Wed02222012

Comox Valley Chamber showcase offers something for everyone
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Business Showcase runs Thursday at Crown Isle Resort.

Surrey business group reacts to budget
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

Surrey Board of Trade says the 2012 budget is responsible, but cut to education is "not acceptable."

Waneta expansion clears milestone
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

The Waneta expansion project has reached a milestone with the completion of powerhouse excavation.

OFFICE POLITICS 101: Can I be more sensitive to multicultural co-workers?
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

Q: We have employees from a wide variety of different cultures in our office and I am required to work with most of them.

Nelson woman wins brand new Toyota
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

Nelson’s Carrie Fitzsimmons found out earlier this month that she won a brand new Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Traveling Barber provides haircut housecalls for Valley seniors
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

The elderly population is growing in the Comox Valley, and there is a rise in the need for services targeted to seniors.

Stantec named on a Canada's best diversity employers
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

Stantec, which has a location in Abbotsford,has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

New biz owner to speak at women's meeting
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

Evelyn M is a Campbell River interior designer and artist who has a new website

Similkameen wineries enjoy success at Kelowna culinary event
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

The Similkameen was well represented at the event, as the Similkameen Wineries Association was selected to be the featured wine region

B.C. extends HST rebate for new homes
Source:  Business - Salmon Arm Observer

B.C. is extending its HST rebate threshold on new home purchases from $525,000 to $850,000.