Business

To develop even a rudimentary marketing plan or business strategy, it is essential that you conduct some market research. It is only through this process that you can develop products or services that will meet the needs of your customers, establish distribution channels and create awareness of what you have to offer.

Social Media is still confusing to a significant number of us in the Comox Valley.

The newest Vancouver Island Costco store has chosen Courtenay’s Old House Restaurant as its caterer of choice for its grand opening.

At the May annual general meeting for the Comox Valley Bed and Breakfast Association (CVBBA), the new board of directors was officially announced for the 2011-12 year.

Major renos planned before U.S. retailer arrives in 2013

Primetek IT Solutions is the result of the merger of two of the Comox Valley’s independent business computer and IT companies — Covaltek and Lazo Computers.

Organizers of Pet Lovers Lane invite local and surrounding area pet-related businesses to participate in this fourth annual event.

They did it again. Carolyn and Steve Touhey, owners of Two Eagles Lodge, a B&B and vacation rental in Union Bay, were honoured at the 2011 Vancouver Island Better Business Bureau Torch Awards gala as winners of the 2011 Torch Award for the Hospitality/Tourism/Events industry.

As part of its 29th anniversary celebration, Quality Foods announced Tuesday that its unique phone app is now available for a free download on the App Store.

Building Links, the weekly North Island Construction newsletter, published its 900th edition on May 12. For 18 years, since May 17, 1993, Building Links has been providing a construction report to subscribers, first in paper form, and as technology changed, via e-mail.