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Milani Plumbing Heating & Drainage inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame

By Tessa Vanderkop tessa@bbot.ca

OCT–NOV 2017

Milani Plumbing Heating & Drainage became the 2017 inductee into Burnaby’s Business Hall of Fame at a special luncheon on October 5th at the Hilton Metrotown Vancouver. The Hall of Fame induction is presented annually to a Burnaby-based business that has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a significant impact on their community.

Milani was started in 1956 by Demitrio Milani, who had emigrated from Italy to Vancouver. Demitrio, often referred to as the “Chief,” later opened his first drainage and Con’t on p.3

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Vern Milani, President of Milani, Plumbing Drainage & Heating

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bbot.ca Milani Hall of Fame con’t from cover plumbing supply store in Metrotown. In 1986, Demitrio’s son Vern bought the organization from his father and shortly thereafter and built a new store at its current location of 5526 Kingsway. Today, the business has grown to a fleet of over 100 of their iconic red trucks and to over 100 employees. With the success the business has seen over six decades, Vern said he’s never considered leaving the city that he grew up in.

“The entire Milani team is extremely honoured to be inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. Our company’s roots have been here for decades and we have served the city and the region with pride for over 60 years. It means a lot to both our company and our family to be recognized in this way by our hometown, and we look forward to a long future for Milani Plumbing,

BBN 3 Drainage & Heating in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland,” said Vern Milani, President of Milani, Plumbing Drainage & Heating.

Milani joins an impressive list of other businesses who have been inducted into the Burnaby Hall of Fame, including the Beedie Development Group, The Valley Bakery, Global BC, Bosa Properties, Electronic Arts Canada, G&F Financial Group and ABC Recycling to name a few.

Burnaby prides itself on providing a healthy and welcoming environment to businesses who want to build roots in this community. Paul Holden, President and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade says, “Milani has been serving the Lower Mainland and Burnaby for over 60 years and the family business is now well into its second generation. We are thrilled that Milani chose Burnaby to put down roots and grow its organization into what it is today.

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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.”

Finalists for the Burnaby Business

Excellence Awards were announced at the Hall of Fame luncheon on Oct. 5, 2017.

Awards will be announced Nov. 2 at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala.

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Members of the Milani “family” join in celebrating their induction into the Hall of Fame

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BURNABY COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

CLIO Clio is driving the legal industry into the 21st century by offering the world’s most widely used cloud-based practice management platform. Clio’s healthy workplace includes an industry-leading work environment, wellness programs, ample vacation time, and innovative policies that support the work-life balance of its employees.

GLENTEL GLENTEL, a leading wireless communications service provider, fosters a corporate culture that supports employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. GLENTEL builds a healthy and supportive workplace through a comprehensive employee assistance program, social and team-building events, and a focus on employee health and wellness.

LOUGHEED TOWN CENTRE 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.

PETER KIEWIT SONS ULC One of North America’s leading construction and engineering organizations, Kiewit sees stewardship as a core value and looks to engage and build positive relationships with

LMI TECHNOLOGIES LMI Technologies, a 3D scanning and sensor company, values the commitment and dedication of its employees and strives to create a healthy workplace for its team.

Various team-building social events, flexible work hours, weekly catered staff lunches, and excellent benefits all contribute to the wellbeing of LMI Technologies’ employees.

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. Binnie invests in its top resource—its people—with flexible work arrangements, outstanding benefits, and internal social and fitness programs.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE Brentwood Town Centre is committed to energy management and environmental sustainability in both its current facilities and as its “The Amazing Brentwood” redevelopment takes shape. By working with their tenants, suppliers and vendors Brentwood Town Centre aims to integrate environmental sustainability into all aspects of its operations.

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 offices here in Burnaby, Interfor upholds the highest standards in sustainable woodlands and mill management throughout its facilities and company.

