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From the trenches
by Business Examiner
From the trenches is the Business Examiner News Group's podcast, featuring monthly audio interviews with business leaders from across British Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Island Coastal Economic Trust: Investing in the future of Vancouver Island & Coastal Regions
The Island Coastal Economic Trust strategically invests in inclusive economic development, diversification, and innovation in partnership with communities across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and island and inlets from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution. Learn about how they empower…
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Orion Construction sets sights on Vancouver Island + Okanagan
Orion Construction is an all-in-one construction partner. They provide design, permitting, pre-construction, and construction management for innovative light industrial and commercial developments. Orion is dedicated to its clients’ success by delivering an exceptional commitment to all projects....
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Building the Island with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a registered non-government, non-profit society spearheading regional economic development for the entire Vancouver Island and rural islands region. The society is funded by memberships, sponsorships and gate receipts from events. Their initiatives...
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From Boxing to Building: Miracon Development Inc's Ryan O'Shea
At Miracon, their design, construction and customer service teams are committed to creating innovative, functional and award-winning communities for their homeowners. Their team consists of talented professionals who have over 50 years of experience working in the residential construction…
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Let's Go Build with the Western Retail Lumber Association
The Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. today is comprised of over 1,150 member firms involved in the building supply industry on the prairies. The WRLA represents the interests of members in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories, NW Ontario, Yukon and Nunavut, providing a…
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Seaflora Skincare - Adam Butcher, CEO
As the world’s first skincare line based on USDA certified organic seaweed, Seaflora Skincare aims to preserve and promote thalassotherapy: the healing powers of wild seaweed, marine minerals, ocean mud, and sea salts, for health and beauty. They only incorporate whole, wild, raw seaweeds into…
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Peninsula Co-op - Corey Gillon, CEO
Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island based co-operative with their core business in grocery, petroleum and convenience stores employing more than 350 full and part-time employees. Their services include: 18 gas centres with convenience stores located on Southern Vancouver Island between Sidney…
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Fraser Valley CRE specialist Frontline Real Estate's new President & CEO stops by to chat
Frontline Real Estate Services is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. Their acute local focus, innovative marketing systems and cooperative team structure enable them to deliver powerful results. The company has invested heavily in advanced...
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55 year commercial real estate veteran Bev Highton talks shop, industry and more!
NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc. specializes in commercial real estate sales, leasing and property management, as well as residential sales and development, working with local business leaders in brokerage services and asset management. Their qualified professional team offers years of specialized...
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Edgewood Health Network (EHN Canada) - Dr. Christina Basedow, Vice President, National Operations
EHN Canada's network of recovery centres offers medically excellent mental health treatment from coast to coast. They cover a wide range of needs, from outpatient therapy to short-term detox stays and multi-month treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. For more information…
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South Vancouver Island's Talon Signs celebrates 10 years in business!
Talon Signs offers a wide array of services providing clients with a single accountable source for signage that saves time, provides manufacturing continuity, and guarantees premium quality. The breadth and variety of Talon Signs’ fabrication and installation capabilities encompass the full...
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Finding the Future with Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for over two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Our internationally recognized mentoring…
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What is happening with Nanaimo's Real Estate market? John Cooper provides his expert insights
John Cooper is a seasoned real estate professional who launched his career just before the global economic recession hit. Despite this challenging time, John worked hard and quickly rose to the top of his local RE/MAX office's list of top agents. He has been helping families buy and sell homes on...
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Paris Gaudet, new Comox Valley Chamber Executive Director talks vision, policy and more!
The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is a professional, membership-based, business organization. The Chamber collaborates with its' members to foster growth, community, and best business practices. The Chamber works on behalf of its' members to provide opportunity for Chamber members and…
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Matt MacInnis, new President of ECABC talks priorities and vision
The Electrical Contractors Association of BC (ECABC) was founded in 1952, when electrical contractors decided that a strong central voice was needed to speak on their behalf. Electrical and line contractors help build our province by installing and maintaining generated electricity to…
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A Great Place to Work on Vancouver Island
The largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Island was recently re-certified as a Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row. The Great Place to Work® certification is based on a thorough independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada....
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Acera Insurance's Andrew Kemp talks merger + insurance trends
Acera Insurance is a fiercely independent, employee-controlled company with strong roots in Alberta, BC, Ontario and the Yukon. Created through the merger of CapriCMW and Rogers Insurance, the company brings decades of specialized expertise and experience within the insurance industry. With 1,000...
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Is immigration the solution to Canada's job market challenges?
Patrick MacKenzie is the CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC. He has made a career of public service from coast to coast, working in policy and program areas aimed at supporting many of Canada’s most vulnerable communities through economic and social development as well as international...
