President's Greeting

While the summer is here and there are lots of outdoor activities in the city, we enjoy the sun and the heat but we also got lots of work done too.

VBNF was invited to a number of events from our business friends who understand our value that we can work together with them to bring better and more business to each other. We signed up a number of Corporate and Individual members who will also work with them to market their products to people we know. We do not just bring any product or services if we do not think they are of good value to our members and friends.

We work on many things: Evaluate new products and services we learn and help our clients to put the business plan together; research and develop Care Home services and look for investment properties; develop business plan for land and property developments; continue to build our network to bring more parties to the table to work together; work with other business network groups to bring Chinese delegates to Canada and other countries who we have contacts; attend different trade mission and tradeshows to source good products and services for others; work with software developers on new products and services to bring new software to help increase sales through social networking; work with our members and clients to teach them Web based applications to decrease their operation costs and increase traffics to their website; use our network to help connect the right businesses together; develop new businesses with our members and clients.

How can we do that? We got help. We have a virtual team of experts in different areas to help. This team of experts is seasoned professionals who has been there and done that. They are available when we need them. With our experience in business, engineering and marketing, we can quickly identify new opportunities and come up with the idea how to realize the opportunity quickly. That is why we can successfully hooked with companies on new technologies, and green tech. If you have a project but not sure how to go about, just contact us or give me a call. Tel 604-422-8878

In this issue, we will introduce to you a few new technologies that will help you save lots of money and be a green environment supporter.

VBNF Welcomes New Corporate Members

www.psifluidpower.com

Parker Lancaster, CEO of PSI Fluid Power Ltd.

VBNF welcomes our new corporate member, Parker Lancaster, CEO of PSI Fluid Power Ltd.

P.S.I. Fluid Power Ltd. is an industry leader providing superior hydraulic components and service to our customers for over 38 years. PSI's commitment to quality combined with excellent service has resulted in the company becoming one of Canada's largest and most trusted distributors of hydraulic components.

P.S.I. Fluid Power Ltd. is your single source for hydraulic components, system design, service, repairs, and testing. We offer a complete array of components such as pumps, motors, valves, winches, cylinders, complete power units, hose & fittings, filters, accumulators, reservoirs, other accessories, all of which are manufactured by the top brands in the world. These brands include Eaton - Vickers/Char-Lynn, Parker - Commercial, Braden, Brand, Salami, Gresen, Auburn Gear, Monarch, Oil Air, just to name a few.

For the fourth year in a row Eaton, one of our main suppliers, has awarded us as one of the top 20 distributors in North America.

PSI Fluid Power Ltd.'s success is built on its: Sales, Distribution, System Design, and their competent people.

VBNF is happy to represent PSI to market their products outside Canada. With our strong network in Asia, we should be able to increase their business and extend it to Asia and other countries.

Please see video interviewed of Parker Lancaster, CEO of PSI Fluid Power Ltd.

www.axiomcapitalinc.com

Gino Cassino, VP, Axiom Capital Inc.

VBNF welcomes our new corporate member, Gino Cassino, VP, Axiom Capital Inc.

Axiom Capital, Inc. is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with an office in Vancouver, BC, Canada and Singapore, Axiom Capital, Inc. strives to provide outstanding long-term inter-generational investment performance and best-in-class service to a diverse client base, which includes institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. As an international marketing and promotional firm, our structure and solid business relationships leverage the breadth, depths and access to unique and exclusive projects that provide our clients a comprehensive and diverse suite of investment products. A direct result of our long-standing relationships with one of the nation's largest private commercial real estate landlord, financial firm and provider of additional capital sources allows us to provide value-added services to our valued client.

Please contact gcassino@axiomcapitalinc.com for all inquiries about Axiom Capital, Inc.

VBNF is delighted to work with Mr. Cassino to bring Axiom's unique and exclusive projects to our contacts and members.

Matthew Yoshitake, CEO of Cascadia Ecohomes

http://www.cascadiaecohomes.com/index.php

VBNF welcomes Matthew Yoshitake as our new Corporate member.

