Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Gala Program 2015

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE: Rick Duff - Chair, Paige Petriw, Jordan Moe, Anna Teglasi VOLUNTEERS: Shari O’Neill, Bonita Zarrillo, Shelley Linn, Graeme Hankey PRIZE DONORS: 2016 Board of Directors, Dave’s Custom Metal Works, Progressive Waste Solutions If you volunteered or donated and your name is not listed, please accept our apologies. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!

OUR EVENING Welcome Community Spirit Award Not-For-Profit of the Year Award Dinner Buffet - Bon appetite!

Douglas College Presentation Passing of the Gavel Chamber Member of the Year Presentation – Ken Doty Business Leader of the Year Award Coffee, tea and dessert served Small Business of the Year Award Business of the Year (10-50 Employees) Award Business of the Year (50+ Employees) Award Evening Entertainment Begins

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. GILLIAN KIRK .

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the annual Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Gala and Business Excellence Awards. This event is one of my favourites of the year, not just because it is a chance to get dressed up and rub elbows with the who’s who of our wonderful community but also an opporunity to recognize the excellence in our business community.

Tonight we will announce the winners of our Business Excellence Awards. These awards recognize the people and organizations in the Tri-Cities that demonstrate leadership, success and community conscience.

On behalf of the 2016 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of the nominees. You have been recognized because of the hard work you do every day throughout the year and I hope that you take some time tonight to savour the moment and feel proud of what you have accomplished.

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Douglas College and to all of the other sponsors, without whom this event would not be the success that it is. To our Gala Committee and Volunteers — you have my deepest thanks and appreciation for all your time and effort.

And to our talented, hard-working and extraordinary Chamber staff, you are the engine of our organization and I have such admiration for you and the hard work you do to serve our members. Thank you is not enough.

Tonight is a celebration of business and our community. Enjoy the food and drink and all the fun! And be sure to stay after the awards and join me on the dance floor!

2016 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair

Gillian Kirk

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Tereza McDermid

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Multiple Webster nominee and RTNDA winner, Miyoung Lee rings in her fourteenth year with CBC as the host and producer of CBC Vancouver News at 11pm.

Miyoung began her career as an intern at CBC the day before the September 11 attack on the World Trade Centre in New York. And, so began her journey into reporting some of the biggest stories of the next decade including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, the Queen of the North sinking and the taser death of Robert Dziekanski.

Miyoung worked as a producer and director for CBC Radio One’s The Early Edition before moving into television as a reporter and producer with CBC News Vancouver.

A graduate from both BCIT, with a Broadcast Journalism Degree, and UBC, with a B.H.A. Honours in History with a Minor in English Literature, Miyoung strongly believes in giving back to the community. Miyoung is married with two daughters and spends much of her spare time mentoring high school students aspiring for a career in Journalism, as well as volunteering with the Richmond Student Parent Colt Program, an organization that supports teen mothers to complete their high school education.

Her community and career ambitions are evident as her accolades continue to grow with multiple regional and national RTNDA awards, Jack Webster nominations, the CanWest Global Systems Broadcasters of the Future Award, The Ruth Hancock Scholarship in Journalism, Senator Vivienne Poy Leadership Award to name a few.

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. KEN DOTY .

Sandpiper Signs

From pin striping cars by hand in high school in the 1950s, to screen printing in the 1960s, to owning his own business in the 1980s, Ken’s enthusiasm for art has remained a big part of his life.

During his first job as a screen printer, his boss asked him how he liked screen printing and with a gust of confidence Ken exclaimed, “This is the most boring job I’ve ever had in my life.” When asked what he’d rather be doing, Ken replied, “To be frank, I want your job.”

For the past 47 years, Ken has worked in the sign business – from a one man screen printing shop to the well established Sandpiper Signs that most of you are familiar with today.

For those of you who know Ken, he may seem like a bear at times, but it’s this aggressive passion that keeps Sandpiper Signs a leader in the Tri-Cities community. Ken has built a respected reputation on quality workmanship and is greatly committed to his customers.

Ken’s obsession with perfection has paid off, as seen with his many awards, including the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2011 Small Business of the Year award.

Ken has a great admiration and appreciation for the people in the Tri-Cities. There’s a long list of Tri-Cities charities that Ken and Sandpiper have supported over the years, including ACCESS Youth Outreach Services, Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, SHARE, Children’s Organ Transplant, Saving the Girls and Crossroads Hospice Society.

