Feature Clients:

Every few weeks, one of our clients is showcased as a "Feature Client" on our homepage. These clients are selected because we are proud of our association with them, and we respect their demonstrations of innovation and business leadership. Our Feature Client section is also a way for us to show our support for our clients, providing them with access to the thousands of visitors who access our website every month.

Better Life Brands International Inc.

Better Life Brands International Inc. is a premier interactive social change brand with philanthropic philosophies that encompasses a better life – experienced through the consumption of Better Life quality products and services, but more importantly through the contributions the products and services provide to charitable causes. A portion of Better Life brand sales contributions are directed into our Give a Better Life Foundation, providing the revenue stream for the Foundation to implement its philanthropic endeavors. The corporate vision for Better Life is an offering of products and services across various market segments, product categories and sales channels in several countries. Currently Better Life offers organic whole bean coffee and natural Belgian chocolate bars through retailers across Canada.

VendTek develops and licenses automated transaction system software and supporting technologies that improve the efficiency of product delivery, reduce costs to clients and offer superior safety measures. VendTek's customers, its division, Now Prepay and its subsidiaries use e-Fresh™ software to build electronic, prepaid services networks, enabling consumers to purchase prepaid services via POS and self-serve terminals connected to a central e-Fresh™ server. e-Fresh™ reduces shrinkage and inventory requirements while improving consumer access to prepaid services by completely eliminating physical cards and vouchers. In September 2008 VendTek ranked number 27 among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years.




Sotheby's International Realty Canada is the nation's leading full service luxury real estate company. Founded in 2005 the company has grown to ten offices across Canada with more than $15 Billion worth of real estate in its current portfolio. The company also operates Blueprint Global Marketing which specializes in luxury pre-sale developments including The Four Seasons Private Residences in Toronto and Dubai Festival City, The Hotel Georgia Private Residences in Vancouver, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Ameya Preserve in Montana, Cantomar Beach Resort in Costa Rica and numerous urban and recreational master planned developments around the world.

Prince Rupert is more than a day's sailing time closer to Asia than Vancouver and Seattle and nearly three days closer than LA/Long Beach. The Port of Prince Rupert has the deepest natural harbour in North America and the safest West Coast harbour. The Port is anchoring a new high-speed TransPacific 'Express Gateway' resulting in containers shipped from Asia arriving at their North American mid west destinations faster than through other North American ports. The Port is building upon Prince Rupert's strategic advantages to achieve container capacity of at least 4 million TEUs by 2015, which is aligned with Asia-Pacific Gateway targets.

The Salient Group is a community oriented real estate development company focused on developing residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects in urban settings. Many Salient projects involve heritage and urban revitalization. Salient has been awarded the City of Vancouver’s Heritage Award of Merit, and the Urban Development Institute’s “Award of Excellence for Best Revitalization, Renovation Heritage Development”. Salient’s reputation for working with municipal objectives has helped to foster relationships in other target cities, including New Westminster. In addition to the residential and mixed-use development projects, Salient intends to build a portfolio of investment properties that will supplement and diversify its revenues.

BoardSuite, a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution provider has created unique and innovative management tools for corporate directors and officers that are the first of their kind in the market. BoardSuite's vision is to provide a complete solution that supports the entirety of an organization’s governance and compliance needs. Through acquisitions and alliances, BoardSuite is crafting a total solution that supports the whole governance business cycle providing the necessary third party services, with BoardSuite at the hub of the wheel. BoardSuite's goal is to be the gold standard turnkey solution for public and private business and not-for-profit organizations in meeting their statutory compliance needs and the expectations of their shareholders and stakeholders.

Vancity Capital is a BC-based investment firm that specializes in unsecured, cash flow based commercial financing for smart, fast-growing, small- to mid-market-sized organizations based in BC. Vancity Capital's financing complements existing senior lending relationships and is ideally suited to fund strategic acquisitions, succession transactions or to provide working capital in support of significant growth initiatives. The quality of Vancity Capital's clients has been confirmed by various awards, including: Canada 50 Best Managed, Top 40 under 40, Canada's Fastest Growing Companies, Entrepreneur of the Year and numerous industry specific awards. Vancity's success has been based on innovative thinking, low overhead, a streamlined credit process and a commitment to the BC economy.

Clark Wilson LLP is proud to serve the University College of the Fraser Valley. UCFV is one of British Columbia's leading post secondary institutions, with campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission. UCFV enrols over 10,000 students a year, and expects that its student body will continue to grow as UCFV keeps pace with the burgeoning Fraser Valley area, east of Vancouver. Recently we assisted UCFV with the acquisition of a 31.7 ha in Chilliwack for its new campus, which will be the centrepiece of Canada Education Park.

