BUSINESS AWARDS SIX B.C. individugls and com- panies are among 39 finalists for the 1992 Canada Awards for Business Excellence (CABE). The six B.C. finalists are: @ Yves Potvin, president of Yves @ Cuisine, Vancouver, in ‘the entrepreneurship category; @ Statpower Technologies Cerp. of Burnaby and Angle Design Ltd. of Vancouver in the industri- al design category; @ Weatherhaven Resources Ltd. of .Vancouver in the invention category; _ - @ ACR. Systems Inc.. ‘of Surrey “and Yves Veggie Cuisine of Van- _. couver in the small business cate- B01 . . ese individuals. and com- Spanies represent Canadian - business at its best,”’ said federal industry, Science and Tecknology Minister and International Trade - Minister Michael Wilson. . “They have demonstrated the commitment to innovation, human resources and excellence . that is key to “Canada’s global “success and continued prosperity ~ here at home. : - “Canadian . business can com- pete against the best in the world "and this year’s CABE finalists are outstanding examples of -the diverse Tange of success stories to be found across the. _ country,”” . = said Wilson. > The finalists were selected on _the basis of rigorous and mieticu- Grief and loss THE. NORTH Shore : Neighbour- “hood House, in pastnership with - North Shore: Family Services, is offering. a six-week program on grief and loss. -When peopie lose a loved one, they sometimes feel overwhelmed - by grief, loneliness and fear. Say - program organizers, “If you are “unfamiliar, with the grief ‘process, Suri Ratian BUSINESS BRIEFS lous examination by independent - panels of prominent private sector experts and senior business execu- tives. The total quality and environ- ment category panels were assisted by on-site examiners who visited short-listed companies. Now in its fifth year, the Cana- dian Awards for Business Ex- cellence provides national recogni- tion for outstanding performance in the following categories: entrepreneurship;” . environment; industrial design; innovation; invention; @ small business. The competition is open to Ca- nadian business enterprises of all sizes and in all fields of economic activity. Up to three winners in eight categories will be chosen from the list‘ of finalists and honored at an awards ceremony to be held Oct. 28 in Ottawa. ‘BUSINESS SHOW THE PROVINCIAL government is set to help home-based com- puter and business communica- tions businesses display their pro-- ducts at the ninth Pacific Rim Computer and Communications Show scheduled to be held from Jan. 12 to 14 in Vancouver. For a second year, the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade will sponsor the Window On Business Show for home-based businesses as part of the larger Southex Exhibitions’ Pacific Rim Computer and Com- munications Show. Economic Development, Small and Trade Minister David: Zirnhelt' said interested businesses should apply for space in the ministry-sponsored section which will showcase up to 60 B.C. home-based businesses in the ‘computer and business com- munications fields. “This show is a unique oppor- tunity for home-based businesses -to market their products and ser- vices along side some of the program offered next month you may also become frightened by the impact of these feelings.”’ Grieving individuals often find comfort in talking. with others who have had similar experiences. The grief and loss program was designed to provide both personal support and understanding of the grieving stages. The program is being offered ‘GVRD launches fall programs : REGISTRATION ‘FOR more than » District (GVRD) Parks’ rograms is under way. autumn . ‘Canoeing, ‘programs ‘at Burnaby ¢Lake’-and Deas Island, nature vorkshops: for ‘adults and teens, hildren’s nature ‘programs, and. “family weekcnd programs will be “Offered throughout 17 Tegional parks. GVRD Parks’ “Get Out _and DSRS Sa ea tN eco tee attY me Do It’? autumn program .60 -Greater - Vancouver. Regional © brochures, which also include free weekend events, are available from all regicnal parks, libraries and the GVRD office located on. the sixth ‘floor, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby. To receive one by mail, call 432-6350. Registration hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays). The registration number is 432-6359. . We invite you to hear Gordon Pape’s advice and ideas at this exclusive seminar: REDUCING YOUR TAX BILL , | Friday, Sept 2 25/92 12:15 p $20 (includes 1 Tunch) . MacKenzie Room — Waterfront Centre Hotel 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver Space is limited! . \ reserve tour beat, please cal! Cathy Urquhart at 654-1182 Presented by McDermid St. Lawrence Chisholm Led. Suite 1000, 601 West Hastings Street ver, BC, on Tuesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. The fee is $32 and interested participants should pre-register as space is limited. For more information, contact North ‘Shore Neighbourhood House at 225 East 2nd St. in North Vancouver, or phone 987- 8138. Pacific Rim’s top companies,” said Zirnhelt. “past January, 42 ministry- sponsored participants reported sales leads of more than $1.5 mil- lion as a result of their exposure at the show.”’ The Southtex show and the Window On Business Show wil! be open to-the public as well as to buyers. The work of graphic de- signers, software and shareware publishers, inventors, computer and business accessory manufec- turers and business and manage- ment consultants will be featured. Home-based businesses in the computer and business com- munications field which have not previously marketed their products or services through this venue will be given the opportunity to be ac- _ cepted for the ministry-sponsored exhibition space. Applications for the “January 1993 Window On Business Show must be submitted by Oct. 30. Fees range from $200 for registrants located outside the Lower Mainland to $350 for those within the Lower Mainland area. Applications are-- available through chamber of commerce — business information centres and government agents, or by calling Barb Mowat, trade show coor- dinator, at 520-5720. “‘We hope to see applications from every. region of British Col-.-. umbia. This show is an opportu- nity for home-based businesses to’. - tap into the Lower. Mainland _ market and the markets of. the .~ . Pacific Rim,” said Zirnhelt. DEREK A. CAVE. Trial Lawyer Over 20 years experience in the trial of major injury cases ® Contingent Fees 687-0258 eee Govt. 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