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A huge thank you goes out to La Bruschetta for the Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser. La Bruschetta donated $587 in support of ACAWS from this event. This cheque was presented at the Scotiabank bake sale and funds were matched by Scotiabank as part of the Coldest Night of the Year event. Pictured are Archie and Shirley Cardinal La Bruschetta owners, along with Elliot Drew, Manager, Cheryl MacLean, ACAWS board member, and Carol Hanson ACAWS staff.

BUSINESS BEAT: Alberni businesses earn recognition beyond city borders

Alberni Valley charities also benefit from efforts of businesses

A huge thank you goes out to La Bruschetta for the Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser. La Bruschetta donated $587 in support of ACAWS from this event. This cheque was presented at the Scotiabank bake sale and funds were matched by Scotiabank as part of the Coldest Night of the Year event. Pictured are Archie and Shirley Cardinal La Bruschetta owners, along with Elliot Drew, Manager, Cheryl MacLean, ACAWS board member, and Carol Hanson ACAWS staff.

Business Beat: Jowsey’s celebrates 70 years in business

New tenants at the Chamber of Commerce, realtors recognized for excellence and more in this month's business beat.

Business Beat: New diving business opens in Valley

Caviar Dreams is a new business in Port Alberni with PADI certified SCUBA instructors providing dive training.

Paul Anacleto is the new manager at Save On Foods in Port Alberni.

Business Beat: New store manager at Save on Foods

A new home solutions store, Boston Pizza events, Tri-Conic Challenge community support and more on this month's business beat.

Paul Anacleto is the new manager at Save On Foods in Port Alberni.
A young customer gets some TLC to her hair during Shoppers Drug Mart’s cosmetic department Holiday Beauty gala on Nov. 5.

‘Tis the season for celebrating everything

This month's business beat features a new bistro on Third Avenue, meals and homemaking services for seniors, and much more.

A young customer gets some TLC to her hair during Shoppers Drug Mart’s cosmetic department Holiday Beauty gala on Nov. 5.
AV Financial owner Aaron Vissia, left, speaks with clients end employees at his new office on Johnston Road.

AV Financial celebrates two decades in Valley

AV Financial celebrated 20 years of business on Sept. 14 with an open house at their office on Johnston.

AV Financial owner Aaron Vissia, left, speaks with clients end employees at his new office on Johnston Road.
Charli Jaenta’s artistic talent can be found on many young faces around town during large community events. Jaenta owns and operates Blue Fairy Facepaint.

Business Beat: beauty comes in all forms

Valley face-painter seeks an assistant for Toy Run, Belle's Salon gains new employees and more in this month's business beat.

Charli Jaenta’s artistic talent can be found on many young faces around town during large community events. Jaenta owns and operates Blue Fairy Facepaint.
Left to right Dale, Don, Darrol Nagel. Tanya is holding photo of Donald Nagel Sr. and William Nagel, originators of Nagaard Sawmill.

Business Beat: Nagaard Sawmill going strong 50 years later

This month's business beat features 50 years for Nagaard Sawmill, two new businesses on Argyle Street and more in the community.

Left to right Dale, Don, Darrol Nagel. Tanya is holding photo of Donald Nagel Sr. and William Nagel, originators of Nagaard Sawmill.
Carla Jean of Love & Inity adds a coat of coral to an upcycled chair project at her workshop/store at Harbour Quay.

Love of craft and unity meet in unique store at Harbour Quay

This month's business column features a crafty new shop at the Harbour Quay, boat restoration, a new fishing gear shop and more.

Carla Jean of Love & Inity adds a coat of coral to an upcycled chair project at her workshop/store at Harbour Quay.
PYC Consignment owners Simon Daniells and Hayley Waugh hold the ribbon while Mayor Mike Ruttan cuts it to officially open the Victoria Quay shop on May 8.

BUSINESS BEAT: High quality clothing comes to Victoria Quay

A consignment store has opened at the Victoria Quay and a new tea and health food cafe has opened on Margaret Street.

PYC Consignment owners Simon Daniells and Hayley Waugh hold the ribbon while Mayor Mike Ruttan cuts it to officially open the Victoria Quay shop on May 8.
Will Pulford, centre, dealer principal for Pacific Chevrolet and Van Isle Ford, accepts plaques of appreciation from Gretchen Carlson, left, and Jennifer Collette from the AV Hospice Society, which has benefited from Pulford’s fundraising initiatives since 2013.

