Inspiration 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Industry Awards SE Program Awards Nominees Business Showcase - Exhibitors
Industry Awards
Business Services
Consumer Connection Inc.
Cathrine M. Ann
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Customer Services Monitoring Firm
Phone: 604-740-8182
Email: cathrine@consumerconnection.net
Website: www.consumerconnection.net
Construction / Trades
CertaPro Painters
Mike Del Pellaro
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Professional Interior and Exterior Painting
Phone: 604-737-9002
Email: delpellaro@hotmail.com
Creative Services
Life & Times Productions
Alice Mathieson
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Video Production of Memoirs
Phone: 604-787-7424
Email: alice@lifeandtimes.ca
Website: www.lifeandtimes.ca
Education / Training
Sunflower Academy
Sharon Percival
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Montessori and Creative Arts School
Phone: 604-904-9705
Email: info@SunflowerAcademy.com
Website: www.sunfloweracademy.com
Food & Beverage
Cassis Bistro Inc.
Benjamin Cote
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Cassis Bistro; traditional French food in a casual atmosphere
Phone: 604-605-0420
Email: ben@cassisvancouver.com
Website: www.cassisvancouver.com
Import / Export
Omega Trading Group Ltd.
Helen Zhao
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Importer & National Distributor of the State Beer of China - Zhujiang Beer
Phone: 604-484-8438
Email: Helen@zhujiangbeer.ca
Website: www.zhujiangbeer.ca
Manufacturing
Jane Webb Inc.
Jane Webb
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Protective Travel Bag for Padded Bras
Phone: 604-960-9727
Email: jane@bra-g.com
Website: www.bra-g.com
Media / Entertainment
Firelight CineMa Inc.
Yves Ma
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Culturally and Artistically Pertinent Films and Programs
Phone: 604-322-3456
Email: firelight@telus.net
Website: www.eveandthefirehorse.com
Personal Services
Bent Beauty Industries Inc.
Jaala Leis Wanless
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Hair, Spa, Esthetics, Laser Hair Removal and Retail Sales
Phone: 604-694-BENT (2368) or 604-723-0070
Email: bent_vancouver@shaw.ca
Website: www.bentbeauty.com
Retail
The Jean Queen
Corina Petersen
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: New and Old Clothing; Jewellery and Accessories
Phone: 604-215-7833
Email: thejeanqueen@yahoo.com
Technology
GeekRunner Computer Services Inc.
Bruce McKinlay
YMCA New Ventures SE Program
Description: Onsite Computer Services and Consulting
Phone: 604-240-4335
Email: bruce@geekrunner.com
Website: www.geekrunner.com
Tourism / Hospitality
Sacred Earth Journeys
Helen Tomei
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Travel Agency Specializing in Sacred Destinations
Email: helen@sacredearthjourneys.ca
Website: www.sacredearthjourneys.ca

SE Program Awards
BCIT's BEST Program
Principessa
Trish Lucarino
Description: Manufactures Luxurious Beauty Products
Phone: 604-320-2522
Email: bella@principessabeauty.com
Website: www.principessabeauty.com
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Direct Image Screen Works
Name: Shane Kozack
Description: Garment and Textile Screen Printing
Phone: 604-255-1542
Email: shaneco2@hotmail.com
Website: www.directimagescreenworks.com
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Soul Fitness
Tracy Mayert
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Personal Fitness Trainer
Phone: 604-765-SOUL
Email: tracy@soulfitness.com
Website: www.soulfitness.com
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Consumer Connection Inc.
Cathrine M. Ann
Description: Customer Services Monitoring Firm
Phone: 604-740-8182
Email: cathrine@consumerconnection.net
Website: www.consumerconnection.net
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Buddha's Restaurants of Canada Inc.
Vernon Tom
Description: Chinese Fast Food Restaurateur and Franchiser
Phone: 604-879-8376
Email: Vernon@buddhas.ca
Website: www.buddhas.ca
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Westcoast Detailz Car Care Inc.
