October 21, 2013, 11:22 pm
Mayor of Surrey's Charity Ball
New City Hall Plaza
October 18, 2013
More than 800 business and community leaders from around the Lower Mainland attended the Mayor of Surrey's Charity Ball at the new City Hall Plaza in the heart of Surrey, presented by Coast Capital Savings. The theme was Monte Carlo and over $100,000 was raised in support of the Surrey Firefighters' Charitable Society. The proceeds from this event fund several programs that deliver essential support to youth and the less fortunate in the Surrey community.
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Trish Stew, Alldritt Propery Manager office assistant; Emma Hebert; Elishea Watts, the mayor's daughter; Diane Watts, Mayor of Surrey; and Lori Quinn, entrepreneur and winner of 50 national titles for horse showing.
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Surrey's new City Hall Plaza hosts its inaugural event with more than 800 attendees
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Surrey's new City Hall Plaza hosts its inaugural event with more than 800 attendees
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October 22, 2013, 3:37 pm
Canuck Place Children's Hospice 9th Annual Gift of Time Gala
The Westin Bayshore Hotel
October 19, 2013
Donors, partners, sponsors and supporters of Canuck Place Children's Hospice came together at the Westin Bayshore Hotel for the 9th annual Gift of Time Gala, presented by Telus. Attendees raised money to support the delivery of specialized pediatric palliative care for over 450 children and families facing life-threatening illnesses across B.C.
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John Rose, Canuck Place board member and Nuheat Industries CEO; Sadie Lourenco, Canuck Place family speaker; Darlene Lourenco, mother; Margaret McNeil, Canuck Place CEO; and Tony Laurenco, father.
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Supporters of Canuck Place Children's Hospice raise money to support specialized pediatric palliative care
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Supporters of Canuck Place Children's Hospice raise money to support specialized pediatric palliative care
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October 23, 2013, 12:11 am
Splash: Arts Umbrella 31st Annual Art Auction & Gala
CBC Vancouver
October 19, 2013
Splash, Arts Umbrella's 31st annual gala, raised over $450,000, with more than 400 people in attendance at the CBC studios in Vancouver. Guests had the opportunity to bid on more than 100 works by artists from Vancouver and beyond at this high-profile charitable arts event.
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Lucille Pacey, Arts Umbrella president & CEO; and Nina Cassils, Arts Umbrella board member.
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Arts Umbrella's 31st annual auction event raises over $450,000 for high-quality arts education for youth
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Arts Umbrella's 31st annual auction event raises over $450,000 for high-quality arts education for youth
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October 23, 2013, 3:30 pm
Toast to the Coast
Vancouver Aquarium
October 18, 2013
It's not often that you get to wine and dine under the sea, but on October 18, the Vancouver Aquarium played host to 500 guests for its annual Toast to the Coast bash. The event raised $100,000 that will directly assist the aquarium's conservation, research and education programs. A quarter of the fundraising money came from the silent auction, which let guests bid on items such as overnight stays at the Fairmont Vancouver hotels and a three-night dolphin encounter in Las Vegas.
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The Vancouver Aquarium raised $100,000 for its conservation, research and education programs
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The Vancouver Aquarium raised $100,000 for its conservation, research and education programs
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November 4, 2013, 11:37 am
The consummate company builder talks about the go-go-go life of an itinerant CEO, the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of closing the deal
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The consummate company builder talks about the go-go-go life of an itinerant CEO, the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of closing the deal
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The consummate company builder talks about the go-go-go life of an itinerant CEO, the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of closing the deal
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November 4, 2013, 11:37 am
When Joel Solomon confronted his own mortality in his twenties, he turned his back on a family business and sought a better way to live—and to make a living—in B.C.
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When Joel Solomon confronted his own mortality in his twenties, he turned his back on a family business and sought a better way to live—and to make a living—in B.C.
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When Joel Solomon confronted his own mortality in his twenties, he turned his back on a family business and sought a better way to live—and to make a living—in B.C.
