I seem to write about water and water supply issues a lot. In fact, my very first article for the business gazette was on the subject of water meters, and why universal water metering is so crucial for the economic operation of our water supply system. Lately, watering restrictions have been in the news again,...
When it comes to business structures, the simplest is often a sole proprietorship or a partnership between individuals. For this reason many start-up businesses begin with these structures. A proprietorship is an unincorporated business that is owned and operated by one individual. If you have one or more business partners, you would be considered a...
Desiree Barton, Owner, MODLUX Interiors Inc. Hometown: Quathiaski Cove, BC 3 words that best describe you: hardworking, dedicated, loving Last book you read (or are reading): does the building code book count? Celebrity crush: Jason Statham First job: Boat cleaner at Gowland Harbour Resort All-time greatest movie or TV show: Stick-it Favourite place you’ve ever...
As an Invis mortgage consultant and avid member of the Comox Valley, Ana Fleck describes Corporate Connections as her “base group” for all things business. Corporate Connections consists of a diverse group of driven and interpersonal professionals, and puts a large emphasis on individual company growth through group referrals. “Our overall goal is to build...
Mad Chef coupon winner: Chris Graham! Cornerstone Café & Taphouse is the go to establishment for me. It’s all there: fabulous food, 16 taps of the best beers including the local Gladstone Brewing Co., a complete beverage menu and friendly service. I love the central down town location that fills the room with interesting people...
Not very long ago, when a death occurred in the average middle-class family, the drill was as follows: be sad. Really, really sad. Prostrate with grief preferred. Back in the day, a total shutdown and withdrawal from the general public was appropriate—and expected. If you were the unfortunate surviving spouse (particularly if you had the...
Money management and living within your means are driving factors to financial independence. Cam Davidson learned this lesson by watching his parents work government jobs during a time of pay freezes and rising interest rates. He also learned it during his time in the military while earning a meager salary and watching some friends manage...
Growing up, Emily Hofmann always imagined that she would one day manage her parents’ fishing resort in Port Renfrew. As a young, business-inclined woman, it seemed to make the most sense – until she took one career-changing course at Camosun College. “I had a really inspiring finance teacher. It didn’t take long before I realized...
Hometown: Born in Victoria, spent my most formative years in Burnaby 3 words that best describe you: Optimistic, outgoing, easy to be around Last book you read (or are reading): Tears in the Grass & A Little Life Celebrity crush: Matt Damon First job: Cashier in a corner Store All-time greatest movie or TV show:...
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....