Mar/Apr 2016

Next Wave member profile Cyndi White: Grannies On The Go Senior Services

Grannies On The Go Senior Services is a unique and personalized service for seniors in the Comox Valley, providing assisted transportation, help with errands and companionship to suit the individual needs of each client. For Cyndi, who has 20 years’ experience working with seniors, it’s about building strong relationships and promoting quality of life. Why...

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Colour will improve your business

Wondering how to pack more punch into your printed material? Nothing hits home like a splash of colour. Colour is, and has always been, more effective than black and white. Period. It catches the eye and helps people connect with their feelings and emotions. Research has shown that colour improves brand recognition by more than...

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What to do if the Easter Bunny steals from you?

March is here. The daffodils are blooming, the herring are spawning and Spring is right around the corner. And that means so is Easter. Unless your children saw the movie Donnie Darko at a young age, they love the Easter Bunny. And why not? He leaves them colourful, candy-filled eggs and small gifts. But what...

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RealStream acquires downtown Courtenay property

Comox Valley-based RealStream™ Income Properties LP has just acquired another local income property for its investors. Its latest investment, located at 519 Fifth St. in Courtenay, is consistent with RealStream™’s focus on finding high-quality, tenanted properties with expectations to hold those investment properties for at least 5 to 20 years. “This is another superior property...

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Above & Beyond Tree Service ‘No tree too small; no job too small’

As far as living up to its name, Above & Beyond Tree Service certainly delivers. For nearly a decade, owner and founder Chad Lewis and his team of professionals have been working throughout the Comox Valley and Campbell River offering high-quality residential, commercial and regional tree services. Whether it’s manicuring a hedge, dangerous tree removal,...

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Chambers working across BC to support businesses

February 15 to 19 was Chamber of Commerce Week – an opportunity for BC’s more than 125 Chambers of Commerce to showcase our hard work on behalf of businesses across the province. The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is working hard to actively strengthen local businesses through networking events, mentorship opportunities, professional development activities and...

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Courtenay salon named Island’s best retail business

Level 10 Eurospa has some shiny new hardware to ad to its growing collection, having been named Retail Business of the Year at the recent Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. “We’re thrilled and honoured to receive this award,” says Leanne Boyd, owner/operator of Level 10 since its inception in 1990. “Our team works so hard...

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Professional Pets presented by Woofy’s Pet Foods

Your Name & Company: Marion Logan   – Invis West Coast Mortgages About your pet: Name: Buffie Nickname: Mommy’s baby girl, & Buff- Dog Breed: Bichon-  ShisTzu Age:  8 Favourite Activity: Playing with sticks, carrying sticks home from her walk, Searching for a new toy in daddy’s coat when he comes out of Wal Mart. Favourite place to sleep: On our bed,...

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Cambell River’s FUTURE 15

On February 19th the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated their FUTURE15 event. What a great concept this event is! Campbell River is full of amazing people 19-45. They are role models, paving their own path and shaping the future of Campbell River. Below are a few of the winners and their visions...

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Andrew Sharrock, Island Electric Ltd.

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...

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