TAKE 5 Magazine – October Business Profiles
Posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009
Each month as part of our 2009 membership package, several LDBA member businesses are profiled for free in the excellent TAKE 5 Magazine, which has a readership of over 38,000. In October’s edition, the following 6 businesses were profiled. Join TAKE 5 on Facebook:
Ladysmith Car Care
Ladysmith Car Care/Esso is a full service gas station, convenience store and service garage. We offer all services offered by your traditional dealership without the cost. Some of the services we offer:
- Aeroplan
- Esso Extra
- 30/30 Program - “30 Fills – We Give You a Free Oil Change”
- Full service at a self serve price
- Organic coffee
- Convenience store with a variety of healthy options
- Alignments
- Brake and muffler
- Manufacturers recommended maintenance
- Oil changes
Julie Stewart-Boyle, Tudor Mortgage Architects
As a mortgage broker in the industry for many years, Julie is committed to her clients, her profession and her community:
You have questions about your current mortgage, are considering a new home, cottage, or rental property, or would like to reposition high interest debt. Julie will provide you with access to over 50 lenders (no fees charged to qualified purchasers) and will work to negotiate the best rates and terms.
Jill Dashwood, Island Homes Realty
Having worked as a realtor on Vancouver Island and in her 20th year, Jill is the RIGHT person to help you find your new ISLAND home. Being an Islander all her life, Jill understands the benefits of Island living, as well as its challenges.
Helping people to find just the right accommodation, in the best area to suit their needs is what excites Jill! She will make available mortgage brokers, building inspectors, carpenters, plumbers and electricians; landscapers and decorators too, as well as other sundry people ready to help at any time.
Michael Furlot (CSA)
Michael provides the following financial services:
- Financial Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
- Business Successor Planning
Transfer Beach Grill
The Transfer Beach Grill is a locally-run restaurant. Serving wonderful, professionally-cooked food using local ingredients including Greek lamb, Moroccan prawns, fresh halibut, West Coast salmon, as well as Greek specialties such as donnair, hummus, tzatziki, Spanakopita, and of course, the wonderful Greek salad.
The Royal Dar
The Royal Dar—”The Royal Doorway”—is Vancouver Island’s premier Indian and Mediterranean restaurant, located in the beautiful mid-island town of Ladysmith.
Run by Kam Gill, the restaurant has a reputation for high quality Indian and Mediterranean cuisine with loyal customers from Victoria in the south to Nanaimo to the north. The renowned Chef is from a 5-star hotel in India so every dish is created with care and the best ingredients.
