We live in an amazing town, full of talented people and successful businesses. Be sure and check out all the beautifully decorated business windows — it is quite astounding! Support the town we love and live in, and shop locally this Christmas!
Newport Auto Inc. has the first electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid Level 2 (faster than the Level 1 charger we had before) charging station in Squamish! Congratulations, Noel and team!…
A huge welcome to Ricky’s, Squamish’s newest restaurant, now open in Garibaldi Village Mall, offering delicious family fare served amid friendly surroundings.
“We are delighted to extend the Ricky’s brand to Squamish and promise a great dining experience to local residents and travellers alike who enjoy the many amenities and attractions along the Sea to Sky Highway,” said Frank Di Benedetto, CEO of Frankie’s Burger Enterprises, the Ricky’s All Day Grill chain and the Fatburger franchisor for Canada…
Congratulations to Kelly Meakin, former manager of Save-On-Foods, on her recent move to PriceSmart Foods in North Vancouver. For the 2 ½ years that Kelly was here, she contributed a tremendous amount of support to local community events and organizations, assisting with donations for fundraisers, and overall support of local causes. Kelly’s friendly and giving spirit will be missed by all. We wish her the best of luck and success in her future!…
The number of programs offered at Cap U is growing! Beginning in January 2013, a new program called “Business in Tourism” will be offered at the university. This is a part-time certificate that offers flexibility for people who are working and those looking to begin their studies. There are six courses in the program both face-to-face and mixed mode format (one week in class, one week online).
This new program complements the current lineup of successful programs including the Business Administration Certificate and Wilderness Leadership Certificate. Cap U strives to provide a balance of courses and delivery types to fit the needs of the corridor. For more information or to apply visit www.capilanou.ca/squamish…
A huge congratulations to our very own Connections Call Center, who has been honoured with the exclusive ATSI 2012 Award of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year. The award is presented annually by the Association of Tele Services International (ATSI), the industry’s trade association for providers of telecommunications and call centre services including telephone answering and message delivery across North America and the U.K. Connections was presented with the award at ATSI’s 2012 convention at the Omni Hotel in Orlando, Fla. Excellent job Lil and team!...
For the 11th consecutive year, financial services firm Edward Jones was named by Aon Hewitt to the “50 Best Employers in Canada” list, published in Maclean’s magazine. The firm ranked No. 14. Squamish’s own Edward Jones financial advisor, Mike Nasu, said, “Our commitment to a quality workplace is reflected back in our outstanding service to clients and helping them with their financial needs.” Mike can be reached at (604) 892-0188. Congratulations Mike!…
Please send me any and all of your business news, big or small, so I can include your info in my column. Simply email to lpasko@squamishchief.com and put “Business Briefs” in the subject line. I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas, filled with love and laughter, and all the best for 2013.
