Business

Taking the mic in her own hands, Joanne Carson, owner of JC Auction Sales Inc., will be the auctioneer for her new business later this month.

The new producer of the Filberg Festival has more than 25 years of experience staging major events and promotions, says the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association.

Starting this month, transit passengers in the Comox Valley will use a new electronic system which will improve fare security, reduce fare disputes and collect accurate ridership data.

Announced in late December, Two Eagles Lodge, located in Union Bay, is a finalist for the 2011 Vancouver Island Business Excellence awards.

Exports from B.C.’s agri-food and seafood sectors increased more than eight per cent in the first 10 months of 2010.

The deadline to nominate for the Comox Valley’s annual community awards is today (Friday) at 4 p.m.

Building Links and 1st View are taking a look ahead in real estate in the province later this month, in hopes of examining trends, forecasts and development potential.

Let’s start off the new year with a very basic marketing question — what is your USP?