Nanaimo Business News October 2020
NANAIMO – A new Mitsubishi car dealership will be built on Kenworth Road, as City Council has unanimously approved variances for the new building at 2348 Kenworth Road, on the former Madill logging equipment manufacturing site.
Other dealerships are planned for the area, and companies who have been named so far include European Specialty Automotive which is currently on Northfield Road, and a new location of Galaxy Motors.
Congratulations to Jessica Schaper for starting a new position as a Human Resources Consultant at Coastal Community Credit Union.
Eric Dlamini
Happy anniversary to John Lim and his team at Nori Japanese Restaurant near Costco, upon celebrating 10 years in business.
Eric Dlamini is managing Zamola Enterprises, which is making inroads into the short-haul moving business on Vancouver Island. They deliver to many locations, including Tofino, Port Hardy, Powell River, and Gabriola Island.
Eric, who spent eight years in the British Army, and is also studying to earn his doctorate in Strategic Security, with an emphasis on Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. www.zamola.ca
The Vancouver Island University Foundation has created the Michael K. Hooper Award to honour Mike Hooper for his 14 years overseeing the Nanaimo Airport. Hooper and the visionary Board of Directors guided the Airport through its most expansive growth which led to the attraction of WestJet as a primary carrier. Nanaimo Airport surpassed Comox Airport in passenger numbers earlier this year. VIU students who have demonstrated financial need and provided community service in the business, tourism, hospitality, trades or science programs are eligible for the Award.
Long-time Business Examiner marketing representative Josh Higgins has joined the real estate sales team at Rob Grey & Associates under the RE/MAX of Nanaimo banner.
Tali Campbell, who announced he was leaving his position as General Manager of the BC Hockey League’s Nanaimo Clippers in the fall, has announced his new position. Tali is now Vice President of Team Operations for the BCHL Coquitlam Express, which will also include a senior management role in owner Fayaz Manji’s private company as well.
Cory McNabb has joined the realtor ranks at RE/MAX of Nanaimo. Cory was formerly with 460 Realty.
Charles Bendall is now a Real Estate Advisor at Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty.
VitaCare Natural Health Clinic on Bowen Road welcomes a new Naturopathic Office Assistant, Yvonne Hicks.
The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce held their 2020 awards recently online, co-hosted by comedian Steve Patterson.
The winners were: Large Business: Alair Homes, Mid-size Business: Woodgrove Centre, Small Business: Longwood Brewery, New Business: Axe and Grind, Restaurant: Mahle House Restaurant and Drip Coffee Social, Hospitality Operator: Page’s Resort Group, Tourism Operator: Harbour Air, Retailer: Quintessential, Development and Design: Habitat for Humanity, Builders and Trades: B. Gallant Homes, Automotive: Tim’s Automotive Repair and Used Car Sales, Financial Services: Island Savings, Creative Service: Nanaimo Magazine and Voyager, Creative Service: Mosaic Information Technologies, Arts and Entertainment: Nanaimo Museum, Health Care Service: Nanaimo Child Development Centre, Corporate and Social Responsibility: Coastal Community Credit Union, Social Enterprise: Coco Café, Not For Profit Organization: BC SPCA, Inclusive Employer: Nanaimo Association for Community Living.
The Above and Beyond Award went to Julie Bevan, the Manager of Culture and Events at the City of Nanaimo and former Executive Director of the Nanaimo Art Gallery.
Mark MacDonald is President of Communication Ink Media & Public Relations Ltd. and can be reached at mark@communicationink.ca