FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

News Impacting Fraser Valley Business 

DELTA

Andrew Van De Leur has been appointed as the Territory Manager for Drive Products in British Columbia.

Jay Larrosa will assume the Secretary role for the Omicron Delta Chapter of Sigma. 

Delta-Q Technologies, a leading provider of power management and charging solutions for electric vehicles and industrial equipment, announced the acquisition of power electronics developer SMPC Technologies.

The Ladner Business Association welcomes new member, CPA, Gary S. Traher Inc. 

The Delta Secondary School‘s new track has been officially opened by the Delta School District, the Province of British Columbia, and the City of DeltaStewart McDannold Stuart has rebranded as SMS LAW

 

WHITE ROCK 

Janalee Barnes celebrates 26th Anniversary with RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty.

Pam Mitchell celebrates 19th Anniversary with RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty.

White Rock BIA will kick off the 2025 Concerts at the Pier, Presented by TD Ready Commitment, on June 26th.

RE/MAX Canada has partnered with Pet Valu to launch the ‘Welcome Home Box,’ filled with essentials for pets to settle into their new home.

 

SURREY

David Herman

David Herman has been named the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fraser Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation.

Liz Penner is starting a new position as an Instructor and Course Creator at Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.

Erin Vance has been appointed as the Vice President of Sales at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing.

Arca and pH7 Technologies are among the nine companies that will receive $7.6M through NorthX Climate Tech’s inaugural 2024 Call for Innovation.

United Pool Table Services has officially launched, becoming the premier choice for professional pool table moving, refelting, installation, and top-notch used table sales throughout Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the Lower Mainland.

Ingrid Jarrett

Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors by Destination BC, effective August 1, 2025. 

The Surrey Board of Trade‘s Fun in the Sun Golf Tournament generated more than $80,000 in net proceeds, which were allocated to local youth entrepreneur and career programs.

The Marine + Boundary industrial project in Burnaby, which is being developed by Orion Construction for Cedar Coast, is now under construction.

Lena Xu and Am Lail of RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty made the Top 100 for Western Canada in the month of May.

 

LANGLEY

 Alexandre Chavigny is starting a new position as Product Advisor at BMW & MINI Langley. 

Andressa Eugenio joined the restaurant team at Save-On-Foods Pemberton Plaza in North Vancouver.

LAWHUB  announced an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its team in Langley.

The Canadian Tree Nursery Association has welcomed NATS Nursery Ltd., based in Langley, as its newest member.

Braeden Hallman has been appointed as Head Coach at Langley Minor Hockey U15 A2, effective September 2025.

To enhance network operations and infrastructure until 2029, TELUS has revised their multi-year investment in Canadian communities, which now includes $15 billion in British Columbia and $47 million in the Lower Mainland.

Castle’s Sewing Centre is celebrating 83 years in business.

 

ABBOTSFORD 

Mariat Jibril, Executive MBA, has been recognized as one of BC Business Magazine’s 2025 Women of the Year.

Ravi Mann has been hired as Managing Director at Puroclean Fraser Valley.

Mohammed Bearingwala has been hired as Analyst, Service Delivery at University of the Fraser Valley.

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce announced that the nomination period for the 29th Annual Business Excellence Awards is officially open.

 

CHILLIWACK

Leanna Kemp

Leanna Kemp, CEO of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Gerry Fredrick Memorial Award for Executive of the Year.

Michael Kosgei has been appointed as the Engineering Inspector for the City of Chilliwack.

The Marriott hotel located at 43955 Industrial Way in Chilliwack has officially opened its doors.

Grandview Blacktop Ltd. will likely get a $2.2 million contract from Chilliwack for the Asphalt Rehabilitation contract in 2025. All Roads Construction, Grandview Paving, and B.A. Blacktop are the three finalists competing for the yearly road renovation contract.

 

PITT MEADOWS 

The Hollywood 3 cinema in Pitt Meadows will shut down on June 29.

Wainbee Limited has announced that the Surrey location will be relocated to Pitt Meadows this summer.

Get 6 months of free alarm system monitoring when you install a new system with RO Tech Solutions. This offer is specifically for Ridge Meadows Chamber members.

 

MAPLE RIDGE

The ACT Arts Centre‘s roof will be repaired starting in late June, according to a statement released by the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council.

Brixton Hair Co., a new salon, has opened at 240th and Kanaka in Maple Ridge.

The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors.

 

MISSION

Christine Nehring, the director of the Applied Business Technology program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), was honoured with both the Teaching Excellence and the Inspirational Leadership awards at the university’s annual employee excellence event. 

Pips Farm is providing a free hatching program for schools in Mission, Abbotsford, and Langley, allowing students to explore the lifecycles of farm birds.

Rex Cox Men’s Wear is celebrating 100 years in business. 

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