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November 4, 2013, 11:38 am
Fresh from a $165-million round of funding, HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes has happily kept his foot on the gas, sleep be damned
What’s your preferred method of communication? Face-to-face conversation.
What is it that you most dislike? Settling.
Which talent would you most like to have? Perfect balance.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “Try it, and let’s just see what happens.”
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Fresh from a $165-million round of funding, HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes has happily kept his foot on the gas, sleep be damned
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Fresh from a $165-million round of funding, HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes has happily kept his foot on the gas, sleep be damned
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November 7, 2013, 2:10 am
2013 BCAMA Marketer of the Year Gala
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
November 6, 2013
Over 400 people attended the British Columbia Chapter of the American Marketing Association's 43rd annual gala and awards at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Guests mingled at the welcome reception, which featured examples of marketing excellence at stations around the room. The dinner and presentations followed in the grand ballroom, featuring welcoming remarks from BCAMA president-elect Kerry Plowman and BCAMA director of Marketer of the Year Shafina Hajee.
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Shafina Hajee, BCAMA director of marketer of the year; and Kerry Plowman, president-elect, BC Chapter American Marketing Association.
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BCAMA's annual gala celebrates its 43rd year and awards Vancity with 2013's top honours
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BCAMA's annual gala celebrates its 43rd year and awards Vancity with 2013's top honours
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November 8, 2013, 2:24 pm
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Women are still underrepresented in leadership roles—so what needs to change?
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Women are still underrepresented in leadership roles—so what needs to change?
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November 8, 2013, 3:23 pm
BC Cancer Foundation's 2013 Inspiration Gala
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
November 8, 2013
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Max J. Coppes, BC Cancer Agency president and Mehmood Alibhai, Boehringer Ingelheim Canada Ltd. reimbursement access manager.
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BC Cancer Foundation's Inspiration Gala raises over $2.3 million for the launch of the Lung Cancer Research Initiative
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BC Cancer Foundation's Inspiration Gala raises over $2.3 million for the launch of the Lung Cancer Research Initiative
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November 14, 2013, 3:30 pm
2013 Lotus Awards, presented by Prestige Marketing
Vancouver Convention Centre
November 13, 2013
More than 600 attended the 24th annual Lotus Awards at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Guests mingled in the reception hall prior to entering the ballroom for the evenings festivities. Hosts Norma Reid, CTV new weekend anchor and Tom Gierasimczuk, BCBusiness editor-in-chief took to the stage to emcee the awards. After dinner, the band BESTiE performed and got the crowd dancing.
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The evening's emcees, Norma Reid, CTV news weekend anchor; and Tom Gierasimczuk, BC Business editor-in-chief.
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Vancouver's advertising elite hit the town to celebrate the 24th annual Lotus Awards
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BCBusiness editor-in-chief Tom Gierasimczuk and CTV weekend news anchor Norma Reid host the 24th annual Lotus Awards
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November 18, 2013, 12:26 am
Surrey Board of Trade 2013 Surrey Business Excellence Awards
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
November 14, 2013
Over 400 people attended the Surrey Board of Trade's 15th annual awards gala, held at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, in Surrey. Presented by TD and KPU and emceed by Pamela Martin, the evening focused on the strengths and innovations of entrepreneurs to take an idea and use it for the foundation of building a business.
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Mayor of Surrey Dianne Watts and Surrey Business Excellence Awards master of ceremonies, Pamela Martin.
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More than 400 people attend the Surrey Board of Trade's 15th annual awards gala
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More than 400 people attend the Surrey Board of Trade's 15th annual awards gala
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November 19, 2013, 3:06 am
BC Export Awards 2013
Hyatt Regency Hotel
November 15, 2013
More than 600 guests attended the 2013 BC Export Awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel to recognize the most successful and innovative exporters and highlight their status as corporate role models. The awards are presented by the Government of British Columbia and the B.C. division of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, with support from annual sponsors.
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The 2013 BC Export Award winners.
