From the trenches

Derrold talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about his evolution from accounting to entrepreneur and investor, analysis of the federal government's coronavirus programs, opportunity evaluation, personal advice from Jim Pattison, and much more.

Learn more about Derrold by visiting: www.nkpg.ca

• Derrold 's recommended restaurant:
  • Shelter Restaurant: www.shelterrestaurant.com
• Links to the other businesses mentioned in the interview:
  • Green Sky Labs: www.greenskylabs.com
  • Ironwood Clay Company: ironwoodclay.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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Jay talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about his storied 30 year career in commercial real estate on the Island, what he's seeing and hearing from local organizations adapting to market challenges, personal advice, and much more.

Learn more about Jay Cousins by visiting: jaycousins.com

• Jay's recommended restaurant:
  • Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine: www.mekongriverparksville.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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Michelle  talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about her diverse career, including pioneering an indigenous MBA at Simon Fraser University, BC's complex First Nation treaty history, and her significant accomplishments furthering Vancouver Island's economy, among other topics.

Learn more about Corfield & Associates by visiting: corfieldconsulting.ca

• Michelle's recommended restaurant:
  • Ricky's All Day Grill - Nanaimo South/Days Inn: rickysrestaurants.ca/locations/nanaimo-south-days-inn
• Links to other organizations Michelle is involved with:
  • SFU MBA Program: beedie.sfu.ca/programs/graduate/emba-ibl
  • Nanaimo  Port Authority: npa.ca
  • Fortis BC: www.fortisbc.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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Stu  talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about the beginnings of Alair Homes, the decision to expand through a franchise model, operating the business in both Canada and the US during COVID-19, his management and personal development best practices, among other topics.

Learn more about Alair Homes by visiting: www.alairhomes.ca

• Stu's recommended restaurant:
  • Meat Craft Island Butchery: meatcraftbutchery.ca
• Additional information on the Alair Homes' Nanaimo Franchise: www.alairhomes.ca/nanaimo
• 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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Kristi  talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about the newly launched 'Business Legacies Incubator' project administered by the Scale Institute Society, and funded by the Island Coastal Economic Trust.

Learn more about Scale Collaborative by visiting: scalecollaborative.ca

Learn more about the Island Coastal Economic Trust: www.islandcoastaltrust.ca

• Kristi's recommended restaurant:
  • 5th St. Bar & Grill: www.fifthstreet.ca
• Additional information on the Business Legacies Incubator: www.islandcoastaltrust.ca/news/new-incubator-project-aims-keep-employment-and-businesses-local-communities
• 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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Brody and Reed talk with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about their businesses,  keys to success, and their exciting new partnership.

Learn more about Brody and The Super Plumber by visiting: thesuperplumber.com

Learn more about Reed and 360 Comfort Systems by visiting: 360comfortsystems.com

• Reed's recommended restaurant:
  • II Terrazzo: www.ilterrazzo.com
• Brody's recommended place to stay:
  • Qualicum Beach Inn: www.qualicumbeachinn.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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Brad talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about commercial real estate trends on Vancouver Island north of the Malahat.

He speaks about some of the region's best areas to invest, how to position yourself as a land owner when an opportunity presents itself, and a few of his favourite places to eat, play and stay on Vancouver Island.

He can be reached by visiting: www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/brad-bailey

• Brad's recommended restaurants:
  • Melange Nanaimo: www.melangenanaimo.ca/menu.html
  • Milton Street Public House: www.miltonstreet.ca/oldmilton1/
  • Asteras: www.asteras.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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