Cascadia Ecohomes Limited is a Canadian-owned and operated company dedicated to sustainable living solutions. From affordable, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems to environmentally-friendly cleaning products, we aim to revolutionize the way Canadian homes and businesses are built and maintained.

VBNF is happy to represent Cascadia Ecohomes to market their products in and outside Canada. Cascadia Ecohomes offers several energy saving products that can reduce your energy bill.

Please see video interviewed of Matthew Yoshitake, CEO of Cascadia Ecohomes.

VBNF Welcomes New Members

Matt Friesen, Thirdi Software

http://www.thirdi.com/

"Thirdi makes software for online businesses: from ambitious new ventures to massive online stores. Thirdi is committed to building the highest quality software and uses the latest systems, methodologies, and tools to do so. As part of this ommitment to quality, Thirdi employs full-time project managers and QA specialists to deliver projects on time, and with minimal bugs. The Thirdi team has experience building eCommerce storefronts, Facebook applications, online games, booking systems, and mobile applications."

If you have some new ideas that you would like to realize but lacking the talent or know how to bring it to life, we can help you. VBNF can analyse your needs and put the right team together to get it done. Look at Twitters, Facebook and You Tube. They got the ideas and the know-how. Your ideas can worth millions of Dollars. Let us make your dream come true with professionals from VBNF, CMY Designs and Thirdi.

Please see video interview Matt Friesen, Thirdi Software

Lu Tang, Lu Tang Architecture

Lu Tang Architecture

http://www.tangdynasty.biz/default.html

LU TANG ARCHITECTURE is a fully integrated commercial and residential design firm focused on architectural design, interior design, and other related architectural, and project planning services. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, the principal Designer/Architect Lu Tang (唐露) has a distinguished reputation. Whether you need help with designing your new home or office space, minor upgrades, large-scale renovations or new construction, we'll help you achieve your goals beyond basic function, with the aesthetics you desire.

Please see video interview Lu Tang, Lu Tang Architecture

Abner Hufanda - Primerica, specialized in Financial Services, Insurance, Mortgage, etc.
We will add his video when he is available for the interview.

Congratulations to our new member, Abner Hufanda, who opened one of his new offices in Vancouver Kingsway and Joyce.

Kathleen Li - Investment advisor. Kathleen is a well known business woman in the Chinese Community. She is not only the President of the Chinese Women Association of Vancouver and the Vice President of the Northeast China Association of Canada. Kathleen brings many years of business experience in the import and export field and is well connected to the Chinese community in Vancouver and in Dailan, her home town in China. Please view our interview with her at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTIRbBF2m6A&feature=email

Sharon Xie - Auto Insurance, Health Products and Investment products

Lucy Quinn - Event Planning and Decorations. Lucy has been in business helping many of her clients for many event planning like weddings, anniversaries, grand opening, engagements, birthdays and other events. She offers 10% discount to all VBNF members. Please make sure you mention VBNF to get the discount.

Lucy Quin - Our new VBNF member

Lucy's Creations Decoration samples

Justin Williams - Manufacturer - Williams and White Equipment, Machining, and Automation. Justin is the CEO of Williams and White.

Williams and White is a world class manufacturing organization comprising of three independent business units; Equipment, Machining, and Automation. Williams and White equipment manufactures specialized grinding equipment used in the cutting tool and machining industry. We understand that the performance of your saws knives and other cutting tools determines the productivity of your operation.

VBNF is happy to work with his company and bring his products to other countries. Please view our interview with him at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLCCWNXlt-U&feature=email

http://www.williamsandwhite.com/

VBNF goes to places where good business opportunities and great networking there. Here is a list of functions we attended:

Indonesia Trade Mission in Vancouver

The event took place at the Sutton Hotel on Burrard. We welcome all the delegates from Indonesia and Ottawa and hope them come back soon. Indonesia is full of resources and good products with low labour costs. It will provide the environment for low cost production and low cost products for import. One of the products we like the most is the Cocoa product which is of high quality. If you are in the food business and want to import Cocoa beans or powder, we can help. Of course, they have many other products like seafood, snack and other food products as well as other industrial products. However, in the trade mission, they only show off their food industry. They do have wood and hi-tech products that we will be introducing later.