Community Spirit Award Sponsored by: Tri-City News The Community Spirit Award acknowledges businesses or individuals that have tirelessly supported Tri-Cities based organizations and not-for-profits.

They are committed to corporate social responsibility and dedicated to making the Tri-Cities a better place to live, work and play.

Last year’s recipient: Kelly Strongitharm, Ruben’s Shoes

KATRINA SHELAST Hair We Are Beauty Boutique Katrina Shelast is the owner of Hair We Are Beauty Boutique and a leader in the community with her dedication to volunteering and social causes. Katrina has a long list of organizations, fundraisers and local events that she has initiated or been involved in.

Hair We Are Beauty Boutique is proud to divert 95% of its waste from landfills and contributes to a green environment by planting a tree for every client served as part of the Treehouse Collective. It is also a part of the Green Circle Salons family and made Tri-City’s A-List for Favourite Place to Have Your Hair Styled.

Katrina has been involved in projects for the Tri-Cities Soroptimists, Elizabeth Fry Society, Home Instead, Sunshine Kids Foundation, Starfish Backpack program, Special Olympics, Operation Red Nose, A Warm Place for Women, Port Coquitlam May Day Parade, MS Walk, Amanda Todd Legacy and the Terry Fox Run. In 2015, Katrina collected almost 2000 pairs of shoes for Ruben’s Shoes. Her biggest accomplishment is the start up and continued success of the Starfish Backpack Program, which feeds vulnerable kids in the Tri-Cities.

PAUL MacDONALD Ethical Waste Services Paul MacDonald is the owner of Ethical Waste Services, a company built on a social enterprise model. They are a waste removal company that specializes in asbestos abatement. At the end of every fiscal year, Ethical Waste donates 50% of profits to ACCESS Youth Outreach Services.

Paul hopes to encourage other businesses to contribute as much as they can to social causes.

On top of giving his profits to charity, Paul volunteers as a youth worker, spends countless hours on the Outreach Bus and sits on ACCESS Youth’s Board of Directors. Ethical Waste hires ‘at-risk’ youth to provide work experience, financial stability and valuable life skills. These opportunities have seen great results as Paul has witnessed youth clean up their act in an effort to work harder on the job.

In 2015, Paul won the Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Award in the Youth Program category. In addition to volunteering with ACCESS, Paul volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. He helps remove useable construction material from houses being demolished and donates them to the Habitat for Humanity store. As well, he assists in renovations and garbage removal for families with low incomes.

SCOTIABANK Scotiabank is Canada’s international bank and leading financial service provider in North America. Through its global philanthropic program, Scotiabank affects lasting positive impacts in local communities around the world.

As an international bank, Scotiabank has a unique opportunity to make positive economic, social and environmental impact in the 55 countries in which it operates. The focus of its corporate social responsibility strategy has evolved from donating to community causes to being a strategic imperative that drives value for the Bank and for society at large.

In 2015, Scotiabank contributed over $63,000 and almost 200 volunteer hours to the Tri-Cities community. Initiatives it supported include the Variety Children’s Charity, Soroptimist’s Give Her Wings Gala, the Rotary Golf Tournament, Port Moody Arts Centre’s Girls Night Out, KidSport Tri-Cities, Crossroads Hospice Society and many more.

The Tri-City News is proud to sponsor the Community Spirit Award and congratulates all the other award nominees.

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Not-For-Profit of the Year Sponsored by: BCLC Nominees in the Not-For-Profit of the Year category are organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the Tri-Cities community.

With a reputation for excellence, integrity, honesty and generosity, these organizations have made a significant positive impact on local residents and businesses by delivering exceptional programs and services.

Last year’s recipient: Tri-City Transitions Society

I AM SOMEONE I AM SOMEONE is a Tri-Cities based charitable organization founded in 2012 by Dominion Lending Centre and the City of Port Coquitlam. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals, businesses and communities to be the effective change to end the hurt from bullying through support and technology.

After 2 years of supporting youth, I AM SOMEONE recognized a gap in service for youth to receive help. Through a partnership with bc211, I AM SOMEONE launched the first-ofits-kind texting service, txt2TALK. The texting support service was an immediate success.

Piloted in the Tri-Cities, the service is now available in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and Sunshine Coast.