Onefrogtwo Another innovative Clark Wilson LLP client. This Vancouver-based manufacturer has made waves with its lightweight, eco-friendly and affordable boats. The limited first-run of frog boats quickly sold out in 2006 - demand and sales are rising fast in the rest of the country so far this year!

Sunstone Realty Advisors provides investors with opportunities to participate in nationally syndicated, full prospectus real estate funds. The company researches and invests in quality commercial, industrial and residential properties throughout Canada. Sunstone Opportunity Funds have generated solid returns for investors since their inception in 2002.

Mahony & Sons Public House is an upscale "tabhairne" in the heart of UBC. The pub reflects the heritage of owners Peter Mahony and his sons - featuring handrafted wood furniture, stained glass, recipes and art all imported from Ireland. With room for over 200 inside (complete with cozy "snugs" for quiet conversations and an open space for large gatherings) and over 100 on the heated patio, Mahony & Sons is doing a booming business on campus. Visit them at 5990 University Blvd - they're open for lunch and dinner every day.

Ledingham McAllister is a leading developer of residential, commercial and mixed use projects in Greater Vancouver. Founded over 100 years ago, the Company has a long and successful history in the British Columbia marketplace, and has worked on major Vancouver landmarks such as the Hudson Bay Company building at Georgia and Seymour. The Company is busier than ever, with twenty-six projects in various stages of development throughout Greater Vancouver and the Okanagan.

CounterPath Solutions, Inc. formerly Xten Networks, Inc., is a developer of award-winning, high-quality, carrier- grade VoIP (Voice over IP) and Video over IP SIP softphones for service providers, cable operators, Internet telephony service providers, IP PBX manufacturers and OEMs. CounterPath's SIP softphones are available either pre-configured or as a software development kit, and provide Voice over IP, Video over IP, Instant Messaging, and Presence functionality. With over 130 customers in more than 30 countries, CounterPath technology is deployed in more than 5,400,000 IP endpoints worldwide.

E-Comm is the emergency communications centre for southwest British Columbia. Since June of 1999, E-Comm has been providing 9-1-1 and emergency radio and dispatch services for the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Sunshine Coast Regional District, and Whistler area.

The largest part of E-Comm’s business is the Wide-Area Radio System, which allows emergency personnel to communicate directly with each other within the communities they jointly serve and with their counterparts in other jurisdictions. Our radio system is one of a limited number of shared radio systems in the world, and is a critical element for enhanced public and responder safety.

Think about the most serious illnesses that adults will ever experience. That’s what we treat. Like a traumatic injury, where your life — or the life of someone you know — can change in a second. Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehab Centre are home to many of the world’s best and brightest health care professionals who provide highly specialized world-class patient care and pioneer leading-edge research for immediate benefits for people across British Columbia.

Park Royal Shopping Centre and The Village at Park Royal are the lower mainland's premier shopping centres. Located at the North end of the famous Lions Gate Bridge, you will find over 280 shops and services including world class fashion brands such as Banana Republic, Guess, Esprit, Benetton and destination retail including Whole Foods Market and the first Home Depot Urban Concept store, both located in The Village. For more information visit www.shopparkroyal.com

For more than 50 years, the Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) has provided essential services and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the Vancouver and Richmond communities. DDA is a non-governmental organization that relies on public support, estate and planned giving, business partnerships and fundraising to supplement programs and develop new services.

Cressey. Superior Design. Quality Construction. These are the cornerstones of Cressey, a Vancouver based real estate development company constructing landmark projects throughout the Pacific Northwest for over 35 years. Boasting a fully integrated development and construction team, Cressey prides itself on delivering sensible residential and commercial developments in a cost effective manner without diluting quality.

West Coast Air is a locally owned and operated airline, offering convenient float plane services between Vancouver (both downtown and the YVR Floatplane base) and downtown Victoria. West Coast also offers Adventure and Scenic Tours from both Vancouver and Victoria, and charters for groups of 2 - 200 to favourite south coast destinations. For information, call Westcoast's reservations desk at 604-606-6888 (Vancouver) or toll free at 1-800-347-2222, or visit their website - www.westcoastair.com.

Coast Hotels & Resorts features 35 premier hotels located throughout Western Canada and six Western states. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests can expect a seamless blend of signature Coast comfort and first-rate service. To make reservations, visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144.

Baxter Aviation Ltd. provides air taxi service between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver as well as a new service between downtown Nanaimo and Vancouver Airport South. Fares starting at $44 plus tax. Baxter Air also offers professional charter services to business executives and scenic flights from all locations. Reservations can be made through our toll free line at 1 800 661-5599 or at www.baxterair.com.