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Launching a Free Enterprise movement in British Columbia
The Pacific Prosperity Foundation (DBA Pacific Prosperity Network) believes that empowering individuals, grassroots organizations and civic leaders at the local level is the best way to enact positive change in the day-to-day lives of British Columbians. They are dedicated to providing proponents...
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Taking the family business to new heights, 49th Parallel Grocery's Peter Richmond talks scale, leadership and much more!
Peter Richmond is the President and CFO of Ladysmith's 49th Parallel Grocery. Currently they operate 4 locations in Ladysmith, Chemainus, Cedar and Duncan, in addition to a flower shop (Blooms At the 49th) and printing business (49th Parallel Printers). This interview covers how 49th is managing...
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Mayor of Port Alberni Sharie Minions talks Term 1, Entrepreneurship and Ambition.
Sharie Minions is the Mayor of the City of Port Alberni, leader of Sharie Minions & Team Mortgage Brokers, and owner of the restaurant Brie & Barrel in Port Alberni. Her unique background and skillset lead her to a term on City Council from 2014-2018, and into the Mayor's seat from 2018 till now....
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One of a kind. ColdStar Solutions leads with sustainable transportation innovation
ColdStar Solutions is a Vancouver Island based grocery wholesaler, a transport company that specializes in hauling food products between Vancouver and all parts of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands of Georgia Strait and a public Cold Storage operation....
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Overcomer: how the Wilson's Group made it, and what the future holds
Wilson’s Transportation is a locally-owned and operated charter bus company serving Victoria and Vancouver Island. In operation since 1962, they are a trusted provider known for their exceptional service, transporting groups large and small from one destination to another – safely and on time. As...
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Inside Vancouver Island's Nexii connection, a conversation with Alexzi Building Solutions
Alexzi Building Solutions is a local Vancouver Island based green manufacturing company working with Nexii, to bring a sustainable, near-zero waste, and natural disaster resilient building alternative to the construction industry. Alexzi is currently working towards the construction of its…
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Finance advice for SMEs + software aimed at helping BC's indigenous communities
Guest 1: Coastal Community Credit Union wants to help you grow your business, our communities and financial health for all. Learn more about them by visiting: www.cccu.ca. Guest 2: LlamaZOO Interactive was co-founded by game industry veterans who wanted to make more practical, yet disruptive use…
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What does a professional baseball umpire turned entrepreneur and a marketer turned author have in common? They're guests on this week's episode.
Guest 1: H2 Accelerator is a boutique agency located in Victoria, BC, that works with some of Vancouver Island’s and BC’s most exciting and socially responsible brands in tourism, financial services, retail, health and wellness, social marketing, and more. Learn more about H2 Accelerator by...
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How do BC's employment standards act changes impact your business? Also, what are BC's business leaders expecting for 2022?
Guest 1: [00.00-05.35] Pearlman Lindholm was established by Edwin Pearlman and Louis Lindholm in 1954. For 65 years, their firm has consistently maintained its status as one of Victoria’s leading law practices and has steadily grown to house twenty-five lawyers. As a full-service law firm, they…
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This leading Vancouver Island Property Management CEO talks industry pressures and trends
In 1887 when Joseph Pemberton embarked on his journey to establish a new real estate business, he could never have foreseen how his earnest work philosophy would inspire four generations to carry on in his footsteps, building one of the largest independently owned and operated real estate firms…
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Supply chain management and consumer trends from the lens of the Great Little Box Company
From design, through to printing and application, manufacturing and VMI, the Great Little Box Company has you covered in all aspects of your packaging journey. Their award winning team can design and produce packaging that complements your entire product offering and helps you win on the shelf.…
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Delivering over $2 billion of real estate across Canada, this developer has ambitious plans for Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and Fraser Valley.
DENCITI Development Corporation is a Vancouver-based real estate development company creating urban industrial, commercial and residential developments. Development is ever changing and complex because every property is different. It is crucial to understand the details from acquisition to...
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Google + YouTube are using this Vancouver Island business to build new mass timber offices
Kinsol Timber Systems specializes in working collaboratively with architects, engineers and general contractors to deliver carefully detailed, constructible, and ambitious structures. A Vancouver Island based facility, with access to Canada’s best timber, their shop and site crews are broadly...
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What drove this company to generate $1.2 billion in real estate transactions last year?
William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services is a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to commercial real estate marketing. A new age look at connecting clients to their goals within the commercial markets and helping them build their business one transaction at a time. With more...
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Marketing in the metaverse + entrepreneurial wisdom from Vancouver Island business leader
Evolution Business Marketing is a Nanaimo marketing company helping businesses and organizations with all their communication and digital marketing needs. With over 20 years experience in marketing and communications, we pride ourselves in quality service and professional results. Learn more…
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Leveraging machine learning and 'safety at scale' with Technical Safety BC's new president
Technical Safety BC is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licences and certificates, they work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment,...
