BOB, a partner in socially responsible development
1. BOB: a partner in socially responsible community building Shirley Chan,CEO Based in Vancouver, B.C. Building Opportunities with Business (BOB) is a non-profit organization that is championing an inclusive revitalization process for the inner-city that values existing businesses and residents. BOB is a connector, a resource and a facilitator working to: strengthen the inner-city’s community capacity; identify and build on untapped business opportunities; improve employment opportunities and retention; and increase investment in Vancouver’s inner-city.
24. A Credible Organization “BOB has been a valuable and practicalresource to Recycling Alternative. Louise Schwarz, Owner Recycling Alternative “The High Response rate is to be considered an indicator of the relevance of BOB to its stakeholders in the community” Helen Sheridan, Principal The Bridge Consulting “The VRCA is proud to be a partner with BOB.” Keith Sashaw, President Vancouver Regional Construction Association “The partnership between Bell and the Vancouver Agreement has resulted in an effective and credible economic development agency” Cathy Chalupa, Manager, Small Business and Economic Development “Vancity is a proud supporter“ Derek Gent, Executive Director, Vancity Community Foundation ““I have been telling everyone about how impressed I am with the people at BOB. You are not just playing at this, you're sincere and you do your jobs above and beyond.” Heather Blakemore, Theatre Manger SFU Contemporary Arts “Working with BOB has been an inspiration… an organization committed to innovative programs and partnerships with tremendous impact in the community” Steve Williams, Director Worldwide Community - Technology & Environment Programs SAP Business Objects Division “Tradeworks Training Society is proud to be a partner with BOB”Ross Gentleman, Executive DirectorTradeworksTraining Society
33. “Construction employment awaits many CORE graduates”Green Space | Business in Vancouver | Vancouver Sun | BC Business Construction in Vancouver | Georgia Straight | Journal of Commerce
45. BOB is a partner in Social Responsibility Why BOB? BOB is committed to revitalizing the inner-city BOB connects developers, contractors and sub-contractors to resources you need from socially responsible sources BOB has experience in administering Vancouver’s first Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for SE False Creek Athletes’ Village We can help you to meet the City’s requirements of ODPs and other legislation.
46. BOB can supply readily available trained, reliable & supported workers Our construction directory is comprehensive (over 200 construction and construction-related businesses) to meet your needs BOB ‘s Resources