Ron Aadmi
Description: Professional Hand Car Wash & Detailing Center
Phone: 604-543-7767
Email: raadmi@shaw.ca
Website: www.westcoastdetailz.com
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Zenergie Holistic Health & Fitness
Christian Heno
Description: Fitness Training, Massage & Self Defense
Phone: 778-861-ZNRG
Email: zenergie@shaw.ca
Website: www.zenergiehealth.com
Y.M.C.A. New Ventures Network
The Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Naeem (Nick) Noorani
Description: Canada 's First Magazine for All Immigrants
Phone: 604-872-0102
Email: nick@thecanadianimmigrant.com
Website: www.thecanadianimmigrant.com

Nominees
Business Services
AHA Creative Strategies Inc.
Ruth Atherley
Y.M.C.A. New Ventures Network
Description: Public Relations and Writing Services for Businesses
Phone: 604-303-1052
Email: ruth@ahacreative.com
Website: www.ahacreative.com
Coastal Trademark Services
Tanya Reitzel
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Trademark and Patent Services
Phone: 604-687-7432
Email: treitzel@trademarkable.com
Website: www.trademarkable.com
Consumer Connection Inc.
Cathrine M. Ann
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Customer Services Monitoring Firm
Phone: 604-740-8182
Email: cathrine@consumerconnection.net
Website: www.consumerconnection.net
KickStart Communications Inc.
Cathrine Levan
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Marketing and Branding Services
Phone: 604-930-8363
Email: cathrine@kickstartcommunications.com
Website: www.kickstartcommunications.com
McNamara Communications
Tom McNamara
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Strategic Writing, Copywriting, and Online Marketing Specialists
Phone: 604-999-3110
Email: info@mcnamaracommunications.com
Website: www.mcnamaracommunications.com
Nota Bene Consulting
Nancy Fraser
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Marketing Consulting
Phone: 604-805-2613
Website: www.notable-marketing.com
Prosko Group Productions Inc.
Laura Prosko
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Event Management, Public and Government Relations
Phone: 604-773-4143
Email: laura@proskogroup.com
Website: www.proskogroup.com and www.lauraprosko.com
Sandy Struss Enterprises
Sandy Struss
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Consultant, Speaker, Writer - Dare to be Extraordinary!
Phone: 604-682-7796
Email: sandystruss@telus.net
Website: www.sandystruss.com
SinoTop Investment Consulting
Angela Peng
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Business Consulting
Email: angela@sinotop.ca
Website: www.sinotop.ca
Vancouver Publicity Mavens
Name: Kimberly Plumley
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Publicity and Media Campaign Specialist
Phone: 250-390-9285
Email: kim@publicitymavens.com
Website: www.publicitymavens.com

Construction / Trades
CertaPro Painters
Mike Del Pellaro
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Professional Interior and Exterior Painting
Phone: 604-737-9002
Email: delpellaro@hotmail.com
CHEZ Unique Homes
Guy McKenzie-Smith
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: New Home Construction & Home Renovation
Phone: 604-773-6388
Email: guy@chezuniquehomes.com
Website: www.chezuniquehomes.com
Olla Flowers
Dimne Finch
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Custom Landscaping and Florist
Phone: 604-254-0082
Email: df@ollaflowers.com
Website: www.ollaflowers.com
Pacifica Landscape Works
Michael Bjorge
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Landscape Design
Phone: 604-538-5577
Email: pacificadesign@telus.net
Website: www.pacificalandscapes.com

Creative Services
Krystal Stevens Photography
Krystal Stevens
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Still Photography & 360 Degree Virtual Tours
Phone: 604-727-2622
Email: krystal@krystalstevens.com
Website: www.krystalstevens.com
Life & Times Productions
Alice Mathieson
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Video Production of Memoirs
Phone: 604-787-7424
Email: alice@lifeandtimes.ca
Website: www.lifeandtimes.ca
mango design co.