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Prompt payment legislation and skilled labour conversation with BC construction industry's top representative
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is the only provincial organization advocating for all companies in BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sector regardless of labour affiliations. It protects contractors’ interests with the provincial government, provides expert...
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$175M construction CEO talks risk, culture development and training innovation
Kinetic Construction is an established Construction Manager and General Contractor with offices in Victoria, Vancouver and Courtenay. Since 1984, Kinetic has successfully completed hundreds of construction projects, using a variety of project delivery methods as a general contractor, construction...
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From engineer to accountant, MNP's James Byrne talks leadership, and much more
MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. They proudly serve and respond to the needs of their clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, they provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing…
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Protecting your business and customer data from natural disasters
Danory Technology Partners offers a range of IT consulting services that are specifically designed to provide small Canadian businesses with big technological solutions. They pride themselves on being a Canadian business devoted to protecting other Canadians and their businesses. Learn more about...
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Episode 49 - Steve Munford: Trulioo
Trulioo is a RegTech company. They build and connect digital identity networks around the globe, and this framework of trust empowers businesses to assess the various risks associated with digital identities. They provide a global identity marketplace that services a wide range of industries,...
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Episode 48 - Michael Argast: Kobalt.io
Kobalt.io brings the monitoring capabilities of enterprise-class security teams to smaller organizations. They build on world-class frameworks and toolsets, combining the power of the cloud and data at scale to address the complexity of cyber security. Learn more about Kobalt.io by visiting:...
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Episode 47 - Dr Katarine Holewa: VitaCare Natural Health Clinic
With more than 32 years of experience, combining ancient tradition with modern science, Nanaimo's VitaCare Natural Health Clinic and their Naturopathic doctors are trained and licensed to prescribe therapeutic natural medicines as well as prescription drug therapies in creating the perfect...
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Episode 46 - Ruth Eden: Engaged HR
Engaged HR transforms workplaces by providing essential human resource management consulting services and expertise to nonprofit organizations and small to medium-sized business. Whether you are building your HR program, facing people-management challenges, or growing your business, they’ll help...
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Episode 45 - Mackenzie Gartside: Mackenzie Gartside & Associates
Mackenzie Gartside & Associates is an award-winning team of energetic, customer-focused mortgage professionals who want to make your mortgage experience as positive and smooth as possible. They are based in the Comox Valley (many of their team are 2nd or 3rd generation locals) and they are...
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Episode 44 - Jeremy Hardern: Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
Learn more about the Entrepreneurial Operating System by visiting: www.eosworldwide.com. Jeremy's Final 4: Podcast: Making Sense Podcast with Sam Harris. Best advice: "Hire tough, manage easy." App: Microsoft Office 365. Restaurants: Brewer's Row - Port Moody. For more local news impacting...
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Episode 43 - Bruce Williams: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Learn more about the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce by visiting: www.victoriachamber.ca. Bruce's Final 4: Podcast: Chamber Chats. Books: John Grisham. Best advice: "Do the right thing." App: Twitter. Restaurants: Victoria Chamber Restaurant Members. For more local news impacting business,...
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Episode 42 - Katy Fairley: Fairley Strategies
Katy Fairley is an independent consultant focusing on improving project delivery for public and private owners by defining strategies, best practices and risk mitigation for delivery models, contracts and procurement. She believes these three areas are at the heart of improving the building…
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Episode 41 - Doug Pauze: Coastland Wood Industries
Located on Vancouver Island, on the West Coast of Canada, Coastland Wood Industries is a global leader in the production of veneer. Their location, state of the art facilities, talented work team and culture of high quality customer service allows them to deliver superior products their customers...
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Episode 40 - Tod Gilbert: VMAC
VMAC designs and manufactures the most innovative mobile air compressors and multi-power systems available. As one of the only true air compressor manufacturers in North America, VMAC has earned a reputation for air compressors and multi-power systems with extraordinary build quality, durability,...
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Episode 39 - Lee Rowley: Herold Engineering
Herold Engineering Limited is a diversified Island-based consulting civil and structural engineering company with their corporate office in Nanaimo and design offices in Victoria and Ucluelet. They are involved in a wide variety of building, municipal, transportation and marine projects…
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Episode 38 - Dave Devana: Nanaimo Airport
Learn more about the Nanaimo Airport by visiting: www.nanaimoairport.com. Dave's Final 4: Book: The Navigator. Best Advice: "Be patient, be focused, and you will get things done" Software: Apple's iOS. Restaurant: Delicado's. For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca...
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