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BCIT Mechanical Engineering alumnus develops the Cap Shield for food service industry and beyond


It was like any other day for Joshua Bradshaw, until it wasn’t. While getting his order at a fast-food drive-thru, as he had done many times done before, he noticed that nearly every employee was wearing a ball cap. And a light bulb turned on. Up until then, Joshua, President of Vital Manufacturing and a BCIT […]

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Clark’s Audio Visual Announces its Latest Tech Solution, The Virtual Meeting Hub


  Clark’s Audio Visual Announces its Latest Tech Solution, The Virtual Meeting Hub Virtual Conferences, Meetings and Special Events BBOT member Clark’s Audio Visual announces the availability of its new tech solution, the Virtual Meeting Hub.  The VMH is a suite of flexible and scalable virtual tools to solve the growing need for alternatives to […]

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Tools to Fix Online Presentation Mistakes – Free Webinar


  Are you finding yourself being asked to present online and not sure what to do? How do online presentations differ from in person presentations? What tools work for both? What do you need to focus on for online presentations? This presentation will cover differences between in person and online events 3 online presentation mistakes […]

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New Funding for Community Organizations Serving Vulnerable Populations


  Community organizations serving vulnerable populations are encouraged to apply for funding to support their work through the Emergency Community Support Fund. The #ECSFund is administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada and The Government of Canada. Funding from the program will support community organizations to ensure rapid relief reaches those that need it […]

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Annie’s Place Community Give Back Initiative


Delivering meals to the Burnaby General Hospital COVID-19 Care Units on International Nurses Day Frontline medical staff at Burnaby General Hospital were treated to dinner on May 12, 2020 (International Nurses Day) by staff at Annie’s Place Group Care which provides health, in-home and community support to older persons and their families throughout the Lower […]

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Using YouTube To Grow Your Business – Juuga Marketing


  Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services. Date and Time Monday, May 25, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT About this Event Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives […]

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WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Webinar


Could you or an employee benefit from assistive technology to overcome a functional barrier at work? If you’ve found yourself suddenly working from home and you need assistive technology or supports to help you overcome a disability or chronic pain, we’ve got you covered. Funding is available now for supports such as: assistive technology, ergonomics, […]

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Small Businesses Pivoting in Times of Crisis: Hemlock Printers on Managing a Difficult Situation


In a series focused on small business resilience McGill University and the National Film Board are producing videos called GoPivot that highlight the resilience of small businesses in our community. Featured in this video is Richard Kouwenhoven, President and COO of Hemlock Printers Ltd.   When COVID-19 hit Canada’s shores, Hemlock cut their capacity in half. […]

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Planning for recovery: How to restart your business in the wake of COVID-19


The Canadian economy is gradually reopening after a shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You will need to plan how your business will restart, adapting your operations to meet demand, ensuring your supply chains and managing your financial circumstances. You will also need to put best practices in place to ensure the safety of your […]

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Burnaby’s Steamworks Brewery Decontaminating Masks for Frontline Workers


Burnaby’s Steamworks Brewery has repurposed its pasteurizer to help sanitize N95 masks for frontline workers. Steamworks Brewery CEO Eli Gershkovitch is offering the Steamworks pasteurizer to any accredited hospital or health authority in British Columbia and in neighbouring Washington State that is facing a shortage of N95 masks, at no cost. Read the full story from the […]

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