Bulldog Technologies Inc. (BLLD - OTC:BB) has developed real-time monitoring and intrusion detection products that allow dispatchers, security personnel, emergency response teams, and drivers to monitor valuable cargo during the storage and delivery processes. The Bulldog Online Security System has been designed to prevent cargo theft from containers, tractor-trailers and cargo vans and offers comprehensive security monitoring for cargo transported in tractor-trailers, delivery trucks/vans and ocean containers.

BCAA is famous for its emergency roadside assistance, but it also offers home insurance specifically designed to meet the needs of homeowners and renters in B.C. And when it comes to claims handling, BCAA is there. Experienced local adjusters provide guidance through the claims process, and emergency claims assistance is available 24 hours a day. BCAA's most recent satisfaction survey indicates that 84% of those who file with BCAA are completely satisfied with the service they receive.

The Canucks have reached a record-high season ticket base of 16,103, due in part to an impressive 2002-03 season. Last year fans packed General Motors Place for 37 regular season sellouts plus all eight playoff games. Vancouver also set a team record with 104 points, while team captain Markus Naslund won the Lester B. Pearson Award as the league's most outstanding player.

Braintech has invented Single Camera 3D Vision Guided Robotic software, allowing industrial robots to "see and react" in a changing factory environment.

Canadian Art Prints publishes and distributes open edition fine art prints and art cards throughout the world. Established in 1964, the CAP collection showcases an eclectic mix of highly successful imagery by over 150 artists worldwide. CAP is also a division of Devon Publishing Group, one of the largest publishing houses in the world.

Active Chemicals Ltd., in business since 1968, manufactures custom-formulated industrial cleaning products; treats wastewater from a number of industries; and manufactures an advanced tire sealant product, NoFlat Tire Sealant.

Motivus Software Ltd. produces products to enable remote access to your office desktop and corporate network. The software provides real-time access to email, files and applications, from any Internet-enabled device - using both wireless and wired connections.

Concert Properties, named 2002's Best Home Builder in BC by the Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA-BC), is a BC owned real estate development company with its' focus on people.

HMY Airways is a new Vancouver based International Airline now flying from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton to popular holiday destinations.

DataWave, an innovator and developer of prepaid and stored-value programs, pioneered a system that allows point-of-sale activation of related products.

Family Insurance Solutions Inc. provides technology and insurance services to clients through the intelligent "end to end" streamlining of insurance processes.

AeroInfo Systems Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is the world's premium provider of aircraft maintenance information technology to the global aerospace industry.

Natural Factors Nutritional Products Ltd., based in Coquitlam BC, is a leader in North America's health products industry. For more than 40 years Natural Factors has been preparing superior quality herbal remedies, vitamins and mineral products and other supplements.

eMobile Data Inc. provides web-based wireless dispatching solutions to the field-services industry. eMobile Data's applications are easily deployed, reduce operational costs, enhance customer service, increase field-worker productivity and improve corporate profitability.

Methanex Corporation is the global leader in methanol production and marketing. Methanol is used to produce countless everyday products, including paints, inks, plastic bottles, polyester and Spandex, and is also considered a leading candidate for many fuel cell applications.

Progressive Solutions is the dynamic leader in software solutions for log procurement and settlement, and lumber sales, inventory and logistics management.

SmarTire Systems Inc. (SmarTire) (OTCBB: SMTR) develops and markets tire monitoring technology for passenger, commercial and industrial vehicles and today is a recognized world leader in this market. SmarTire is located in Richmond, B.C. and is listed on NASDAQ: SMTR.

CPAC (Care) Holdings Limited is in the business of developing, acquiring and operating retirement communities and care facilities. CPAC provides a wide range of services to seniors, including independent living, congregate accommodation and multi-level care.

Henderson Development is a Canadian subsidiary of Hong Kong based Henderson Land Development Company Limited and is primarily involved in the planning, design, construction, and marketing of large scale real estate projects including shopping centres and residential buildings.

Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance and Financial Services Inc ("IA Pacific"), formerly North West Life, is the western arm of the Industrial Alliance Group of Companies, the nation's 7th largest life insurance organization with more than $13 billion under management.

One of the largest universities in Canada, The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC has established itself as one of the world's most highly respected institutions of advanced learning and research, with state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

HSBC Bank Canada is the largest foreign-owned bank in Canada and the country's seventh-largest bank. With headquarters in Vancouver, it has 116 branches across Canada and two branches in the western United States.

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