Do you own or work for a small business? Do you have a friend who does? Well, Small Business B.C. is looking for nominations from Burnaby for its 15th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.
“The awards recognize the incredible achievements of small business owners and the contributions they make to their local and global communities,” according to an email from Small Business B.C.
Folks can nominate a deserving business for one of 10 awards up for grabs, including best apprentice training; best community impact; best company; best concept; best employer; best immigrant entrepreneur; best innovation; best international trade; and best marketer.
Businesses can also apply for the Premier’s People’s Choice Award – this award is presented to the business that can get the most online votes.
Nominations are completely free. The deadline to submit your nomination is Nov. 30.
For more info, including details on how to nominate someone, go to sbbcawards.ca.
Bandits on the run, again
The Traction On Demand Bandits hit the road last week for their annual Tour for Good, a one-week trip from Burnaby to San Francisco.
Along the way, the Bandits will stop by local non-profit groups for random acts of kindness. Also on the schedule are two Vancouver Island schools, where the Bandits will give some free coding lessons to the little ones.
This is the fifth year Traction On Demand has organized a tour for the philanthropic arm of the company.
“We believe the most meaningful way for Traction to support non-profits is by giving what we’re good at,” said Michelle Malpass, director of community performance and one of the original Traction Bandits, in a press release. “These organizations are solving some of the most important social challenges on the planet. The Bandit Tour was established so that Traction could help them achieve their mission through technology.”
The Bandits kicked off the tour with an event outside Science World on Oct. 30. Follow the Bandits on Twitter at #BanditTour17.
Sponsors wanted
Believe it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner, and the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown is already looking for companies to sponsor a tree for its annual Festival of Trees.
The trees are on display at the Burnaby Hilton from Nov. 15 to Jan. 3, 2018. They are seen by thousands of guests and the local community. Proceeds go toward Burnaby Family Life, which delivers services to families and individuals within the community.
To sponsor a tree, contact Adrienne at the Hilton at 604-639-3732.
For a good cause
Every Friday, Moksha Yoga Burnaby runs a by-donation yoga class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Funds raised from the class are donated to local charities and non-profits. The class is open to all skill levels. The minimum donation is $5.
For more information, go to burnaby.mokshayoga.ca.
