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Federal budget good for knowledge economy: BCTIA

Federal budget good for knowledge economy: BCTIA

The federal government’s newly released Economic Action Plan 2013 provides support for business acceleration programs, which will continue to help foster the knowledge economy in Canada, according to the British Columbia Technology Industry Association (BCTIA).
Pant shortage to have “significant” impact on Lululemon earnings

Pant shortage to have “significant” impact on Lululemon earnings

Yogawear giant Lululemon Athletica Inc. (TSX:LLL; Nasdaq: LULU) warned today that botched production of black luon pants has forced it to pull the products from its shelves and that this will have a “significant impact” on their financial results, which are expected March 21.
Pinterest pinpoints new online direction for retail

Pinterest pinpoints new online direction for retail

Social media platforms becoming as important to companies’ brands as corporate websites
Online eyewear retailer Clearly Contacts to open store on Robson Street

Online eyewear retailer Clearly Contacts to open store on Robson Street

The world’s largest online eyewear seller is opening its first North American brick-and-mortar store on Vancouver’s Robson Street.
Women Entrepreneur Awards call for nominations opens on International Women’s Day

Women Entrepreneur Awards call for nominations opens on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, March 8, RBC and Women of Influence have announced the call for nominations for the 2013 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.
Richmond launches new business development initiative

Richmond launches new business development initiative

The City of Richmond launched a comprehensive new website March 5 to better engage with the city’s business owners.
Women entrepreneurs to connect at Twitter town hall tonight

Women entrepreneurs to connect at Twitter town hall tonight

Two days before International Women’s Day on March 8, women entrepreneurs are being invited to participate in a Twitter town hall Wednesday evening, to be hosted by Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto.
London Drugs first in Canada to offer skin test for cholesterol

London Drugs first in Canada to offer skin test for cholesterol

Checking your cholesterol levels no longer requires a visit to your doctor, a 10-hour fast and trip to the medical lab for a blood test, thanks to a new skin-based test now offered by Richmond-headquartered London Drugs.
Forty Under 40 honoree among Successful You award winners

Forty Under 40 honoree among Successful You award winners

One of Business in Vancouver’s newest Forty Under 40 winners has been named one of the best small businesses in B.C. in the Successful You Awards, hosted last night by Small Business BC.
Online platform aims to drive aboriginal business

Online platform aims to drive aboriginal business

The Industry Council for Aboriginal Business (ICAB) has just launched an online platform to connect aboriginal and non-aboriginal businesses.