Tanya McLean
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Sustainable Home and Interior Design
Phone: 604-875-1730
Email: interiors@mangodesignco.ca
Website: www.mangodesignco.ca
Outside the Box Designs
Jane Nemis
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Freelance Design, Merchandising and Consulting Services for Apparel Industry
Phone: 604-733-7993
Email: jane@outsidetheboxdesign.com
Website: www.outsidetheboxdesign.ca
Tora Design Group
Terence S. Doucet
YMCA New Ventures SE Program
Description: Graphic Services
Phone: 604-980-4699
Email: terence@toradesign.ca
Website: www.toradesign.ca
VV Designs
Jessica Shannon Milligan
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Costume Design, Fashion Design & Custom Couturiere for Entertainers
Phone: 604-339-6279
Email: Jessica_Shannon@shaw.ca
Website: www.vladymirvalenty.com

Education / Training
Babasword Productions
Dirk "Baba" Brinkman
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Educational literature-based entertainment
Phone: 604-255-2869
Email: info@babasword.com
Website: www.babasword.com
Creative Expressions Preschool
Sheila Little
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Owns and Operates 2 Specialty Pre-Schools
Phone: 604-325-0912
Email: littledivaonthenet@hotmail.com
Website: www.CreativeExpressionsPreschool.ca
DogStars Animal Training and Talent Agency
Georgina Bradley
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Animal Training and Talent Agency
Phone: 604-878-STAR (7827)
Email: info@dogstars.ca
Website: www.DogStars.ca
Mimic Baby
Selena Lohan
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Produces DVD's to Teach Baby Sign Language
Phone: 604-687-0425 ext. 1
Email: selena@mimicbaby.com
Website: www.mimicbaby.com
Sunflower Academy
Sharon Percival
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Montessori and Creative Arts School
Phone: 604-904-9705
Email: info@SunflowerAcademy.com
Website: www.sunfloweracademy.com

Food & Beverage
Buddha's Restaurants of Canada Inc.
Vernon Tom
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Chinese Fast Food Restaurateur and Franchiser
Phone: 604-879-8376
Email: Vernon@buddhas.ca
Website: www.buddhas.ca
Cassis Bistro Inc.
Benjamin Cote
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Cassis Bistro; traditional French food in a casual atmosphere
Phone: 604-605-0420
Email: ben@cassisvancouver.com
Website: www.cassisvancouver.com
Churrolicious
Beatriz Ohep
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Café Specializing in Churros
Email: churrolicious@yahoo.ca
Website: www.churrolicious.com
Chutney Villa South Indian Cuisine
Name: Chindi Varadarajulu
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: South East Indian Restaurant
Phone: 604-872-2228
Email: chindij@yahoo.com
Express Chef Corporation
David Dagenais
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Specialty Catering and Restaurateur
Phone: 604-303-1928
Email: expresschef@hotmail.com
Website: www.expresschef.ca
Ro Sushi Japanese Bistro
Julian Cai
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Japanese Bistro with Asian and Western Styles
Phone: 604-876-9899
Email: cai2000ca@hotmail.com
Website: www.bcrestaurants.ca/rosushi

Import / Export
Amphi-Pacific Import and Export Company
Jerry Weiyan Wang
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Importing Products from China
Phone: 604-323-8433
Email: jerrywangwy@yahoo.ca
Website: www.amphi-pacific.com
Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inc.
Summer Yitian Xia
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: TCM Practice and Importing High Quality Chinese Herbs and Medicines From Around the World
Phone: 604-676-3634
Email: citcm360@yahoo.com
Eminence Design Services
Name: Louis Lee
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Import/Export and Manufacture of Machine Products
Phone: 604-251-5378
Email: llee@eminenceparts.com
Website: www.eminenceparts.com
Omega Trading Group Ltd.
Helen Zhao
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Importer & National Distributor of the State Beer of China - Zhujiang Beer
Phone: 604-484-8438
Email: Helen@zhujiangbeer.ca
Website: www.zhujiangbeer.ca

Manufacturing
BOBOBABY Inc.
