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BN14ACROSS the BCongratulationsMelissa Bailey, President and Founder <strong>of</strong>BASE Investment Corp has been appointedto the <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Downtown <strong>Surrey</strong> BusinessImprovement Association (DSBIA). The 11year old BASE Investment Corp locates businessesacross North America for buyers andhas a stable <strong>of</strong> private equity buyers and privateinvestors. She hopes to use her proactiveapproach, strong background in sales and marketing,and diversified contact base to attractbusinesses, industry and investment to thearea. More info: www.baseinvestmentcorp.com; 604.585.2276; www.downtownsurreybia.com.Paige Kennedy, well known and well liked DistrictManager, Business Development andEnterprise Centre in <strong>Surrey</strong> for BDC, hasbeen promoted to the position <strong>of</strong> RegionalDirector, Disbursements at their head <strong>of</strong>fice inVancouver. She has been very active with the<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong>, particularly on the BusinessExcellence and Industry Teams. We wishher the best <strong>of</strong> luck in her new position.She will be missed at the SBoT. More info:604.586.2418.Brenda Steele <strong>of</strong>MaryKay Cosmteticshas been honouredwith her company’sdiamond 30-yearservice pin thisFebruary. CongratsBrenda! More info:604.574.8989; www.marykay.ca/bsteeleBrad Olsen hasbeen promoted toHardware Managerat IRLY Distributors.Brad will oversee theprocurement <strong>of</strong> hardwaregoods in orderto supply dealers withthe right programs;keeping close control <strong>of</strong> inventory, pricing,margins and turns. Brad has worked as IRLY’shardware buyer for 15 years and for two yearsprior was working in IRLY’s merchandisingdepartment. More info: www.irlybird.com.Shannon Cupskey <strong>of</strong>IRLY Distributorswas honouredwith the CanadianHome Builders’AssociationNational Award <strong>of</strong>Honour March 6,in recognition <strong>of</strong> her“dedication and serviceto the association at the local level.” Moreinfo: www.irlybird.com; 604.596.1551.The <strong>Surrey</strong>-North Delta Leader has wonfirst place for Best Editorial Page in the 2010“Better Newspapers Competition” hostedby the Canadian Community NewspapersAssociation (CCNA). They also won a BlueRibbon award, which is given by judges in theGeneral Excellence division to a paper in thenational competition. The CCNA honoursbring to 16 the number <strong>of</strong> newspaper awardscollected by The Leader team this year. Moreinfo: newsroom@surreyleader.com.<strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> members Port MetroVancouver, RBC Royal Bank <strong>of</strong> Canadaand Vancity are among those selected asfinalists for the 2010 GLOBE Awards forEnvironmental Excellence. Winners will beannounced just after press time, so best <strong>of</strong>luck to all those involved. More info: www.globe2010.com.APRIL2010ARDAnnouncementsAllegra Print and Imaging has announcedthe grand opening <strong>of</strong> their new, larger facilitywith enhanced services and increased abilities.They can now be found at 101-7889 132 St.<strong>Surrey</strong>; 604.590.4405; Allegrasurrey.com.In December, 2009, Analytic Systemsacquired all the shares <strong>of</strong> Metal ActionMachining Ltd <strong>of</strong> Coquitlam, BC. MarkErgetowski the General Manager beenretained to maintain cohesion with currentcustomers and operations. The Metal Actionmulti-axis CNC milling machines were movedto Analytic Systems <strong>Surrey</strong>, CNC facility andthe whole Division has been renamed MetalAction Machining Ltd, Division <strong>of</strong> AnalyticSystems Ware (1993) Ltd. More info:Dario@metalaction.ca; www.metalaction.ca; www.analyticsytems.comThe Arts Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong>, GuildfordTown Centre and the <strong>Surrey</strong> Art TeachersAssociation partner each year to present the<strong>Surrey</strong> Secondary School Art Exhibit. Over125 excellent visual artworks in seven categorieswill be displayed at the mall from April 26-May 9. The public is invited to view and appreciatethe creativity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> youth. For moreinfo, call K.C. Gilroy at 604.585.2787.The BC HRMA Fraser Valley AdvisoryCouncil wants to connect members <strong>of</strong> thebusiness and human resources communities.They’re holding two events: Meet local seniorbusiness and HR leaders at the 2010 “Wineand Big Cheese” event on Wednesday, May26 at the Sheraton Guildford. To register:http://bit.ly/dggCCt; Promote your