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July/August 2022 - The Top 100

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Back in Business N ot sure if you noticed, but for the first time in about five years, there's a differ- ent photo adorning this page. The last issue was Nick Rockel's final one as editor-in- chief of this magazine, as he's taking some time off to travel and see the world. Having worked alongside Nick for a large portion of his time here, I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most dedicated, thoughtful, supportive and kind leaders I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. I hope I can keep those lessons front of mind as I return to the magazine and move into this new role, and that I can continue to provide readers and subscribers of this magazine with a valuable product that they enjoy seeing at their doorstep and on newsstands. It won't be easy, but with the rest of our incredible team beside me, I think it's possible. It doesn't hurt that the province keeps on giving us amazing stories to tell—many of which are on display in our annual Top 100 issue that showcases the biggest companies in B.C. by revenue. That list (p.55) has also seen a change, as long-time con- tributor Michael McCullough took over the job (and the pull- ing of teeth that comes with it) of trying to gather numbers from the province's major corporations. As we finally—well, hope- fully—pull away from the claws of the pandemic, it's clear that some businesses will emerge in a better spot than others. So far, companies that make their cash on resources that have skyrock- eted in value, like oil and wood, look like major winners. Other sectors, like transportation and entertainment, have had a tougher time rebounding, but appear to be on the upswing. Also on the rise are the names in our ninth annual 30 Under 30 (p.33). When I first started working on the list, I was younger than a good portion of the folks on it. As my back can attest, that's no longer the case. But the absolute admiration I have for everyone who made it (and the many that we didn't have space for) hasn't changed one iota. This year, we have 30 of B.C.'s brightest from 24 different companies and endeavours in diverse fields like hospitality, food, technology and real estate, among many others. Of course, we don't have a massive team, and there are countless stories we've yet to tell. If you have one, or if you just want to chat about the magazine and what you'd like to see in it, please get in touch. Our magazine only survives because of readers like you, as my predecessor often noted. For as long as my picture stays up there, I won't forget that. Nathan Caddell, Editor-in-Chief bcb@canadawide.com / @BCBusiness ( editor's desk ) I N S E P T E M B E R /O C T OB E R Meet the Pacific Region finalists for the 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards C ON T R I B U T OR S BCBusiness assistant editor Rushmila Rahman profiles some of the province's most prominent young leaders in "30 Under 30" (p.33). The Bangladeshi writer and editor, who has been telling stories ever since she could put sentences together, moved to Vancouver to study creative writing and economics at UBC. "As someone whose own story is coloured by experiences across totally different cultures, I was impressed by the variety in this year's list of winners." Alyssa Hirose is a Vancouver- based writer, editor, comic artist and improv comedian (no, she can't stay in one lane). She's the associate editor at Western Living and Vancouver magazine, and you can find her daily comics on Instagram at @hialyssacomics. Alyssa writes the Inventory column (p.81), a carefully curated round-up of local businesses that also happens to be a great excuse for online shopping at work. PORTRAIT: ALAINA MICHELLE 12 BCBUSINESS JULY/AUGUST 2022

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