Business Connections
What's new and changing
By Kim Miller
After 11 years operating a sign shop out of her basement, Angela Hodges has sold Impact Signs. The operation has moved to a new location under new ownership. Kristine Hollinshead is operating the sign shop at 7058 Parskville Street. Impact Signs specializes in weatherproof signage. The phone number and email remain the same. You can reach Kristine at 604 485-9100 or impact-pr@shaw.ca.
Curtis Adam, family man and owner of Cadam Construction, has had a rewarding career in most aspects of construction, but now focuses on his passion for wood burning energy. Curtis brings to Powell River a wealth of knowledge of wood burning appliances and their installation. His desire is to help people get their wood burning energy in the most effective and efficient way possible. Curtis is WETT Certified and has a certificate in Construction Engineering Technology. You can direct any of your wood burning energy questions to Curtis at 604 414-4699 or email him at curtis@cadamconstruction.com
Blush Fresh Floral Design is an internet-based Floral Design Studio that specializes in creating beautiful floral designs for weddings, events and parties in Powell River, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver. Designer/owner Doreen Leach has worked in the travel, financial and fitness industries. She took an event management course, earned a Wedding Planning Certificate, then completed a floral design course at the prestigious Thomas Hobbs Florist where "I discovered my true passion: flowers." Whether you are having a midsummer wedding, a gala event or a Tuscan-themed dinner alfresco for your guests, Blush will work with you to capture your style in creating understated elegant bouquets, stunning floral displays or crisp, clean, contemporary arrangements to wow your guests! Contact Doreen for a free consultation or to view her portfolio at 604 414-5687, or www.blushfreshfloraldesign.com
Looking for good food, nice ambiance, friendly servers, breathtaking ocean view, or a game of golf before or after you dine? Tracy Brandsma, former owner of Whooters Restaurant, has taken over food and beverage management in the Orca Bistro at Myrtle Point Golf Club. She has new menu selections, seniors and children's specials. Reservations recommended. Call the restaurant at 604 487-4537.
Terri Beck has moved her Pilates classes to new premises and expanded her schedule. Classes are now being held at the newly renovated studio in the Powell River Gymnastics Society premises in the old Max Cameron school. Terri is certified by Powerhouse Pilates to teach mat classes and loves the postural and core emphasis of Pilates. You can contact Terri at 604 485-5876 or casabeck@uniserve.com for more information and class schedules.
Jimay Air Inc is a fledgling airline owned and operated by Keane Marshall. Located at the Powell Lake Marina at the Shinglemill Pub & Bistro, Keane offers services on float-equipped aircraft. He specializes in remote locations and on-demand point to point requirements and also does flightseeing. For more information call 604 223-0035
Loretta Cameron has started her new business as Cameron's Costume Rentals. She has constumes to rent for any occasion: plays, performing arts, Halloween, masquerade dance, themed gatherings and Sea Fair. Loretta's home-based business is by appointment only. Loretta has been sewing costumes for school plays for the last four years and for her family and friends for 20 years. Her collection outgrew her spare room and has now moved into the basement. If you are looking for something that she doesn't have, she will be happy to discuss it and make it (time permitting) for a rental fee. You can reach her at 604 485-6442 or cameronscostumes@gmail.com.
Owlworks, the home-based design and textiles shop owned by Karen Andrews, has moved. It is still Owlworks but the new phone number is 604 489-0021 and the address is 7179 Field Street. Email Karen at kefandrews@shaw.ca.
First Credit Union & Insurance launched the '10K Giveaway' to give community members the opportunity to vote on how $40,000 of corporate donation funding will be awarded in the four communities it serves. In Powell River, FCU wants to help local non-profit groups make a difference by giving away $10,000.
The board will award the funds to the group that receives the most community votes during the six-week '10K Giveaway' campaign.
Getting involved is simple: deserving community groups are nominated by submitting a simple proposal by noon April 15. FCU members will have until May 31st to cast their vote.
For more information visit www.10KGiveaway.ca or email info@10KGiveaway.ca.
Do you have any changes within your business you want Powell River to know about? New managers/owners or are you moving locations? Starting a new business? Call Kim at 604 485-4051 and I will get your info into the next issue of Powell River Living.
Changes at the Gardens
Everybody into the pool!
Alpha Dive & Kayak will be open in its new location at the Beach Gardens on May 1. It's part of an expansion for both the dive shop and the Beach Gardens.
Alpha Dive has been asked to host the West Coast Instructor Trainer Workshop for SDI (Scuba Diving International), which means divers from around the region will come here to be certified as instructors. This could become an annual event and generate some dive tourism spinoffs for the area, say owners Kathy and Scott Friesen.
The new location puts Alpha's kayak and diving operations close to the ocean, and it also gives Alpha easy access to the newly renovated pool for training classes. The pool will also be open for hotel guests.
The Better Bodies gym has already moved into new digs at the former location of the hotel's beer and wine store, complete with new equipment and a new look.
The new space is about a thousand square feet bigger, says manager Ward Fougere. "It's way nicer," said Fougere. New exercise bikes, treadmills and elliptical trainers, as well as a new self-spotting machine join more than 100,000 pounds of old-school weight equipment moved from the old gym. The gym will also host personal trainers and fitness classes. You can reach Ward at 604 485-9600.
The Beach Gardens is also planning to refurbish the tennis courts.