Please see photo video for the event.

Goodbye Mr. Haris and Hello Miss Kausar Kassim, VP of the Malaysian Tourism

VBNF was invited as VIP by the Gina Henson, President of the Malaysian Association of BC to this dinner party, saying goodbye to our dear friend Mr. Haris and welcoming to Kausar Kassim. I have to say Malaysia is one of the best countries in the Southeast Asia to visit. They have stable government and many tourist attractions at a good cost. I have yet to visit this place. Hopefully the next trip to Asia, I will stop by to do some business there. It is always a treat to attend their functions so I can say hello to some of my friends there altogether.

Please see photo video for the event.

BBQ Party by the MSBCA

MSBCA is also one of the network groups I have a strong connection with. Headed by Violet Chan, Michael Leong and Christopher Chung and others, they put up an excellent BBQ event for all family members to enjoy. You should have tried some of their Malaysian cooking. It is better than some of the restaurants I went to. Better yet, join them as a member and you can have the BBQ for FREE.

Please see photo video for the event.

ACCP Hiking Trip at Deep Cove

ACCP (Association of Chinese Canadian Professionals) organizes social events at least once a month. At my age, I took a chance to attend this event since I have not done this kind of exercise for a long time since I got back from Texas 6 years ago. Luckily, I made it to the top of the Rock. ACCP is a great association for the Chinese Professionals to join as they are very friendly and helpful to each other. They also do mentoring and social events to bring speakers to teach of their expertise. Check them out.

Please see photo video for the event.

Realty News

Mortgage Rate: Variable vs Fixed, reported by Joey Cheung, VBNF

Don Campbell, the President of the Real Estate Investment Network and author of Real Estate Investing in Canada says that at the end of 2011, the prime rate will increase by 2.75%, which means variable rate mortgages will go up. He advises that home owners or potential home owners to stick to a variable rate mortgage because it has many benefits, which includes home owners getting $16,000 if they make the right choices.

There are many misconceptions about fixed and variable rate mortgages. Many new homebuyers choose a 5-year fixed rate mortgage because they feel that this choice is safer and is more stable, but they lack the knowledge of how the 2 different mortgages work.

Just because a variable rate mortgage increases does not mean that you’re losing money. Banks actually increase the discount if you choose to get a variable rate mortgage, so you’re essentially getting the same rate. And with the variable, you’re actually paying more principal in the end, and paying less compared to the fixed, which just seems like the better option even as the rates are going up.

A good strategy to take is to not lock in, but to just make the equivalent payment for the variable as you would the fixed because then you will save more by paying more quickly, and you can be more flexible with your payments as well. If in case you need some extra money to buy something for the holidays or take a vacation, then you’ll have the extra money to do that. If you choose to go with the fixed, then it means that you need to pay the bank more every month, and you’re just paying more than you need to.

This is a 5-year strategy. So by the end of 5 years, as the rate increases, you’re actually paying the same as the fixed mortgage but getting more flexibility, so it’s a win-win situation.

Variable vs. fixed rate - should you lock in?  Don Campbell
http://watch.bnn.ca/the-close/july-2010/the-close-july-5-2010/#clip321761

Some Encouraging News on B.C.'s Economy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAk7_qM4w3s&feature=player_embedded

REBGV Stats June 2010
See attached.

Jobs

MERX Canadian Public Tenders

http://www.merx.com/English/nonmember.asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=1&hcode=0oAbh0Y4HyEmQfk9GqXlQw%3d%3d

Service Canada provides much information for small and Medium business owners to learn about their services. They also post many of their jobs for bidding. VBNF will work with them to bring their news and events to you. Stay tune for their events.

