Posts Tagged ‘family owned business’

What do Powerlines, Big Dogs and Alpacas have in Common?

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

jaco powerlines logoOne of the best parts of my job as Sales Manager for Accent Inns on Vancouver Island is having the opportunity to visit many of our guests at their own work places. For most of these companies, the work place is not unusual – an office, a warehouse or a retail outlet. However, sometimes I come across work places that are just a wee bit different.

For instance, the first time I paid a visit to JACO Powerlines in Cobble Hill, I have to admit, I did have some expectations. I was expecting an operation similar to a B.C. Hydro operation with work areas, offices and a lot of vehicles. I was not prepared for what I found. In fact, I was pretty sure that my GPS had guided me to the wrong location. ,,,read more on powerlines dogs & aplacas

 

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CAFE Names Accent Inns Vancouver Island’s 2011 Family Enterprise of the Year

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Terry Farmer and Mandy Farmer, owners of the Accent Inn BC hotel Chain

Terry and Mandy, a true father and daughter team

We are proud to announce that Accent Inns was named Vancouver Islands 2011 Family Enterprise of the year by the local chapter of CAFÉ, Nov 3rd, 2010. The Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE) is a not-for-profit national organization established in 1983, dedicated to promoting the well-being and understanding of families in business. CAFE is a member-driven, national network passionately committed to the success of families in business and their pivotal contribution to the economy. The Vancouver Island Chapter was established in 1995 by a number of well-established local family businesses and currently has over 50 member companies. .... more on the family enterprise of the year award

 

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