voice of burnaby - october 2012

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Burnaby NOW • Wednesday, October 24, 2012 • A17

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Vancouver Metrotown, finalists were announced for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards to be presented at the BBEA Gala in November. In all, thirty-one local organizations have been selected as finalists in nine award categories, including Burnaby Community Spirit, Business Innovation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Environmental Sustainability, Not for Profit Organization of the Year, Family Friendly Organization of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Business of the Year.

Hall of Fame recipients G&F Financial’s Peter Unadkat and Gill Sherwood with Mayor Derek Corrigan

G&F Financial Group was inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame on October 10th, at the Burnaby Board of Trade’s annual BBEA Hall of Fame Luncheon. The honour was presented by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan.

G&F Financial Group is a member-owned financial institution with over 26,000 members and over $1 billion in assets under administration. Twelve branches are located throughout the Lower Mainland to serve their member-owners, including two in Burnaby.

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Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. The history of our credit union is characterized by the positive partnerships we’ve been building since we first opened our doors in Burnaby more than 75 years ago,” said Bill Kiss, Co-CEO of G&F Financial Group. “We’re thankful for the support we’ve been given by the people of Burnaby, and look forward to a future of continued growth with our Burnaby members and partners,” added Jeff Shewfelt, Co-CEO of G&F Financial Group.

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Burnaby Community Spirit Award Finalists

burnaby community spirit award finalistsaward sponsored by the city of burnaby

For having demonstrated outstanding corporate social responsibility and for the strong support of local service agencies and non pro t organi ations

silver bullet shreddingWhile small companies may not always be able to write a large cheque, Silver Bullet Shredding comes up with ways to make a positive difference in the community, such as community shredding events in support of a local charity.

vancity burnaby heights Vancity redefines wealth by measuring success in terms of how they contribute to the financial, environmental

and social well-being of the communities where their members work and play.

community savings credit unionCommunity Savings’ 2012 contributions included support for numerous causes through financial contributions to organizations such as Purpose Society, St. Helen’s Parish, Burnaby Family Life, Burnaby Community Connections, and Habitat for Humanity.

scotiabankFrom their StartRight program for new Canadians, to their Bright Futures philanthropic program, Scotiabank has been giving back to communities in order to help make a better place to live and work.

save-on-foodsThis past year, HighGate Save-On-Foods has supported local community events and helped raise money for groups such as BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and local schools and charities.



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To our clients, suppliers and community stakeholders, a big Thank You for your continued support. We are proud to be a member of the Burnaby business community and honored to be nominated as a finalist for the Burnaby Business Excellence Award for Community Spirit.

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business of the year award finalistsaward sponsored by burnaby now

For a Burnaby business that has made an outstanding contribution in the combined areas of business success inno ation and community ser ice

Business of the Year Award Finalists

canlan ice sportsCanlan is the largest private sector developer and operator of multi-purpose recreational sports and entertainment facilities in North America. They presently own and/or operate 21 facilities in Canada and the US, including Burnaby Eight Rinks.

ritchie bros. auctioneersEstablished in 1958, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, selling more equipment to on‐site and online bidders than any other company. Headquartered in Burnaby, BC, Ritchie Bros. has over 110 locations in more than 25 countries worldwide.

fortisbcFortisBC delivers natural gas, electricity, piped propane and alternative energy services to approximately 1.1 million customers in more than 135 communities. In January 2012 FortisBC celebrated the opening of their Burnaby Customer Service Centre to serve the needs of their natural gas customers across BC.

mark bodie, habitat systems Mark Bodie is co‐principal of Habitat Systems Inc. Mark’s expertise in the playground industry can be seen through the challenging projects he takes on and with the knowledge and advice he is able to provide clients.

mark schnarr, alpha technologies For over 30 years, Mark Schnarr has provided distinguished leadership within the B.C. high technology sector. After serving as President of TELUS Ventures, Mark assumed his present role as President & CEO of Alpha Technologies Ltd in 2006.

tina osen, hub internationalIn 2004, Tina Osen was appointed President and CEO of HUB International Insurance Brokers. She is responsible for the operations and performance of 14 offices in the Greater Vancouver area and its over 300 employees.

business person of the year award finalistsaward sponsored by central park place

For a local business person who, through their personal vision, expertise, dedication and performance, is an outstanding role model for business development and excellence

Business Person of the Year Award Finalists: Dallas Vaillancourt (on behalf of Tina Olsen), Paul Drabble (on behalf of Mark Schnarr) and Mark Bodie

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teradiciTeradici drives innovation to fundamentally change the way people use and deploy computers by developing technology and solutions that deliver a true, uncompromised user experience over IP networks.

sorin group canadaSorin manufactures the Mitroflow Aortic Pericardium Heart Valve, used by surgeons worldwide for over 30 years to replace malfunctioning aortic heart valves, improve the quality of live for patients and extend their lives.

vivonetVivonet’s core product, Halo Point of Sale, is re-defining point-of-sale for the restaurant industry by combining cloud based technology with mobile and social technology. Over 3,000 restaurants use Vivonet’s POS solutions in every state and province across North America.

williams & whiteWilliams and White is a third generation Burnaby based technology and manufacturing company. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, they have been able to grow substantially between 2009 and 2011.

ballistic artsBallistic Arts has grown 25% to 30% every year since its inception in 2002. Owners Ted Lau and Tak Kawana both believe in giving back to

the community through in-kind donations to several not-for-profits.

west pacific consulting groupWPCG is a specialized information technology recruitment firm that provides contract and permanent recruitment services for a diverse portfolio of local private and public sector clients.

