The ALS Society of B.C. bestowed one of its highest honours to a Burnaby company recently.
Creek Water Media was given the Exceptional Advocacy Award, which recognizes an “exceptional advocacy initiative that sought to improve quality of life for a person or persons with ALS,” noted a press release from the society.
The Burnaby-based company received the award for a video it produced on living with ALS and the services provided by the ALS Society of B.C.
“Tyler Gamsby and his team at Creek Water Media have created a phenomenal video to raise awareness for ALS,” Wendy Toyer, executive director of the ALS Society of B.C., said in a press release.
Biz info in the palm of your hand
Burnaby residents can now access information on north Burnaby businesses using a new app developed by a local internet marketing company.
Burnaby Business Directory is an app created by QR Mobile Marketing. It features information on more than 300 businesses in the North Burnaby area and also includes “map directions, links to public websites, home services, local real estate information, RSS feeds, local events and happenings,” explained a press release.
The app is available for free at the Google Play and iTunes stores by searching Burnaby Heights Business Directory and Burnaby Business Directory, respectively.
Insurance biz gets top marks
Burnaby-based CMW Insurance Services Ltd. has just been named one of the country’s top firms, according to Insurance Business Canada.
The annual ranking, which selected the top 31 firms in Canada, looked at client counts, client retention rates, new business development and revenue, noted a press release.
“The whole process narrowed down a pool of nominees to a select group of 31 brokerages that exemplify success and a well-rounded approach needed to get ahead in today’s market,” the release stated.
CMW Insurance is located at suite 700-1901 Rosser Ave. across the street from Brentwood Town Centre.
Burnaby resident running for Vancity board
Attention Vancity members: a local photographer and avid volunteer wants your support.
Burnaby resident Adrian Zator is running for one of three spots up for election on the Vancity board of directors. Among his credentials, Zator is president of the Burnaby Toastmasters Club – Salsa Speakers; he has served as vice-president of La Petite Maison Housing Co-op; and worked in the Ministry of Social Development, where he was an active member of the B.C. Government Employees’ Union.
Today, Zator works for Mountain Equipment Co-op and runs his own photography business. Zator has been a member of Vancity for more than 30 years.
Voting is open to anyone who has been a Vancity member since Jan. 29, 2016, is 19 years or older, has $5 or more in their share account, and is not delinquent on any Vancouver accounts. Members have until April 22 to cast their ballots.
For more info, including how to vote, visit www.
vancity.com.
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