Success Stories

Read about Games-related success stories of some of Canada’s contractors and suppliers, their products and services, and the people who created them. Recognized for their quality products, their leading-edge potential, and most importantly, their high standards of service; they are leveraging the Olympic and Paralympic Games to their advantage.

Catering

• Edible British Columbia: Finding Hidden Opportunities
• Toast of the Town Cuisine: Vancouver Chef Ann Kirsebom Shares Her Olympic Enthusiasm
• Critics Choice Caterers on Critical Path to Success
• Culinary Capers: BC Companies Gain Olympic Games Experience
• Culinary Expressions International: A Recipe for Olympic Success
• Cook Studio: A Growing Business With a Social Conscience

Facilities

• Underhill Geomatics – A Contractor that knows the BC Landscape
• Enerpro Systems Corp. - Helping to Reduce Energy Consumption Through Personal Responsibility
• Cascade: Sustainable Growth for Cascade Environmental Resource Group
• Merrick Architecture: Natural Elements Reduce Energy Use
• Light House Sustainable Building Centre: Leading the Way
• Energy Aware: The Power is in Your Hands
• Cobalt Engineering: Turning Building Design On Its Head
• Aqua-Tex: There's No Such Thing as Wastewater
• Callaghan Valley: B.C. Team Wins Callaghan Valley Design Competition
• Ecosign (Part 1): Partnership Nets Whistler Firm Olympic Experience
• Ecosign (Part 2): Local Company Wins Olympic Contract

Licensing

• Wilson International Learns from Past Games
• Purdy's Chocolates: The Sweet Taste of Sustainability
• Blade Pro Products: Projecting a New Product on the Global Stage
• RC Products: From Basement Suite to the International Stage

Manufacturing

• Norseman: Getting up to Speed on Safety Technology
• EEC Industries: Perfect Time for BC Companies
• Advanced Glazing Systems & Inland Glass and Aluminum: Major Project Brings Competitors Together
• Cannon Design: Winter Games Legacy for Cannon Design
• Cummins Westport Helps the Games Go Green
• EB Engineering's Success a Beacon of Light for Small Companies
• Hudson's Bay Company: Hbc Olympic Wear Provides Opportunities for Suppliers
• Kootenay Knitting Feels the Power of the Rings
• Sitka Log Homes: Opening Doors at the Games

Services

• Ultimate Promotions: The Right Place and Time
• Rare Indigo: Games Bring Rare Learning Opportunities
• M3 Personnel: Optimism for the Unemployed
• Jive Communications: The 2010 Commerce Centre Helps Local Company Reach the World
• IMC Information Solutions: Marking the Right Connections
• Elastic Path Software: Taking Business Online for 2010
• Blackcomb Aviation: The Beauty of Regional Expertise
• Able Auctions: The Ultimate in Recycling and Sustainability
• Phoenix Truck & Crane: The Importance of Networking for Partnering Opportunities
• Inventa: Planning Ahead Reaps Immense Rewards
• Amuse Consulting: Ethically Sourcing the Development of Slovak House
• Just Beginnings Flowers: Celebrating Olympic Victories and Changing Lives
• 3R Demolition: Deconstructing Old Notions of Demolition for 2010
• Bell Canada Bookmarks 2010CommerceCentre.gov.bc.ca
• Innovation Networks and Williams Moving & Storage: Turning 2010 Business Opportunities Into Winning Bids
• Eldoren Design: Innovative Thinking Leads to Olympic Opportunities
• Horizon Landscape Contractors: More Opportunities on the Horizon for Langley Landscaping Company
• International Technology Integration Inc.: Perfect Partnership Boosts Victoria IT Company
• Mills Basics: Small Company, Big Contract
• Moving Products...On a Big Scale
• Scamnell Products: Community Committee Summits Creating a Buzz for Local Products
• Viewpoint Technologies Keeps the Games Running Smoothly

Signage

• Ampco: Wrapping up Contract for Games Sponsor
• Banner Images: Turning a Banner Year Into Long-term Growth
• PacBlue Digital Imaging: Leveraging the Games and the Sustainability Advantage
• SuperGraphics: Planning Nets Olympic Payoff
• SymbolArts: Leveraging the 2002 Winter Games