Fraser Valley Business News
DELTA
The Coast Tsawwassen Inn, located in Delta, was honoured with several awards at the 2023 Coast Hotels Award ceremony, which took place at the Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre in Nisku, Alta. These awards included the highest net promoter score, highest online reputation score, best hotel in clealiness, and highest number of Coast Rewards member enrollments.
Labatt Breweries of Canada is investing $9 million into its Turning Point Brewery, in British Columbia to fund the addition of new machinery to eliminate plastic rings and enable new formats for packaging cans.
The Regional Greenways 2050 plan implementation includes an extension that will run through the City of Delta.
The Little House program on 12th Avenue in Tsawwassen, which was managed by Phoenix Society, will conclude on April 30.
Village Farms International Inc.’s energy subsidiary has begun on a new phase of its corporate journey by directly selling renewable natural gas (RNG) to a provincial utility, Fortis BC.
British Columbia dairy farmers will match donations made at the Milk & Cookies for Canuck Place event, which has already raised more than $30,000 for the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
Eleven pieces of farmland that the Tsawwassen First Nation already owns are being incorporated into the City of Delta.
WHITE ROCK
On May 1, the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club will host a special evening of networking, music, food, and beverages, presented by the Penmar Community Arts Society and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce.
The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber Business Trade Show on The Peninsula, which takes place on June 1 and 2 at the Peace Arch Curling Club, 1475 Anderson Street, White Rock, is currently taking applications for booths for exhibitors.
SURREY
Susie Grynol
Susie Grynol, who has been appointed vice president at Marriott International, submitted her resignation from the role of president and CEO, as announced by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), effective June 3rd, 2024.
Shawn Hensen, an industry professional with almost two decades of expertise in global manufacturing and prior employment with Rivian and Tesla, has been appointed as Technical Consultant at Energy Plug, a Vancouver-based energy technology firm committed to sustainability and innovation.
Jordan Willms, VP of Customer Performance at Finning International, responsible for customer-enabling Digital and Technology solutions teams, Data Science, and Revenue Management, is the newest member of the Vancouver, BC Governing Body.
The Innovation Forum of the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) and COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies) commenced at the Vancouver Convention Centre under the leadership of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Deputy Minister Fazil Mihlar.
Harbour Air signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 electric airplane engines on April 22, a major intent to support a greener environment.
Surrey Public Schools have confirmed on their website that StrongStart will remain in Surrey for the upcoming 2024–25 academic year
There will be no SkyTrain service to or from King George Station and the Expo Line will temporarily cease at Surrey Central Station from Saturday, April 27, until approximately mid-June due to maintenance work at the King George SkyTrain Station.
LANGLEY
James Tweedy
James Tweedy has been appointed as the vice president of marketing and communications and chief marketing officer (CMO) at Trinity Western University.
Cerazy Mitchler Corporation, Chartered Professional Accountants, has relocated its office to #200 – 8661 201 Street, Langley.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce’s Business Mixer is on May 9th at the Locality Brewing Street , Langley.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Precise CFO Solutions, Smart Dolphins IT Solutions Inc., and The Nerdy Architect.
Tracycakes Bakery Cafe will host its Mother’s Day high tea “A Little Thyme with Mom” from May 10-12.
ABBOTSFORD
Matt Loewen
Matt Loewen, recognized as one of UFV‘s Top 40 Alumni in 2014, has taken on the role of regional director for Cyrus Centre. This organization plays a crucial role in providing support to youth in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Specsavers has opened a new location at Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotsford.
The City of Abbotsford invites residents and businesses to actively participate in the Abbotsforward 2050 update of the Official Community Plan (OCP) by taking part in various engagement opportunities. Read more here.
Pacific Quorum Properties‘ fully owned subsidiary Teamwork Property Management will merge with its parent firm on May 1, 2024.
With the help of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), a federal program, the City of Abbotsford is moving forward with multiple projects to upgrade and improve the city’s infrastructure.
Walmart Canada has re-opened Store #3019 in Abbotsford, which now offers an expanded food area, additional space for OMNI pick-up and delivery.
The Fraser Valley Economic Summit, presented by the Fraser Valley Business Coalition (a partnership between the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, and Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce), is taking place on May 21st at the Evered Hall, Student Union Building University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford.
BCFB member Vitalus Nutrition Inc in Abbotsford will receive a $25 million investment from the provincial government of British Columbia in order to increase food production in the area. This project is set to boost milk output by 50 per cent to 1.4 billion litres starting this summer.
CHILLIWACK
Kristina Bradley
Kristina Bradley MA, CPHR, owner at Nurse Next Door South Fraser, recently attained the Canadian Professional Human Resources (CPHR BC & Yukon) designation.
Oleg Petrov of the Coast Chilliwack Hotel by APA was awarded Ambassador of the Year at the 2023 Coast Hotels Awards.
Chilliwack School District No. 33 is hiring for a full-time Financial Services Coordinator.
CBRE Limited announced the listing of an 8.15 acres of prime industrial development land in the heart of Chilliwack, next to the Trans-Canada Highway.
Kerkhoff Develop • Build, a company based in Chilliwack, is currently seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer.
The Tidy Biz is expanding its reach with the opening of a new location in Chilliwack.
PITT MEADOWS
Steven Robinson, president of Pitt Meadows Plumbing & Mechanical Systems, was named one of “Construction’s Most Influential People 2024” by SiteNews.
MAPLE RIDGE
Steadfast Equestrian will launch a pop-up shop this coming Mother’s Day weekend in May, at 21973 132 Ave, Maple Ridge.
Floor Coverings International will be exhibiting at the Ridge Meadows Home Show at Maple Ridge Fairgrounds’ Planet Ice from May 3rd to May 5th.
The City of Maple Ridge and the Ridge Meadows Chamber are teaming up to present May’s Business After Hours at UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest on May 8.
The restoration of a Maple Ridge apartment complex, the Edge 2, which was destroyed by fire in June, has entered a new phase with the signing of a contract with Colter Developments worth over $12 million.
MISSION
The new Gulf and Fraser facility in Mission at 31999 D Lougheed Hwy will have its grand opening on May 4, 2024.
The newest mixed-use retail development in the Fraser Valley, Mission Village, located near to the Medical Campus in Mission, has available spaces for a wide range of companies, including small grocery stores, vitamin and health food stores, hair salons, dollar stores, medical offices, physio and orthopaedic clinics, veterinary clinics.
Moonwater Soap & Candles is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Twilight Treasures Artisan Market on May 2.
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