Business Connections
What's new in local business
By Kim Miller
Jason Vranjkovic is excited to be part of the Powell River community with his new business. Jason's Electrical Service Ltd. is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. As an electrical contractor, Jason is equipped to provide a full range of quality electrical services and installations. A website is being developed at www.jesbc.ca but in the meantime you can call Jason at 604 483-1281.
The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) transferred the license for a community radio station to the Powell River Community Radio Society from the Powell River Model Community Project for Persons with Disabilities last month. The Powell River Community Radio Society was formed as a non-profit in 2009 to hold the license and operate the station. It will provide alternative programming, especially in the areas of local interest, culture and disability service. Society memberships are now available for $10. For more info call Paul McIsaac at 604 414-7072.
Tree Frog Bistro is relocating to the Powell River side of the pond. Owner Marika Varro will open the former Texada restaurant on Marine Avenue later this summer in the former Silkes Organic Market location beside Taws Cycle & Sports. The phone number will be 604 485-0010. Watch for her grand opening!
Tom Shortt and Gerald Phillips opened a new jewellery creation and repair business called Rumple and Stiltskin. The shop at 4712A Marine Avenue specializes in handcrafted jewellry and repairs and creating a line of custom jewelry. They also do silver casting and same-day cleaning and polishing. Call 604 483-3538 or 604 223-1787 or email rumpleandstiltskin@gmail.com.
Richard Montagna recently relocated his commercial photography business from West Vancouver to Powell River. Montagna Photography offers a variety of services including corporate, industrial, advertising, product, artwork, event and portrait photography. Call Richard at 604 414-0744 or visit www.montagnaphotography.com.
Jason Dunkley is a professional engineer with more than a decade of renewable energy experience in design and construction. He has a passion for reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact and has opened a new green energy consulting business called Stage 3 Renewables. He specializes in system development and installation using solar thermal and geothermal technology. Both can significantly reduce operating costs, energy consumption, carbon emissions and overall environmental footprint. For more information visit www.stage3renewables.com or call 604 414-8905.
James Mogan is pleased to announce that Harbour View Computers is alive and well operating as a mobile computer service company. It is no longer located on Marine Avenue but James can still be reached at 604 485-5675.
Finn Bay Bed & Breakfast is the only homestay B & B in Lund and their focus is on the visual arts. Owner Rianne Matz is a painter and is working with other painters to host art workshops for the month of July. She has 14 local artists involved. Rianne encourages guests to look around or shows them how to get to local trails, restaurants and generally helps navigate the area. Call 604 483-9605 or check out www.finnbaybedandbreakfast.com.
As owner of Powell River Home Inspections Ltd, Steve Burke is a Certified Home Inspector, W.E.T.T. certified tradesman. Steve is now offering a new service, a five-year maintenance inspection for home owners. With yearly inspections potential health hazards or major repairs can be caught early and fixed before they develop into a nightmare. Call Steve at 604 483-1456 or check www.homeinspectionspr.com
McDonalds Restaurant owner Bill Chao is excited to be doing some needed updates to the Powell River restaurant. The drive through is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The restaurant inside continues with its regular hours. Watch for other upgrades coming over the summer.
The Powell River Chamber of Commerce is thrilled that Quinn Lambert, a Grade 12 student at Brooks Secondary School who is continuing on with business administration education and cosmetology, is the winner of the $500 Arnold Carlson Memorial Business Scholarship.
Do you have any changes within your business you want Powell River to know about? New managers, new owners or are you moving locations? Starting a new business? Call the Chamber office at 604 485-4051 and I will get your info into the next issue of Powell River Living.
