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Colliers Raises 40k for JABC  -  Jul-06,2010
Victoria, BC- Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is pleased to announce they will receive all proceeds raised from the Colliers International 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Building Youth for the Future. The tournament took place on Thursday June 24th at Cordova Bay Golf Course in Victoria and raised $40,000 to support Junior Achievement programming.
2011 Business Laureate Nominations Open  -  Jun-15,2010
British Columbia-Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is commencing the nomination process for recognition by the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame today. BC business leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to the province and exemplify excellence and integrity can now be nominated for induction into the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame by their peers.
Students Receive Honours at Celebrate JA!  -  Jun-11,2010
Vancouver, BC – Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is pleased to announce ‘Phresh’ has won the coveted 2010 CIBC Student Venture of the Year Award. This after-school program was staffed by high school students from Burnaby, Vancouver and New Westminster.
JABC Inducts Laureates into Hall of Fame  -  May-20,2010
Vancouver, BC – Almost 700 business leaders, aspirants and their guests from across BC gathered at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on May 19 for the induction of the province’s newest business laureates into the Hall of Fame (www.businesslaureatesbc.org). Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) was the host for the 5th Annual Business Laureates of British Columbia Gala Dinner and Induction Ceremonies, co-sponsored by Scotiabank Group and Fasken Martineau.
BC Student wins National JA Award  -  May-06,2010
Vancouver, BC- Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is pleased to announce JA student Natalie Lau from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in Vancouver has won the national Deloitte Inspiration Award. One of four students from across Canada to be honoured this year, Natalie will receive a $2500 scholarship and the opportunity to speak at Junior Achievement of Canada’s Business Hall of Fame Gala on May 11 in Toronto. The event draws more than 800 business leaders from across the country.
JABC named non-profit of the year   -  May-03,2010
Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is pleased to receive the WestShore Chamber of Commerce "Non-Profit of the Year" award. JABC was presented along with a number of other community finalists at a special Awards of Excellence dinner on April 29, 2010
JA Celebrates National Volunteer Week  -  Apr-19,2010
Business Laureate Leaves Legacy  -  Apr-01,2010
Vancouver, BC- It is with great sadness Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) announces the passing of Chester A. Johnson, C.M. O.B.C., B. Comm, F.C.A on March 29, 2010. Chester was inducted into the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame by JABC in 2008. He was a second generation born in Vancouver and graduated from Lord Byng High School and the University of British Columbia. He served in the RCAF from 1943 to1945.
Vancouver Students win Business Challenge  -  Jan-12,2010
British Columbia – High school business students from across the province competed at Junior Achievement of British Columbia’s (JABC) 12th annual BC Business Challenge, in Richmond yesterday.
2010 Business Laureates Announced  -  Nov-20,2009
British Columbia,– Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is recognizing the business leadership and legacy of the province’s most esteemed businessmen. Recognizing BC Business leaders for outstanding contributions to the province and country since 2006, this is the 5th Annual Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
JABC announces new Board Members  -  Oct-29,2009
Vancouver, BC- Junior Achievement of BC (JABC) announced it is welcoming two new board members. The new board members include Philip Lehn, Vice President CIBC Commercial Banking - British Columbia and Parminder (Par) Singh, President of Intellectual Ventures, Canada.
JABC Unveils Business Laureate Hall of Fame  -  Oct-23,2009
Vancouver, BC –Business leaders and supporters from across British Columbia gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Thursday afternoon, October 22, for the official unveiling of the Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame Wall.
Dr. Donald Rix Gifts $400,000 to JABC  -  Oct-14,2009
Vancouver, BC,- Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) is thrilled to announce Dr. Donald Rix has again taken a lead role in BC’s philanthropic community by contributing a significant gift in support of strategic business education programs for BC’s youth.
October is Small Business Month in BC  -  Oct-01,2009
October is officially proclaimed Small Business Month in British Columbia, marking 30 years the province has celebrated the sector, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development.
JA Financial Literacy Program ImpactsYouth   -  Sep-29,2009
Half of young Canadians feel they are at or beyond their ability to manage personal debt. Junior Achievement of Canada (JA Canada™) today officially announces the implementation of our youth financial literacy program designed to address this problem.
Prince George welcomes Business Laureate Kiosk  -  Sep-09,2009
Prince George, BC,-Junior Achievement of British Columbia is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Business Laureate Traveling Hall of Fame Kiosk at The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre. The Kiosk sponsored by Junior Achievement of British Columbia, highlights the business people who showed exemplary leadership and were instrumental in promoting the free enterprise system in our province.


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