MOVER AND SHAKERS
24
JULY 2015
Tasha Noble, John Monkhouse, Dave Lynn, Alli Munro, Gina Sundberg, Menno van Driel, Mark Meichsner, Tom Fraser, Scott Munro and Sandy Sauve. The Jusu Organic Juice Bar has opened their new location in Chinatown on Fisguard Street. Esquimalt’s Lighthouse Brewing celebrated the 3,000 tank mixed after 17 years in business recently.
To get in Movers and Shakers, call Thom at 250-661-2297 or email thom@businessexaminer.net Christopher Junker is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Procura, a leading global provider of software and solutions to home health agencies, community care agencies, hospice and residential care agencies. He has replaced Scott Overhill. The Shatterbox Coffee Bar has reopened at a new location at 916 Pandora Street. Royal LePage Top Producers for May were Tammi Dimock, Cheryl Bejcar, Mark McDougall, Sarah West, Roger Levesque, Mary Brookes, Rick Hoogendoorn, Sladja Stoijkovic, Tom Croft, Tim Ayres, Neil Bosdet, Rosemarie Colterman, Ross Breckon, Mike McCulloch, Pat Meadows,
Victoria Spirits distillery has been sold to the Marker Group, a development company that operates the Sidney Pier Hotel and is led by Grant Rogers. The distiller will move to a larger location at the end of September on Seaport Place. Previous owners Bryan and Valerie Murray are retiring. A new creperie will be coming to the former site of the Cleopatra Hookah and Coffee Lounge on Broughton Street. Crag X climbing gym at 767 Pandora is scheduled to open this year. The facility was designed by Chandler Architecture and replaced the climbing wall in the Rock Bay area. Co-owners Ken Cronin and Nikolai Galadza purchased the Pandora property for $1.14 million in 2013. Story Construction has been working on the project with concrete panels supplied by Nanaimo Pre Cast. Odlum Brown Ltd has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 16th consecutive
Thom Klos
Senior Marketing Advisor
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print by developing a culture of continuous improvement and exceeding regularity compliance. Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, and Shawn McBride, President of King Brothers, welcomed the Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Legend last month, marketing the ship’s maiden visit to Victoria. year. Charles Garcia has joined the team at Starfish Medical as vice-president. He has also worked at Chandler Industries/MicroGroup, Byers Peak and Baxter Hospital Supply/Edwards CriticalCare. Quadra Street’s Italian Bakery has re-opened. It’s been around for more than 30 years. Imax Victoria has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence from users of the site. It is based on opinions and ranking over the past 12 months. Chinatown heritage buildings at 533537 Fisgard St. and 534 Pandora Ave have been sold after being listed for $3 million. The unknown heritage developer is said to be considering renovation plans that will maintain the character of the two buildings. Lady Marmalade has closed its doors have ten years in business. Jim Dores, Thirfty Foods’ CEO will retire after 42 years in the grocery business. His replacement is Lorne MacLean of Sobey’s, Thrifty’s parent company. Victoria head office employs 130 staff. Since Sobey’s has purchased the Thrifty’s chain, they have gone from 20 stores and 3,700 employees to 26 stores, 11 of which are on the Island, and approximately 5000 employees. Stevenson’s Shoe Clinic at 714 Fort Street is celebrating 90 years in business. This fourth generation business also offers rebuilding shoes, shoe stretching, orthotics, luggage and travel accessories in their 2,500-square foot store. Stevenson’s also has an online store. Toronto-based chain Quesada, which specializes in burritos and tacos, has opened a new location on Yates Street.
Citta Construction Ltd. is celebrating 30 years in business. University Heights Shopping Centre has been in business for 45 years. Sager’s Fine Furniture Ltd. is celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year. Century 21 Stucco Ltd. has been in business for 15 years. BC Hazmat is celebrating 15 years in business. Gibraltar Management Ltd. will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. The Ruby, a 42-seat, retro-style diner is now open at Hotel Zed. The Bin 4 Burger Lounge has opened their third location at 100 – 3271 Maple Street. The former location of the Swiftsure Restaurant at the Day’s Inn is now occupied by Belleville’s Watering Hole and Diner. The Beijing Bistro has recently opened at 769 Fort Street. The Cowichan Pasta Company is now located in side of the Cure Artisan Meat & Cheese Deli. Brooke Fader and Oliver Kienast are the owners of brand new restaurant. Wild Mountain. Green Marine has officially certified BC Ferries after the transportation service underwent an independent assessment. The certification is a globally recognized, voluntary, industry sustainable initiative for ship operators, ports, terminals and shipyards. Participating entities reduce their environmental foot
Geoff Dickson, President and CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority, has announced a new three times a day non-stop service from Victoria to Seattle, which will be provided by Delta Air Lines. Mike Holmes, Manager of Pemberton Holmes Ltd., is please to welcome the following agents who have recently joined their team of real estate professionals, Bobbi Belknap and Ellie Matheson. The Cowichan Valley Regional District has launched a new website called NewNormalCowichan.ca. It offers tips and resources to help residents deal with water conservation measures and food preparedness. The South Cowichan Parks Commission and the CVRD recently hosted reopening celebrations at Bright Angel Park, recognizing 57 years that the park has been in service. Barbell Hero, a fitness blogger as opened up in Sooke, visit his website at: www.barbellhero.com. Speedsource Fitness has relocated with Sooke Upholstery into the vacant building, previously Mulligans, on Otter Point Road in Sooke. The Salvation Army Thrift Store has announced that the Sooke location is closed. The Victoria high-tech sector has announced the finalists for the 14th Annual VIATEC Technology Awards. This year, 50 companies and individuals have been named as finalists in 10 categories. The awards will be handed out at a gala on the evening of June 26th at the Victoria Conference Centre.
Sports Traders is listed on the market for the second time in three years. Owner Greg Penno says it is best suited for an owner-operator involved full time at the location. Indian-inspired Delhi (deli + love + india) is now open at the corner of Government and Bay Street. Zaffran Exotic Indian Cuisine has recently opened up on Wharf Street. Shoemaker, Guy Gaudio is closing shop at 1124 Blanshard after 50 years due to high rent. He will continue his business part time from his Saanich home. Guy custom makes shoes as well as doing repairs.
The Directors of Vancouver Island Aerospace Alliance are (l to r): Scott Dewis, Mark Sylvester, Dr. Jenner Richards and Ray Brougham. The organization is raising the profile of local aerospace talent and manufacturing PHOTO CREDIT: ELDAD ALBER.