HR services,products and solutions at the 2010 HRServices Vendor Showcase on June 15, 2010at the Cascades Convention Centre in Langley.Register: http://bit.ly/9P6lPw. More info:Debra Finlayson 604.531.5655The Burns Bog Conservation Society’sPilgrimage to Burns Bog walk starts at640 Chester Road, Annacis Island, Delta(Quiznos), Sunday, April 25, 2010, 1:30 pmand arrives at the Great Pacific Forum 3 pm.There are displays in the Delta Nature Reservefrom 2 pm, if you don’t want to walk overthe Alex Fraser Bridge. Special Guests willbe there to inform and entertain, and treeswill be for sale at $10 each to help reduceyour carbon footprint. This is a free event.More info: www.burnsbog.org/events/;604.572.0373.The Burns Bog Conservation Society hasrescheduled its gala to Friday, September 24,2010, at the Eaglequest Golf Course, Doorsopen 6 pm Dinner, 7pm, Guest speaker willbe internationally renowned ultra-marathonerand motivational speaker Ray Zahab. Forsponsorship opportunities contact the BurnsBog Conservation Society at 604.572.0373.More info: www.burnsbog.org.Burns Bog Conservation Society’s Jog forthe Bog: Ray’s Awareness Run, September26, 2010. Join Ray Zahab for the last 5 km or10 km or be one <strong>of</strong> the lucky five to run the full40km with Ray. More info: 604.572.0373;www.burnsbog.org.NewLine Hose and Fittings has movedto a new location. You can contact them inPort Kells Industrial Park at 192 & Hwy 1.The new address is 9415 189th St., <strong>Surrey</strong>and they are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm. Moreinfo: 604.455.5400; 800.661.4673; sales@new-line.com.NightShift Street Ministries has moved to anew location in Whalley in a combined spacewith its thrift boutique, Sisters Marketplace,and a new counselling service, The CareCentre. NightShift can now be found at 10635King George Boulevard, next to the MCCparking lot and acrossthe street from ValueVillage. InformationNights are held the2nd Friday <strong>of</strong> every month.More info: www.nightshiftministries.org; 604.953.1114.Pacific Customs Brokers has a number <strong>of</strong>import/export courses <strong>of</strong>fered through Apriland May. They include topics like ‘Basics <strong>of</strong>Importing’, Harmonized System Tariff andClassification, and US and Canadian CustomsCompliance. Registration and more info:www.pcb.ca; seminars@pcb.ca.BC Hydro now features RISO, Inc.’s suite <strong>of</strong>high-speed ComColor inkjet printers and digitalduplicators in their e.Catalog. The e.Catalogis a resource for businesses to find equipmentthat is energy efficient and environmentallyfriendly. More info: 604.244.7476; http://risoprinter.blogspot.com.The Royal Canadian Theatre Company(RCTC) has launched the Royal CanadianTheatre Academy. The mission is to mentorand educate students in the Metro Vancouverarea on theatre and acting etiquette, duringits spring session, Simply Shakespeare. TheArtistic Director <strong>of</strong> RCTC, Ellie King, willbring the bard to life with her own adaptation<strong>of</strong> A Midsummer Nights’ Dream and allowyouth to understand and experience the grandness<strong>of</strong> Shakespeare. The eight week introductoryclass for youth ages 13 to 18 will takeplace on Saturdays from April 24 to June 12,2010. Students will put on two performances:Saturday June 12th at the <strong>Surrey</strong> Museumfor friends and family, and Friday June 25that a special event showcasing the students.More info: Ellie King 778.834.2993; ellie@ellieking.com.To support their mission to help those in need,the <strong>Surrey</strong> Hospice Society will be holding aWalk <strong>of</strong> Remembrance and Dove Releasefundraising event on Saturday, May 8th 2010in Bear Creek Park. Register at the SunrisePavilion at 9am; dove release at 9:45am andWalk <strong>of</strong> Remembrance through the park at10:15am; $10.00 Registration and $100.00minimum in pledges to release a Dove.More info: www.surreyhospice.com.The 3rd Annual Vaisakhi Gala will be heldon April 18, 2010 at the Bombay BanquetHall (7475 135 St. <strong>Surrey</strong>). The ever-popularevent includes fine food, entertainment,exhibits, and the 2010 Seva Awards to honourindividuals and groups that selflessly servethe community. More info: www.vaisakhi.ca; info@vaisakhi.ca.GLEN STONEA memorial service was held onApril 3rd, 2010 for <strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Trade</strong> member Glen Stone (KevDarConsulting), at Sonrise Full GospelChurch in <strong>Surrey</strong>. Glen passed away dueto pancreatic cancer. In lieu <strong>of</strong> flowers,the family asks that donations be madeto the Dick Aldridge Pancreatic CancerFoundation (www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca),the only cancer research foundationdedicated to pancreatic cancerin Canada. Glen’s passing has left a voidin the hearts <strong>of</strong> so many who knew him.