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January 2015
Member News
Mandy Hansen appointed to Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB)
Past President Mandy Hansen has been appointed to the PAAB with her term expiring on December 31, 2016. The Board receives appeals on assessments for all types of properties from single family dwellings to farms to major industry. Typical issues deal with:
1) Is the property assessed at actual (market) value?
2) Is the property correctly classified?
3) Does the property qualify for a tax exemption?
Board members are appointed by the Provincial Government and are independent from BC Assessment (who created the assessment), the Property Assessment Review Panels (the first level of appeal) and the Government.
Congratulations Mandy!
Career Opportunitites
Senior Property Administrator - Port Metro Vancouver
President - BC Artscape
REIBC News
Make-A-Wish Foundation BC & Yukon Team
Dear Friends of Make-A-Wish,
Happy New Year!
We grant wishes because wishes change lives.
Here is our latest Circle of Joy wish story with our heartfelt gratitude for helping us share the magic of a wish with so many inspiring kids throughout our province. It is our hope that you will share it with your groups, teams, employees & friends.
As well, I have attached our Year in Review – By the Numbers as 2014 was a banner year for our chapter.
We granted 119 magical wishes in 2014 –the most of any chapter in Canada and we are aiming to grant more than this in 2015 - we truly could not do this without your support.
Some of the many wishes we are currently working on are – I wish to have a my own gaming room; I wish to visit the Lego Factory in Denmark; I wish to be a trainer at the San Diego Zoo and I wish to drop the puck at a Canucks game.
From all of us at Make-A-Wish, but especially from our wish kids, our best wishes and thank you for helping us share the power of a wish.
Ross and the Make-A-Wish BC&YK Team
Ross Hetherington
Chief Executive Officer
Make-A-Wish® BC & Yukon
Industry News
A new Vancouver developer bought 232 acres in Anmore and Port Moody from Imperial Oil
In an article dated January 16, 2015 by Frank O’Brien on Business in Vancouver, a site that has been put to market by Imperial Oil 2 years ago has now been sold to a new developer named, Brilliant Circle Group or BBG. The transaction of the 232 acres including historic dilapidated Ioco townsite in Port Moody and a section of raw land in Anmore came as a surprise to Anmore’s council. According to Anmore Councillor and Port Moody realtor, Ryan Froese the council of Anmore has not been consulted with the transaction which has brought concerns about its 17 existing buildings falling into disrepair. BBG will work closely with environmental groups, city councils and other stakeholders on development and zoning. Furthermore BBG representative and lead architect James Cheng predetermined that the idea is most likely to develop residential and potentially urban village. To read more please follow the link http://www.biv.com/article/2015/1/imperial-oil-sells-232-acres-anmore-novice-develop/.
Real Estate Foundation of BC
The Real Estate Foundation of BC-funded Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops, being held across BC from January through March and will focus on:
- Networking
- Farm Business and Organizational Models
- Land Access Agreements
- Succession Planning
For details and dates, please visit REFBC website, registrations are open!
Advertising & Sponsorship
We continue to reach out to our members and various industry colleagues for event sponsorship. With several events taking place year-round there is always an opportunity to meet your marketing needs.
We are currently working towards our 2015 Educational Symposium- Embracing Diversity. This event will be taking place on March 26, 2015 at UBC Robson Square Campus. A trade show will be a part of the event.
The REIBC has created a comprehensive sponsorship and trade show package.
Call Maggie at 604-685-3702 ext. 103, or e-mail marketing@reibc.org today to learn about our various new options.
REIBC Upcoming Events
UBC Meet the Pros
February 11, 2015
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Birmingham Undergraduate Centre
Henry Angus Building, 2053 Main Mall, Vancouver
Register Now!
BCIT Meet the Pros - Commercial
February 26, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
BCIT Burnaby Campus
Building SE2, room #283 - Council of Chambers
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Register Now!
2015 REIBC Education Symposium - "Embracing Diversity"
Early bird registration ends today, January 30th
March 26, 2015 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Ryan Berlin, Director Urban Futures UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver Register Now
Silver Sponsor:
Session Sponsor: Notebook Sponsor:
REIBC AGM/Recognition Dinner
June 11, 2015
AGM at 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Recognition at 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Save the date!
