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Movers & Shakers: Luxury retail real estate company joins Brentwood

Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy – these and other high-end shops could one day anchor Shape Properties’ Brentwood development.
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Shape Properties announced recently that it was partnering with luxury real estate company L Catterton Real Estate for Amazing Brentwood.

Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy – these and other high-end shops could one day anchor Shape Properties’ Brentwood development.

Shape Properties announced recently that it was partnering with luxury real estate company L Catterton Real Estate for Amazing Brentwood. The development, which will include 11 highrises and more than 250 stores and restaurants, is hoping to become a new metropolitan centre in the Lower Mainland, according to a press release from Shape Properties.

This will be the first time L Catterton Real Estate has been a part of a Canadian project, noted the release.

Its previous projects include the Miami Design District and L’Avenue Shanghai, located in the Changning district, one of the wealthiest residential districts of Shanghai.

No word yet on what retailers will be part of the Amazing Brentwood, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything.

 

Open house next week 

Looking for a new opportunity? Stop by Arista Networks for an open house and networking event next Friday, Sept. 15.

The global company develops cloud networking solutions for large data storage. The California-based company currently has offices all over the world, including Singapore, Ireland, the United States, Malaysia and India.

In Burnaby, in the past three years the company has grown from 40 people to 140, and it is looking to continue that growth, according to an event notice.

“We are hiring co-ops, grads and veterans for software engineering, test engineering and technical solutions,” the event write-up notes.

The free event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and includes a couple presentations. There will be food and drinks, too, so bring an appetite.

The open house is limited to 50 people, so if you’re an engineer looking for a change, RSVP soon. You can do so on Eventbrite at tinyurl.com/AristaOpenHouse. There you will also find more details about the event and the company.

Arista Networks is at 300-9200 Glenlyon Pkwy.

 

Can pipeline help your business?

The fate of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project might not be set in stone, but the folks at Kinder Morgan are moving full steam ahead and that means there could be some benefits to local businesses.

On Thursday, Sept. 14, experts from Trans Mountain will be talking at a breakfast event hosted by the Burnaby Board of Trade. The experts will provide info on the project, the timeline and how to participate in the bidding process for work on the project.

A light breakfast will be served and there will be a question-and-answer period. This session is open to any type of business.

The event, which runs 8 to 10 a.m. at the Best Western Plus, 319 North Rd., is free, but registration is required. To sign-up, call the board of trade at 604-412-0100 or email admin@bbot.ca.

 

Get networking

Consider this a reminder: the Burnaby Entrepreneurs Toastmasters Club is meeting Wednesday, Sept. 6, and anyone wanting to develop their communication and leadership skills is encouraged to attend.

“Toastmasters provides the opportunity to practise and develop public speaking skills and leadership qualities in a friendly and constructive environment while receiving effective feedback,” notes an event write-up.

And if the event on Sept. 6 goes well, make it a weekly thing. The club meets every Wednesday night.

Note, there is a dress code. Athletic wear, sweatshirts, warm-up suits and cargo pants as well as running shoes, hiking-style boots, beach-type sandals and boat footwear are not allowed. Neither is apparel with advertising messages or slogans.

The meeting runs from 7 to 9 p.m. (networking starts at 6:30 p.m.) at Spacekraft, 201-4501 Kingsway (on the second floor of the Element Building; elevator is behind the coffee shop).

Find more info at www.burnabytoastmasters.com.

 

Share your insight

Vancity wants to hear from small business owners and solopreneurs – is that you?

On Sept. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m., take part in a focus group organized by Vancity, the Vancouver-based credit union. The event is specifically for small business owners and solopreneurs. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided to all participants. The event is happening at Spacekraft, 201-4501 Kingsway (on the second floor of the Element Building; elevator is behind the coffee shop).

If you’re interested in taking part, be sure to RSVP at tinyurl.com/VancityFocus.

 

Save the date

The Burnaby Board of Trade is holding its annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

The event is organized by the board of trade’s Women’s Business Success Network, a group of women and men committed to encouraging women to aspire to leadership roles within the business community.

Part of the luncheon includes a panel of four women sharing their advice and experiences with guests.

“Hear the insights of our panelists on what it takes to be successful in today’s business world and their experiences overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities on their individual roads to success,” says an event notice.

There will be an extended networking reception before the panel gets started.

Tickets are $45 for board of trade members and $70 for non-members and includes lunch and a do-it-yourself mimosa bar. Both women and men are welcome.

The event takes place at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the board of trade at 604-412-0100 or email admin@bbot.ca.