Name: Kalpna Solanki
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Create and Manufacture Organic Baby Food
Email: info@bobobaby.com
Website: www.bobobaby.com
Direct Image Screen Works
Name: Shane Kozack
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Garment and Textile Screen Printing
Phone: 604-255-1542
Email: shaneco2@hotmail.com
Website: www.directimagescreenworks.com
Elev8me
Patricia Humjan
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Manufacture Natural Protein Bars
Phone: 604-913-8148
Email: info@prosnack.com
Website: www.prosnack.com
Flavour Furniture (by Mario Sabliak)
Mario Sabliak
YMCA New Ventures SE Program
Description: Custom Handcrafted Furniture
Phone: 604-688-5105
Email: Mario@flavourfurniture.com
Website: www.flavourfurniture.com
Jane Webb Inc.
Jane Webb
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Protective Travel Bag for Padded Bras
Phone: 604-960-9727
Email: jane@bra-g.com
Website: www.bra-g.com
Natural Indulgence
Cheryl Hubbick
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Manufactures Nutritious Gourmet Foods
Email: paton@telus.net
Website: www.naturalindulgence.ca
The Original Couch Bag Co.
Kathy Koop
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Innovative Stretch Slipcovers, Couchbags
Phone: 604-538-1518
Email: couchbags@shaw.com
Website: www.couchbag.com
Principessa
Trish Lucarino
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Manufactures Luxurious Beauty Products
Phone: 604-320-2522
Email: bella@principessabeauty.com
Website: www.principessabeauty.com
Roseberry Wood Creations
Jean-Louis Roseberry
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Fine Wood and Furniture Making
Phone: 604-325-3245
Email: roseberryjl@hotmail.com
Website: www.roseberrywoodcreations.com
Tocino Foods Inc.
Haydee de Pedro Alonzo
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Manufacturer & National Distributor for a New Meat Product
Phone: 604-231-1937
Email: Haydee@tocinofoods.com
Website: www.tocinofoods.com
Vevex Corp.
Rod Russell
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Custom Wood Packaging
Phone: 604-254-1002
Email: rod@vevex.com
Website: www.vevex.com

Media / Entertainment
The Canadian Immigrant Magazine
Naeem (Nick) Noorani
YMCA New Ventures SE Program
Description: Canada 's First Magazine for All Immigrants
Phone: 604-872-0102
Email: nick@thecanadianimmigrant.com
Website: www.thecanadianimmigrant.com
Big Picture Communications
Suzanne Rashed
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Communications and Event Management
Phone: 604-315-9361
Email: suzanne@thebp.ca
Website: www.thebp.ca
The Elan Management Group Inc
Tammie Eros
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Talent Agency Representing Actors for Film and Television
Phone: 604-689-9656
Email: elan@canadafilm.com
Website: www.elanmanagement.ca and www.emgextras.ca
EntertainmentVancouver.com
Monika Forberger
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Vancouver 's Premier Entertainment Website
Phone: 604-264-1117
Email: mforberger1@shaw.ca
Website: www.entertainmentvancouver.com
evalu8.org Media Inc.
Anne Garber
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Online Reviews Specializing in Food and Travel
Phone: 604-875-1236
Email: anne@evalu8.org
Website: www.evalu8.org
Firelight CineMa Inc.
Yves Ma
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Culturally and Artistically Pertinent Films and Programs
Phone: 604-322-3456
Email: firelight@telus.net
Website: www.eveandthefirehorse.com
Jungle Swing
Darren Scherck
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Swing Dancing Events and Classes
Email: darren@jungleswing.ca
Website: www.jungleswing.ca
Pole Dance Studio
Sharon Goodman
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Pole Dance Studio, Private Events and Classes
Phone: 604-762-8606
Email: sharon@poledancestudio.com
Website: www.poledancestudio.com

Personal Services
Bent Beauty Industries Inc.
Jaala Leis Wanless
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Hair, Spa, Esthetics, Laser Hair Removal and Retail Sales
Phone: 604-694-BENT (2368) or 604-723-0070
Email: bent_vancouver@shaw.ca
Website: www.bentbeauty.com
Encore Fitness Solutions
Sharon Fleming
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Personal Training
Phone: 604-572-4625
Email: encore@dccnet.com
Website: www.encorefits.com
Fluid Movement Inc.