RICOH CANADA Ricoh Canada offers business services, document management and digital printing solutions to help businesses innovate and grow. Through their internal green team

led by staff volunteers, Ricoh undertakes numerous corporate initiatives to increase its own sustainability and minimize its ecological footprint.

SFU PROCUREMENT SERVICES SFU Procurement Services leverages its purchasing power to positively impact Burnaby’s environment, people, and economy by embedding sustainability principles in its procurement processes.

Through innovative policies, guidelines and directives, SFU Procurement Services ensures best overall value to the university while addressing a growing demand for sustainable and responsible purchasing.

WHITES LOCATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY Whites Location Equipment Supply, a supplier of support equipment to the motion picture, television, commercial and special event industries, strives to have the smallest footprint both in-house and at on-site locations. Through initiatives like a robust recycling program for their customers, Whites Location Equipment Supply works to make its operation a sustainable one.

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD MARTIN MOORE - WATSON GLOVES Martin Moore started with Watson Gloves in 1986 and over 11 years moved his way through various roles before being named president of the company in 1997. Under Martin Moore’s guidance, Watson Gloves has continued to grow, culminating in a relocation to Burnaby. Martin Moore has led an expansion of the company’s factory and warehouse capacity and has overseen significant growth in both its workforce and product lines. As the company nears its 100th anniversary, Watson Gloves is poised for continued success under his leadership.

PETER LEGGE - CANADA WIDE MEDIA Peter Legge is Chairman & CEO of Canada Wide Media, the largest independentlyowned 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 television listings magazine called TV Week into the foundation of a successful and diverse publishing enterprise. An acclaimed public speaker and the author of 20 bestselling books, Peter Legge has motivated thousands of people towards positive change.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD BURNABY NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Burnaby Neighbourhood House provides a wide range of programs and services that serve to build community and make its neighbourhood a better place to live. Today, they employ 110 people and engage 1,000 volunteers across their two neighbourhood houses, community hall, nine daycares, three preschools and various community and afterschool programs.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION ECHO CLUBHOUSE Created in 2011 by the Canadian Mental Health Association, the ECHO Clubhouse— which stands for Education, Community, Health, Options—serves as a community connection for adults living with mental health challenges. The ECHO Clubhouse strives to reduce social isolation and increase wellness amongst its participants through holistic, supportive programming.

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syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing specialized educational programs and services, disseminating information and resources, and changing attitudes fuelled by societal misconceptions.

MOSAIC MOSAIC, the Multi-lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities, is one of the largest settlement organizations in Canada and provides more employment supports and programs than any other immigrant-serving organization in BC. MOSAIC programming helps newcomers realize the full potential of living in Canada.

STRIVE LIVING SOCIETY The Strive Living Society provides community and residential services for people living with diverse abilities. Founded in 1988, Strive Living Society has grown to offer residential resources, drop-in centres, community-based programs, and home-based services to a diverse group of clients across the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast from its head office here in Burnaby.

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

GLENTEL Based in Burnaby, GLENTEL is a provider of innovative and reliable wireless communications services and solutions.

Through initiatives such as its various

e-commerce applications, GLENTEL has grown to include 150 head office employees in Burnaby and 350 locations across Canada operating under various tradenames including WIRELESSWAVE and TBooth wireless.

SQUIRREL SYSTEMS Squirrel Systems is a true entrepreneurial success story, having started in Burnaby as an idea stemming from an SFU thesis paper.

In 1984, Squirrel Systems revolutionized the industry with the first touchscreen restaurant POS system and continues to introduce market leading innovations to the global hospitality industry to this day.

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BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD FALSE CREEK COLLISION False Creek Collision is an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility that relocated to Burnaby in 2011 and ever since has made a name for itself with a focus on innovative, environmentally-sustainable, and industryleading initiatives, services and products.

TRACTION ON DEMAND Embracing innovation and experimentation in all facets of the business, Traction on Demand has grown into North America’s largest Salesforce consulting and application development partner. Innovations in organizational structure, service offerings, and delivery methods have helped Traction on Demand become one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America.

