Small Business News & Views
from your Kitsilano Chamber
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We've compiled important news that impacts your business as well as high-profile networking events and socials for our valued members. Please add office@kitsilanochamber.com to your approved email list so you'll continue to receive important updates.
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 Business After Hours hosted by autoform
More than 150 guests, Chamber Directors & staff celebrated the holiday season with fine wine, appetizers & networking among business members on Thursday, November 28th.
This spectacular sold-out event was generously hosted by Vancouver's newest premium vehicle boutique and one of our newest members!
Guests posed for facebook pics with their favourite car, including vintage sports or muscle cars such as a 1969 GTO Judge Ram Air IV and participated in a draw for a full auto detail valued at $500. Winner was Rebecca Fry of Action Athletic Wear.
See photos at right. More pics at https://www.facebook.com/kitschamberofcommerce
Generously sponsored by: 
If you would like to sponsor a Businesss After Hours event at minimal cost,
please contact Cheryl at 604-731-4454.
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 New Member Profiles
Anacott Consulting Inc. (604)306-4969
Creatix Business Solutions Inc. www.creatixsol.ca
Computer Services
Enda B Fashion www.enda-b.com
One of Vancouver's exciting local destination retailers for women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Our flagship store in Point Grey provides an extensive and unique selection of products as well best personal fashion advice to our loyal client base. One of only two companies in Canada which has the exclusivity of operating DKNY freestanding boutiques. Our two DKNY stores are located in the Oakridge shopping centre as well as in the South Granville.
Twitter
Facebook
Euro-Line Appliances West www.euro-line-appliances.com
Since 1987 Euro-Line Appliances has been importing some of Europe's finest appliances, providing North American homeowners with the superior quality and design that our products are known for.
Groupanizer Technology http://www.groupanizer.com/
We create websites and online tools that help choirs, choruses and music groups manage and organize members, music and more while creating a captivating public presence.
Kerrisdale Professional Accounting Group http://www.johnmday.ca/
Boutique style accounting firm catering to high-income professionals and affluent individuals.
Kitsilano Community Centre Association http://kitscc.com/
We offer an amazing variety of recreational activities for people of all ages - from gardening to hiking, cycling to soccer, bridge to belly dancing. Whether you're interested in sports, arts, fitness, health and wellness, or personal development, we've got something for you.
LAT Multilingual Translation & Marketing Inc. http://www.latmultilingual.com/
LAT Multilingual is a translation and digital marketing company. In business since 1999, our focus is on fostering innovative ways of generating opportunities for people of various cultural and linguistic backgrounds by developing relationships with the corporate sector in Toronto and Vancouver.
Services include: Professional translation and localization of print and web content; Social Media Marketing (in various languages and social platforms); Language classes; and, Staffing services (for specific language skills).
Martin Brothers Funerals Services www.mbfunerals.com
We are a full service boutique funeral centre.
MATI Therapeutics http://www.matitherapeutics.com
Mati Therapeutics is developing a non-invasive sustained drug delivery platform to treat ocular diseases, in particular, glaucoma.
Preston Mobility www.prestonmobility.com
Bell Mobility's #1 Authorized Business Dealer. Preston Mobility is completely focused on helping business owners like you streamline your mobile and wireless systems; resulting in huge gains in business and team efficiencies and significant savings over your previous wireless costs. As a full-service wireless business dealer, we take a consultative approach to understand your unique business needs and then create a custom solution designed to save you the most money and gain the most productivity. We make implementing and maintaining your wireless solution simple by bringing customer support, repair services, and technical expertise in-house.
ReadyGo Media http://readygomedia.com/
Marketing/Event Planning - Get online and grow your business with our beautiful websites, engaging content and high-impact social media campaigns.
