One local real estate agent now has an award to show just how much he cares about his community.
David Eng, an agent with Sutton Group West Coast Realty, is one of the 2014 Realtors Care Award recipients, according to a press release from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
Eng is a Burnaby resident and works out of West Coast Realty’s Vancouver and Coquitlam offices.
The award is given to Metro Vancouver agents who fundraise or volunteer in their communities.
Eng volunteered for nine community events last year, he wrote in an email to the NOW. These included a number of charity runs and cycling events, as well as the Giro di Burnaby.
Mother’s Love raising funds for autism centre
Two local businesses are teaming up to raise money for the proposed Pacific Family Autism Centre during Autism Awareness Month.
In preparation for Mother’s Day in May, Anita Alberto Photography and Making Memories with Scrapbooking in Burnaby are holding a Mother’s Love photo fundraiser.
Families are invited to book photo sessions with a special background, with sessions starting at $150, according to a press release from Anita Alberto Photography.
The cost covers the session and a 5x7 print, with other print packages available, as well.
Part of the proceeds will go to the autism centre, according to the release.
To book a session this month, call 604-376-6447.
High tea and networking next week
The Burnaby Board of Trade is holding two events for local business people next week.
The first is high tea dim sum with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service on Wednesday, April 22.
Christian Hansen, regional director of the service, will speak at the tea about how the federal service helps businesses succeed in foreign markets, according to the board’s website.
The tea takes place at the Fortune House Seafood Restaurant from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $20.
And on Friday, April 24, the board is holding its quarterly networking morning event.
Sue Clement of Success Coaching is facilitating the event, according to the board’s website.
The event takes place at the Riverway Clubhouse at 8 a.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $40 for non-members, and the price includes a full breakfast buffet.
To register for either event, call 604-412-0100, email or go online.
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