Business Affairs

SEAN PERCY

Bean there

Erika Espinosa is making a new start in qathet by kickstarting your day with a shot of java. Erika ran the Bean Buggy coffee truck in Vancouver, serving the film industry and farmers’ markets. Last year she and her partner visited Powell River, staying at the Old Courthouse Inn, and fell in love with the area, so moved here and fired up the Bean Buggy June 1. In addition to a variety of specialty coffees, espressos and teas, her selection of freshly blended smoothies and lemonade are proving popular this summer. She’s also famous for her Mexican hot chocolate. The on-wheels coffee shop can be found at the Thursday Night Market, weekend Farmers’s Market, at fairs and festivals, and various other locations. Visit the beanbuggy.com or call 778-855-2965.

New port for electricians

Long-time electrician Henri Newport has passed the wire strippers to his son. Raymund Newport is the new manager of the (slightly) renamed Newport Electrical, which this spring moved across the street to a new office and shop at 202-7373 Duncan Street, beside Western Forest Products. Visit newportelectric.ca or call 604-485-0045.

Texada Transfer keeps trucking

Texada Transfer changed hands in July. The new owners, Mike Manchon and Tracy Nisbit, also own Coquitlam based Sprinter Delivery, said manager Bill Ronald. With locations in Gibsons and Sechelt, Sprinter Delivery services the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland.

“It was a natural expansion for them,” said Mike, “as Texada Transfer handles bigger freight.”

It’s business as usual as nothing’s changed except the ownership and manager. Same employees, same location and same phone number.

“We’re still at 7460 Highway 101 and can be reached at 604-485-7683.”

Son-father team dig in

Matt Boese recently launched a new business, Matt Boese Enterprises.

“It’s a family-run business,” says Matt, who was born and grew up here. “My dad Doug works for me.”

Matt has been operating heavy machinery for several years and worked in the logging industry prior to launching his own business.

Matt Boese Enterprises offers trucking and excavation services to homeowners, contractors and developers in qathet.

“We also provide land clearing, foundations, retaining walls, driveway, and lawn preparation for new builds and existing residential services such as replacement driveways, pool digging and yard grading as well as addressing water drainage issues.”

For more information call Matt at 604-483-8092, or email matt@mattboeseenterprises.com

Speaking of new

Registered Speech-Language Pathologist Chris Lightfoot has moved to qathet from Prince Rupert, where he worked with the school district. Here he has launched a business called Lightfoot Speech and Language.

Chris says his aim is to help clients overcome a variety of communication challenges. For more info visit lightfootslp.ca, call or text 604-786-3686 or email LightfootSLP@gmail.com. Chris typically provides services in person with clients in their homes, and also offers video conferencing. Chris’ wife Chelsea Keays grew up in Lund, so their move reunites them with family, friends and community.

Proud Puppy

Professional dog trainer Robyn Andexser has moved to qathet, and is creating a new business, Proud Puppy Dog Training.

Robyn was owner and lead of Best Paw Forward Dog Training in Nanaimo, which she sold in February before making the move here.

Proud Puppy provides in-home puppy lessons, training walks and phone consultations, along with a variety of dog training and first aid classes. Robyn is a Certified Dog Trainer, and a Dogsafe Canine First Aid Instructor.

You can reach Robyn at 250-739-4900 or email isyourdogsafe@gmail.com