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Movers & Shakers: Shine a spotlight on top Burnaby businesses

Looking to shine a spotlight or a Burnaby business, entrepreneur or non-profit? Well now’s your chance – the Burnaby Board of Trade is accepting nominations for its 17th annual business excellence awards.
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Employees of Burnaby-based G&F Financial were on hand Sunday, June 5 for Miracle Weekend in support of the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation to present the foundation with a cheque for $21,849.18.

Looking to shine a spotlight or a Burnaby business, entrepreneur or non-profit? Well now’s your chance – the Burnaby Board of Trade is accepting nominations for its 17th annual business excellence awards.

Individuals are encouraged to nominate an outstanding business, professional or non-profit organization for one of several awards up for grabs at the Nov. 3 awards banquet.

Categories include community spirit, business innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, healthy workplace, not-for-profit of the year, businessperson of the year, business of the year (up to 50 employees) and business of the year.

Nominees must have a business location and licence in Burnaby, but they don’t have to be Burnaby Board of Trade members. Self-nominations are accepted. The nomination deadline is Monday, July 4. For more information, visit bbot.ca/submitting-nomination-burnaby-business-excellence-awards.

 

General Fusion in the news

Burnaby-based clean energy company General Fusion was in the spotlight recently.

The local company is striving to create a fusion generator that would produce clean energy without any byproducts, and last week its efforts were recognized on the BBC News documentaryA Slice of the Sun: The Quest for Energy, part of the BBC’s ongoing Horizons series.

In the episode, General Fusion’s chief scientist, Dr. Michel Labergeexplains the company’s goal of creating “a commercially viable fusion energy power plant,” noted a press release.

To see the interview, go to tinyurl.com/GFonBBC.

 

Bankers raise money for kids

Kudos to G&F Financial for its hard work fundraising for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The Burnaby-based financial institute raised $21,849 for the Vancouver hospital as part of a two-month campaign that culminated with the Miracle Weekend telethon earlier this month.

In total, more than $20 million was raised for the children’s hospital foundation. The money will be used to “purchase life-saving equipment, conduct research into the treatment and prevention of childhood diseases and support educational programs across the province,” noted a press release.

G&F employees raised their share of the $20 million by putting on several fundraising initiatives, including a slo-pitch tournament, bingo, 50/50 draws, a top chef cooking contest and gift basket raffles. Way to go!

 

Another win for Traction on Demand

Traction on Demand has won another trophy for its mantle, this time at the 2016 Technology Impact Awards.

The Burnaby software service provider won Team of the Year at the 23rd annual awards, which took place June 7.

The awards recognize B.C. tech companies that help put the industry on the map in terms of innovation and success, according to a press release.

Traction’s award was accepted on behalf of the CORE team, which stands for community, operations, recruitment and engagement.

“The CORE team is the sweet spot were people, process and technology meet to provide ‘five diamond service’ to its internal and external clients. This unique and diverse team does more than just keep the lights on; it’s constantly looking for ways to innovate and make the lives of Tractionites not only stress-free but fun too,” said Manu Varma,vice-president of human resources, in the release.

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