Pink in the Rink supports BC Cancer Agency
For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Victoria, BC – The Victoria Royals would like to remind fans that a limited number of tickets are still available for the club’s “Pink In The Rink” night being held this Saturday, January 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the Select Your Tickets box-office located at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. ...read more about pink in the rink
Kamloops symphony & Accent Inns join forces
For Immediate Release
Accent Inns has no “Treble” supporting the Kamloops Symphony
Kamloops B.C. January 25, 2012
Accent Inns, the small BC owned and operated hotel chain, and the Kamloops Symphony are excited to start 2012 off with the announcement that the Accent Inn Kamloops hotel will be supporting the symphony and the talented musicians brought in to perform for all the local music lovers. Experience superb live orchestral and chamber music performed by the Kamloops Symphony and renowned guest artists.
Performances are scheduled every month from September to May in Kamloops. ...read more about the Kamloops Symphony
Snowshoeing at Grouse on the North shore 2011
When I was a kid growing up on the East Coast one of my favourite winter activities was grabbing my brother’s wooden snowshoes, rounding up my uncle’s Springer Spaniel (Blueboy), and heading out into the woods. “Cousin Blue” and I spent many hours cutting new trails and following the ones we had previously created. Of course, things did not always go as planned…… ...read more about snowshoeing
John offers his opinion on what makes a good employer
Recently a chamber of commerce member, Mark Mawhinney, and I were discussing what it means to be successful in business and we got onto the subject of what makes a good employer? We agreed that business success is more than just making money. Every entrepreneur hopes to get a good return on their investment but supporting their community, gaining respect from employees and peers are also key factors on the list. Our conclusion was that the successful business leaders/employers we’ve met are the ones that not only have achieved the goals listed above but also have a sincere desire to offer employees opportunities to grow professionally and personally. ....read more about what makes a good employer
Don't let Christmas stress you out, plan ahead
The Holiday Season is over, it’s time to reflect on both the good and maybe “not so good” of the season. It brings to mind some of life’s lessons that I learned recently.
Just before Christmas I paid a call on Marlin Travel in Broadmead Village Shopping Centre. As we were discussing plans for Christmas, Kathryn shared her “Secret to Success”. After the previous Christmas, she purchased her 2011 calendar, opened it to December 2011 and wrote in big letters “Remember Last Christmas”. I was fascinated. ....read more about planning ahead for christmas
Terry Farmer founder of the BC hotel chain excited over Accent Inns awesome success
Wow, what a year 2011 was for the Accent Inn team.
The year began with us launching the first ever hotel rewards for Pets, the “Pet Fee Free” card back in March. The response had people talking about it online from all over North America (not just Canada). Next, one of our Vancouver Airport team members, Zully, won a Tourism Vancouver award for his service. We went from the excitement for Zully to our founder, Terry Farmer, being awarded Tourism Victoria`s first ever Lifetime Member award, which really put a spring in our steps. ....read more stories about 2011
We want to make sure and protect such views
Our Friends at the Sierra Club of BC have some great “green” gift ideas.
If your holiday tradition includes gift giving, here are some options to help you with your list while also helping the conservation efforts that give back to the wild places and species of B.C.
The holiday season is all about spending time with family. It’s also a great time to connect to the world around you, whether it’s decorating a tree that fills your house with the scent of the forest, celebrating the winter solstice or sledding in the snow. ...read more about green gift giving
Accent Inns takes 5th spot in top 10
The BC owned and operated hotel chain takes 5th spot in top 10
Dec. 1, 2011, Victoria, BC – The editors of BC Business gave Accent Inns, a proudly BC owned and operated hotel chain, top marks Tuesday night at a ceremony that recognized the province’s Best Companies to Work For. Accent Inns was named 5th out of the 10 winning Best Companies to Work For in the category of More Than 100 Employees. To determine the winners, the team at BC Business graded employee-submitted surveys, each measuring satisfaction and engagement in four distinct areas: talent systems, employee engagement, leadership dynamics and organization culture.
sssshhh it's a secret
When it comes to success I sure don’t have all the answers, so I reached out to people who I think are very successful to get their take on this topic. But, before you read any further, the first and absolutely most important step to take when it comes to success is to define it. Success could mean giving up all your worldly belongings and meditating on top of a mountain, or finding that gorgeous trophy husband who spends his entire day cooking, cleaning and eagerly anticipating your arrival. It’s all in how you define it. Here are a few secrets from successful people in my life: read more to learn the "secrets to success"
Accent Inns, being a BC owned and operated hotel chain, has long been a supporter and member of the Chambers of Commerce in B.C. On Wednesday we attended the Richmond Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Gala. Very fun and well run event held in the Theatre at the River Rock Hotel in Richmond BC (just a couple of minutes away from the Accent Inn) What made this years event extra special for Accent Inns was the fact that Chris Browne, General Manager of the Accent Inn Vancouver Airport hotel, was nominated and became a finalist for the Business Leadership award. ...read more about the Richmond Chambers awards and Chris Browne
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