Andrew Sharrock is a man who likes to choose his own path, and it’s that quest for autonomy is what inspired him to create his own company, Island Electric Ltd. It’s also what led him back to the Comox Valley, his childhood home, after spending years abroad becoming a Red Seal FSR Class B Master...
“In this line of work, people have a vested interest in the conclusions I reach,” says Steve Blacklock, a real estate appraiser with Wm. S. Jackson & Associates Ltd. “So the ability to work independently and confidently is probably the most important thing about my profession. I provide clients with the best, unbiased real estate...
“We’re basically at zero vacancy, says O.J. Gorringe. “As soon as we have something empty, it’s gone before the month is out. I’m pretty sure everyone is the same.” Ah, as the saying goes, it can be hell being popular. And Campbell River is popular. So much so, there is a new trend in showing...
Grant is all about wealth management – working with your existing lawyer, accountant and other advisors to help you achieve your financial dreams. He believes in keeping things simple and your fees low. His investment philosophy is: Preservation of Capital, Reasonable Rate of Return and Tax and Income Efficiency (in that order). He enjoys Next...
I had an interesting conversation the other day. Mind you, I have many interesting conversations as many people find my line of work, well…interesting. This conversation was interesting not in the way of being enlightening or humorous, but rather in how it managed to disturb me. This particular conversation happened to revolve around teeth. My patient’s...
Comox Valley triathletes Clay Ward (C, of Dynamic Spine Sport & Wellness), Derek Vinge (L of Fit Chiropractic & Sport Therapy) and Tyler McCallan (R, of BC Hydro) finished first, second and third, respectively, in the 30-34 age category of the Canadian National Cross Triathlon Championships in Penticton last month. The race featured a 1.5-km....
From networking to staffing and everything in between, running a business is hard work. Join the CV Chamber as they host Eric Termuende, co-founder of DRYVER, for his presentation “Bigger than Work” October 6 at the Stan Hagen Theatre. For tickets, visit comoxvalleychamber.tickit.ca. Daris Tendler is the new owner of The Core Studio in the...
At some point, every product gets moved by trucks, whether it’s building supplies, children’s toys or the food we eat. That’s why Craig Willett and his team at Bailey Western Star & Freightliner Trucks work so hard to provide the best possible services and transport solutions. Bailey Western Star & Freightliner is a full-service truck...
As a small business trying to decide on a marketing strategy, the choices can seem overwhelming. Should you invest in a new website? Social media? Retargeting campaigns? SEO? Radio? Newspaper? Billboards? All of these have a place, some much more than others, but time and budget constraints mean sometimes you just can’t — and shouldn’t...
This past spring, Tymo was signed up to do the ski leg of the Snow to Surf. At the time, he was less than optimistic . . . “I was honestly worried that I wouldn’t be able to get up the hill let alone finish my leg. Luckily, The BodyNetix ladies agreed to help me...