The influx of delegates for the 82nd annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, to be hosted by the 番茄社区 in June 2013, is expected to translate into economic opportunities for local businesses.
Think going green costs you money? Think again. New research from PICS shows that reducing carbon footprints puts fast money into the pockets of small businesses.
This year鈥檚 PlanIt! business plan competition saw 12 strong teams from all across campus compete over two days. Each team had to present their complete business plan to participating judges: Jenifer Chilcott, Jill Doucette, Mark Mawhinney, Hilary Smith, Mike Tan, Richard Tuck and Marty Ward.
Service is a core value of Brandt Louie, chairman and CEO of H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. and chairman of the board at London Drugs鈥攕ervice to his industry, his community, and his country. Louie is this year鈥檚 Gustavson School of Business Distinguished Entrepreneur. He will receive his honour May 22 at the popular annual dinner event. This is the 10th year of the noted business award.
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Brandt Louie, chairman and CEO of H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. and board chairman of London Drugs, has been honoured with UVic鈥檚 Gustavson School of Business Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award (DEYA) for 2013.
UVic undergraduate students are ripe with innovative ideas, as UVic鈥檚 fifth annual Pitch-it event proved on Jan. 24. This event welcomes students from all faculties to make a 90-second pitch for an existing or possible business venture.
