BC makes history and passes Benefit Company legislation, a first in the Commonwealth to pass such legislation. In October of 2017, while attending our first B Corp Global Champions retreat, I met Jonathan Storper, the lawyer who drafted the California version of Benefit Corporation legislation. He inspired me to want to try and make Benefit […]
Written by Chris Larmer & Brent Cunningham REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION We’re seeing it happen more and more recently, a strategic buyer or a private equity group directly contacts the owner of a business and wants to buy their company. For many business owners, this seems like a dream come true. They think “a company that […]
Goodbye rainbow of food groups, hello mindful eating. The Canadian Food Guide that many recognize as a rainbow of food groups was published in 2007 and finally received a highly anticipated makeover in January of 2019. The changes have been called “historic” and “extremely positive” by many scientists. So, What’s Changed? The Canadian Food Guide now […]
Media Release B.C. Greens introduce legislation to support companies pursuing environmental and social goals For immediate release April 10, 2019 VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green caucus introduced legislation today to provide a legal framework for B.C. businesses committed to pursuing social and environmental goals to incorporate as benefit companies under the Business Corporations Act. […]
The Unknown and Often Unused Tax Shelter So much of our collective planning effort, whether from our accountant, lawyer, investment advisor or financial planner focuses on gaining tax advantages wherever possible. As insurance advisors we are constantly asked by clients to help improve their financial situation mainly through the optimization of tax results. For these […]
Most of us build our wealth with the intention of not losing it. We earn money, spend it, invest it, save it, and give it away with the intention that it provides us with its intended purpose. It is a proven psychological behaviour that the fear of losing what we already have is a more […]
Every year, when this time of year rolls around, I am amazed at the speed of time. The last 12 months have been exciting and maybe even a little stressful. I won’t lie—change and progress requires that we adjust to a new normal and let go of old attitudes, processes, and habits. Sometimes (most of […]
We are excited. We found the prefect person for this role. I look forward to introducing her to you once she officially starts in January Impact Planner Opportunity – We help companies respond to the most pressing social and environmental problems of our time. We also offer a top salary, participation in revenue sharing, and […]
Exciting news alert! We are beyond pleased, and with hearts full of gratitude, to announce that Cove Continuity Advisors Inc. was recently awarded the Business of The Year award for 2018 by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber represents both the District and City of North Vancouver, making the awards a positive, collaborative […]
Saving our Southern Resident Killer Whales The Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion has people passionately divided, but outside of the For/Against debate, there’s one voice that needed to be most heard: that of the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW). They are in danger, and it was their voice that convinced the court to reconsider the Trans […]
Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) partners with Cove Continuity Advisors Inc. and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to help build the new economy. In partnership with BDC and Cove Continuity Advisors, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is proud to present the Impact 6 Pack Fall 2018 program. This program appeals to entrepreneurs and established […]
Cove Continuity Advisors, Finalist for 2018 Business of the Year We have exciting news to share! Last week, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for their 2018 Business Excellence Awards. Cove Continuity Advisors Inc. was selected as one of three finalists in the Business of the Year category. In August, Cove was […]
B Corps and Benefits Corporation Legislation in the News There is no denying that many businesses and legislators are taking a greater role in driving positive social and environmental change. Just read the Business Insider and watch Nike’s new ad featuring Colin Kaepernick—how far they have come since the days of being branded as the […]
To reflect that Cove is more than just Bernie and Christie we needed a new look at the front end of our website. Our brand is about Space To Breathe™ so our Home Page had to convey that. The new home page image is the view from the top of Mount Seymour looking east on […]
Cove is growing and maturing. Over the last few years, we have gone through much change—mostly from a cultural perspective, but the impact of those changes has been real and meaningful in many aspects of our business. From Family Focused to Benefitting all Stakeholders Part of that change was certifying as a B Corp in […]