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Pinnacle Renewable Energy takes home top honours at the 2013 awards gala
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Pinnacle Renewable Energy takes home top honours at the 2013 awards gala
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November 25, 2013, 5:40 pm
BCBusiness teamed up with the Dilawri Group of Companies for a unique online video series titled CEOs in Cars, featuring high-performance business leaders driving equally high-performance cars
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The outdoor clothing manufacturer's president takes a spin in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC 4Matic
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BCBusiness teamed up with the Dilawri Group of Companies for a unique online video series titled CEOs in Cars, featuring high-performance business leaders driving equally high-performance cars
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Matt Gauthier & Tom Gierasimczuk
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December 2, 2013, 2:54 am
BC Children's Hospital Foundation 27th Annual Crystal Ball
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
November 28, 2013
Over 400 guests raised $2 million at the 27th annual Crystal Ball, presented by Beedie Living, held in support of the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Proceeds from the gala pushed the Campaign for BC Children total to just over $200 million, reaching the goal for the construction of a new hospital.
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Jamie McIntosh; Karen Flavelle, Purdy's Chocolates CEO; Don Lindsay, BCCHF capital campaign chair; and Jennifer Mackenzie.
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The 27th annual gala raises $2 million, reaching its $200 million goal for the construction of a new hospital
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The 27th annual gala raises $2 million, reaching its $200 million goal for the construction of a new hospital
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December 2, 2013, 1:46 pm
After his controversial contract termination as the City of Vancouver’s planning director in 2012, the jet-setting urbanist founded his own firm as a consulting city planner rather than diving into another public-sector gig
What originally drew you to city planning and urban design as a young man in Ontario?
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The jetsetting urbanist founded his own firm as a consulting city planner rather than diving into another public sector gig
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After his controversial contract termination as the City of Vancouver’s planning director in 2012, the jetsetting urbanist founded his own firm as a consulting city planner rather than diving into another public sector gig
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December 2, 2013, 1:48 pm
Down-to-earth Vancity president and CEO Tamara Vrooman is inspired by businesses in her own backyard. But her best ideas arrive after hours, likely with wine in hand
Which businesses do you most identify with? Local enterprises.
What do you value in your colleagues? Candour.
What cause is dearest to your heart? Values-based banking.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Values-based banking.
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Down-to-earth Vancity president and CEO Tamara Vrooman is inspired by businesses in her own backyard. But her best ideas arrive after hours, likely with wine in hand
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Down-to-earth Vancity president and CEO Tamara Vrooman is inspired by businesses in her own backyard. But her best ideas arrive after hours, likely with wine in hand
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December 5, 2013, 3:05 pm
Women Presidents' Organization and GroYourBiz 2013 Champion For Change Award
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club
December 3, 2013
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Carolyn Cross, Ondine Biomedical Inc CEO; Michelle Pockey, Faskin Martineau partner; and Barbara Mowat, Impact Communications Ltd. president.
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The second annual Women Presidents' Organization's award recognizes Fasken Martineau partner Michelle Pockey
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The second annual Women Presidents' Organization's award recognizes Fasken Martineau partner Michelle Pockey
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December 12, 2013, 3:04 pm
As one B.C. company recently found, a deal made on air doesn’t always mean it’s sealed behind the scenes
When an entrepreneur scores a flush of five offers from all the investors on CBC’s Dragons’ Den—and a handshake deal on exactly the $200,000 ask he wanted—you’d be forgiven for thinking that solidifying the partnership might be just as seamless.
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As one B.C. company recently found, a deal made on air doesn’t always mean it’s sealed behind the scenes
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As one B.C. company recently found, a deal made on air doesn’t always mean it’s sealed behind the scenes
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The Rumble team (from left): James McQueen, Paul Underhill, Kim McQueen and Steve Hughes.
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December 19, 2013, 2:46 pm
Author, photographer and filmmaker Wade Davis plans to teach undergraduates and advocate on resource issues
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Author, photographer and filmmaker Wade Davis plans to teach undergraduates and advocate on resource issues
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Author, photographer and filmmaker Wade Davis plans to teach undergraduates and advocate on resource issues
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