•Artist Of The MonthLinda Morris, an award winning, local artistspecializing in oil and acrylic paintings.Throughout the year, local artists display theirwork at the <strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong>. You can seetheir work at 101-14439 104 Ave, <strong>Surrey</strong>. Forinformation on art rentals or purchasing, callthe Arts Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong> at 604.585.2787.New Members:AIM Accurate Inventory ManagementBASE Investment & Immigration Corp.Concord Aluminum Products Ltd.Dan Close Food ConceptsDavid’s Handyman ServicesDennis Colautti <strong>of</strong> Freedom 55 FinancialDigilynx TechnologiesEvoque Event ManagementFraser Valley PulseHRfxJacobsen Secretarial ServicesJas Janda-Wiseman <strong>of</strong> TD Canada TrustLegato EngineeringNoor Fashion Boutique Ltd.Pacific Condominium Association <strong>of</strong> BCRaj Sekhon Mortgage Ltd.Saibas TechnologiesSara ConsultingStrait ExpressSullivan Motors Ltd.Sunlife Financial - Fraser Gateway<strong>Surrey</strong> Digital 2009 Ltd.The Canadian and Asian Painting RenovationDID YOU KNOW?There are 18 Teams (committees) at the<strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> working to solve avariety <strong>of</strong> issues in our community, region,province, and nation. Over 200 membervolunteers contribute their time toaddressing issues in the areas <strong>of</strong> Crime &Justice, Environment and Infrastructure,Social Policy, Transport and Infrastructure,Industry, Finance & Taxation andInternational Affairs.In addition, some <strong>of</strong> these teams participatein helping to organize our larger events andworkshopsTo to get involved come as a guest beforeyou make a formal commitment. For moreinfo visit www.businessinsurrey.com oremail Anita Huberman at anita@businessinsurrey.comCongratulationsSheraton VancouverGuildford Hotel604.582.9288Official event sponsorfor the <strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Trade</strong>.Congratulations toHarb RandhawaTelegraph Trail EssoFor the most successful new member referralsfor February 2010That’s members helping members <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong>!Ask us how you can be a winner too!indra@businessinsurrey.comONGOING SPONSORSfrom previous pageArts Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surrey</strong>604.585.2787Official artwork supplierfor the <strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice.bring us up to the provincialaverage <strong>of</strong> 20 student spaces forevery 1,000 region residents. Foryears, I’ve been tracking the infoon the number <strong>of</strong> post-secondarystudent spaces funded in thevarious regions <strong>of</strong> BC, relativeto their populations, and I cansay that nothing has changed in25 years or more. It’s not thatKwantlen’s been cut; it’s thatwe’ve never gotten our fair share<strong>of</strong> funding, given the size <strong>of</strong> ourregion. We need to <strong>of</strong>fer twice asmany classes, twice as many programs,as we have been.”“The <strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trade</strong>in partnership with the <strong>Surrey</strong>School District, SFU, andKwantlen Polytechnic Universityare creating an on-the groundcommunications plan and positionpaper,” said Huberman. “Wehave also, for the past four years,been presenting this issue to theBC Ministry <strong>of</strong> Finance in theirpre-budget consultations.”<strong>Surrey</strong> needs to be preparedfor tomorrow’s economy – continuedpopulation growth, expansion<strong>of</strong> business and industry,outside investment. The cityneeds to have a well-educatedpopulation that can address thedemands that will come fromthis growth (and baby boomerretirement). It needs to attractbusiness to the city with a strongworkforce made up <strong>of</strong> collegeand university students fromlocal institutions, and educatedimmigrant populations who mayjust need the help to learn thelanguage or hone their skills.Then we need to backfill withsmart, talented youth that havegone through financially healthy<strong>Surrey</strong> Schools. Increased educationdirectly correlates toincreased productivity, and thereforea stronger and sustainableeconomy – a strong argument forgreater funding <strong>of</strong> education.Canadian Springs604.764.0608Official water supplier.
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