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VBNF Newsletter

Aug 3, 05

VBNF News Update
 Upcoming VBNF Meetings
 SOHO Special Events
 Our Partners
 
 Business Resources
 
Become a VBNF Member
 
New Member Registration
 
CMY Designs Becomes a BC Bids Qualified Supplier
I am happy to report that CMY Designs is now a qualified web writer for the BC government. This means that CMY Designs has achieved all the qualification requirements and standards for the BC government. Congratulations, CMY Designs.
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Need a new Website

Our Web Masters at CMY Designs will help you. Contact Us or call us at 604-422-8878. Let our experts help you build a website that is both beautiful and functional that people can find you on search engines. Advertise on the VBNF website. We have over 1,500 hits per day average. VBNF can bring your website up the search engine ranking.

 
Want to Generate Residual Income

We have many ways to help you generate Residual Income though your own website. Let other people help you make money by having Google Ads and affiliated Marketing on your website. Let the new technology, RSS/Blog, help you get fresh content every day automatically. Make your website a LIVE one. Get Advertising Dollars from your customers. Stop wasting time trying to build a website that does not work. Let the new website pay for itself. We can help you do that. Contact Us or call us at 604-422-8878.

 
Get a Video Business Card on your Website or put a Video online

Let your customer hear you introduce yourself. Let them see your products like a TV Show. See some of the samples on the VBNF website. Let us know if you need any help. Ask for a quote.

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New  Photos were added:
  VBNF Meeting July 27, 2005
  i.e. Design Open House June 30, 2005
  VBNF Meeting June 24, 2005
  VBNF Meeting May 25, 2005

Member Discounts:

At VBNF, our members give deep discounts to other members. List your discount by Contact Us with your offer so we can put on the website.

  i.e. Design and Exhibit Creative offer 10% Discount of their product and services to VBNF members.

  Ironwood Steins & Wines offers a 10% discount of their products to VBNF members. www.ironwoodwine.com

  Our new member, Mimi's Fashion Design House is having a Grand Opening.

Date: Aug.14, 2005
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 604-304-0875
Address: #1193 Admiralty Centre, 8700 McKim Way, Richmond.

Refreshments served. In-store specials: all clothing and accessories @ 50% off regular prices. A must attend event.

  CMY Designs gives 20% Discount on all services they provide.

 Office Suites offers a first week rent-free exclusive to VBNF members.
www.officesuitesairportsquare.com

 

 
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office suites airport square
 
 
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Paul Boenisch
 
 
 
 

VBNF - Chinese    中文網頁

Vancouver Business Network Forum
From the President
 
VBNF - Vancouver Chapter Meeting

We had a wonderful evening at our new VBNF - Vancouver Chapter venue at i.e. Design located at 180 W. 3rd Ave., Vancouver. Host Stephen Samchuck gave away two bottles of wine for the door prizes. Lucky winners are VBNF members: Dr. George Sakata and Katherine Au-Yeung. Congratulations. At VBNF meeting, do expect fun and take home prizes. Our next VBNF - Vancouver meeting will be held on Aug 24, 2005. Please mark your calendar.


Stephen Samchuck congratulated Katherine Au-Yeung, one of the grand prize winner at the VBNF - Vancouver Chapter meeting.

 

Richmond Art Festival and Dragon Boat Races

July 24, 2005 was a busy day in Richmond with two events taken place, the Richmond Art Festival and the Dragon Boat Race. Mayor Malcolm Brodie attended both events and enjoyed the fun and sunny day. VBNF President, Alex Au-Yeung shared the joy and had a great day. We took some pictures with some of the government officials. Please check our Photo galleries.


From L to R:
Linda McPhall, Chairperson, Board of School Trustees, Richmond
Hon. Linda Reid, Minister of State for Childcare
Sal Feraras, Spokesman of Richmond Art Gallery
Thomas Yu, Chairman of the event committee
Hon. Olga Ilich, Minister of Tourism, Sport and Art
John Cummins, M. P. Delta Richmond East
Malcolm Brodie, Mayor, City of Richmond
Bill McNulty, Councillor, City of Richmond
Henry Beh, Master of Ceremony for the event

Richmond Mayor, Hon. Malcolm Brodie, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Olga Ilich and Alex Au-Yeung of VBNF at the Richmond Art Festival.

Richmond Mayor, Hon. Malcolm Brodie, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Olga Ilich and Alex Au-Yeung of VBNF at the Richmond Art Festival.

 

Alex Au-Yeung, President of VBNF and Richmond Mayor, Hon. Malcolm Brodie at the Richmond Dragon Boat Race on July 24, 05

Alex Au-Yeung, President of VBNF and Richmond Mayor, Hon. Malcolm Brodie at the Richmond Dragon Boat Race on July 24, 05

Our VBNF - Chinese Chapter is growing too. We will be having a new Venue for the VBNF - Chinese chapter soon. Please check our website for the latest news.

 
 
Next VBNF - Burnaby Meeting:

Date: Aug 10, 05
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Connections Lounge.
4405 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, BC V5H4M3
(604) 434-2582

Ron Klassen, will be our speaker for the night. He is a lawyer specializes in helping professionals protect their assets and entrepreneurs and small business owners need this advice. Many small business owners lose their homes needlessly as they did not take the basic steps as they felt they could not afford a lawyer. The truth is they could not afford not to hire a good tax or asset protection expert at the start. Get more from Ron at the meeting.

Admission is $5 for members, $8 for non-members.

RSVP is required
 
Next VBNF - Chinese Meeting:

Date: Aug 17, 05
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Office Suites Airport Square
1100-1200 West 73rd Ave. Vancouver, BC. V6P 6G5
604-264 6166

Admission is $5 for members, $8 for non-members.

RSVP is required
 
 

VBNF - Vancouver Chapter

Date: Aug 24, 05
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: i.e. Design/Exhibit Creative
180 W. 3rd Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1E9 Tel. 604-720-5659

A speaker will be arranged for this meeting. Please click on map for direction. Free parking and meter parking are available around the area. This will be our first meeting in Vancouver. There will be Door Prizes at the meeting. A cash bar is available at the meeting.

Admission is $5 for members, $8 for non-members.

RSVP is required
 
 

VBNF (Vancouver Business Network Forum) is working with SOHO.ca to help you receive the special rate of $159 plus GST. Regular price: $209 per person plus GST . VBNF members also receive for free, access to the afternoon conference and tradeshow program (a savings of $50) which will be held after the morning keynote program.

 
 
For the conference main website, go to:
http://www.soho.ca/2005sohosme/vancouver/main.htm
To register for the event and receive the special rate, please click on the Register button that has included the SOHO-VBNF Savings Code: soho-vbnf-24:
Register for SOHO Special Event
 
Our president, Alex Au-Yeung will be taking one of the lucky VBNF member to this SOHO event for free. You need to attend at least 3 VBNF meetings from now to Oct 14 05 to qualify for the draw.
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For all your design needs from concept to completion.
 
  • We offer discount to VBNF members only on all our services
  • Graphic Designs, New Media, Web Design, Web Hosting, Email Marketing, Ecommerce, eBusiness Solutions, and Business Consulting Services.
  • Earn commission when you refer sales to us
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    VBNF is working with Netfone

    VBNF is working with Netfone to provide low cost IP telephony for your telephone services. Monthly costs: $12.95/month with unlimited long distance calls at selected major cities across Canada. For details…
    www.netfone.ca

    Enter promotion code BAA1801 to receive VBNF discount.

    Netfone Features and Pricing
     
    Paul Boenisch is one of our new VBNF member. See his new website designed by CMY Designs.
     
     
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