Watch for registration
REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 24, 2015
Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857 168th St., Surrey
Save the date!
Watch for registration
President's Luncheon
December 3, 2015
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Four Seasons' Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Save the date!
Watch for registration
Upcoming Chapter Events
February 13, 2015
A Day of Recognition - Northwest/Prince Rupert Chapter
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Boston Pizza, Terrace BC
Appetizers and get together
Register Now - it's free!
February 19, 2015
A Day of Recognition
Province-wide Recognition Event
> Cariboo Chapter
Recognition of members will be postponed due to Canada
Winter Games.
Watch your inbox for further details!
> Fraser Valley Chapter
Jimy Mac's Neighbourhood Pub @ 5:30 p.m.
19935 96 Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 3C6
Dinner is free for members celebrating their anniversaries, everyone else buys
their own food.
Register Now - it's free!
> Kootenay Chapter
Stay tuned - details to follow
> Nanaimo Chapter
Minnoz, Coast Bastion @12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
Free dinner for members celebrating their anniversaries, everyone else
buys their own food.
RSVP: February 16, 2015
Register Now - it's free!
> North Fraser Chapter
Cactus Club @ 5:00 p.m. - onwards
101 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam
Free appetizers
February 17, 2015
Register Now - it's free!
> Thompson Okanagan Chapter - Kamloops Venue
Red Collar Brewing Company @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
355 Lansdowne St., Kamloops
House made pizza will be provided free of charge
RSVP: February 13, 2015
Register Now - it's free!
> Thompson Okanagan Chapter - Kelowna Venue
The Train Station Pub @ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1177 Ellis St., Kelowna
Gourmet pizza will be provided free of charge
RSVP: February 13, 2015
Register Now - it's free!
> Vancouver Chapter
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Elephant & Castle
385 Burrard St., Vancouver
Free appetizers and more surprises
RSVP: February 13, 2015
Register Now - it's free!
> Victoria Chapter
Moon Under the Water Brewpub, Penny Room @ 5:30 p.m. - Onwards
350 Bay Street, Victoria
Free food and 1 drink
Register Now - it's free!
March 5, 2015
REIBC Northwest/Prince Rupert Chapter Presents - "Northwest Economic Update" Guest Speaker: Former Terrace Mayor Dave Pernarowski, Account Manager with PR Associates
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bavarian Inn, 4332 Lakelse Ave., Terrace BC
Register Now!
Industry Events
BCSLA
2015 Annual Conference, Showcase of Products and AGM
April 23 - 25, 2015
Fairmont Chateau Whistler - 4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler
More info
HOMEOWNER PROTECTION OFFICE (HPO)
Building Excellence Research & Education Grants Program
Eligible Projects may receive up to a maximum of $40,000 annualy
Deadline to apply: March 16, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.
More info
MIABC
The Mortgage Investment Association of BC has agreed to offer a special promotional rate for May 2015 MIABC luncheon to all REIBC members. REIBC members will be entitled to the standard MIABC rate. REIBC members simply need to sign up online and enter the promotional code "REIBCGuest."
March 2015 Luncheon - Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist
March 17, 2015 - 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
More info
May 2015 Luncheon - Peeter Wesik, President of Wesgroup Properties
May 19, 2015 - 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
More info
PIBC
Planning Institute of BC - 2015 Annual Conference - Beyond Borders
April 16 - 17, 2015
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle WA
Keynote Speakers: Janette Sadik-Khan and Alex Gilliam
More info
UDI
UDI U40 Lunch - Partnering with First Nations
February 5, 2015 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
34th Floor, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver
More info
U40 Leadership Breakfast with John Conicella
February 26, 2015 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location will be disclosed to the 12 lucky guests
More info
ULI
ULI BC Gathering of the Minds: Coffee Gathering
February 13, 2015 - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Blenz, Bentall 5, 550 Burrard St., Vancouver
More info
ULI BC Student Speaker Series @ UBC
February 25, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of British Columbia
Lillooet Room 301, Irving K. Barber Larning Centre
1961 East Mall, Vancouver
More info
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