Community

Several things to be aware of this year...as gangs and robbers are now plotting different ways to get a person to "stop" their vehicle. Please send to your friends.

Please note:  
1) There is a gang initiation reported by the local police department that gangs are placing a car seat by the road with a fake baby in it....  waiting for a woman, of course, to stop and check on the baby...  

Note that the location of this car seat will usually be beside a  wooded or grassy (field) area ...and the person - woman - will be dragged into the woods- beaten and raped- usually left for dead.

DO NOT STOP.  DIAL 9-1-1 AND INFORM THEM.....

2) IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EGGS ARE THROWN AT YOUR WINDSHIELD.   DO NOT OPERATE THE WIPER AND SPRAY ANY WATER BECAUSE EGGS MIXED WITH WATER BECOME MILKY AND BLOCK YOUR VISION UP TO 92.5% SO YOU ARE FORCED TO STOP BESIDE THE ROAD AND BECOME A VICTIM OF ROBBERS.  THIS IS A NEW TECHNIQUE USED BY ROBBERS.    

You heard something and want to share, contact us.

Health

You are stressed with loads of works, you did not sleep well, eat well and/or dispose your body waste well. You get tired easily, you don't have energy for anything and can't think straight. Well here are a few items that may help you.

STEM Cell Products

What are stem cells?

Stem cells can be thought of as “master” cells. You’ve probably heard about the controversy of embryonic stem cells in the news. Stem cells are found in human embryos, but are also found in adult tissue. Adult stem cells are most abundantly found in bone marrow. Stem cells circulate and function to replace dysfunctional cells, thus fulfilling the natural process of maintaining optimal health. StemEnhance supports the release of adult stem cells from bone marrow into circulation.

The recent advances in stem cell research were listed as one of the most significant health-related stories in the past 25 years by CNN, second only to the complete mapping of the human genome.

What are stem cell enhancers?

Recent scientific developments have revealed that stem cells derived from the bone marrow, travel throughout the body, and act to support optimal organ and tissue function. Stem cell enhancers are products that support the natural role of adult stem cells.

Why do I need this product?

As you age, the number and quality of stem cells that circulate in your body gradually decrease, leaving your body more susceptible to injury and other age-related health challenges.
Just as antioxidants are important to protect your cells from “free radical” damage, stem cell enhancers are equally important to support your stem cells in maintaining proper organ and tissue functioning in your body.

How does it work?

When you take two capsules, the ingredients help to support the release of stem cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. Through a natural process, those stem cells then travel to areas of the body where they are most needed.

Home Spa

I went to tried a new home spa the other day, and I felt like a brand new person. I sweated out all the toxins in my body, and the massage felt so good, and relaxing. You must try it for yourself, and no need to go anywhere when you can have a spa at you very own home.

• Features: Ultrasonic, Ozone, Anions, Far-infrared Red
  

• Benefits: Internal warming, Massage, Deep cleansing, Relaxation, Beauty/body contouring
  

• High ouput: 46 litres of air laden with ozone and anions
  

• Flexible mat with ceramic cells; easy to clean and fits all bath tubs
  

• Equipped with timer and intensity control
  

• Safety guaranteed: Insured worldwide; compliance with CSA and CE requirements
  

• Easy installation: DIY possible; light and portable
  

• Energy saving: 110V/220V selection
  

• Economical: 1/4 the price of imported Jacuzzi
  

• One year's warranty and lifetime servising
  

• Recommended time: 15 minute to 20 minute per spa

Want to learn more about the product, please contact us and we can invite you to a seminar about it.

Caretaker from Philippines

One of our members is specialized in Home Care and Health Care professionals. She has many qualified health professionals from Philippines who can help you taking care your elderly and youth.

Many new immigrants from Philippines are register nurses there but not in Canada. As such many of them either works on some other jobs or as care takers. They are well qualified professional. If you need to find nannies or caretakers, please feel free to contact us.

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