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A new feature that helps people develop the habit of saving has earned Envision Financial provincewide recognition, with a Central 1 Innovation Award for its Big Change program.
Central 1, the umbrella organization for all B.C. and Ontario credit unions, gave the honour to Envision's free program, Big Change, which can be added to any Envision personal chequing account.
Every time a member uses their debit card to make a point-of-sale purchase, Big Change rounds their purchase up to the nearest dollar and transfers the additional change to their savings account automatically.
Envision says the program helps its members save an average $130 per year. That should help reverse Canadians' decreased savings rate.
STILL A FIRST FOR STEELHEAD MARINE
Steelhead Marine in Mission made it to the top three finalists for this year's Manufactured Products Award in the 2008 BC Export Awards on Nov. 21.
Based on research by Kevin Poole at the District of Mission, this was the first time a Mission company made the top 25 list in the history of the awards, from the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and the province of B.C.
Steelhead Marine, a manufacturer of yacht cranes, divots and stainless steel marine hardware in Mission for more than 20 years, also recently announced they will be expanding their local facility.
NETWORK AT THE REACH
Global Spectrum, the company managing the future Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, and The Reach host a Casual Connections event this Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, adjacent to City Hall).
The monthly Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce mixer brings members and non-members together for a mingle and to exchange business cards. Register at 604-859-9651 or at www.abbotsfordchamber.com.
RAISING EYEBROWS IN ENTERPRISE
Congratulations to Abbotsford's Nancy Parker of Eyebrowz Design, who is featured in the recently published New Pioneers: Stories of 100 B.C. Women Entrepreneurs, an inspiring catalogue of women's entrepreneurship and innovation in B.C.
She was recognized by the Women's Enterprise Centre in Kelowa, whose CEO Laurel Douglas notes that women own 35 per cent of all small businesses in the province, which make up 98 per cent of business overall in B.C. You go girls!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Downtown Abbotsford shops host two special Friday nights for shoppers, on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Enjoy a little hometown tradition and plenty of socializing in the historic downtown.
- Got news about events, a new business, moves or appointments? Contact Christina Toth at 604-854-5244, or .
Source: canada.com
Central 1, the umbrella organization for all B.C. and Ontario credit unions, gave the honour to Envision's free program, Big Change, which can be added to any Envision personal chequing account.
Every time a member uses their debit card to make a point-of-sale purchase, Big Change rounds their purchase up to the nearest dollar and transfers the additional change to their savings account automatically.
Envision says the program helps its members save an average $130 per year. That should help reverse Canadians' decreased savings rate.
STILL A FIRST FOR STEELHEAD MARINE
Steelhead Marine in Mission made it to the top three finalists for this year's Manufactured Products Award in the 2008 BC Export Awards on Nov. 21.
Based on research by Kevin Poole at the District of Mission, this was the first time a Mission company made the top 25 list in the history of the awards, from the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and the province of B.C.
Steelhead Marine, a manufacturer of yacht cranes, divots and stainless steel marine hardware in Mission for more than 20 years, also recently announced they will be expanding their local facility.
NETWORK AT THE REACH
Global Spectrum, the company managing the future Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, and The Reach host a Casual Connections event this Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The Reach (32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, adjacent to City Hall).
The monthly Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce mixer brings members and non-members together for a mingle and to exchange business cards. Register at 604-859-9651 or at www.abbotsfordchamber.com.
RAISING EYEBROWS IN ENTERPRISE
Congratulations to Abbotsford's Nancy Parker of Eyebrowz Design, who is featured in the recently published New Pioneers: Stories of 100 B.C. Women Entrepreneurs, an inspiring catalogue of women's entrepreneurship and innovation in B.C.
She was recognized by the Women's Enterprise Centre in Kelowa, whose CEO Laurel Douglas notes that women own 35 per cent of all small businesses in the province, which make up 98 per cent of business overall in B.C. You go girls!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Downtown Abbotsford shops host two special Friday nights for shoppers, on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Enjoy a little hometown tradition and plenty of socializing in the historic downtown.
- Got news about events, a new business, moves or appointments? Contact Christina Toth at 604-854-5244, or .
Source: canada.com
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