Gina MacInnes
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Phone: 604-990-1260
Email: gina@fluidmovement.ca
Website: www.fluidmovement.ca
Ivy Alterations and Custom Sewing
Tammy M. Barker
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Custom Sewing, Couture and Alterations
Phone: 604-729-2179
Email: tammi@alterations.ca
Website: www.alterations.ca
Julia James Life & Business Coaching
Name: Julia James
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Personal and Business Coach
Phone: 604-484-0389
Email: julia@juliajames.ca
Website: www.JuliaJames.ca
Kaizen Holistics
Dr. Kyla Drever
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Phone: 604-614-4325
Email: info@kaizenholistics.com
Website: www.kaizenholistics.com
Kambo Insurance & Financial Services
Jack Kambo
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Mobile Insurance and Financial Services
Phone: 604-585-8889
Email: jack@kamboinsurance.com
Website: www.kamboinsurance.com
Pamper me Pretty
Jinesa McCaw
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Mobile Hair and Makeup Services
Email: jinesa@pampermepretty.com
Website: www.pampermepretty.com
Paws to Play, Day Centre for Dogs
Catherine Adams
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Dog Day Care
Phone: 604-575-2995
Email: pawstoplay@telus.net
Website: www.pawstoplay.com
Soul Fitness
Tracy Mayert
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Personal Fitness Trainer
Phone: 604-765-SOUL
Email: tracy@soulfitness.com
Website: www.soulfitness.com
Transformative Wellness Programs
Natasha Grbich
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Freelance Alternative Health Provider
Phone: 604-202-0796
Email: info@transformativewellness.com
Website: www.transformativewellness.com
Zenergie Holistic Health & Fitness
Christian Heno
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Fitness Training, Massage & Self Defense
Phone: 778-861-ZNRG
Email: zenergie@shaw.ca
Website: www.zenergiehealth.com

Retail
L'amour du Vin Winemaking
Chanel Yang
YMCA New Ventures SE Program
Description: On-premise Retail Winemaking Shop
Phone: 604-228-9463
Email: info@amour-du-vin.com
Website: www.amour-du-vin.com
Bamboo and Beyond
Leah Zevar
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Importing and Retailing Hand Picked and Custom Ordered Items
Phone: 604-951-7676
Email: bambooandbeyond@telus.net
Website: www.bambooandbeyond.net
The Jean Queen
Corina Petersen
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: New and Old Clothing; Jewellery and Accessories
Phone: 604-874-2760
Email: thejeanqueen@yahoo.com
Miss Coquette Clothing Boutique
Leanne Dunic
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Unique Designs of Women's Clothing and Accessories
Phone: 604-221-2888
Email: misscoquette@shaw.ca
Website: www.misscoquette.com
Momentum Advanced Grooming Solutions Inc.
Graham D. Bingham
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Personal Care Products Emporium For MEN
Phone: 604-689-4636
Email: graham@momentumgrooming.com
Website: www.momentumgrooming.com
Phoenix on Bowen
Julia McCaig
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Retail Store on Bowen Island
Phone: 604-947-2793
Email: phoenixonbowen@shaw.ca
Website: www.phoenixonbowen.com
Seascape Gift Baskets
Douglas Hamilton
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Gift Baskets
Phone: 604-576-2645
Email: seascapegiftbaskets@shaw.ca
Website: www.seascapegiftbaskets.com
Westcoast Detailz Car Care Inc.
Ron Aadmi
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Professional Hand Car Wash & Detailing Center
Phone: 604-543-7767
Email: raadmi@shaw.ca
Website: www.westcoastdetailz.com

Technology
Fandango Consulting
Linda Francis
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Web Consulting
Phone: 778-863-2050
Email: LindaFrancis@telus.net
Fresh Web Design
Ginny Paulsen
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Refreshingly Different & Effective Website Design
Phone: 604-875-8720
Email: ginny@freshwebdesign.ca
Website: www.freshwebdesign.ca
GeekRunner Computer Services Inc.
Bruce McKinlay
YMCA New Ventures SE Program
Description: Onsite Computer Services and Consulting
Phone: 604-240-4335
Email: bruce@geekrunner.com
Website: www.geekrunner.com
GM Solutions Inc.
