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Richmond Business News – July 2023

Dionne Laslo-Baker (left) and Aisha Yang’s businesses are two of the fastest-growing, women-owned or led companies in North America, according to the Women Presidents Organization.

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

Richmond’s Lucid Vision Labs and Saltworks Technologies are among seven businesses in zero waste and clean tech industries to receive funding to commercialize new technology, expand their operations and reach new markets.

Government of Canada • June 28

Two B.C. companies among North America’s fastest-growing, woman-owned businesses

DeeBee’s Organics Inc. in Victoria and Richmond’s Herbaland Naturals Inc. are among the 50 companies that received the recognition from the Women Presidents Organization (WPO). They’re the only non-U.S. companies on the list this year.

Business in Vancouver • July 18

First indoor ski centre in Lower Mainland opens in Richmond

Infinity Ski, at Bridgeport and No. 5 roads, is believed to be the first indoor ski centre in the Lower Mainland.

Richmond News • July 21

New Japanese curry restaurant coming to Steveston

Osaka-based Oretachi Curry is opening its first North American outpost in Steveston Village soon.

Richmond News • July 9

Traditional Hong Kong sweet soup satisfies Richmondites’ late night guilty cravings

Since it opened in 2008, Bubble Fruity near Richmond Brighouse has been the go-to place for many Richmondites for dessert.

Richmond News • June 30

The Government of Canada invests in expansion of cycling network in Richmond City Centre

Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Steveston – Richmond East, and His Worship Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond, announced a joint investment of more than $6.8 million to expand the cycling network in Richmond’s City Centre.

Infrastructure Canada • July 17

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