WATSON GLOVES Through innovative marketing and branding strategies, Watson Gloves has made its products stand out in the marketplace, helping propel the nearly 100-year-old company into becoming Western Canada’s largest retail distributor of gloves with over 130 employees and over 1000 different styles of gloves.

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 that provide measurements and data processing at unparalleled speed and accuracy.

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SQUIRREL SYSTEMS Squirrel Systems delivers point of sale systems for restaurants, hotels, bars, and other foodservice operators, and revolutionized the industry when it introduced the first touchscreen restaurant system. Squirrel Systems started in Burnaby as an idea in a SFU thesis paper, and has grown into one of the most innovative pointof-sale systems providers in the market today.

CANLAN ICE SPORTS Canlan Ice Sports is a leading operator of ice rink and multi-purpose recreation facilities and has 1,100 full time and part time employees working in 20 facilities across Canada and the United States, including their Burnaby corporate office. Their local property, “Burnaby 8 Rinks” is a state-of-theart facility with six NHL-sized ice rinks, one indoor soccer field, and one dedicated figure skating rink.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (<50 EMPLOYEES) 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.

GREENSCAPE DESIGN & DÉCOR Greenscape Design & Décor is a specialist in the design, production, and management of unique themed environments and creative events. Since 1994, Greenscape Design & Décor has created stunning and unique foliated settings for weddings, film sets, shopping malls, and special events across Canada, the USA, Europe and Asia.

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 been recognized as one of the top 10 best workplaces in Canada.

PETER KIEWIT SONS ULC Celebrating 75 years in Canada, Peter Kiewit Sons ULC is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. Peter Kiewit Sons ULC offers construction and engineering services for transportation; water/ wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining projects. Through partnerships with government and industry, their projects have invested over $9 billion into BC. WATSON GLOVES After a nearly 100-year history, Watson Gloves has grown into Western Canada’s largest retail distributor of gloves with 32 representatives nationwide and 130 employees. After relocating the company to Burnaby 10 years ago, Watson Gloves has continued to thrive and now offers over 1000 styles of gloves for use at work, in gardening, and in sport. ¾

WHITES LOCATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY Whites Location Equipment Supply is a supplier of support equipment and location services to the movie, television, commercial and special event industries. With attention to detail, strong customer service, and a commitment to community and sustainability, Whites Location Equipment Supply has continued to grow and thrive in Burnaby.

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Burnaby Board of Trade Welcomes Tax Reform Rethink

By Cory Redekop cory@bbot.ca The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT), the city’s most active business networking, advocacy and economic development organization, is welcoming the federal government’s plan to revise its proposed business tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate.

After a careful review of the proposed changes this summer, the BBOT determined that they may undermine entrepreneurship and harm small businesses, and advocated for the changes to be reconsidered. In its efforts, the BBOT worked to ensure any tax

policy changes were as targeted as possible and that they avoided unintended negative consequences for the business community as a whole.

The BBOT is encouraged by the government’s new indication that it will make several revisions to its proposed tax changes including cancelling the proposed restrictions on the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption, broadening the definition of what constitutes a ‘contribution’ to a business in regards to receiving dividend income, and committing to a limited administrative requirement to comply with the changes.

In addition, the BBOT applauds the government’s announcement that the small

business tax rate will be lowered from 10.5% to 10% as of January 1st, 2018 and then to 9% on January 1st, 2019, a reduction which could save a business up to $7,500 each year. As one of the BBOT’s concerns with the government’s proposals was the potential to undermine business investment, this tax reduction and its savings are welcome.

The BBOT will review the forthcoming revisions to the proposed tax changes on behalf of its members and will continue to engage with government on how these changes can be best implemented and applied. ¾

BBOT Rallies BC Businesses to Push for More Women in Corporate Boardrooms

By Cory Redekop cory@bbot.ca It will take up to 75 years to reach gender parity in BC’s corporate boardrooms, which is too long according to the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) and its new policy push for seeing more women on boards of directors.