Zoran Nikolic
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Software Development and Consulting
Phone: 604-473-7776
Email: zoran.nikolic@gmsolutions.net
Website: www.gmsolutions.net
Honeycomb Creative Solutions
Riley Haslinger
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Creative Services for Marketing and E-commerce
Phone: 604-904-3859
Email: riley@honeycombcreative.com
Website: www.honeycombcreative.com
Internet-Exposure Designs
Ilya Goldman
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Website Design, Hosting, Internet Marketing
Phone: 604-876-2156
Email: ilya@internet-exposure.com
Website: www.internet-exposure.com
JBCR Virtual Solutions
Jan Carroll
Langara College (EASE) SE Program
Description: Unique Graphic Design, Website and Flash Presentations
Phone: 604-224-9395
Email: jan@jbcr-virtualsolutions.com
Website: www.jbcr-virtualsolutions.com
Rita Dilek, Web Accessibility Consultant
Rita Dilek
SUCCESS Business & Economic Development
Description: Develops Website Accessibility & Functionality for Persons with Disabilities
Phone: 604-738-3977
Email: dilek@telus.net
Tourism / Hospitality
Sacred Earth Journeys
Helen Tomei
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Travel Agency Specializing in Sacred Destinations
Email: helen@sacredearthjourneys.ca
Website: www.sacredearthjourneys.ca

Business Showcase
Inspiration 2005 Exhibitors
ATLEY Signature Events & Consulting
Laara Atley
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: ATLEY Signature Events is a full service event management company.
Phone: 604-612-5020
Email: laara.atley@shaw.ca
Website: www.atleysignatureevents.com
Babasword Production
Baba Brinkman
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Develop and distribute educational literature-based entertainment.
Phone: 604-862-6834
Email: info@babasword.com
Website: www.babasword.com
Braden Hammond Contemporary Art and Glass Jewellery
Braden Hammond
YMCA (Burnaby)
Description: Eligant, Unique and modern hand blown Glass Art and Jewellery.
Phone: 778-288-4610
Email: Designs@BradenHammond.com
Website: www.BradenHammond.com
The Canadian institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic Inc.
Summer Xia
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Chinese Medicine services, including Chinese pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, auricular medicine and natural herbs.
Phone: 604-267-4054
Email: citcm360@yahoo.com
The Cake Studio
Susie Lee
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: A specialized cake and dessert company that offers custom, one of a kind wedding and special occasion cakes, including cakes for the corporate market.
Phone: 604-255-2455
Email: info@thecakestudio.ca
Website: www.thecakestudio.ca
CBS Supplies Inc.
Larry Chen
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Printer suppliers of inkjet and laser toner cartridges, cash register ribbon and paper, fax ribbon, copier supplies.
Phone: 604-327-8712
Email: larry@arrowinkjet.com
Website: www.inktonermaster.com
Chilepros Travel
Barbara Kenchington
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Chilepros Travel specializes in planning and booking vacation excursions to Chile, South America.
Phone: 604-678-3525
Email: bkenchington@chilepros.com
Website: www.chilepros.com
The Coffee Warbler Enterprises Inc.
Fidias Rivera
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Coffee roaster and mobile coffee shop for special events.
(mobile coffee truck).
Phone: 604-707-0344
Email: fidiasr@yahoo.ca
Website: www.coffeewarbler.com
Denisa Nica Image Consulting
Denisa Nica
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Personal trainig and consulting to individuals and corporations on image, personal presentation and verbal and non-verbal communication.
Phone: 604-939-9942
Email: info@dnimageconsulting.com
Website: www.dnimageconsulting.com
Direct Image Screen Works
Shane Kozack
Langara College EASE Program
Description: A garment and textile screen printing company.
Phone: 604-255-1542
Email: shaneco2@hotmail.com
Website: www.directimagescreenworks.com
Divine Balance Inc.
Taylore Carre
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Alternative healthcare, self-care and education based on Yoga and Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR).
Phone: 604-264-1500
Email: tcarre@shaw.ca
Website: www.Divinebalanceyoga.com
DogStars
Georgina Bradley
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: DogStars trains and supplies animals for the film and television industry.
