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BCBusiness + O'Cannabiz Conference and Expo Vancouver In many ways, Ottawa’s legalization of pot for recreational purposes has generated more questions than answers for potential business investors and others who are curious about participating in this new market—and that’s why the organizers...
A lifestyle shift and the ascent of Lululemon created athleisure, a trend that has reached beyond activewear’s traditional market—those who exercise—and become a culture in itself. Now, people wear yoga pants like they would jeans and will buy anything with...
BCBusiness + Chambers of Commerce Group Understandably, a benefits package is regarded by many employers as a necessary part of business, but the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan is grounded in the belief that a good plan actually benefits any business’s...
In the first instalment of his new column for BCBusiness since ending his popular weekly rant One Brand Clapping, David Allison sets the stage for what’s next—in this space, and in the world around us. Hello there! Let’s start this way...think for...
Are you one of the people who contribute to the 34 percent of GDP that comes from small businesses in this province? In a recent article, “Go Figure: The big impact of small business,” BCBusiness reinforced the importance of small business to our province’s economy. Having been a small business owner...
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On November 16, more than 400 guests attended the 32nd annual Crystal Ball, raising over $4 million benefitting the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Presented by Beedie, the evening began with a cocktail reception and bidding on silent auction items, followed...
Deepak Anand wants the cannabis industry to look beyond its own hype. “A lot of people have this misconception about legalization being this Wild West,” says the City of Langley resident, whose Mississauga-based firm helps cannabis companies in Canada and abroad with everything from licensing and facility design to training...
On Oct. 17 marijuana became legal in Canada, and the Canadian cannabis industry has exited the black market and is making some legal green. As hiring plans continue to evolve for companies within this industry, increased media buzz surrounding the sector has caught the attention of Canadian job seekers.
The Women's Executive Network (WXN) has named 25 B.C. women to its 2018 Top 100 list. The awards recognize outstanding women across Canada who have advocated for diversity in the workforce and who serve as an inspiration for the next generation of...