News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Kimberlee Alexander
Kimberlee Alexander will be joining Panavision‘s Vancouver office as Director of Sales and Market Development. Panavision is a leading producer of production solutions for the global entertainment industry.
Jacob George Samuel has launched KOLLAR Consulting Inc., now headquartered in Richmond.
T. Marshall Sadd, Executive Chairman and Co‑Founder of Navacord, has been named to the Insurance Business Canada Magazine Global 100 list for 2026.
Simons has announced that it will be opening a store in the former Nordstrom location in downtown Vancouver’s Pacific Centre, marking the 20th Simons store in Canada.
Dave Stephens, Principal and President of Lida Group of Companies, announced that the 39-unit Purpose-Built Rental project on Bay Street has officially received approval.
The Pacific Seaweed Summit was launched by Chief Chris Roberts in the Wei Wai Kum Gukwdzi, also known as the “big house.”
Mike Smith
Mike Smith has joined Ashdown Capital.
Prospera, Coast Capital, and Sunshine Coast credit unions have formed an official historic merger that will consolidate operations and integrate systems, services, and products in the coming months.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Surrey at the City Centre 4 building in the Health & Technology District, has officially opened.
Beedie has announced the sale of a 4.67-acre parcel at TERRA in Langford, with subdivision approval now achieved for TERRA WEST.
Ledcor announced a $3 million donation to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Through the Equity + Emerging Development Program, Creative BC has announced $200,000 in funding to assist up-and-coming and equity-seeking filmmakers in British Columbia.
Recycle BC will move post-collection services in-house starting on June 1, 2026, bringing complete operational control over processing, end-market management, and logistics. Recycle BC and Urban Impact have been chosen to collaborate on Post-Collection Services.
Ted Laursen
Ted Laursen stepped into the role of Director, Corporate Financing at BDC.
Burson announced the official opening of its new office in Victoria, located right in the heart of the provincial capital.
On April 14, a 1.67-acre property at 6686 Bell McKinnon Rd. was sold for $905,000.
Tiny Twins by Twins Café will soon be opening on Granville Street in the former location of Westcoast Grooming Company.
Night Owl Kitchen + Bar was opened by Bobby Naicker and Chandan Gill at the location of the former Delta Lion Pub, 112 Street & 84 Avenue, Delta.
The Magnet, located at 309 W Pender Street in Vancouver, celebrates its seventh anniversary.
The development permit for the new structure to be constructed on the site of the four-story apartment buildings at 1340 Sussex St. and 1337 Saunder St. was unanimously approved by Esquimalt council.
Cressey Development Group‘s high-rise project at 727 North Road in the Burquitlam district, which has been in the works for at least three years and was affected by a fire, has been approved by the Coquitlam City Council, moving the project forward.
A commercial property, zoned C2 (service commercial) with high visibility located at 5948 200 St., Langley, was sold on April 15 for $3.45 million. It features three rental units, with two set to turn over in the next 18 months, along with outdoor storage space leased until 2028. Revenue generated from the varied tenant base contributed to a 4.9 percent cap rate at the time of sale.
CBM Lawyers is celebrating 50 years serving the Fraser Valley community.
Moment Energy, headquartered in Coquitlam, has announced that it has secured $40 million in Series B capital to fuel its growth and expansion across North America.
Kinton Ramen is expanding its food court locations throughout Canada and British Columbia.
Acuyo, a new Mexican restaurant is preparing for its grand opening on May 15 at 1140 Alberni St in downtown Vancouver.
The “How to Buy or Sell a Business” Seminar will be held at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver on June 4.
The official schedule for the second Fraser Valley Economic Summit, which will take place on May 21 at the University of the Fraser Valley, was released by the Fraser Valley Business Coalition.
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Associa BC and Chinook Yoga Inc.
Nominations are now open for the Prince George Chamber of Commerce‘s 41st Business Excellence Awards.
A proposed overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken St., including the building and parking lot, was unveiled Tuesday by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, who wants to prevent its opening.
The Business Administration Information Session will take place at the Prince George campus of the College of New Caledonia on May 12, 2026.
Creative BC announced the recipients of the 2025/26 Magazine Publishers Market Fund program, which provides financial support for B.C. magazine publishers to attend select markets and domestic and international trade events for the purpose of promoting their publication list in both foreign and domestic markets, securing new business opportunities and professional development.
The following 14 companies to receive grants for eligible activities are:
Aleph Media Creative Agency Inc., Vancouver, $4,530
FOLKLIFE Magazine, Victoria, $5,000
Forestnet Media, North Vancouver, $5,000
Geist Magazine, Vancouver, $5,000
Northword Magazine, Hazelton, $5,000
ODDCRITIC Magazine, Vancouver, $2,000
RANGE Studios Ltd., Vancouver, $5,000
REP Here In Canada, Victoria, $5,000
Riptide Resources Inc. o/a Motorcycle Mojo, Vernon, $5,000
Roam Media Inc, Comox, $4,500
Snowseekers Inc., Powell River, $5,000
subTerrain Magazine, Vancouver, $5,000
The Capilano Review, Vancouver, $3,204
Young Naturalists’ Clubs of British Columbia Society, North Vancouver, $5,000
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