Tell Us Your Story. What motivated you to start your business? Why are you passionate about what you do?

Our planet is currently facing a serious health crisis, and the situation is not improving. To address this, we all need to come together and offer support. Our company is dedicated to generating more opportunities to promote clean air. While we could have opted for traditional gas vehicles, our focus is on building a sustainable future for our children, ensuring they can enjoy all four seasons in Vancouver. In recent years, Vancouver's weather has been increasingly erratic, disrupting the usual winter and summer patterns. The changes are apparent to everyone, and action must be taken now. Failure to act promptly could lead to extreme temperature spikes, rapid ice melting, and significant portions of our city being submerged underwater. This alarming trend has prompted the establishment of VanEcoRide, where we aim to offer eco-friendly activities and unforgettable experiences. Moreover, we provide some of the most competitive rental rates in the area and offer top-notch equipment for both summer and winter activities. During winter, we offer snowboard, ski, and snowshoe rentals, while in summer, we provide Escooter and Ebike rentals. A significant portion of our clientele comes from outside Canada, and we strive to serve all customers exceptionally, enhancing Vancouver's reputation. Our company takes pride in bringing happiness and creating lasting memories for visitors to Vancouver. We are committed to improving our city every day!

Describe and demonstrate, including metrics, your community support. How do you support and uplift your community, and how do they show that support in return? Minimum 25 words, maximum 2500 characters.

In 2024, our community is facing challenges due to inflation, with many businesses raising prices as everything becomes more costly. However, our community has chosen to decrease rental rates to bring more happiness to people's hectic lives. Times can be tough for everyone, but we are committed to supporting our local community and visitors. We are also working on initiatives to enhance our city daily, which keeps us highly motivated.

Why do you deserve to win the Business Impact award?

In the next 10 years, my goal is to raise awareness for VanEcoRide among all visitors to Canada, establish our presence, and make our company a must-visit destination in Vancouver City. Winning this will accelerate our progress, enabling faster growth and better service for our customers.

Tell Us About Your Culture. How are you creating a sustainable and healthy workplace where everyone feels welcome? Provide examples of leadership you show in interactions with clients, vendors, contractors, staff and others.

To find us on Google Maps during the winter season, search for "VanEcoRide." For summer, look up "Escooter & Ebike Rental Shop - VanEcoRide." Our extensive research on Google Maps has assisted numerous customers, with 99% of them expressing satisfaction with our service. With over 15 years of experience in various industries such as restaurant business, construction, vehicle detailing, car sales, SEO, web design, and managing multiple companies, I can confidently say that customer service is my forte.

Why do you think you should win the Premier’s People’s Choice Award?

One of the key reasons we are driven to succeed is our deep care for our customers, our community, and the environment. Our goal is to expand significantly to extend our reach and assist more people, especially sick children in hospitals. We are committed to supporting those in need in various ways. Having experienced the hardship of having a sick child, we are motivated to grow and help more children in similar situations. If Premier's team seeks individuals with ambitious visions and a clear path to success, we believe we are the right choice. Together, let's strengthen our community and make a positive impact!