Kudos to Burnaby mortgage broker Bernadette Laxamana, who was named one of Canada’s “Women of Influence,” according to Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine.
Laxamana, who works for Verico Xeva Mortgage, was one of 50 women across the country whose personal and professional accomplishments earned them recognition among the best in the mortgage industry, noted a press release.
“I challenge myself to innovate my business and my life on a constant basis,” Laxamana said in the release.
This is the first year Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine has recognized the accomplishments of women in the industry with a dedicated report.
“The 50 women on this list prove that mortgage brokering is no longer just a man’s game,” read the release.
More accolades
Burnaby-based Whistler Glacial Spring Water’s recent three-star Superior Taste Award proves this city is full of winners.
The water supply company received the award earlier this month from the International Taste and Quality Institute, an independent association of Michelin-starred chefs and sommeliers, according to a press release.
The Superior Taste Award is given out following blind tests by a panel of culinary experts. The judges evaluate the products based on appearance, smell, texture, flavour and mouth-feel. Beverages and foods from more than 700 companies around the world are evaluated.
Take in a ball game with the board of trade
Stock up on peanuts and Cracker Jacks, it’s time for some baseball, business peeps.
The Burnaby Board of Trade is heading to Nat Bailey Stadium for its nooner networking event. You’ll get to watch the Vancouver Canadians take on the Hillsboro Hops (Hillsboro is in Oregon by the way) and enjoy the company of your Burnaby business colleagues.
Oh, and did you know the Vancouver Canadians are a Toronto Blue Jays affiliate team?
Tickets are $20 and include a concession voucher – because no baseball game would be complete without a trip to the concession.
The game is on Wednesday, July 19 and starts at 1:05 p.m. Doors open at noon. Nat Bailey Stadium is at 4601 Ontario St.
Call 604-412-0100 or email [email protected] for tickets.
Want to host an event?
Looking to raise your business’ profile? Why not consider hosting a Burnaby Board of Trade mixer?
The events are typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and depending on the size of the venue between 40 and 80 people drop in on the reception.
“Hosting a (board of trade) members mixer is a great way to showcase your business and bring people through your doors who might not otherwise know who you are,” read a notice from the board of trade.
Board of trade staff help publicize and organize the event on the day of, as well as handle guest registration.
For more information about hosting mixers, contact events manager Cory Redekop at 604-412-0100 or [email protected].
