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Find Your Flow with Sharan Sumal of Yoga on the Flow

Find Your Flow with Sharan Sumal of Yoga on the Flow

By: Karra Barron Most entrepreneurs feel stressed out when they have to twist themselves in different directions in order to run their business. Sharan Sumal, on the other hand, thinks that getting herself into a twist is absolute bliss. “Yoga is a way of life for me,” says Sharan. “[As...
Vancouver View Feature - Nanon de Gaspe Beaubien-Mattrick

Vancouver View Feature – Nanon de Gaspe Beaubien-Mattrick

Latest Reach Magazine produced feature for Vancouver View Magazine. Feature on  Nanon de Gaspe Beaubien-Mattrick was written by Karra Barron and pictures were taken by Cindy Wu.  Check it out in the latest issue of Vancouver View Magazine.  
Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Needs Help!

Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Needs Help!

Vancouver is a great place to live. Some even argue that is one of the greatest places to live. While we proudly call Vancouver our abode, there are some serious issues stemming in our great city. One of them is the poverty that many kids face on a daily basis....
The Buzz Event - November 2011 Sponsors

The Buzz Event – November 2011 Sponsors

As you all know, on Thursday November 24th 2011 – 6:30pm, Reach Magazine, VancityBuzz, Yellow Hat Mediaand new partner Blenz Coffee, will once again present The Buzz Entrepreneur Event at the Xi Shi Lounge in the Shangri-La Hotel. Putting this event together would be impossible without our sponsors. We would like to thank the following...
6 Questions with Cybele Negris

6 Questions with Cybele Negris

By: Karra Barron ReachMag.ca is excited to bring you Cybele Negris’ answers to our 6 Question Series. Cybele is the President and Co-founder of Webnames.ca. You can learn more about Cybele in our “REACH for Success” section of this month’s  Vancouver View Magazine. Check out her answers to our 6...
Freelance Camp 2011

Freelance Camp 2011

Vancouver Freelance Camp is having their second annual, information packed UNconference on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at The Network Hub New Westminster. Experienced business personnel and successful local freelancers will be sharing their stories as well as insight on how to grow a freelancer’s business. This is a true UNconference,...
The Buzz Event - 2011 Fall Edition

The Buzz Event – 2011 Fall Edition

We are excited to announce that the Buzz Entrepreneur Event – Fall Edition – will be hosted on Thursday September 15th 2011, at the Joseph Richards Lounge. As always, Reach Magazine and Vancity Buzz have come together to promote and support the entrepreneur community here in Vancouver. For this 2011...
Three letters spell success for RDS

Three letters spell success for RDS

By Sandra Garcia 1986: Colin McKay, Rob “Sluggo” Boyce, and Moses Itkonen meet at Kevin Harris’ Skate Ranch in Richmond, BC. 2011: Centre Distribution is a multi-million dollar international distribution company; RDS is one of the most well respected brands in the skateboard industry.   Friends McKay, Sluggo, and Itkonen...
Devon Brooks - The Adventure of a Young Entrepreneur

Devon Brooks – The Adventure of a Young Entrepreneur

We recently sat down with Devon Brooks and chatted about her success, current projects and future endeavors. Reach – The Details… Devon started a blow dry bar business with the perfectly suited name ‘Blo’ several years back and experienced a lot of success. She is now involved with some different...
Wizards of Culinary Success

Wizards of Culinary Success

By: Jacinta Gavinio Interview with Desmond Chen of Thai House Restaurant Group Vancouver is synonymous with diversity, and subsequently with rich, cultural cuisine. So it comes to no surprise that the Thai House Restaurant Group is a booming success in the city. The director behind the thriving brand, Desmond Chen,...
Kristie Yung with Saba Nazarian Performs @ The Buzz Event - June 16th

Kristie Yung with Saba Nazarian Performs @ The Buzz Event – June 16th

Reach Magazine is happy to announce that singer/song writer Kristie Yung will be performing with Saba Nazarian at the June 16th 2011 Buzz Entrepreneur Event. Kristie Yung is an acoustic-soul, singer/songwriter and former member of Vancouver-based girl group Am3ition and world music ensemble Jabulani. With a wealth of stage experience...
The Fearless Pursuit of Passion

The Fearless Pursuit of Passion

By: Karra Barron Andrea Baxter is one fearless chick. Sitting down with her, as she keeps warm with a pink cardigan and a mug of hot chocolate, you might not immediately pin her down as a force to be reckoned with. But by the end of our interview, it became...
Music to Our Ears: Gio Levy is Vancouver’s Next Superstar

Music to Our Ears: Gio Levy is Vancouver’s Next Superstar

On May 14th, 2011, up-and-coming local singer-songwriter Gio Levy held his official release party for his limited edition EP at Earl’s V Lounge. Gio celebrated with family, friends, and fans during the event which also featured the premiere of the official music video for his award-winning song “Let Her Know.”...
Gadgets for Entrepreneurs

Gadgets for Entrepreneurs

Wireless Experts is a Vancouver-based, technology training & consulting firm specializing in Smartphone, Tablet & BlackBerry workshops. They help companies and business people get the most out of their technology investments. Wireless Experts have been training the wireless industry for over eight years and are proud to be the first...
6 Questions with Shannon Bosa Yacoub

6 Questions with Shannon Bosa Yacoub

ReachMag.ca is excited to bring you Shannon Bosa Yacoub’s answers to our 6 Question Series. Shannon is the proprietor of the Glowbal Restaurant Group. As a successful entrepreneur, Shannon continues to support young entrepreneurs in Vancouver, and also champions numerous women entrepreneurship issues in Canada. Check out her answers to...
TYPO

TYPO

TYPO: Exposing the flaws of prejudice one TYPO at a time! This one night exhibit will take place at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre on April 20, 2011.
6 Questions with QuikPiq co-founder Anoop Aulakh

6 Questions with QuikPiq co-founder Anoop Aulakh

ReachMag.ca is excited to present QuikPiq co-founder Anoop Aulakh’s answers to our 6 Questions Series… [quote_left] Who I am [/quote_left] I wear many hats. In the past I’ve run a design agency and spent a few years working on my social entrepreneur side with Students In Free Enterprise.  Right now...
Financial Buzz Seminar Series ....