Phone: 604-878-7827
Email: georgina@dogstars.ca
Website: www.DogStars.ca
Empowerful Personal Safety Training for Women & Children
Michael Ellis
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Personal safety training for women & children.
Phone: 778-772-3920
Email: michael@empowerful.ca
Website: www.empowerful.ca
Finesse Your Mess
Susan Vedoy
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Interior Decorating and De-cluttering, and Decor Art including original paintings and customized murals.
Phone: 604-254-0252
Email: vedoys@shaw.ca
Website: www.finesseyourmess.com
Glam Designs
Pamela Meyer
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Original jewellery from semi-precious stones and beads.
Phone: 604-537-0780
Email: pamela@glamdesigns.com
Website: www.glamdesigns.com
GM Solutions Inc.
Zoran Nikolic
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Software development and consulting, Microsoft Certified Partner.
Phone: 604-473-7776
Email: zoran.nikolic@gmsolutions.net
Website: www.gmsolutions.net
Good Riddance Professional Organizing
Susan Borax
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Solutions to manage the struggle with clutter people neither have the time nor the patience to handle alone.
Phone: 604-421-5950
Email: susanborax@shaw.ca
Website: www.goodriddance.ca
Handmade By Claire
Claire Huguenot
YMCA (Burnaby)
Description: Distinctive handcrafted greeting cards and calendars for businesses, displaying your logo and colours in a unique way.
Phone: 604-222-507
Email: handmadebyclaire@shaw.ca
Website: www.handmadebyclaire.com
HunterCouture
Sheriyn Hunter
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Business Development & Training
Description: High fashion childrens clothing (custom and ready to wear).
Phone: 604-868-3201
Email: shunter5@telus.net
Website: www.huntercouture.com
Iluma Lighting Ltd.
Diana Chu
Westcoast Community Enterprise
Description: Lighting products
Phone: 604-941-5013
Email: diana@ilumalighting.com
Website: www.ilumalighting.com
Inanna Herbal Remedies Ltd.
Nancy Eagles
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Manufactures all-natural health and bodycare products, specializing in kits addressing common health issues and products to pamper and soothe the spirit.
Phone: 604-315-1163
Email: info@inannaherbs.com
Website: www.inannaherbs.com
The JEM Gallery
Carola Goetze
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Exhibition gallery and shop featuring local artists.
Phone: 604-879-5366
Email: Carola@EcologyFund.net
Website: www.jemgallery.com
Jigsaw Services Ltd.
Amanda Lin
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Customized virtual office solutions such as project management, event coordination, business planning, and office administration.
Phone: 604-528-6199
Email: alin@shaw.ca
Website: www.jigsawservicesltd.com
Kaizen Holistics
Kyla Drever, Dr. TCM, R. Ac.
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: An alternative health clinic offering preventative and holistic health care.
Phone: 604-614-4325
Email: kyla@kaizenholistics.com
Website: www.kaizenholistics.com
KickStart Communications Inc.
Cathrine Levan
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Provides intuitive, strategic marketing and branding services for start up businesses.
Phone: 604-930-8363
Email: cathrine@kickstartcommunications.com
Website: www.kickstartcommunications.com
Kreus Design Inc.
Shoji Kanamori
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Phone: 604-267-4054
Email: skana@kreus.com
Website: www.kreus.com
"Leisured Lingerie by Liudmilla Inc." and "Texada Natural Textiles"
Liudmilla Starchik
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Natural Fashions designed and manufactured in an eco-friendly environment using only the finest blends of natural fibers: including bamboo, soybean, silk, tencel, hemp and cotton.
Phone: 604-486-0048
Email: designer@leisuredlingerie.com
Website: www.leisuredlingerie.com and www.tntapparel.com
MakeSafe Floors
Glenn Dibble
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: We treat tile floors and bathtubs making them non-slippery and preventing slip and fall injuries.
Phone: 604-322-5882
Email: glenn.dibble@telus.net
Website: www.makesafefloors.com
mango design co.
Tanya McLean
Langara College EASE Program
Description: A Sustainable home and interior design.