I AM SOMEONE has received over $1 million in earned media over the past 3 years. Not only has this placed I AM SOMEONE on the map, it showcases the Tri-Cities as a leader in providing love and support for youth. I AM SOMEONE has also hosted 3 community walks since 2012, bringing out over 2000 participants, raising awareness of bullying in the Tri-Cities.

ROTARY CLUBS OF THE TRI-CITIES In the Tri-Cities, Rotary is represented by 5 separate clubs – The Rotary Club of Coquitlam, Coquitlam Sunrise, Port Coquitlam Centennial, Port Moody and the Rotaract Club of the Tri-Cities for those ages 18-30. All 5 clubs are committed to the Rotary belief in “Service Above Self”. Rotary International was founded over 100 years ago with Tri-Cities clubs dating back as far as 1967.

All the activities of the Rotary Clubs are sustained through the volunteer efforts of both time and skills to the Club. Funds for chosen projects are raised by each Club, through a variety of community events. Signature events hosted by the local Rotary Clubs include the Annual Golf Tournament, LobsterFest, RibFest, Caledonia night, Search for the Perfect Pint, Shred-a-Thon, Amazing Race, Italian Night and Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Rotarians believe in strengthening their communities, not only through their own projects, but also by supporting and partnering with other community leaders and organizations.

Locally, these include SHARE Society, police services, schools, Douglas College, environmental groups and health care facilities. Weekly meetings are the core of member engagement, which includes guest speakers to continually inform members about community needs, efforts and Rotary resources.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE TRI-CITIES As an organization of business and professional women, Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities believes in helping women to live their dreams by providing them with the resources they need to change their lives. The core mandate of the Soroptimist club is the ‘Three E’s’ – to Educate, Enable and Empower women and girls. Soroptimists believe that when you help a woman, you also help her family, the community and the world.

In 2015, the volunteer-run organization gave over $10,000 in educational grants to women and girls in our community, over the past 15 years, it has given over $100,000. Soroptimist’s signature fundraising event, The Give Her Wings Gala, raised over $35,000 last year, supporting its on-going programs.

Soroptimist of the Tri-Cities reaches out locally to at-risk teen girls through a lunch and learn program with CABE. The organization also helps over 60 families per month with ‘A Warm Place for Women’, a monthly social evening for women in need at which Soroptimists provide hot meals, beverages, dessert, friendly faces, clothes, shoes and resource referrals.

In 2015, our local Soroptimist organization launched its first t “Dream It Be It” conference for teen girls; the free, 2-day workshop hosted 50 teen girls.

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Business Leader of the Year Sponsored by: Phoenix Truck & Crane Nominees in the Business Leader of the Year category are individuals whose talent, vision, expertise, dedication and performance have defined them as an outstanding Tri-Cities business leader. They emphasize the importance of delivering a high level of service to customers and of treating employees with care and empathy. These candidates continuously give back by supporting community initiatives and projects, and encourage their employees to do so as well.

Last year’s recipient: Ken Catton, Pacific Coast Terminals

JULIE FISHER

Lawyers West LLP Julie Fisher is a lawyer and founding partner of Lawyers West with offices in Coquitlam and North Vancouver. Julie practices disability and insurance benefit claims, accident and personal injury claims, and estate and business litigation. Julie and Lawyers West are committed to providing affordable, quality legal services for businesses, non-profits, and individuals.

Julie has a firm belief in giving back to her community through volunteering, sponsorship and education. She has been involved with a number of not-for-profits including the Coquitlam Foundation, Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise and Rotary International Youth Exchange Program for District 50/50.

Julie is a member of the Canadian Bar Association BC subsections for Insurance, Freedom of Information and Privacy Law, Women Lawyers Forum, Construction, Products Liability, Civil Litigation, Wills and Trusts, and Charities and Non-Profit Law. She has presented on a variety of legal topics and issues to insurance groups, not-for-profit societies, community clubs and at Canadian Bar Association events.

DON DRYSDALE DBM Lawyers

Don graduated from the University of Alberta Law School in 1975, moved to Vancouver and has practised in the Tri-City area since 1976. For a period of twenty-one years, Don has practised with several firms that bear his name. As of September 1, 2003, Don joined Drysdale Bacon McStravick.

Don’s practice has focused on residential and commercial real estate development and financing, and corporate/commercial matters. He has also developed a very busy wills and estates practice. In his spare time, Don teaches courses through the Coquitlam adult education program on the subjects of real estate, wills and estates.