Financial Buzz Seminar Series ….

As part of our continued plan to support entrepreneurs we teamed up with Sherri Hoover and Sheida Shahlapour from Investors Group and created a free financial seminar series for entrepreneurs. This seminar series will focus on decisions that will benefit entrepreneurs when it comes to tough financial topics. We are...
JAPAN Relief Fundraiser

JAPAN Relief Fundraiser

Brought to you by The Buzz Event’s own Gurjeet “G” Singh and friends: The Japan Relief Fundraiser – Uniting Communities across the Pacific (JRF) is a night for you to show the care and support you have for the Japanese community. This motivational and entertaining event will consist of a 9-course dinner...
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Shit Foodies Say

Shit Foodies Say

The “Shit _____ Say” videos may be getting old but from time to time there are some really good ones that make the rounds on the internet. This is one of them, made by our favourite foodie Mijune (Follow her on twitter at @FollowMeFoodie). Shot right here in Vancouver, can you recognize a few of the...
The Story behind iHonest.com

The Story behind iHonest.com

5 years ago, Gordon Skillen started the Institute of Professional Bookkeeping of Canada and grew it into the largest bookkeeping association in Canada. Despite 30 years of industry experience, Gordon was a victim of fraud It’s the same story you’ve probably heard a number of times. A “professional” who looked and sounded normal, and even had references stating how fantastic he was. Instead of doing his Due...

November 2011 Events

When we first set the date for The Buzz Event we weren’t anticipating such a busy date for November 24th. Especially in the creative or innovation space! Who were we kidding? Vancouver is a great city for creative professionals and here are 4 events to check out. Too bad I can’t be in four places...

VIRTUALLY POSSIBLE: How to Monetize Online Platforms & Boost ROI

VIRTUALLY POSSIBLE: How to Monetize Online Platforms & Boost ROI November 15, 2011 from 4:30-7:30pm | Register Online Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver – 791 West Georgia St.  Dig deeper and discover new online strategies for your product or service-based business. Engage in a lively conversation about the tools and strategies available to optimize your web strategy...
Real Estate Savings Are Just A Click Away

Real Estate Savings Are Just A Click Away

By: Karra Barron It’s no secret that real estate in Vancouver is soaring to increasingly unattainable heights, but what many consumers might not realize is that most housing prices are inflated for your realtor’s benefit. This is to ensure that he or she receives a substantial commission from the deal- regardless of how much or...

Paragon Ideas merges with Yellow Hat Media

Its been an exciting year over here at Reach Magazine. Our partnership with Vancouver View Magazine has been wonderful, and our entrepreneur event – The Buzz Event – is slowly becoming an important Vancouver event. A few of you might know the company Paragon Ideas, but if you don’t, Paragon Ideas is the parent company...
The Buzz Event - Nov 2011 at Xi Shi Lounge Shangri-La Hotel

The Buzz Event – Nov 2011 at Xi Shi Lounge Shangri-La Hotel

Entrepreneurs are of a different breed. They are creators, thinkers, philanthropists, daredevils, and down-right hard-workers. It is only amongst their peers are they able to foster their uniqueness. On Thursday November 24th 2011 – 6:30pm, Reach Magazine, VancityBuzz, Yellow Hat Media and Blenz Coffee will once again present The Buzz Entrepreneur Event at the Xi...
Vancouver View Magazine Monthly Update - October

Vancouver View Magazine Monthly Update – October

For those that don’t know, we now have our own section in the Vancouver View Magazine. It is also awesome that the Vancouver View Magazine is now a monthly magazine. Starting from this month October 2011, we will be giving you a monthly update of those that we feature in the Vancouver Magazine. For the...
All Smiles with Dr. Sam Daher of Fresh Smile Orthodontics

All Smiles with Dr. Sam Daher of Fresh Smile Orthodontics

By: Karra Barron Many people are afraid of going to the dentist…including Dr. Sam Daher, owner of Fresh Smile Orthodontics. Sound a bit strange? “It’s not really dentists that terrify me, it’s the sound of the dental drill,” explains Dr. Daher. “That’s part of the reason I went into orthodontics- we don’t use any drills...
The Business of Rock ‘n’ Roll

The Business of Rock ‘n’ Roll

By: Karra Barron When you blast a CD by an indie band in your car or a go to a live music show at The Roxy, you probably never stop to think about what the band has done behind the scenes to make it all happen. If you’re a band trying to make it big...
Summer Time Tweet - Up

Summer Time Tweet – Up

It’s summer, yes despite the dreary weather this week it is technically summer and @DammyO of @ReachMagazine is hosting a mid summer tweetup. Why you ask? Just for the hell of it. Twitter is all fun and good but it’s about meeting people in real life that makes it so powerful so why waste this opportunity. The...

Inspiring Music Maven: Clarence Au

By: Kim Lim Clarence Au, also known as C-Infamous or C, somehow remains out of the spotlight. Despite being a music entrepreneur with his own studio and clientele many would be envious of, he remains humble and loyal to Vancouver. Upon walking into his studio I knew we would get along. Jaw-dropping graffiti art covered...