gloo studiosGloo Studios Inc. has been producing award-winning

videos and creating spectacular visual effects for 4 years. The numerous Webby and Leo awards they have received are a testament to their creative mastery in their field.

trio diamond and gold jewelleryAfter humble beginnings working out of the basement of his family home, Chris Venning established Trio Diamond and Gold which has since grown into a full service jeweler store, creating unique jewellery that inspires.


business innovation award finalistsaward sponsored by bcit

For ingenuity and innovation in product design, marketing, science, technology, productivity, commerciali ation, usiness planning, employee training and other usiness activities

Business Innovation Award Finalists

small business of the year award finalistsaward sponsored by north shore credit union

For a urna y usiness employing up to people or ith annual revenues o up to ve million, hich has made an outstanding contri ution in the areas o usiness success, innovation and community service

Small Business of the Year Award Finalists


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pacific blue crossPacific Blue Cross has a long commitment to work-life balance dating back to 1976 when they took a pioneering role in implementing flex time, a 35-hour work week and providing an employee assistance program for employees.

cga canadaCGA Canada believes in creating a family-friendly culture, providing a wide range of programs such as flexible start times and telecommuting, paid family responsibility days, and shortened work weeks, .

sfu childcare societySFU Childcare emphasizes the culture of family-friendly policies and practices. Employees have first priority access to some of the highest quality Childcare in the area, a fitness facility and library. Employees are able to undertake ongoing professional development with funding and paid time off.

family friendly organization of the year finalistsaward sponsored by the bbot

Family Friendly Organization of the Year Award Finalists:

gloo studiosGloo Studios Inc. has been producing award-winning videos and creating spectacular visual effects for 4 years. The numerous Webby and Leo awards they have received are a testament to their creative mastery in their field.

ballistic artsBallistic Arts has grown 25% to 30% every year since its inception in 2002. Owners Ted Lau and Tak Kawana both believe in giving back to the community through in-kind donations to several not-for-profits.

gluten free expoThe Gluten Free Expo, run by Gluten Free Canada, is the nation’s largest gluten free event with each show featuring over 100 vendors both sampling and selling their products and drawing crowds of 5,000 – 10,000 attendees .

entrepreneurial spirit award finalistsaward sponsored by electronic arts

For having demonstrated a highly entrepreneurial approach to launching a new business or new initiative within a an e isting business with signi cant results in ey business metrics

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Finalists

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non-profit organization of the year award finalistsaward sponsored by abc recycling

burnaby firefighters charitable societyIn 2011, the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society expanded their nutritional snack program to include a total of 12 schools and a community centre. The Society also contributes sizable annual donations to 60 local charitable and community organizations.

computers for schools, bcFormed in 1994, Computers

for Schools’ goal is to accept donations of used computers from business, government and individuals for refurbishment and distribution to schools and other learning organizations within the province of BC.

down syndrome research foundationThe mission of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation is to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full

potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services.

st matthews day care societySt Matthews Day Care Society has been providing childcare in Burnaby for 40 years. Low income, single income and duel income families use their services, as well as single and two parent families, and new immigrant families.

environmental sustainability award finalistsaward sponsored by encorp pacific

For a Burnaby business that has made protecting, sustaining and enhancing natural resources an integral part of their business plan by adopting strategies and activities that reduce energy and materials consumption and or eliminates aste and pollution

Environmental Sustainability Award Finalists

kensington square return-it centreKensington Return-It is a 5 star recycling centre located in North Burnaby. Unlike many other businesses, their motivation is not only profit driven, but also based on protecting the environment and providing education to customers.

whistler waterWhistler Water’s plastic bottles are all made using recyclable PET and are oxo-biodegradable.

Virtually everything is recycled at their bottling facility, and they have managed to reduce their carbon footprint by 88.6%.

gourmet bakerSince conducting their first Life Cycle Assessment in 2009, Gourmet Baker has initiated a number of changes to improve their sustainable practices in several areas including packaging, energy efficiency, sustainable manufacturing practices,

waste management, transportation, and improved end-of-life packaging.

delta burnaby hotel Delta Hotel’s Delta Greens program is a strategic national sustainability initiative helping to transform the way Delta operates its hotels and builds a green culture among their employees.


The Down Syndrome Research Foundationis honoured to be a finalist for BBOT’s

Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year

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Our mission is to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potentialthroughout life by pioneering and providing

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The Down Syndrome Research Foundationis honoured to be a finalist for BBOT’s

Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year

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CFSBC benefi ts education in BC and our environment. Our success is dependent on donations of used computers from

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G&F Financial Group would like to thank the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby for the honour of being inducted into the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Business Hall of Fame. As a locally-based credit union, G&F Financial Group the Burnaby community for over 75 years. Throughout the years, we have been here to help people and businesses achieve financial growth and success. We’re also proud supporters of local charities and avid volunteers at community events throughout the Lower Mainland – making a meaningful difference is something we have always valued.

Thank you for recognizing our history and contributions to the community.

From day-to-day banking to sound financial advice, we’re here to help with your finances.

With 12 convenient locations throughout the Lower Mainland, visit a branch near you to

find out about our great rates, great service and great people.

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FortisBC Energy Inc., FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc. and FortisBC Energy (Whistler) Inc. do business as FortisBC. The companies are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-304.2 10/2012)

Customers first.If there’s something we put our energies into, it’s our customersAnd within the last year, we created 300 new jobs in B.C. to do so. Today, we’re celebrating this milestone by congratulating the employees at our new natural gas customer service centres in Prince George and Burnaby for a job very well done. Together, we’re delivering the type of service that keeps all our customers right where they belong: first.

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