Rob Zwick http://robzwick.com/
BUYING A HOME? Your satisfaction is my top priority! I will take the time to listen to your needs and desires and help you find your dream home. SELLING A HOME? I will get your home sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. My online and offline marketing programs give me the edge needed to make this possible
Vital Health Medical www.vitalwellnessgroup.com
Vital Health Medical is an integrated care clinic in the heart of Kitsilano. We offer walk-in medical services, family practice, clinical counselling, psychotherapy, nutrition along with a host of wellness services.
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Are you "Stuck in Linkedin Peanut Butter"? with Christine Till
Are you "Stuck in LinkedIn Peanut Butter"? Lost, trying to figure it out? Christine Till will teach you how to manipulate, yes, MANIPULATE LinkedIn to mine it for the key people you want to know and do business with. LinkedIn is the fastest and cheapest way to get business compared with anything available on the internet today. Learn difference between LinkedIn's paid platform and the basic FREE platform. Learn how to use the FREE platform to get similar performance as the paid platform.
Christine Till, the LinkedIn Marketing Mentress, is a book author, speaker, and coach. This vivacious entrepreneur has 20+ years of marketing background in hospitality, senior care, and business management.
Wednesday, December 11th 7:00am - 9:00am
Calhoun's Bakery Cafe, 3035 West Broadway
Registration & details here
Early risers, come and kickstart your day once a month with insightful discussions on current business challenges.
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Kitsilano Chamber Member Spice Lucks, RE/MAX Real Estate Services, 410-650 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver www.spicelucks.tv offers you ways to:
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 We're All Ears
Business After Hours Nov 28
I thoroughly enjoyed last Thursday's After Hours at autoform. As to suggestions to make it better, I don't think you can improve on perfection. Honestly, everything was really well done. From the moment we entered everything flowed very well. It really gave everyone time to mingle and network. The food was excellent and well presented. - Madeleine J. McAllister, Director, Westside Grand
Thank you for the invitation.I thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people, the music,wine and venue. - Maggie Corcoran, BBW International Inc.
It was the first event we have attended since we joined the Chamber. It was a lovely venue and the hosts were very gracious. - Vikki Harvey, Small Business Advisor, Scotiabank
I had a great time at the event and I will be sure to attend more events in the future - there was a lot of good networking. - Kevin Mowbray, Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre
Brilliant event - George Hunter, CEO, Small Business BC.
Best Business Practices by High Profile Entrepreneurs Video
"My name is Sandy Fleischer, and I am a Managing Partner at Pound & Grain, the agency that works with Chip on his new initiative, whil.com. Chip forwarded us the video that you recently shared with him. Great video! We were wondering if it would be possible for us to use it, or elements of it on http://whil.com." - Sandy Fleischer, Managing Partner, Pound & Grain
"Wow - what a GORGEOUS piece. I was mesmerized. Thank you, Cheryl, for making this possible. Will it be available online at all? Would we be able to upload it to our YouTube channel or anything? Please let me know about the permissions around this...it's so great, I'd love for the world to see it!" - Natalie Burgwin, Senior Manager, Public Relations, 1-800-GOTJUNK
"... looks awesome!!! Thanks so much!!" - Brian Scudamore, Founder & CEO, 1-800-GOTJUNK
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Kits Beach Park Dedicated Bike Path
On October 7, 2013, Vancouver Park Board Commissioners approved two phases of development of a dedicated bike path, pedestrian paths, and lighting in Kitsilano Beach Park and Hadden Park. This proved controversial; with many in the community speaking against the proposal.
Phase One of the Kits Beach/Hadden Park plan involves the construction of a dedicated bike path, approximately 1.4 km long, from Vanier Park through Hadden Park and Kitsilano Beach Park, ending at the west side of the Park at Point Grey Road. The proposed path would be 3.5 meters wide, of approximately 1.25 acres of new asphalt, raised in spots, routing through several well-used areas of the park. Phase Two calls for bike path lighting and construction of additional pedestrian paths. A portion of the $2.2 million budget for Phase One would come from funds originally allocated for the Point Grey-Cornwall Active Transportation Corridor.