However, the BBOT isn’t alone in this effort as it has rallied the BC business community to its side by getting this policy proposal adopted as a formal position of the BC Chamber of Commerce at its provincial AGM

earlier this year.

Through its Women’s Business Success Network, the BBOT is making the case for greater gender diversity on corporate boards as a way of improving the bottom line. Numerous studies have found that greater corporate gender diversity is linked to everything from better returns on equity, higher stock prices, and overall better financial performance.

The BBOT’s policy is calling for publiclytraded BC companies to ensure women are recruited and considered for all board

vacancies, but leaves the final selection of a candidate up to the company. “With only 12% of board seats in Canada held by women, we need policies to ensure more women are having a chance to compete for these positions,” says Paul Holden, BBOT President & CEO. “That said, we aren’t advocating for a quota for boards—there are so many talented business women that, given a better opportunity as our proposal would provide, they will easily earn more board seats on their own merit.” ¾

BBOT Represents Burnaby at National Business Conference

By Cory Redekop cory@bbot.ca The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) represented the Burnaby business community at 2017 Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in Fredericton, New Brunswick on September 23-25.

This annual gathering of chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and industry/ business leaders provides a unique opportunity for the BBOT to bring best

practices from across the country back to Burnaby, to explore possible partnerships and collaboration, and to speak out on issues important to the Burnaby business community.

A highlight of the AGM is the policy plenary session, where public policy resolutions developed by chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across Canada are debated and voted upon. The BBOT advanced two proposals this year, advocating against Canada’s Anti-Spam

Legislation and making the business case for encouraging more women to serve on corporate boards.

The AGM also provided an opportunity to engage directly on the federal government’s proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations, which included an exclusive opportunity to hear from and pose questions to Bill Morneau, the federal Minister of Finance. ¾

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Last November the BBOT launched the Burnaby Young Professionals Network (BYPN), a network created by and for Burnaby young professionals. The goals of the network are to help young professionals build strong networks in the community as well as promote the development of useful skills that can help them in their careers and future opportunities. To find out more about the BYPN visit bbot.ca/programs or contact tessa@bbot.ca for more information.

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The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Women’s Business Success Network (WBSN) is a group of women and men interested in supporting women at all levels of business, whether a sole entrepreneur, a small business owner, a business professional or an established executive. Throughout the year the group hosts events and panels. To find out more about the WBSN please visit bbot. ca/programs or contact cory@bbot.ca for more information.

The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community is an online resource and green business directory that provides sustainability tips for business large and small. In the Pledge Success stories you can read about the passion and ingenuity of local businesses who are making a difference to their bottom line and to their communities. bbotpledge.ca/success-stories

environmental communities. Volunteering and supporting leading organizations like the David Suzuki Foundation, as well as engaging sustainability leadership in both industry and government to support objectives that drive positive environmental policies and practices.

WHAT THEY HOPE TO ACHIEVE Using forest free Sugar Sheet paper instead of wood fibre paper provides their clients with a value that aligns with their core principles and practices to protect the environment. Furthermore, each client receives an annual eco-savings report showcasing their tree savings and green house gas reductions as a result of converting to Sugar Sheet paper.

Royal Printers: Going ForestFree is Easier Than You Think

By Tessa Vanderkop tessa@bbot.ca Since 1932, Royal Printers has been committed to providing BC businesses with a single source for their printing requirements. Decades later, the tradition lives on with a new message; Print Without Forests. In 2013, the company took a huge leap and introduced a complete lineup of 100% tree-free paper called Sugar Sheet to support their mandate. To further support their mandate, Royal also became certified

by Bullfrog Power as BC’s first Green Energy Printer and works closely with Eeko Couriers to offer sustainable deliveries with a 100% hybrid fleet.

