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Best Managed Companies is one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing Ca nad ia n-ow ned a nd ma naged companies with revenues over $15 million for innovative, world-class business practices. The prestigious Platinum Club designation is reserved for those companies who have retained their Best Managed status for seven years or more.
The Nanaimo Hospital Foundation welcomes Janice Krall as the new director of major gifts and donor relations. Janice has over 20 years of leadership experience in corporate, non-profit, higher education and community volunteering. The hospital foundation is at 1200 Dufferin Crescent. Congratulations to Kirsten Michieli on being the top salesperson of the month for Nanaimo Toyota at 2555 Bowen Road.
The Port of Nanaimo and Mercedes-Benz Canada celebrated the g ra nd open i ng i f the BC Vehicle Processing Centre in Nanaimo. The center is the first of its kind in Western Canada and has been in development for about two years. In the initial phase of operations, it will provide about 40 jobs and process up to 10,000 vehicles annually.
Harbourview Volkswagen was one of five VW dealerships in BC to earn a company award for excellence. The dealership was the recipient of the Wolfsburg Crest Club award in recognition of the company’s high standards in sales and customer service. The 2019 award marks the 8 th time Harbourview has received the prestigious membership.
Janice Krall
The Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business and Community Achievement Awa rds a nd a n nou nced th is year’s winners. Cold Front Gelato & Famous Franks received the New Business of the Year award; HA Photography won out in Creative Services; the Port Theatre in Arts & Entertainment; Mahle House in Restaurant; Charlie’s Closet in Retailer; Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes in Not for Profit; COCO CafÊ in Inclusive Employer; Constable Gary O’Brien in
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Above & Beyond; Nanaimo Child Development Centre in Health Care Services; Coast Capital Savings in Financial Services; Thriving Locally in Technology; Island West Coast Developments in Development & Design; Harmac Pacific in Large Business; Alair Homes in Mid-Size Business; Driven Performance Fitness in Small Business; and West Coast Helicopters in Builders & Trades.
locations in Victoria and has been voted Number 1 in Westshore 5 years in a row.
on May 4th at their new building on Church Way near Mill Bay. The market features all sorts of goods supplied by producers on the island and around the province. The market Is open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm, but the hours will be extended through the summer months.
Harris Nanaimo named Nick Symons the top salesperson of the month for the dealership at 2575 Bowen Road.
Veridis Plumbing & Heating has moved into Whippletree Junction on the Trans-Canada Highway just south of Duncan. The company is planning on holding a grand opening celebration on Sunday, June 9th.
LADYSMITHCHEMAINUS St. Joseph’s Art Studios now occupies the space of the former St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Chemainus. A grand opening celebration will be held at the studio on May 1. Nine artists who have created studios in the space will showcase their arts, display items for sale and classes available at the celebration.
COWICHAN VALLEY GreenLeaf Vietnamese Cuisine has opened a new location at 101 – 460 Trans-Canada Highway. The restaurant has two other
The Cowichan Women Against Violence Society hired Lia Versaevel to serve as thei r new Poverty Law Advocate. BC Aquifer Complete Water Services welcomes Sian Mallett to its team of professionals.
The Cowichan Valley School District Board of Education officially created the position of District Elder/Knowledge Keeper, a first in the province, and appointed Hwul’hwulenuhwtnaat’ (Dolly Sylvester) as the first holder of the position.
The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre’s late Roger Sparkes was posthumously recognized with a Touring Award of Excellence from the BC Touring Council at their annual awards ceremony held in Burnaby. Roger was the former manager of the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and was active on many boards including the BC Touring Council, CAPACOA and the Duncan Fringe Festival Society. The award recognizes excellence in the performing arts touring sector.
Ed a nd Cher yl Bosch h ave opened Kings & Queens Companionship Care which offers a variety of services to seniors between Ladysmith and the Cowichan Valley. Services include grocery shopping and errands, meal preparation and medication reminding, outings, accompaniment to appointments and more. Sweet Meadows Market will hold a grand opening celebration
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