Poul Barbosa wasn’t satisfied with working for someone else, He wanted his own business sa he took years of experience in auto detailing, ventured out on his own and the result is PB Auto Detailers. "| like to be one on one with people,” said Barbosa. “In ather jabs | couldn't.” Barbosa’s motte is “detail adds to resale” and he demonstrates that by taking care of scratches and chips on the outside to shampooing and cleaning on the inside and by shampooing engines. His customer base includes school buses, vehicle fleets belonging to CN and the R.C.M.P., plus Terrace Honda, McEwan GM ond Thornhill Motors who Barbosa wauld like to give his thanks. Barbosa points out that cleaning products are now environmentally friendly. “That's been « big change. Products are now bio-degradable. They're non toxic. It's better for the environment and for custom: j ers who may have allergies.” PB Auto Detailing also does window tinting making it, said Barbosa, “THE SUN CONTROL CENTRE.” Thanks to all my customers over the last 3 years. Oetailins Locally Owned and Operated . . aS Terrace Equipment is celebrating 40 years of business in the northwest. Started in 1963, it has been owned since 1974 by Dave Maroney and it has been in its current location since 1978. "We've taken on a lot more things,” says Maroney of the intervening years as the business adapted and changed. | From its beginnings in supply and ond service for industrial needs such as logging, Terrace Equipment now has sales lines of boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles. “| remember when there were a 100 manufacturers of snowmobiles,” Maroney recalls. “Now there's four left. | remember the first snowmobile in Terrace in the 1960s, Its engine was at the rear, Is unbelievable how much they've changed with comfort and performance.” Terrace Equipment also sells a variety of lawn and garden tools plus powersaws. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 24, 200] - B5 Jayne McKenzie of Keenleyside Insurance Services couldn't be more happy with their location. A former fast food restaurant, their building came with a drive-through window and lane. "It increases our visibility so much,” said McKenzie of the location which has been Keenleyside's home for nearly two years. “People love the drive-through. It acts just like a magnet.” = « McKenzie and husband Barry bought the business from Bill Keenleyside six years ago. Along with new owners and a new location has been a 4 big change in the way in which the agency communicates. “Now we can scan a picture and email it down,” said McKenzie of the need of brokers out of town to see what they are insuring. “Before it was by courier and that could take a couple of days.” And some day, McKenzie said there will be on-line writ- ing of policies which will then go directly into a company’s databanks. Despite whatever technological changes may occur, McKenzie said they won't take the place af the agency's personalized and knowledgeable service. organization in the 1980s, Isagani “Gani” de Leon knew it | was lime for a change. He put together a business plan, refined it and 13 years later, his Northwestern Specialty Foods is an established provider of ethnic foods in the region. “| was pleasantly surprised," recalls de Leon of the reac- ion to his store. “A lot of people knew about ethnic foods already. Most Canadians ore well-travelled. They’d remem- ber the name of a dish, come in and ask what you put in it.” Expanding kitchenware, tableware and a unique line of | giftware was a natural. “People want the proper presenta- tion with the food they are preparing,” said de Leon. “They started asking for different produc i His inventory of foods and giftware is widespread and continues to change ond expand as people continue fo dis- cover and appreciate new tastes and styles. "We are a specialty shop and we work hard to maintain it,’ noles deLeon. Hwy16, is 8,000 square feet. fa plete crafting and hobby shop in: lic. ° 4U shop here,” said Kathy Legault. “Crafting is a healthy way to live.” The move to a much larger location has enabled the Creative Zone te expand and fabric,” said Kathy. That larger location also comes with con- venient and clase parking, she said, There are seven employees at the store, not counting Ken and Kathy. The number '8’ is very signiticant for the Creative Zone. It's been in Terrace for eight years, its first store was 800 square feet and J its newest location, beside Denny’s on Owned and operated by Ken and Kathy Legault, the Creative Zone is the only; com-, 1 Rorthern ; airs 2 And it’s giving people from the north an added reason to come to Terrace. “The tide of shoppers has changed. instead of Terrace crafters shapping in Princa George, Prince & George crafters are coming to Terrace to Peadd products. “We're really proud of our 4833 Lazelle Ave., Terrace * 635-2507 vibrant and bountiful, people with just a few items to those with larger items. . Pee sets Fas my RECVUHE & Sas the largest at 12 by 29,” says manager Bob Wilkinson. B possessions.” m = The larger sizes can take vehicles, such as collector mm cautomobiles. B The first units were built in August 1982 and there have been expansions over the years to meet demand, f= “The buzz words are location, location, location,” A said Wilkinson. “We're right downtown and that makes it very convenient.” Other attributes include complete fencing around the propery for security and the advantages al having 24- our, on-site management. For more information, call 645-2507 today. = What can the Chamber do for ME? ¢ Group Insurance plan: life-medical-dental- extended health * Discounts with VISA and MASTERCARD © Directory/Buyer’s Guide * Exclusive advertising opportunities ® Business seminars * Advocacy ® Mailing lists and labels ® Access to all the Chamber's infarmation and —® Trace shaw exhibitions services ® Training programs * Luncheons with politicaal, economic and business leacerers as guest speakers * Monthly Newsletter * Long Distance Share Group Plan * Business Afar Hours : ® Fax blasts The Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce is the acknowledged and respected voice of business in Terrace and was incorporated on September 27, 1927 under the Board of Trade Act of the Federal Government. The Chamber believes that a strong business community is the key to economic prosperity for all Canadians and is essential for the protection and growth of local businesses. ue, Terrace,.B.C. V8G 1K1 Canada: 2: (250), 635-2063. * Fax: (250) 635-2573 - amber@kermode.net * Website: www.terracechamber.ca Northwest Cartridge Exchange Lid. 4833 Lozelle Ave., Terrace * 635-2157 Northwest Cartridge Exchonge offers two advantages to indi- J viduals and businass owners who depend upon laser and inkjat & rinters. Recycling prevents those corlridges from ending up in ndfills and the cost of refilling or ramanufocturing has savings of 40% or more over the cost of buying new ones. "Recycle and Save” is a combination that owner Bob Wilkinson hopes you find fi. hard to resist. Northwest Cartridge Exchange's customers wel- § come the budgel savings during these tight economic limes. ‘This industry has blossomed,” said Wilkinson, “Asia and Europe have been leaders in the cartridge remanufacturing industry due to the much higher prices for laser and inkjet cor tidges there, than in North America. A lot of the parts and inks we use ore manufactured in such countrias as Germany, Australia and Japan.” The laser coriridge industry has pro: i ressed From it's “drill ond fill’ era some twenty years ago, othe FAY il remanufacturing and replacement of the internal parts and ff tompenents. High yield, quality formulated loners perform equal fo, or beter than criginals, Bob’s reputation fer providing you fF the best product ovallable ot subslantial savings has led fo the [iS offeting af a “100% Satisfaction Guarantee” on all his products. The business recenily expanded to 4833 Lazelle Avenue and now employs four people. Northwest Cariridga Exchanga hos § dealers ond agents throughout the North. 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