GARY MAURIS

Dominion Lending Centres Gary Mauris is a serial entrepreneur born and raised in Port Coquitlam. He has founded a number of companies including two multi-national companies based in Port Coquitlam, now sold to public markets and Dominion Lending Centres, Canada’s largest mortgage brokerage company.

In 2011, Gary was a Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He was selected as 1 of 17 Canadians to participate in the Federal Pre-Budget consultation and in 2015, he topped Business in Vancouver’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies with Dominion Lending Centres. Ten years later, the Port Coquitlam start-up has over 350 offices across Canada. Gary has a strong belief in his staff, supporting, encouraging and mentoring them to be the best they can be.

Gary understands that running a successful business comes with the responsibility of giving back to the community. He founded, Bikes for Kids, Desperate Families of BC and I AM SOMEONE and is a founding sponsor of Bullying Ends Here. Last year Dominion Lending Centres provided 275 000 meals for Breakfast for Learning, 3000 bikes for Bikes for Kids and is a founding sponsors of Bullying Ends Here.

Congratulations to all the 2015 Business Excellence Award Nominees and Finalists!

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Small Business of the Year Sponsored by: Coquitlam Centre Nominees in the Small Business of the Year category are Tri-Cities businesses with 9 or fewer employees that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation and community service. These businesses have proven their success with their financial prosperity and business longevity, and have significantly impacted the Tri-Cities with their continued community support.

Last year’s recipient: Coquitlam Florist

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO, COQUITLAM Arthur Murray Dance Studio opened their doors here in Coquitlam over 12 years ago.

Since 2004, Arthur Murray has built a strong reputation in the Tri-Cities through their devotion to ‘improving people’s lives through dancing’. By offering more classes than any other Arthur Murray in the country, every student has the opportunity to dance, no matter what their schedule. This flexibility has put Arthur Murray Dance Studio Coquitlam in the top 22 locations in Canada.

The Coquitlam dance studio prides itself on its high level of service, friendly atmosphere and commitment to students, teachers and the local business community. As a leader in the industry, they continually test the latest innovations in dance. The studio’s commitment to experimentation has resulted in an array of unique lessons, competitions, exhibitions, and training. From social to competitive dance, Arthur Murray Dance Studio offers something for everyone.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Coquitlam’s commitment to the community is shown by its involvement in many charitable events and organizations in the Tri-Cities. In 2011, it launched ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in the Tri-Cities and sponsored the ‘Treasures of Christmas Gala’. Both of these events raise thousands of dollars for the Crossroads Hospice Society annually. Studio owners, Brent and Barb also volunteer at local organizations including Food Bank at SHARE Services Society, Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, I Am Someone Foundation, Douglas College Foundation, Terry Fox Secondary, Place des Arts, Arch Bishop Carney Secondary, Access Youth Outreach Services Society and the Coquitlam Foundation. Throughout 2016, instructors from Arthur Murray Dance Studio will be hitting the streets and dancing around the city in celebration of Coquitlam’s 125th birthday.

ENGINEERED BODIES STRENGTH & CONDITIONING In 2011, Engineered Bodies Strength & Conditioning started as a mobile training company operating from the back of a car. After developing a strong base of clientele, the business outgrew recreation centres and started to look for a permanent space. At that time, recreation uses were not permitted in light industrial buildings under Port Moody bylaw. Fortunately, after an appearance in front of council at a public hearing, the bylaw was amended and Engineered Bodies found a home in Port Moody.

Engineered Bodies is committed to movement quality and has created a training system based on the principle of movement quality before movement quantity. Its educational process empowers clients by providing them with specific knowledge and strategy to improve how they move. Anthony Agtarap, founder and owner, has developed a movement-quality based PE curriculum with the purpose of educating and mentoring PE teachers and specialists on how to implement these principles to their students. He has successfully piloted his program for the students and teachers at Children of Integrity Montessori Academy and is currently consulting with other schools in Metro Vancouver to deliver a movement-based curriculum.

Engineered Bodies has a strong belief in cultivating a strong community. Since opening in 2013, Engineered Bodies has hosted an annual community charity CrossFit competition called Ruben’s Throwdown, benefitting Ruben’s Shoes. It has also hosted two other charity workouts in support of BC Children’s Hospital. For this year’s world-wide CrossFit Open event, Engineered Bodies has developed an initiative that will collect food for the Share Food Bank.

