From the trenches

The ICBA is the voice of B.C.’s construction industry and the oldest open shop organization in Canada. It is also the single largest sponsor of construction apprentices in B.C. Representing more than 2,000 companies and clients, ICBA members and their skilled workers are involved in virtually all major capital and infrastructure projects built in British Columbia

Learn more about the ICBA by visiting: icba.ca.

• Links to organizations and initiatives referenced:
  • Merit Canada: merit-canada.ca.
  • II Terrazzo: www.ilterrazzo.com.
  • Jordan's Twitter: twitter.com/jordanbateman
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Stephen Jagger is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2000 when he and long time business partner Mike Stephenson setup Combustion Hosting (acquired ’06), followed by Ubertor Realtor Software (acquired ’13). In 2012 they headed to the Philippines and set up OutsourcingThingsDone.com to provide virtual assistants to real estate professionals.

OutsourcingThingsDone.com grew to 150 employees and discovered a need for HR and payroll software for the Philippines and Singapore. They answered that call by setting up a company called PayrollHero, focused on time, attendance, scheduling, HR and payroll. After living in Manila and Singapore for 4 years with his wife and children, Stephen returned back to Vancouver to launch Instant Messaging Real Estate Corp. to provide artificial intelligence services to the real estate industry and addy to eradicate barriers to home ownership for everyone. Stephen is the co-President of the Vancouver College Alumni Association and sits as a Director of The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation. 

Learn more about addy by visiting: www.addyinvest.com.

• Links to organizations and initiatives referenced:
  • the kitchen dada sushi bar & grill: thekitchendada.com.
  • Audible: www.audible.ca.
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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The BC Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most broadly-based business association in British Columbia—representing businesses of every size, and from every sector and region.

Their advocacy is driven by their policies, which their members develop annually through a unique, grassroots policy-development process. The breadth and diversity of their policies reflect the innovative ideas and on-the-ground experience of their member chambers, boards and businesses across BC.

Since 1951, the BC Chamber has helped shape government public policy and decision-making to empower British Columbia’s businesses. While they are rooted in tradition, their approach is innovative and backed by data. Their online business insight community, BCMindReader.com allows them to know what’s on BC’s mind and take their member's ideas and concerns directly to government, to encourage programs, policies, and legislation that supports BC businesses.

Learn more about BC Chamber by visiting: bcchamber.org.

• Links to organizations and initiatives referenced:
  • Scoozis Bar & Grill: www.scoozis.ca.
  • Nook Restaurant: nookrestaurants.com/kitsilano.
  • Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio: www.ancoradining.com.
  • Toptable Group: toptable.ca.
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Campbell River has a lot going for itself. The Salmon Capital of the world is known for its incredible fishing opportunities, historic forestry background and a host of other sectors. But over the past few years the City has made great strides in diversifying the economy with new IT infrastructure, tech attraction strategies, startup competitions, infusions of venture capital and a host of other initiatives.

One of the key individuals behind these changes and new ideas is Rose Klukas. She played an important role in Kitimat's industrial revolution over the last decade, and shifted her focus to Vancouver Island in 2016.

Amongst all the changes happening in her municipality, Rose still makes significant contributions to the regional and national economy through her volunteer and board efforts.

Learn more about Campbell River by visiting: www.campbellriver.ca.

• Links to organizations and initiatives referenced:
  • NexStream Tech Competition: nexstream.is.
  • TECHatchery: www.techatchery.ca.
  • Tech Island: techisland.io.
  • Economic Developers Association of Canada: edac.ca.
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Jared Webb is one of the founding members of DesignWealth. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over 13 years of experience, he brings a vast array of experiences and skillsets to help clients and the community.

His passion for raising expectations when it comes to financial advice is surpassed only by his love for his family. He is married with 4 kids, a dog and 2 fish. He has a mortgage, works full-time and attends virtually all of his family’s extracurricular activities. He also believes in supporting the community through his involvement in the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Prodigy Group, Junior Achievement, Futurepreneur and Advocis.

Learn more about Jared's company by visiting: designwealth.ca.

• Jared's recommended restaurant(s):
  • Lot 1 Pasta Bar: lot1pastabar.com.
  • Bin 4 Burger Lounge: www.bin4burgerlounge.com.
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Sam grew up in Victoria where he developed a passion for architecture and urbanism. He began his career in commercial real estate at Canada ICI Capital and then at Colliers International, gaining experience in acquisition, apartment, and construction financing. Taking that foundation of knowledge and pursuing his interest in development, he was hired by Abstract Developments, a national award-winning custom-home builder and developer.

At Abstract, Sam grew into the role of Vice President of Development and Partner, leading the development team through the acquisition and management of projects with values reaching upwards of $100 million. In 2018 Sam co-founded Curate Developments in Victoria, BC, where he is also excited to be raising his family. His passion for design and disciplined analytical approach are establishing Curate as a respected and sought-after development company.

Learn more about Sam's company by visiting: curatedevelopments.com.

• Sam's recommended restaurant:
  • Sherwood Cafe & Bar: sherwoodvictoria.com.
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Barnacle Systems produces boat security systems and the software to support them. But founder Brandon Wright's story goes far beyond  asset management and protection, with a storied international career that now sees him leading an innovative manufacturer with major growth opportunities across the planet.

Learn more about Brandon by visiting: www.brnkl.io.

• Brandon's recommended restaurant:
  • Trini To D Bone: trinitodbone.ca.
• For more local news impacting business, visit:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca

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Mike talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about Victoria's booming real estate market, his unique entrepreneurial journey, construction trends, the future of the region, his personal advice to young people, and much more.

Learn more about Mike by visiting: victoria.citified.ca.

• Mike's recommended restaurant:
  • The Palms Cocktail Lounge: www.hotelrialto.ca/drink/the-palms-lounge.
• Business Examiner links:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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Jason talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about his company's early beginnings in the renewable energy space, the future of the sector, advances in energy storage technology, management advice and much more.

Learn more about Jason by visiting: hakaienergysolutions.com

• Jason 's recommended restaurant:
  • Il Falcone Restaurant: www.ilfalcone.ca
• Business Examiner links:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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Andre talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about his approach to investing in turbulent markets, building his brand by helping to found the Young Professionals of Nanaimo, unique real estate holdings on Vancouver Island, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and much more.

Learn more about Andre by visiting: www.integralwealth.com/wealth-management-team/andre-sullivan

• Andre 's recommended restaurant:
  • Milton Street Public House: miltonstreet.ca
• Links to the other businesses mentioned in the interview:
  • All Island Equity Mortgage Investment Corporation: www.allislandequitymic.com
  • All Island Equity REIT: allislandequityreit.com/investors
  • Young Professionals of Nanaimo:  www.ypnanaimo.com
• Business Examiner links:
  • Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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