One of Burnaby's very own tech companies has been ranked in Canada's top 500 fastest growing businesses of 2013.
Binary Stream Software was ranked as 428 and named one of the nation's fastest growing companies by PROFIT Magazine, which ranked the 500 listed businesses by five-year revenue growth.
Binary Stream has grown by 93 per cent since its inception and was called one of "the most dynamic and exciting organizations in Canada," by PROFIT.
The Burnaby company's software is an award-winning Microsoft Gold Certified, lower-cost ERP solution.
It has more than 1,000 customers across a wide range of industries.
Binary Stream was also recognized by Business in Vancouver's provincial top 100 fastest growing companies list from 2008 to 2011.
For more information about Binary, visit www. binarystream.com.
Burnaby Board of Trade star
City council awarded the Burnaby Board of Trade an environmental star in the category of Business Stewardship for its Pledge for a Sustainable Community program.
The board's CEO and president Paul Holden said it's an honour to receive recognition for its efforts, and is proud of the businesses that have taken the pledge so far.
"The pledge is still very much in its infancy, but the early success we've enjoyed in engaging with local businesses has been truly remarkable," Holden said in a media release. "I can't wait to see this program grow over the coming years."
The pledge program is an online resource aimed at helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint.
"Program participants have access to valuable resources, tips and case studies to help them create a more sustainable workplace, and are given the opportunity to share their successes, serve as role models, and pledge to take on new challenges," according to the release.
The city's environment awards event was held on June 9.
For more information about the pledge program, visit www.bbotpledge.ca.
Special FX make-up classes
Burnaby's horror store is starting to give freaky makeovers.
Netherworld Collectibles in The Heights is hosting special FX makeup classes in association with Healy FX Studios every Saturday at 1 p.m. throughout the summer.
Classes are $55 per student, which includes the materials, and is limited to four students per class. Each class will run for about two-and-a-half hours.
Every class will focus on a different subject, ranging from life casting, dental prosthetics, plate molds and, of course, zombie make-up using 3D latex.
To book a spot in any of the classes, contact Darryl Gasbarri at 604-559-8798 or [email protected].
Liquidating for the third season
The liquidation king of Burnaby is back for a third season on his reality show The Liquidator.
Season three is premiering on June 27 on OLN, and will continue to feature Direct Liquidation's owner, Jeff Schwarz, treasure hunting and gambling for different items to make profit on.
The show is produced by Anaid Productions.
"Jeff never fails to surprise as he jumps from one outrageous deal to another," said Margaret Mardirossian, Anaid Productions founder and executive producer, in a media release. "At the end of the day, as brazen as Jeff is with his deals, he also likes to make people feel good by giving them a bargain. He tells it like it is, and that's why Canadians love him."
This season's highlights include Schwarz dealing in a military pop-up sale, starring a 50-calibe machine gun, 4,300 jars of pickled peppers and 5,000 pairs of the "nastiest jeans ever to hit a showroom floor," according to the release.
Direct Liquidation is located at 6990 Greenwood St. in Burnaby.
For more information, visit www.anaid.com.
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