Criticisms of the plan include:
- Loss of green space and doubling of user density compared to any other park in Vancouver
- Safety risks where the cycle path intersects with children, their playground, picnic areas and green space commonly used by families
- Lack of proper consultation. The proposal was not revealed to the public before the Park Board Commissioners meeting. Critics have suggested alternate routes, less intrusive to the Parks and safer for existing users. Alternate routes can take advantage of existing, well-used bike routes on traffic calmed streets adjacent to Hadden Park and Kitsilano Beach Park.
Through a subsequent RFP (request for proposal), the Park Board engaged a consultant to design the path. The RFP documents detailed "the Accepted Route." Commissioners have since stated the proposal is "final" and they're "not going back to the drawing board". But they've also said the final route and form of the path has not yet been determined, with any other understanding termed a "misconception."
In an attempt to prevent construction of the bike path, opponents filed a petition in the Supreme Court of BC on Nov. 8, 2013, asking the Court to enforce the restrictive covenants embedded in the park gift to the City from Mr. Harvey Hadden, an early Vancouver land speculator. Within a few days of filing the petition, lawyers for the City and Park Board agreed to an interim injunction against construction in the park until the courts determine if the bicycle path plan is consistent with the terms of Mr. Hadden's gift. A full hearing by the court isn't expected until 2014. The Park Board has also announced that all bike path planning in that area be suspended until the court can hear the petition
Important Links:
Report from the Park Board dated October 1, 2013, titled Seaside Greenway Improvements:
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/board/2013/131007/documents/Report_SeasideGreenwayImprovements-07-10-2013.pdf
This film by Oscar Award winning, local film maker David Fine takes a lighthearted, but informative approach to the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-xxXVf76pc
A detailed analysis can be found on this blog:
http://www.vanramblings.com/save-kits-beach-hadden-park-trio-triumph-in-a-fight-for-all.html
The "Accepted Route" as detailed in an appendix to the RFP, originally set to be awarded November 5, 2013: http://former.vancouver.ca/fs/bid/bidopp/RFP/documents/Appendix1a-SeasideGreenwayAcceptedRoute.PDF
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Business After Hours
hosted by autoform
Photos by Vision Design & Photography Associates
604-961-3016 alankatowitz@gmail.com
More pics at https://www.facebook.com/kitschamberofcommerce
   
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Business Lessons & Best Practices
by High-Profile Entrepreneurs Video
This video features Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, 1-800-GOT-JUNK founder Brian Scudamore and Webnames.ca co-founder Cybele Negris, & highlights the many challenges and rewards that entrepreneurs face when launching and growing a business. These successful entrepreneurs voluntarily shared their experiences in order to help the next generation of business leaders avoid some costly errors and follow in their footsteps. Video concept and interviews by Cheryl Ziola, Executive Director, Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce with production by Fire and Light Media Group. Contact Cheryl 604-731-4454 for further information on how you can freely share this video with youths and business schools.
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Small Business Owner Survey
As part of the Small Business - Doing Business with Government project, the provincial government has launched a brief survey for B.C. small businesses. The survey asks small business owners and operators about their experiences selling goods and services to the B.C. government and seeks advice on making this process easier. Make your voice heard at http://www.jtst.gov.bc.ca/selltobcgov/survey.htm.
Deadline: Dec. 6th
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Kitsilano Chamber
Member Benefits
- group health & benefit plan
- educational & networking events such as Dialogue with your MP, Westside Business Awards, Morning Meetups & Business After Hours
- reduced fees on merchant credit card services, payroll services, fuel purchases & hotels, Vancouver Courier ad rates, BIV subscriptions.
- advocacy & liaison with gov't decision makers
- promotional opportunities for your business.
on topics below at our website.
- business start-up info
- gov't services for entrepreneurs
- doing business in Vancouver
- federal & provincial government benefits
- tax information
- Immigration Canada, etc.
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