Protecting the environment has always

been a key part of Royal Printers’ 86 year history. However, over the past decade sustainability has become their primary business driver. Beyond business objectives their team made the commitment to work with clients, supply chain partners and other community stakeholders to share ideas that elevate sustainable practices and through collaboration, minimize deforestation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

GETTING STARTED To lead change Royal Printers needed to be “the message not the messenger”. Beyond manufacturing 100% forest free Sugar Sheet Paper, they made a larger commitment to listen, share ideas and support key stakeholders within the business and

NEXT STEPS AND GOALS Royal Printers continues to expand their portfolio of agricultural paper and printing solutions. In collaboration with clients, they hope to save millions of trees each year and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

JOINING THE PLEDGE FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY The Pledge for Sustainability Community represents a growing community of likeminded organizations striving to support the environment while also driving business innovation. A business community that readily share ideas and provide support. A community that is paying attention to the needs of our planet and the ever-growing demand for sustainable products from the most important stakeholder in any business— the customer. ¾ TAKE THE PLEDGE. BBOTPLEDGE.CA (IT’S FREE AND EASY)

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A.B. Poelen Financial Solutions Inc. Alpine Building Maintenance Alto Glass Ltd AN Global Consulting Ltd. Anne Kang , MLA – Burnaby, Deer Lake AnneMarie Bymoen Annie’s Place Group Care Corp.

AOAE Company Arbutus Grove Projects Ltd. Artisan Farmers Markets Avalon Dairy Ltd. BDO Canada Limited Big Sisters of the Lower Mainland Blackfish Accounting Services Blue Maven Group Blue Ocean Lighting BMD Multi-Lingual Technology Ltd. Brentwood Town Notary Public Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society C & K Collision Canadian Linen and Uniform Service Canadian National Education Exchange Centre Cassady & Company Catherine Pascuas CBowmanPhoto Cecil B. Spa & Laser Central Agencies CHARTWELL CARLTON

“As a digital marketing agency working with small and medium size businesses, the Burnaby Board of Trade provides many educational and networking opportunities for us. I particularly enjoy the monthly Networking Referral Group, which allows me to meet 20-30 business owners in a semi-structural and fun way to kick start the month.

Our agency has grown as a result of forming and deepening these new relationships. I highly recommend the event to all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.”

“I am happy to be a member of the Burnaby Board of Trade as it provides me with strong networks in the business community. BBOT also represents the interests of the business community to local government. Through the BBOT newsletter and website I am able to get updated information related to government policy change which benefits my job. Besides, I enjoy participating in various kinds of BBOT events such as BBOT Dim Sum event.”

“I have had the privilege of being a member of the BBOT for nearly 3 years. BBOT has provided me the opportunity to meet with like minded individuals who are interested in operating their business in the most sustainable manner possible. I feel that the BBOT Sustainability Pledge has helped to open the eyes of businesses who otherwise wouldn’t have considered the importance of a healthy environment. The Pledge has helped business start a frame work that guides them down the path of being an environmental sustainable business. The BBOT Pledge is the number one reason I joined the BBOT and after 3 years I’m still glad that I am a member.”

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Retirement Residence Classic Media Inc. / JET Pictures Creative Spark Distribution Denny’s Don Chendo Products Inc Dream Designs Co Ltd. DS Lawyers Canada LLP, Vancouver Office E Sense Media Electrum Networks Inc. End2End Media English Pronunciation For Success Expedia Cruiseshipcenters Metrotown EYEXPO Technology Corp.

Firefly Data Solutions GNAPI Humble Manufacturing i-onCONNECT Technologies Inc. iLynx Systems Inside Edge Hockey Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (North Vancouver) J. Le-Tang Ltd. Janet Routledge, MLA – Burnaby North Juris Notary Katrina Chen, MLA Burnaby - Lougheed KDTS L & E Perfetti Renos & Design Lexan Cabling Solutions Love’s Cooking & Baking Lowry Sales BC Ltd. Luma Tech Solutions Canada Ltd. M&M Food Market Manpreet Sokhi Maple Bike Corp.

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