J.FITZPATRICK & ASSOCIATES INC.,

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT James Fitzpatrick CPA, CGA began his career in accounting in 1981, creating a loyal client base over the years. In 1993, James started his own accounting firm, J. Fitzpatrick & Associates. The office quickly grew, now housing 8 full time employees. J. Fitzpatrick & Associates offers a variety of services including accounting, advisory, bookkeeping, strategic growth and tax planning. The company prides itself on its high level of integrity with business practices, staff and clients. Their ‘Family-First’ attitude promotes a healthy and supportive work environment.

J. Fitzpatrick & Associates strongly believes in giving back to their community. James Fitzpatrick has served on local non-profits, sports clubs and service club boards and as, President of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise and VP of Finance for the Coaches Association of BC. Theresa Kuppan has served on the Boards of both Poco Minor Hockey and Poco Lacrosse. As well, the office supports the green initiative and has become a paperless office.

The company was also imperative to the rehabilitation of Port Moody’s heritage house, Perry Roe, in 2000 and assisted in obtaining large donations for funding the construction of Crossroads Hospice Society. The J. Fitzpatrick & Associates team has supported a number of non-profits including local sports teams, Starfish Backpack Program, InnerVisions, SHARE Society, Global Change for Children, countless Rotary events and much more.

POLLYK CONSULTING EVENT MANAGEMENT PollyK Consulting is a full service event planning company that specializes in customized services. As each event is unique, Polly brings a different perspective to every consultation. Polly has been organizing events and fundraisers in the Tri-Cities and the Lower Mainland since 2005. She began her career as a volunteer planner for local charities and non-profit organizations. Since then, she has developed a healthy corporate client base and is now teaching in the Event Planner Diploma Program at CDI College.

PollyK Consulting has hosted a number of high profile events and major fundraisers here in the Tri-Cities. Some of these events include; Crossroads Hospice Society 20th Anniversary Celebration, Hike for Hospice, Treasures of Christmas, New View Society’s Celebration Gala and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, SHARE Family and Community Services Imagine Gala, Coquitlam Centre’s Unwined | Unwrapped.

Polly’s success comes from her devotion to non-profits and charities. She offers significantly reduced rates to charity organizations to ensure they are able to continue providing the resources the local community needs. Since 2011, Polly has teamed up with, Selina Robinson and Diana Dilworth to host a series of ‘Diva Events’, raising thousands of dollars for local charities. Polly also volunteers for SHARE Family and Community Services, I Am Someone, Crossroads Hospice and the Homelessness Task Force.

VANCOUVER TUMBLEBUS Vancouver Tumblebus is the first of its kind - a gym on wheels! The Tumblebus is a full sized school bus converted into a mobile fitness and tumbling facility. The bus is fully padded and includes balance beams, slides, ball pits, ziplines and even a rock climbing wall. The Tumblebus provides children with a non-competitive, safe and fun environment to develop skills, self-esteem and confidence at their own pace.

In less than 3 years of business, Vancouver Tumblebus has already been nominated for a number of awards including Small Business BC Best Immigrant Entrepreneur 2015, Tri-Cities Early Childhood Champion for Kids 2014, Poco Best Biz Award – Emerging Small Business 2015 and Small Business BC Best Concept 2014. These nominations stem from the innovative business concept coupled with a 90% retention rate and exponential revenue growth.

Vancouver Tumblebus believes in the importance of giving back to the local community.

They have been involved in a number of fundraising initiatives supporting Eagle Ridge Hospital, Wheel to Heal, Brain Cancer Society, BC Children’s Hospital, SHARE Society and SD43. In addition, 5% of all birthday bookings support local Autism societies.

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Congratulations to all nominees for your many contributions to the success of your community.

Celebrating more than 60 years as a member of the Lower Mainland business community, Trans Mountain is a proud sponsor of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Business of the Year (10-50 Employees) Sponsored by: TransMountain Expansion Project Nominees in the Business of the Year (10-50 employees) category are Tri-Cities businesses with 10 to 50 employees that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in business performance, innovation and community involvement. These businesses have made a positive impact on the Tri-Cities through excellence customer service and community support.