Phone: 604-875-1730
Email: interiors@mangodesignco.ca
Website: www.mangodesignco.ca
Marrs Trading Co.
Shoji Allan
Westcoast Community Enterprises
Description: Import and distribution of EVERLITE Solar Powered L.E.D. lights.
Phone: 604-247-1205
Email: civilian@shaw.ca
Website: www.newlite.com
Momentum Advanced Grooming Solutions Inc.
Graham Bingham
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: Specialty retailer of premium skin care and grooming products for men as well as menswear and custom-designed jewelry for men.
Phone: 604-689-4636
Email: graham@momentumgrooming.com
Website: www.momentumgrooming.com
Mooternity
Kelly Williams
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Breastfeed in style with Mooternity Nursing Fashions.
Phone: 778-838-1707
Email: info@mooternity.com
Website: www.mooternity.com
Natural Indulgence
Cheryl Hubbick
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Manufactures Nutritious Gourmet Foods .
Email: paton@telus.net
Website: www.naturalindulgence.ca
L'Ondine Yoga Lifestyle
Lynne Potter Lord
Westcoast Community Enterprise
Description: Yoga inspired and environmetally conscious bath & body products.
Phone: 604-376-5932
Email: lynne.lord@telus.net
Website: www.ondineyoga.com
Outside the Box Puzzles Inc.
Alan Morgan
SEEDS Business Development Centre
Description: Innovative intelligence products and services to a wide array of global markets in ways that are entertaining and educational.
Phone: 604-599-0009
Email: alan_morgan@telus.net
Website: www.outsidetheboxpuzzles.com
Prosko Group Productions Inc
Laura Prosko
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Event management, public and government relations.
Phone: 604-773-4143
Email: laura@proskogroup.com
Website: www.proskogroup.com and www.lauraprosko.com
PTpursuit.com (operated by Tomarket Consultants Inc.)
Neil Thain
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: Matches progressive companies with experienced professionals for part-time, contract, job sharing, flex-time, temp, etc.
Phone: 778-786-2134
Email: info@PTpursuit.com
Website: www.PTpursuit.com
Refine Jewellery Design
Jacqui Kerr
Langara College EASE Program
Description: Conscientious designs of clever form, function, simplicity, and the unexpected.
Phone: 604-312-2765
Email: info@designbyrefine.com
Website: www.designbyrefine.com
Restaurant Consulting Services
Ed Disher
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Business Development & Training
Description: Helps full-service restaurateurs reduce the risks of start-up and helps existing operations increase their profits through various cost controls.
Phone: 604-619-6098
Email: ed@restaurantconsulting.ca
Website: www.restaurantconsulting.ca
Shock Productions
Connie Jakab
S.E.E.D.S.
Description: Shock Productions invests in the future of young people by igniting their potential through dance!
Phone: 604-308-2465
Email: Connie@shockproductions.ca
Website: www.shockproductions.ca
Si-ena Petite Lingerie
Etsuko Nakajima
Toward Excellence's Equity Program
Description: We provide beautiful lingerie for petite women through our online store and home parties.
Phone: 604-922-6468
Email: ena505@shaw.ca
Website: www.si-enapetite.com
SUCCESS
Roxanne Charbonneau
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Business Development & Training
Description: SUCCESS SE Program.
Phone: 604-639-5574
Email: roxannec@success.bc.ca
Website: www.si-enapetite.com
Ubique Mechanical Design
Marc Smith
North Shore SE Program (NVCE)
Description: Leading-edge CAD is used to design your systems and products from routing to rotational molding.
Phone: 604-986-9696
Email: ubiquemd@telus.net
Website: www.ubiquemechanicaldesign.com
Weasel Design
Mike Bowerbank
BCIT's BEST Program
Description: A copywriter & advertising designer for ad campaigns, websites, writing, logos, branding, seminars/workshops on effective marketing and more.
Phone: 778-888-7727
Email: burnabymike@yahoo.com
Website: www.weaseldesign.net
Wendy Sexsmith Ink
Wendy Sexsmith
Langara College EASE Program
Description: High-end art panels for the home decor industry.
Phone: 604-255-9245
Email: wendyohyah@yahoo.com
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