BCEIA Part of BC High Technology Mission to Korea and China
BCEIA led a group of environmental firms participating in the opening of the British Columbia Canada Pavilion in Beijing by the BC, Premier Gordon Campbell and Canada’s Minister of International Trade David Emerson last month, the culmination of a week long Clean Technology— Environmental trade mission led by the Premier to Korea and China involving several Association members.
This high-profile, multimedia meeting place located near Tiananmen Square is open through September and will showcase Canadian innovation and excellence to the world. Joining BCEIA on the mission were: GLOBE Foundation Legend Power New East Consulting AquaGuard Sacre-Davey Group BI PureWater
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Request for Expressions of Interest
Terasen Gas seeks qualified consultants or firms that can provide the following as outlined. Due to privacy laws the work must be performed in Canada. Terasen Gas is collecting potential interested parties for a possible RFP. Interested parties requiring a more detailed scope of work should send an email to Graham West, Procurement Specialist at graham.west@terasengas.com . Please include your company name, address and contact information.
Environment and Business Achievement Awards
The Surrey Board of Trade Environment and Business Achievement Award will present to a Surrey-based business or member company that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental leadership on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 12:00-2:00pm (register 11:30am) Eaglequest Golf Course (7778-152 Street, Surrey BC)
The SBOT Award winner will be announced following a panel discussion titled: Development of New Business Opportunities by Thinking of the Environment; BCEIA Executive Director, Frank Came and the City of Surrey will join panel guests (TBA) from B.C.’s environment industry in the examination of how businesses can meet the sustainability expectations of their employees, clients, communities, stakeholders and stockholders. BCEIA members are welcome to attend.
Survey of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises by the Fraser Basin Council and Vancity Credit Union
The Fraser Basin Council and Vancity Credit Union invite you to participate in a 5-10 minute survey on the needs and sustainability priorities of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Southern Vancouver Island. We welcome your participation in this survey, whether you are in a for-profit business or a not-for-profit social enterprise.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are an important engine of BC’s economy, representing about 30 percent of BC’s GDP and 58 percent of all private sector jobs.
Vancity Credit Union and the Fraser Basin Council are committed to fostering leadership on sustainability. We are conducting this survey to learn about your organization’s sustainability practices and your general and sustainability specific support needs.
The results of this survey will be used to develop programs that help organizations learn more about sustainability choices, and that support organizations that are making sustainability happen on the ground. What we mean by sustainability in the business context is long-term financial prosperity that also provides environmental and social benefits.
Your input will be compiled into a summary report, which will be shared with all participants. All information you provide will be kept STRICTLY confidential and your identity will not be disclosed in the summary report.
By participating in this survey, your name will be entered in a draw to win a $500 Vancity MyTreat VISA or a full registration to the 2009 State of the Fraser Basin Conference being held in Vancouver from February 19 — 20, 2009.
The survey will be available online until June 23 and the winners of the draw will be contacted shortly thereafter. To access the survey, and to learn more about what we are doing to promote sustainability, please go to: http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/survey.html
Thank you in advance for your interest,
Landfill Gas Regulation Intentions Paper for Consultation
Over the next few months, the BC Ministry of Environment (MoE) intends to continue its review and revision of the Environment Management Act (EMA) as it pertains to Landfill Gas Regulation in the province. MoE objectives and proposed contents of the above-stated regulation are provided in an intentions paper which will provide the framework for legal drafting and further consultation as required. This paper is now available for review here .
Comments and suggestions from BCEIA members, industry stakeholders and the public are strongly encouraged and may be submitted no later than September 15, 2008 . If you have any questions regarding the information-gathering process, check the ministry website or contact Cindy Bertram at: Email: cindybertram@shaw.ca . Fax: 250 598-9948
Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation (OBSCR)
The BC Ministry of Environment (MoE) intends to continue its review and revision of the Environment Management Act (EMA) as it pertains to OBSCR in the province. This review is an amendment of existing legislation. MoE objectives and proposed contents are highlighted in an intentions paper that will provide the framework for legal drafting and further consultation as required. This paper is now available for review here .
Comments and suggestions from BCEIA members, industry stakeholders and the public are strongly encouraged and may be submitted using the appropriate forms as indicated no later than September 15, 2008 . Contact Cindy Bertram at:Email: cindybertram@shaw.ca Fax: 250 598-9948
2010 Business Guide — New and Improved
In partnership with the RBC Financial Group, we have produced a new edition of the 2010 Business Guide to help companies benefit from more business opportunities leading up to the 2010 Winter Games. To learn about the new features contained in the Guide, and how to obtain a copy for free, click here
Events
June 11-12, 2008 www.c2p2online.com/CPPR for further details.
June, 2008 page .
July 20-24, 2008 Regional Solutions . Join the Honorable Gordon Campbell, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Wilkins plus other government, business and industry stakeholders for discussions on a wide range of topics including Clean Energy, GreenTech, Cross-border Trade, Tourism and Asia-Pacific relations. Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, B.C. Register: www.pnwer.org/2008summit
Business Opportunities
Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA): PWGSC Deadline: June 3, 2008
Sub-contracting Opportunity: Soil Quality Guidelines Deadline: June 13, 2008
Executive Director, Centre for Sustainability, Whistler Deadline: N/A
Request For Proposals: Water Supply & Treatment Projects
Deadline: June 17, 2008
Partnerships British Columbia Request For Qualifications for Quantity Surveying Services Deadline: July 4, 2008
Procurement Notice: Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Milwaukee Deadline: July 8, 2008
