“It’s a strange place to be,” says Miranda Lievers over a video call. “It’s been since I was 16 that I haven’t had a job or one or more businesses on the go. It’s been a really long time since...
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There’s no denying that nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues around the world. The sector contributes $6.7 billion to B.C.’s economy, but factors like funding, resource constraints, regulatory compliance and changing community needs often hinder their...
For over three decades, serial entrepreneur Praveen Varshney has been closely observing the local business scene. He spent five years at KPMG after graduating from Sauder and then went on to start a handful of companies in B.C. with his family. He...
In a city like Vancouver, touted with nauseating frequency as a Number One Place to Visit, Live, Invest, you’d think that every inch of space would be spoken for and maximized. It can feel like this must be true, as every...
BCBusiness + The Salvation Army Sarah had a great childhood. Her parents were both teachers and the family members were able to spend weekends, summers and holidays together. As she entered her 20s, Sarah started to enjoy partying, and at age 30...
Bast Fibre Technologies might be the most stereotypical Victoria business of all time. Run out of the University of Victoria’s Vancouver Island Technology Park, the company manufactures hemp fibre on an industrial scale in an attempt to replace plastic and...
Max Mitchell remembers feeling nervous to buy his first condo in Vancouver. With mortgage payments, strata fees and insurance costs, he was sure he’d no longer have any additional savings. But much to his and his wife’s surprise, by buying...
BCBusiness + Tourism Kamloops We just couldn’t keep this one to ourselves. While cities like Vancouver and Victoria often hog the spotlight as British Columbia's culinary capitals, some of the province's most exciting food experiences can be found off the beaten path.
1. You’re currently A&W Canada’s strategy manager and vice president, food safety, animal welfare and environment. Can you take me through the Coles Notes of your career? Well, I’m kind of old, so that’s going to take awhile. I was born...
Last month, we told you about three very different companies competing to win the OKGN Angel Summit Finale. It almost sounded like the set up to a (very) belaboured joke: a smart vending machine startup, a metal monitoring platform, a...
BCBusiness + Skincasa Aesthetic medicine is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry driven by a range of factors, including technology, cultural attitudes and shifting beauty standards. With the rise of social media and the growing importance of self expression, the industry is expected...