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New Vancity campaign aimed at reversing drop in growth of credit union’s client base

New branding bridges gap between members’ financial goals and community well-being

B.C. product sales slide

Manufactured goods down 1.2% in October ?7.0% ?5.8% ?3.1% ?4.2% October sales (leather) October sales (paper) October sales (printing and support) October sales (plastics and rubber) Sales of goods manufactured in B.C. slipped 1.

More quays to shopping success

Thriving public markets prompt overhaul of New Westminster quay and plans for another in Ladner

What is a brand anyway?

“We need help to develop our brand” or “We need to rebrand our business,” is what business owners who have been referred to me often request. But, this is rarely what they really want.

New towers establishing foundation for next interior design growth cycle

B.C.’s economic diversification has helped forestall a precipitous drop in business since the economic downturn

Insider Trading

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company Insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending December 29. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.

Alleged Hells Angels affiliation scuttles liquor licence transfer

Tony Raffele, King Yung, Frank Bruno and two numbered companies are suing the British Columbia Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (BCLCLB) for allegedly taking four years to consider transferring a liquor licence and then rejecting the application because one of the trio, Yung, was an alleged member of the Hells Angels biker club.

Band leader counters column’s claims that U.S. interests fund anti-mine fight

In Business in Vancouver’s December 13-19 edition, Vivian Krause continues to perpetuate conspiracy theories that make no sense and are deeply offensive to First Nations. (See “U.S. funding against Prosperity mine: $2 million for B.C. mining reform.”)

Fears of industry fragmentation driving initiative to merge accounting organizations in B.C.

Unification of multiple accounting designations could improve the profession’s certification program and give Canada more clout in setting global industry standards

Smattering of applause for trading partner’s apology

Ken and Charlie would have been gratified.