by InnHouse | Feb 1, 2011 | InnHouse News
Lonsdale Quay Hotel nominated for Best Hotel on the North Shore in January 30, 2011 Edition of the North Shore News! Lonsdale Quay Hotel nominated for Best Hotel on the North Shore in January 30, 2011 Edition of the North Shore...
by InnHouse | Dec 2, 2010 | InnHouse News
The Lonsdale Quay Hotel was proudly nominated as “BEST EMPLOYER” in BC for 2010. The Lonsdale Quay Hotel ranked 4th in its respective category On November 30th, BC Business held the 9th Annual “Best Companies to Work for in BC” gala at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. There were over 600 people who attended the awards, and more than 100 companies that took part from across British Columbia. The awards were mostly broken-out by industry sectors, which made for some good competition throughout the night. The Best Companies to Work For in BC program is an employee rated program – meaning the employees rate the company anonymously via a survey, and provide feedback to BC Business about the benefit programs, employee bonuses and perks and why the company they work at is one of the best in BC. The Lonsdale Quay Hotel ranked 4th in its respective category. Cactus Club Café placed 1st....
by InnHouse | Sep 28, 2010 | InnHouse News
The growth in independent liquor stores over recent years has demonstrated that a business opportunity existed where few thought there was one. Private companies focusing on location, selection and service have shown they could not only compete but thrive alongside government controlled outlets. The most successful of these are about to be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Business in Vancouver. Our list of the region’s top INDEPENDENT LIQUOR STORES will be included the September 28 issue of the newspaper along with a feature story on your industry. The growth in independent liquor stores over recent years has demonstrated that a business opportunity existed where few thought there was one. Private companies focusing on location, selection and service have shown they could not only compete but thrive alongside government controlled outlets. The most successful of these are about to be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Business in Vancouver.Our list of the region’s top INDEPENDENT LIQUOR STORES will be included the September 28 issue of the newspaper along with a feature story on your...
by InnHouse | Jul 19, 2010 | InnHouse News
Family charity aims to aid unwed mothers in Muslim Pakistan. A North Shore family is taking their passion for music to another level with a charitable concert at Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver on Sunday. The concert aims to bring awareness to the dire situation of unwed mothers and their babies in Northern Pakistan.The Karim family — father Amin, mother Nermin, daughter Safiya (16), son Zia (14), son Fillah (13) and son Jamil (8) — is a family of performers.They were seeking a way to blend their unique identity and they found it in creating music. Click to Read: North Shore News “We felt, for the children, we needed them to be proud of who they were,” Amin said,”to be able to stand up and say, ‘I am proud to be an Ismaili, proud to be a Canadian.'”Amin owns Lonsdale Quay hotel, along with private liquor stores and a campground with his family. Nermin is a trained optometrist, who has recently decided to go back to school and study law.Philanthropy has always been an important part of their lives.All proceeds from the concert will go to the Karim’s Canadian-registered charitable organization called Shahada.Shahada’s main goal is to provide unwed mother’s with a safe place to have prenatal care, give birth to their babies and the choice to leave them knowing they will be properly taken care of.In a country like Pakistan, having an orphanage involves several complications. “You can’t have a big sign on the door saying Orphanage Here,” said Nermin. “In that area of the world, if you say that, you are saying it is OK to have...
by InnHouse | Jul 19, 2010 | InnHouse News
We won “Best Hotel” again in the North Shore Outlook (yay, considering we have more competition this year!) We won “Best Hotel” again in the North Shore Outlook (yay, considering we have more competition this...
by InnHouse | Jul 8, 2010 | InnHouse News
InnHouse Licensed Retail Concepts (iLRC) announces the sale of Johnson Street Liquor Store. InnHouse Licensed Retail Concepts (iLRC) announces the sale of Johnson Street Liquor Store to George Petropavlis, owner of Rivers Reach Pub & Liquor Store in New Westminster. iLRC purchased the Licensed Retail Store (LRS) license and developed the store in 2005. Under the leadership of Salim Karim, the store developed a loyal customer base and experienced strong revenue/profit growth. The sale allowed George the opening to meet his objective of expanding his business, and provides iLRC with the opportunity to realize on a successful investment and re-deploy the capital into new opportunities. “The sale of our interest in Johnson Street comes with mixed emotions”, stated iLRC CEO Salim Karim. “On the one hand it’s always nice to realize on a successful investment, especially when we can help a friend meet his objectives. On the other hand, we’ll miss our involvement in Johnson Street and the Coquitlam market”. iLRC continues to own and operate successful private liquor stores in British Columbia and believes in the future stability and grown in the...
by InnHouse | May 13, 2010 | InnHouse News
The Westminster Liquor Store has done it again! Two years in a row taking home aSilver Medal for the “Best Beer and Wine Store” of the South Okanagan 2009 / 2010. This award is chosen based on the votes from readers of the Western newspaper in and around the South Okanagan. Two years n a row taking home aSilver Medal for the “Best Beer and Wine Store” of the South Okanagan 2009 / 2010. This award is chosen based on the votes from readers of the Western newspaper in and around the South...
by InnHouse | Sep 15, 2009 | InnHouse News
#10 – INNHouse Licensed Retail Concepts Salim Karim President and CEO, INNHouse Licensed Retail Concepts, Age: 39 Business in Vancouver published their list of B.C.’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies on September 3rd 2009 and INNHouse Licensed Retail Concepts made its first induction onto the list in the #10 position. The companies are ranked by percentage growth in revenue between 2004 and 2008. INNHouse enjoyed a 1,350% growth rate over that period. Business In Vancouver : Top 100 fastest-growing companies in B.C. #10 – INNHouse Licensed Retail Concepts Salim Karim President and CEO, INNHouse Licensed Retail Concepts, Age: 39 Business in Vancouver published their list of B.C.’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies on September 3rd 2009 and INNHouse Licensed Retail Concepts made its first induction onto the list in the #10 position. The companies are ranked by percentage growth in revenue between 2004 and 2008. INNHouse enjoyed a 1,350% growth rate over that...
by InnHouse | Jun 24, 2009 | InnHouse News
Nominated top three for Business Excellence in Tourism (award ceremony Oct 26) Lonsdale Quay Hotel On October 29, 2009 Business leaders, local government and media will come together to celebrate Business Excellence in North Vancouver. The awards, originally created to publicly recognize all of the successful companies in the area and the hard working people behind them demonstrating a continued passion for excellence. The Awards also promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community. Business Excellence in Tourism : September 2009 : Nominated top three for Business Excellence in Tourism (award ceremony Oct 26) Lonsdale Quay Hotel On October 29, 2009 Business leaders, local government and media will come together to celebrate Business Excellence in North Vancouver. The awards, originally created to publicly recognize all of the successful companies in the area and the hard working people behind them demonstrating a continued passion for excellence. The Awards also promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our...
by InnHouse | Jun 15, 2009 | InnHouse News
April 2009:Salim Karim was inducted into the BC chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). April 2009:Salim Karim was inducted into the BC chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization...