Last year’s recipient: International Submarine Engineering

BTM LAWYERS LLP BTM Lawyers has been operating in the Tri-Cities for more than 35 years. As one of the largest law firms in the Tri-Cities and the only full-service law firm in Port Moody, BTM maintains the highest ethical standards through integrity and trust. The company’s down-to-earth, personal approach and open-door working environment provides employees with a positive work-life balance, accommodating for employees’ personal schedules.

Over the years, a number of lawyers from BTM have been voted ‘Tri-City News A-List, Favourite Lawyers’, and the company also received the Golden Spike Award ‘Employer of the Year’ in 2014. BTM Lawyers has seen tremendous growth, as it has tripled in size over the last 6 years. Starting with 4 lawyers plus 10 office employees, it has expanded to a team of 9 full time lawyers, 2 law students and 15 full time paralegals and legal assistants. This expansion makes BTM Lawyers the biggest law firm in Port Moody.

BTM has a strong belief in giving back to the local community. Its lawyers currently volunteer for a number of organizations including the Police Board, Rotary Club and local sport teams. BTM is a long-time supporter of the Eagle Ridge Foundation, the Coquitlam Express, Rotary Club, ACCESS Youth Outreach Services and the Port Moody Public Library Foundation. BTM volunteered time and resources with the Mossom Creek Hatchery group after the 2013 fire, providing legal advice and ensuring the group obtained a charitable status.

COAST THERAPY Coast Therapy is an award-winning clinic and leader in physiotherapy & massage therapy. It has provided a wide scope of therapies and wellness care options for over 18 years. To better serve its patients, the Port Coquitlam business branched out in 2015 and opened a second clinic is Coquitlam. Coast Therapy takes a collaborative approach to treatment and services for patients in their clinics. The Physiotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists and Kinesiologists are all dedicated to providing personalized treatment programs.

Committed to providing outstanding massage therapy and physiotherapy services to Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows and the surrounding communities, Coast Therapy has been nominated and recognized for several awards including the Leadership Award from West Coast College of Massage Therapy, a finalist for People’s Choice, Port Coquitlam Best Biz Awards and the Tri-Cities News A-List awards. Coast Therapy nurtures a team-based work environment with both its employees and its therapists.

Coast therapy has elevated overall patient health throughout the Tri-Cities through quality health care and patient education and has contributed pro-bono therapeutic treatment, gift certificates and fund-raising support for community organizations like the Terry Fox Run and Coquitlam Express BCHL hockey league.

SYNERGYASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL Synergy Environmental started in 2007 with the intention of addressing environmental professional services. In 2012, Synergy merged with Aspen, creating SynergyAspen Environmental. The merger expanded the company’s capabilities and capacity to provide consulting services for contaminated sites, reclamation and natural sciences.

With offices in Port Moody and Fort St. John, SynergyAspen leads Western Canada in the innovative application of environmental science and regulation.

SynergyAspen is proud of its technical innovations including Desktop Remediation, Proprietary Method to Determine Hydraulic Conductivity and SynGIS. It has also embarked on a number of research projects, its most successful being the Muskeg Research Project. This project reviewed the analytical method used to determine concentrations of sodium and chloride in muskeg soils. SynergyAspen has proposed a new analytical method and has been invited to present its research to the Ministry of Environment.

SynergyAspen’s commitment to the environment is unprecedented. It believes the well-being of British Columbia is in its hands. Whether assessing the impact of a gas station in Coquitlam, developing a plan for a fuel spill or restoring an end of life gas field, SynergyAspen develops a plan to restore the environment to its original condition.

SynergyAspen has provided pro-bono services to the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department and local residents to encourage the environmental growth of BC.

TURBULENT DIFFUSION TECHNOLOGY Turbulent Diffusion Technology is a family owned and operated business in Coquitlam. The international combustion company has been evolving since 1997. For the past 30 years, it has been committed to reducing the environmental impact of industrial process facilities through cleaner burning combustion practices. Turbulent Diffusion Technology provides equipment and services to achieve maximum fuel efficiency and operating cost reductions.

Turbulent Diffusion Technology has been rapidly growing since 2009 and has seen a 98.5% growth over the past 2 years with a 61.5% increase in gross profits. In 2015, it expanded services into pressure vessels, tanks and process piping. Its solutions reduce emissions up to 24%, protecting air quality and, the environment by and minimizing emissions linked to global climate change.

