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Experts still bullish on Asia

Experts still bullish on Asia

Abundant opportunities exist for Canadian small and mid-sized businesses in Asian markets, despite slowing growth in the Chinese economy, according to a pair of leading international business experts speaking at the City of Richmond’s 4th annual Busi
YVR kiosk earns innovation award

YVR kiosk earns innovation award

An automated, customs declaration kiosk designed to help speed air travellers through the process has earned YVR an international award from CAPA Centre for Aviation as the 2015 Airport Innovation of the Year.

E-tailer to ‘hatch’ new warehouse

Global e-retailer Newegg is putting down roots in Metro Vancouver with a new warehouse and distribution facility in Richmond. Company officials will be cutting the ribbon to open its facility in east Richmond next Tuesday at noon. In 2005, Newegg.
Cowell turns key on expanded dealerships

Cowell turns key on expanded dealerships

The Cowell Auto Group announced last Friday that it would be breaking ground on a new expansion of the Richmond Auto Mall. The addition will house two new buildings, a new Audi dealership and a new Jaguar-Land Rover dealership.
BBQ experts smoke rivals

BBQ experts smoke rivals

A Richmond trio of barbecue specialists walked away with the top prize amid sizzling competition in a recent cooking competition in Langley.
Cowell begins expansion plan

Cowell begins expansion plan

Friday (Sept. 25) marks a new era in the life of the Richmond Auto Mall as Cowell Auto Group hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for its all-new Audi of Richmond and Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond dealerships.
Removing workplace barriers

Removing workplace barriers

Is there a level playing field for disabled workers competing for a job in today’s marketplace? While many like to think so, attitudes fashioned by fear and a lack of education about what it actually takes to have a disabled employee as part of the w
Vector inks Sea King deal

Vector inks Sea King deal

Richmond’s Vector Aerospace recently announced it has signed a contract with the Department of National Defense to perform all MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) services for their T-58 engines.
London calling — new direct routes from YVR to Gatwick

London calling — new direct routes from YVR to Gatwick

YVR is one of six Canadian airports that will start offering flights aboard Westjet to London’s Gatwick Airport next spring.
Giving back in the business world

Giving back in the business world

Corporate responsibility has several benefits for community-based businesses