Capelli’s takes over bistro on Victoria Quay

A new cafe, new barbecue products and a new location for a Valley salon in the business beat this week.

Will Pulford, centre, dealer principal for Pacific Chevrolet and Van Isle Ford, accepts plaques of appreciation from Gretchen Carlson, left, and Jennifer Collette from the AV Hospice Society, which has benefited from Pulford’s fundraising initiatives since 2013.
Judy Gray and Carl Scott of RE/MAX Mid-Island earn accolades with the Western Canada Low Density Broker Owner of the Year Award.

Alberni Valley realtors in spotlight

Port Alberni realtors, Dievert's Roofing, Blue Fish Gallery and World Wide Quilting Day are all highlighted in this week's Business Beat.

Judy Gray and Carl Scott of RE/MAX Mid-Island earn accolades with the Western Canada Low Density Broker Owner of the Year Award.
Dave Koszegi accepts his Business Excellence Award for Real Estate Excellence at the 2016 Vancouver Island Business Excellence gala, Jan. 21 in Nanaimo.

BUSINESS BEAT: Koszegi wins BE award for real estate

Alberni Valley Spring Home Expo returns March 12–13 (2016) this time at Glenwood Centre.

Dave Koszegi accepts his Business Excellence Award for Real Estate Excellence at the 2016 Vancouver Island Business Excellence gala, Jan. 21 in Nanaimo.
Card Corner has transformed its original location into a gaming centre for players to gather, while expanding into the actual corner unit on Kingsway Avenue at Argyle Street.

Card Corner takes over Kingsway corner

Check out what's happening on the Alberni business beat.

Card Corner has transformed its original location into a gaming centre for players to gather, while expanding into the actual corner unit on Kingsway Avenue at Argyle Street.
The speakers lineup for The Business Expo on Oct. 25 includes, back row (from left): Bill Collette, Deb Haggard, Jan Lavertu, Jennifer Norn, Cheryl Iwanowsky, Rebecca Palmer, Kevin Wright and Rob Anderson. Front row (from left): Sarah Jones, Anita Sutherland, Cheryl MacLean.

Council walks for small business week

ocal government is hitting the streets Friday Oct. 23 to learn more about local business.

The speakers lineup for The Business Expo on Oct. 25 includes, back row (from left): Bill Collette, Deb Haggard, Jan Lavertu, Jennifer Norn, Cheryl Iwanowsky, Rebecca Palmer, Kevin Wright and Rob Anderson. Front row (from left): Sarah Jones, Anita Sutherland, Cheryl MacLean.
Sasha Brown of The Comfort Zone shows just how comfortable one of their new walk-in tubs can be.

Chamber gets busy for small business

Mark your calendars now for a Small Business Week EXPO Sunday Oct. 25 at Echo Centre.

Sasha Brown of The Comfort Zone shows just how comfortable one of their new walk-in tubs can be.

Celebrate business in the Alberni Valley

New locations, new owners and more on the Alberni business beat this month.

Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan, front left, and chamber of commerce executive director Bill Collette, front right, join owner Helma Swinkels and a host of volunteers for the official opening of Pot Luck Ceramics’ new location on Gertrude Street, Saturday afternoon.

Celebrate business in the Alberni Valley

Business Beat is a new feature that will be running once a month in the News Advertiser.

Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan, front left, and chamber of commerce executive director Bill Collette, front right, join owner Helma Swinkels and a host of volunteers for the official opening of Pot Luck Ceramics’ new location on Gertrude Street, Saturday afternoon.

Alberni Valley Curling Club site for 50th bonspiel

For the 50th time, Vancouver Island women curlers will gather for the ladies bonspiel at the Alberni Valley Curling Club this weekend.

Derrick Van Viegen, right, and Ryan Hart ponder the switch from old school to new school. The two will lead the final Class of 2012 through graduation ceremonies for Alberni District Secondary School on Friday, June 29 at the AV Multiplex.

Grad: ADSS Class of 2012 bids adieu to old school

The Alberni District Secondary School graduating class of 2012 prepares to walk off the stage and into the world on Friday.

Derrick Van Viegen, right, and Ryan Hart ponder the switch from old school to new school. The two will lead the final Class of 2012 through graduation ceremonies for Alberni District Secondary School on Friday, June 29 at the AV Multiplex.