Burnaby-based Hemlock Printers was recently awarded second place as one of North America’s top sustainable printers.
This accolade comes from last month’s Blueline Printer Ranking, an initiative by Canopy, a Vancouver organization aimed at protecting the world’s forests by collaborating with businesses, world leaders and scientists.
Out of 400 companies ranked by Canopy, Hemlock Printers came in second, tied with Vancouver’s The Printing House, behind first-place company EarthColor, an American printing and technology firm.
Companies were ranked on their environmental performance based on 28 criteria. For more on the Blueline Printer Ranking, go to http://canopyplanet.org.
Congratulations
Kim Hall, founder of Burnaby-based Physio2U, has been recognized as one of three finalists from Western Canada in the running for the ADP Micro Business Award.
The winner of the award will be named at the 2016 RCB Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, set for Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Toronto. The annual awards recognize women across Canada for their entrepreneurial pursuits. This year there are 18 finalists from coast to coast gunning for six awards, noted a press release.
Physio2U, aims to make physiotherapy accessible to all, no matter their mobility issues, by going directly to the customer. Good luck next week Kim!
More kudos!
The results are in for the 2016 A-List.
The annual awards recognize Burnaby’s favourite things, as voted by readers of the NOW. Categories include Burnaby’s favourite shops and services, health and fitness providers, media and art events, pet services, style, and, of course, food.
To read the full 2016 A-List results, click here.
Have your say
The B.C. Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you.
Abacus Data is conducting a survey on behalf of the chamber, which seeks to learn more about what businesspeople have in mind when it comes to the future of their businesses and the provincial economy. The survey is estimated to take about 10 minutes, and there is a grand prize up for grabs for one lucky person.
To take the survey, click here.
After hours mixer planned
Join board of trade members for an after-hours reception next week.
Westminster Savings Credit Union is hosting the next Burnaby Board of Trade After Hours Member Reception on Thursday, Nov. 17. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. members are invited to the credit union for an evening of appetizers, drinks and door prizes plus the opportunity to network with fellow board of trade members.
“These casual evening events are a great opportunity to make new business connections, share a laugh, and broaden your local network,” read an event notice.
There is no cost to attend the event but registration is required. To register, call 604-412-0100. Westminster Savings is located at 4705 Kingsway.
