Welcome to the OPBA's Presidents Message Page.

"Serving the businesses in the Ocean Park area"

The Past Presidents Message
Published in the Peace Arch News Wed. July 7th, 2010.

Tremendous thanks to one and all for last month’s successful Ocean Park Day. We managed to get probably the only sunny day in June and despite a power outage due to the untimely end of a crow on the hydro lines, followed through with a terrific display of special events. It wouldn’t have happened without the hard work of organizers;

• Janice Savage of Beyond Scarlett Entertainmentlink here
• Anita Colley at Peace Arch Newslink here
• Sandy Smith and Marg Reed of Cotton’n’Crayonlink here
• Betty Eisenman at CIBClink here
• Tara Sketchley with Stampin’Uplink here
• Jane Hayes with the Ocean Park Community Associationlink here

Thanks to them and a myriad of businesses, sponsors and volunteers, Ocean Park Day continues to serve as a prime example of what can be accomplished when people work together with a generous spirit for the good of the community.

We’re bidding a fond farewell to an integral part of the Ocean Park Business Association team.Anita Colley has formally retired from the Peace Arch News after 20 years to spend more time with family (including a Labrador puppy named Henry). OPBA extends hearty thanks for all of Anita’s creative ideas, energy and hard work over the years to promote and develop our area. At the same time, we welcome the new Peace Arch News representative, Kathi Nicholson.

Membership in the OPBA continues to increase by leaps and bounds. There are too many to include everyone today but watch this column for more next month. And in the meantime, go to the New Members section of our site for "introductions" link here or check out their web site links below:

• Compass Senior’s Services Inc. assists seniors and their families with retirement lifestyle, relocation options and the often stressful transition projects such as moving and organizing belongings. Call Allison Anderson at 604-531-8772 for more information. link here
• Craftsman Collision has also come on board to offer excellent vehicle collision repair and friendly, comfortable service. Call Mark at 604-541-6160 to arrange for an estimate on automotive repairs and refinishing to keep your vehicle driving safe and looking sharp. link here
• Whether you’re starting a new venture or just wanting a fresh look for your established business, Barbara Podor of Creative Matters can help. An experienced graphic designer, Barbara works creatively with clients to come up with ideas that mean business. Call Barbara’s studio at 604-541-0701 for more information.link here

The Ocean Park Business Association doesn’t meet over the summer months but will be back to our regular schedule of the second Thursday of each month on September 9, 2010. Meetings run from 12 noon to 1:15pm at the Community Assoc Hall, 1577 - 128th Street, South Surrey. Light lunch is available for $6; everyone’s welcome to attend, network and hear about new business developments. See you there!
Interested in attending? or can't attend? please call OPBA Membership Chair, Laura Thibeault @ 604-531-1111 or e-Mail @ LAURA The Association is always interested in hearing from interested businesses please contact call me through HomeLife Benchmark at the phone number above.
(Laura Thibeault, is also our OPBA representative on the OPCA Executive.)

We look forward to seeing all members again Sept. 9th 2010,
thank-you, OPBA Past President Laura Thibeault.

Below are links to the City of White Rock Chamber, the White Rock BIA, the City of Surrey Chamber; the OPBA is a 10 year member 2009.
the Cloverdale BIA and the Ocean Park Community Association