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
Supporting our Communities
One of the key values for us at Accent Inns is supporting our communities. We do this by hosting or sponsoring events, volunteering and participating at others. This is all done under our InnAid program banner. This column is our opportunity to tell everyone about the great charities and non-profit associations that we are so proud of and are thrilled to be working with.
Give the Gift of Green
Monday, December 19th, 2011Our 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
Pacific Salmon Fund Donations Will Be Matched!
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011As a key partner in Accent Inns fish for the future program we are excited to re- post this great opportunity to support the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Thanks must also go to the Victoria Foundation for their incredible support.
After you’ve read the post below learn more about Accent Inns Fish for the Future program and how you can support the Pacific Salmon Foundation all year round just by reserving at Accent Inns in B.C., follow the link or go to accentinns.com
Re-post from the Pacific Salmon Foundation:
Donate to the Pacific Salmon Conservation Fund and Your Donation Will Be Matched! ...read more about the 75 hour challenge
Poverty & Punchlines
Thursday, September 15th, 2011Two very different things that are rarely experienced together, kind of like housework and fun, but at the same time makes sense. A night dedicated to helping raise awareness of an issue that is too often swept beneath the carpet and misunderstood will be brought out into the spotlight alongside some of the most hilarious comics Vancouver has to offer.
This stand-up comedy and live auction fundraiser held by Canada Without Poverty (CWP) at the Waterfront Theatre, features hilarious comics Erica Sigurdson and Ivan Decker. Hosted by Neil Robinson, the event promises to be an evening filled with entertainment for all those in attendance. read more about this fun event!
In Tune
Friday, September 9th, 2011Have you got your tickets yet???
Master of Ceremonies Stacy Ross of CHEK TV will guest host IN TUNE with KINOBE and The African Sensation, a benefit concert in support of The Rotary Club of Saanich. In keeping with Rotary International’s 2011-2012 theme “Reach Within to Embrace Humanity,” proceeds will fund domestic and international development projects including micro-lending, education, medical aid, and other humanitarian causes.
The Rotary Club of Saanich presents:
IN TUNE WITH KINOBE
and The African Sensation
McPherson Playhouse
September 17, at 7:30pm; doors at 6:30pm
*Tickets are $37.00
Bipolar Babe & Courtnall’s bring awareness to mental health
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011One of the groups that Accent Inns through our InnAid program has had the opportunity to connect with is the Bipolar Babe . Although they are a fun group of people (you can get that from the name), the founder and President Andrea Paquette and her team take the challenge of removing the stigma about mental illness very seriously. The Bipolar Disorder Society of BC is the umbrella organization for the bipolar babe project and this new non-profit organization was incorporated in January 2010 and received charitable status in August 2010. Read more and watch the video on Andrea and the Courtnall classic...