Turbulent Diffusion Technology encourages a number of initiatives including Christmas stocking collection, volunteering for the local warm meal program and providing paid time off for blood donors. The global business has representation throughout Europe, Australia, Russia, North America, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South America and the Middle East. Overseas offices support the local economies by paying fair and ethical wages, providing flexible working hours and supporting education.

WEST WORLD PAPER West World Paper is a local independent paper merchant distributing a wide range of fine paper products and industrial supplies to the commercial print market in Western Canada. The Port Coquitlam business provides environmentally sustainable solutions and is FSC certified, guaranteeing that all paper is sourced from domestic forests.

Competing directly against 2 multi-national corporations, West World Paper prides itself on being a local and independent paper merchant. To stand apart from their competition, it focuses on providing creative solutions and excellent customer service. When customers complained about 50lb boxes of paper being too heavy for one person to carry; for example, West World Paper repackaged paper into smaller half cartons.

This innovative change awarded West World Paper with a government contract and a number of new clients.

West World Paper believes in the importance of reinvesting in the local economy and uses local business whenever possible. As well, it is a strong supporter of the Special Olympic Society. It even has its own Special Olympian, Ben, working in the office every Friday, sponsored by the Simon Fraser Institute. West World Paper has also hosted a number of fundraisers for the Special Olympic Society including pub nights, Zumba dance lessons and softball tournaments.

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Business of the Year (50+ Employees) Sponsored by: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Nominees in the Business of the Year (50+ employees) category are businesses with more than 50 employees that have made an outstanding contribution to economic development, innovation and community support in the Tri-Cities. Their successes are measured by their financial prosperity and business longevity, and they use these to benefit their customers, employees and their community.

Last year’s recipient: Dynamic Structures

HARKEN TOWING Harken Towing is a locally owned and operated towboat company founded in 1948. 67 years on, Harken continues to thrive and has expanded into one of the most prominent marine towing companies in the Pacific Northwest. Following the lead of its founder, Harken has built a reputation in the marine industry as a company that operates with integrity, grit and its customers’ best interests at heart.

Harken Towing began towing and yarding log booms to sawmills along the Fraser and Pitt Rivers. It has since expanded its services to include barge towing in rivers, local harbours, outside waters and US waters. It also provides customers with grounds for logs and cargo to be stored. In additional to storage options, Harken Towing provides a cargo tracking system and taxi service for customers to inspect their cargo.

Harken has maintained its commitment to community throughout the years. It has been a major donor to the Eagle Ridge Hospital, donating over $100 000 in the last 10 years.

It also supports a number of Port Coquitlam initiatives including Canada Day festivities, the Wilson Centre Christmas dinner, Riverside Dry Grad and sponsorship of a number of sports teams.

ROKSTAD POWER Rokstad Power provides a full suite of power line construction and maintenance services. Based in Coquitlam, Rokstad Power has operations in Canada and across the United States. Since operations began in 2008, Rokstad has grown to more than 600 employees. Rokstad Power’s capabilities include transmission, distribution, live line and emergency/storm response.

In 2011, Rokstad Power teamed up with Flatiron Canada to assemble, erect and string BC Hydro’s 250km Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project terminating in Coquitlam. Rokstad Power supports the progression of modern society by ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of the nations’ power grids. In 2014, Founder and CEO, Aaron Rokstad was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific award.

Rokstad Power supports a number of Aboriginal businesses by carrying them in Rokstad’s bids, as well as forming long-term joint venture agreements to support their growth within their communities. It makes a number of significant donations to the food bank each year and is a huge part of the Lights of Hope campaign, helping display over 10km of lights on St. Paul’s Hospital.

TYGO ENTERPRISES TYGO Industries is a family business that owns and operates two locations of a full-service fast-food restaurant chain. This husband and wife duo team up to keep the restaurants in perfect form. Peter oversees general operations while Gonnie oversees people management and community engagement and involvement.

Peter and Gonnie have a strong belief in ‘Our Food. Your Questions.’, providing an open-door environment for the community to explore. Gonnie often visits local schools giving classroom presentations on product sources and quality, and she invites, students, parents and teachers to explore their restaurants to lean how things are run. TYGO’s open-door policy and focus on the fundamentals has resulted in an increased sales growth over the last 3 years.

TYGO supports the Canadian economy by sourcing raw foods from Canadian companies whenever possible. It supports the local community through donations to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation and Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities. It has also partnered with Douglas College to provide Early Childhood Education scholarships.

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