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Richmond Business News – January 2023

Inez Cook, owner of Salmon n’ Bannock at the opening at YVR. (Image credit: Narcity Vancouver)

Below is a collection of local news success stories that showcase both innovation and resilience. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #RichmondHasHeart when sharing your stories.

Fusion Genomics establishes first-of-its-kind wastewater surveillance pilot study at Toronto Airport

Richmond-based Fusion Genomics announced today that the company has established a fully automated, first-of-its-kind infectious-disease surveillance facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Business Wire • January 10

Sierra Wireless and Semtech clear final hurdle for $1.2 billion acquisition to close next week

Richmond-based Sierra Wireless, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, announced an agreement under which Semtech, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, would acquire Sierra Wireless for $1.2 billion

BC Technology • January 6

‘The First Indigenous Restaurant In A Canadian Airport’ Opened In YVR

Salmon n’ Bannock, close to False Creek, is Vancouver’s only Indigenous-owned and operated restaurant. They recently expanded, opening up and brand-new location for all the travellers out there.

Narcity Vancouver • January 6

Daiso opens its doors in Richmond

The Japanese discount store giant is holding a soft opening ahead of its grand opening next week.

Richmond News • December 31

New Japanese market opens in Steveston

Ryoshi Market hosted a grand opening last week at its Bayview Street location, near Third Avenue.

Richmond News • December 28

New fried chicken joint opens in Richmond

HiFive Chicken has taken over the former Taco Del Mar near No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway

Richmond News • December 27

Congratulations to the 2022 Waste Wars Winners and YVR Green Excellence Award Recipients
Every year the Vancouver Airport Authority acknowledges the efforts, commitment, and enthusiasm of our business partners in environmental management and sustainability through the annual Waste Wars competition and YVR Green Excellence Award.

YVR News • December 19

New BC Innovation Minister Brenda Bailey lays out how she plans to support province’s tech, innovation

Last week, Brenda Bailey was named the new minister of jobs, economic development, and innovation for the Government of British Columbia (BC).

Betakit • December 14

Icicle ERP Wins 2022 Food Logistics Top Software & Technology Provider Award

Food Logistics named Icicle ERP as one of the winners of its 2022 Top Software & Technology Providers award. I

Newsire • December 13

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