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TRAILER NEWS

A NORTH Vancouver company is
marketing a new utility trailer
with a difference.

Gary Carsters of Venture Trail-
ers said the new Venture Trailer
was designed anc manufactured
after the. company had searched
everywhere for a trailer to meet its
own needs,

“We wanted a trailer that was
lockable, water tight and at the
same time lightweight and corro-
sion resistant. After speaking to
Tany people, we found there
would be a demand for this pro-
duct,” said Carstens.

He added that the company

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provider of financial and business
consulting services, has introduced
its new Roving Controller service.

The Roving Controller provides
experienced financial support to
smajl and medium-sized com-
panies. Support is available when
it is needed, cither on a regular
basis, at year-end for special pro-
jects such as new financings or
budgets.

The service is aimed at helping
smaller companies to achieve fi-
nancial coatrol and te improve
bottom-line performance without
incuzring the cosi of permanent
senior financial personnel.

“The concept is to provide
owner-managed businesses and
junior public companies with
ongoing access to the same level
of financial skills as larger
organizations at a reasonable
cost,’’ said Bayridge president and
senior consultant Paul Keogh.

BANKERS BIG WINNERS

TWO ‘WEST Vancouver Koya)
Bank of Canada employees were
recently picked to attend the
Royal Bank national sales and
service convention, which takes
place aboard the cruise ship Regai
Princess during the first week of
January.

Pat Owens, manager of the
Royal Bank branch at Marine
Drive and i7th Street in West
Vancouver and Nader Kazerouni,

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VENTURE TRAILERS of North Vancouver is marketing a new type

of utility tratler.

started researching and designing
the product three months ago and
found there was a market for the
trailer. :

The Venture trailer is
lightweight and can be towed by
most vehicles while at the same
time adds 60 cubic feet of space
for luggage, camping gear, skiing
or diving equipment or general
utility space.

Windsurfer, bicycle or canoe
racks can be fitted to the lid of
the trailer for easy transportation.

‘*The Venture trailer is a high-
quality product. The body is
manufactured from moulded
fibreglass which is color im-
pregnated. The lid, mud guards
and separate nose piece are
manufactured in the same way,’’
said Carstens. :

He added that the chassis has
been designed for strength and is
mianufactured from steel, with a
painted or galvanised finish.

For more information,
986-9453.

call

ROVING CONTROLLER
WEST VANCOUVER-based
Bayridge Consufting Group iac., a

account manager of the Royal
Bank branch at ithe Park Royzl
Shopping Centre are among 55
Royal Bank staff from B.C. io be
chosen for the cruise as a reward
for their excellence in sales and
service.

They will join 350 Royal
Bankers and their guests from
across Canada for the Caribbean
convention,

LIGHT BUSINESS

WANT TO decorate your home
this Christmas but have.no time?
A North Vancouver company: will
do it for you.

Light Stringers, as the name
says, will not only string up
Christmas lights for you but will
also decorate your windows and
even trim your tree.

They do both homes and com-
mnercial store fronts and design
ideas can be supplied or they will
come up with a special creation
just for you. .

The company also provides free
estimates. Founders Jim Chow
and John Ebner can be reached at
980-7197.

Seniors invited to view parade
of Carol Ships froma Cates Park

THE NORTH Shore
Neighbourhood House
(NSN) is extending an in-
vitation for seniors to visit
Cates Park to view the
parade of Carol Ships.

Participants can keep warm at a
bonfire, participate in Carol sing-
ing, and watch the spectacular

parade of Carol ships.

Refreshments including hot
chocoiate will be available at the
concession stand.

The trip hosted by NSNH will
run from 6:30 to 9 p.m on Satur-
day, Dec. 12 and costs $4.25.

Seniors interested in joining in
the fun are advised to pre-register
by calling 987-8138.

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EXCELLENCE AWARD
YANCOUVER CITY Savings
Credit Unien (VanCity) is. this
year’s winner in the 1992
Workplace Excellence Awards
sponsored by the B.C. division of
the Canadian Mental Health
Association (CMHA).

The awards are given out each
year by the CMHA to recognize
organizations whose progressive
ard innovative workplace prac-
tices have demonstrated the con-

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nection between employee well-
being and organizational success.

VanCity’s award submission
highlighted its holistic approach to
working life.

Specific programs cited by the
CMHA at VanCity include the
provision of childcare for working
parents; alternative work oppor-
tunities such as telecommuting,
flex time and job sharing; a
commitment to corporate wellness
through its Living Well initiative

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and a commitment to continuing
education, employment equity and
the environment “,

Other winners include arn award
for individual excellence presented
to George Gaffney,’ senior vice-
president of the Royal Bank of
Canada and an award of merit to
the Westin Bayshore Hotel for a
program offering free accom-
modation to out-of-town cancer
patients and their families who are
seeking treatment in Vancouver.

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