT PROJECT MANAGER | TELUS BBOT MEMBER, ACCESS COMMITTEE MEMBER| BBOT CHAIR, BURNABY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK | BBOT

What would you say to young entrepreneurs and business professionals about the BBOT? How does it benefit them?

The BBOT is an opportunity to get exposed to different industries and build both personal and professional relationships. Through the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Young Professionals Network, the BBOT has shown they are committed to helping young professionals develop their careers through skills development workshops and opportunities to network both with community leaders as well as likeminded individuals. One of the core values of BYPN is to foster authentic relationships between people in the community so that there is a strong element of trust and willingness to help each other grow.

Find out more about the BYPN at bbot.ca/programs.

PLEDGE FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY Over 150 Burnaby businesses have taken the pledge for a sustainable community.

Over 27 have shared their sustainability Success stories.

Curious about Electric Vehicles? Metro Vancouver is currently hosting information sessions (at your place of work) to help you and your employees understand the choices available. Find out more at bbotpledge.ca/curious-about-electric-vehicles.

What happens to all those pens when you’re finished with them? Recycle them of course! Find out more about Project S.A.V.E bbotpledge.ca/project-s-a-v-e-pen-recycling.

Interested in taking first and next steps towards become more sustainable?

Take the Pledge and join our community. Its free and easy. Visit bbotpledge.ca. ¾

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Behind the Business Spotlights *CHRISTMAS

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Garage Living | Owner Lance Sparling Why Burnaby?

We needed to find one central location in the Lower Mainland that would be convenient for clients to come and see our Showroom and after a few months of research we focused in on Burnaby with convenient access to Hwy 1.

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What makes your product unique?

We design and transform garages into more organized and finished spaces that actually become another highly active room in the house that just happens to have a car or two in it.

What is your favourite holiday tradition?

We love to convert our home into a Holiday wonderland with over 10,000 outdoor lights and 70 Santa’s inside all decorated and have the team over for a Year end celebration.

Mon Paris Patisserie | Owner Elena Krasnova Why Burnaby?

I wanted to be on the quieter street but still with enough traffic. Also I live in Burnaby and having business close to home was important. When I saw the new Beresford street near Metrotown it was clear right away it was a perfect spot. It didn’t have too much car traffic but a lot of foot traffic which felt very European to me.

What makes your product unique?

We make everything from scratch using high quality ingredients and everything is fresh every day.I wanted to introduce Canadians to the high pastries and desserts I experienced while living in Paris. I wanted for people in Vancouver to have the same European experience.

What is your favourite Christmas confection?

Christmas logs! So many tastes and forms to experience with! We have two for this season: one is rolled Japanese biscuit with cherry and vanilla cream and another is out higher end chocolate/chestnut logs.

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Join the city’s most active networking, advocacy and economic development organization! · Access the Small Business Success Toolkit and Resources · Promote your business and services to the Burnaby business community · Increase your network and build local partnerships through networking opportunities that meet the needs of small, medium and large businesses · Discover benefits and services to decrease your cost of doing business To find out more, join us for our next Lunch and Learn!

One hour, a free lunch, and a great opportunity to connect with other businesses.

Learn how your business can benefit from membership with the BBOT. Contact Marisol Sanchez: marisol@bbot.ca or 604.412.0100

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