Founding Members

Pac Blue Printing

10% discount off any order for LOCO members. Best value guarantee! If you find a better price elsewhere, send us the quote, and so long as it is the same product, PacBlue will price match it AND offer an additional 10% off. Please contact Jenny Ha at 604 675 6852 jha@pacblueprinting.com. Get to know PacBlue Printing (member profile).

380 West 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1C8

Phone: 604.714.3288/1.888.642.PACB (7222) info@pacblueprinting.com

Community Members

Recycling Alternative

Join the recycling revolution! 10% discount for LOCO members. Get to know Recycling Alternative (member profile).

Ethical Deal

Ethical deal promotes local businesses that promote a healthy and green lifestyle. Featured products and services do some or all of the following:

• Cares for the planet
• Respect animal rights
• Benefits the community, and/or
• Promotes wellness

We know that locally owned businesses benefit the community because they use local products and services, and circulate wealth many more times than big foreign chains. Beyond that, many of them also provide green and ethical products. LOCO members receive the following benefit from Ethical Deal:

• Daily deal feature and retain 60% of earnings (normally 50%)
• Social media contest – add to your newsletter and grow your facebook fans and twitter following (25% off rates for a savings of $125 based on $500 value)
• Free blog post  (exclusive benefit for LOCO members, valued at $500

Check out Ethical Deal’s merchant testimonials on this page. Contact Olive Dutkowski, Community Manager for information on LOCO member benefits from Ethical Deal. 778.996.9411 ext. 6905 | olive@ethicalDeal.com

 Sustaining Members

Dehoney Financial Group works to meet the health care and financial needs of small businesses and their employees. They’ll help you ensure your personal retirement savings plans and insurance coverage are appropriate and adequate, and provide innovative solutions for your financial, insurance and administrative needs.

Business Members

Changemakers Toolbox Entrepreneur coaching & life coach Vancouver. 15% discount for LOCO members. Get to know Changemakers Toolbox (member profile).

Calibre Coaching is a niche coaching practice working with professionals to help them develop and prosper in their careers and life. We offer a complimentary, Refresh coaching session as a chance to ask all those questions you’ve thought of to find out if coaching is for you.

Patch is a solution to growing your own food at home, even without garden space!

Modo The Car Co-op The local solution to corporate and personal car-sharing. New driver fee waived for LOCO members. Get to know Modo (member profile).

Fairware A fresh approach to promotional products. Make a statement and reflect your commitment to social and environmental responsibility by sourcing promotional products that are good for your business and better for the planet. 10% discount for LOCO members on orders $1250+. Get to know Fairware (member profile).

Rain City Strategies.  An Aboriginal owned and operated company, Rain City is focused on developing strong economic partnerships with First Nation communities in clean technology development, green energy generation and social ventures. Get to know Rain City Strategies (member profile).

Saul Good Gift Co.

Unique customized gourmet and organic corporate gift solutions. 10% discount for LOCO members. Get to know Saul Good Gift Co. (member profile).

Working Design provides expertise on a variety of communication design services.

Joyfilled Productions

EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada’s largest lifestyle show for the eco-conscious consumer. It’s an annual celebration of planet-friendly, healthy living with over 300 exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment, and smart shopping in one jam-packed weekend.

Ocean Village Resort Tofino (Chesterman Properties) is a beachfront resort in Tofino BC which provides guests with exceptional value, connects with our local community and endeavours to minimize its impact on the planet. Tofino is simply one of the most spectacular places on the planet. Get to know Ocean Village (member profile).

Big Green Island (BGI) is an innovative, collaborative model to support  fossil-fuel free transportation. Convenient designs for electric charging stations and transportation hubs that partner EVSE manufacturers, local green businesses, and certified installers and builders.

EMBERS is a charitable community economic development organization working to develop productive futures for low income people and build stronger, sustainable communities. Ventures helps people start  and grow small businesses; Staffing Solutions is a temporary employment service; and Green Renovations provides building weatherization and energy upgrades.

MLArchitect is a full service architectural firm offering focused expertise in sustainable design. The firm offers architectural design and research services related to green buildings and urban environments. MLAhas been involved on a range of architectural projects from small scale residential homes to collarborative work on large institutional projects.

Axis Insurance Commercial and personal insurance. Axis creates tailor-made policies to fit. Axis will review LOCO member policies, find you the best deal and then discount it 10%.

Mills Basics Part of the Basics national network of independent 100% Canadian owned and operated dealers. All dealerships are locally owned, yet have national buying power, giving customers an unlimited selection of products, with staff that have expert knowledge. We carry a wide selection of Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP).

Pallas Leadership provides consulting and facilitation services in organization development, partnering with leaders to co-create powerful and positive change. Change that will require you and your organization to evolve as leaders, as people, as a community.

Bullfrog Power Powering businesses and homes with green electricity and natural gas. LOCO affiliate business – Canadian owned.

Eclipse Awards brings fresh ideas, reliable service, high quality standards and sustainability to the recognition market. Get to know Eclipse Awards (member profile).

Biodegradable Solutions (BSI) provides 100% biodegradable and compostable food service ware, food packaging and flatware products.

HiVE Vancouver is a dynamic shared workspace for organizations and individuals working in the sustainability and creativity sectors. Shared amenities include business equipment, telecommunications, receptionist, meeting spaces, event spaces, kitchen and lounge.

The Tyee is an independent daily online magazine reaching every corner of BC and beyond. Since 2003 The Tyee has been swimming upstream against the current of big corporate media ownership. They are dedicated to publishing lively, informative news and views, not dumbed down fluff.

The Vancouver Observer is is a hyper local news site with global reach. It draws on contributions from a vast pool of writers to provide timely, topical coverage on issues that concern its target audience – Vancouver citizens. From city politics to climate change, celebrities to immigrant issues, the Vancouver Observer provides independent local coverage that fills the gap left by large, corporate-owned media.

Pemberton Distillery produces spirits handcrafted from local and organically grown ingredients from the Pemberton Valley’s own small family owned craft distillery.

Boldt Communications is a Vancouver-based marketing communications firm that specializes in helping you tell your story – in a way that reflects your values, supports your vision and helps drive your success. They provide communications in the areas of business development & marketing, public sector & not-for-profit, and strategic advocacy. They have extensive expertise in working with values-based businesses and responsible real estate development, with a focus on ensuring a critical balance between corporate and social responsibility.

Unicycle Creative The road to sustainability is strewn with the remains of good intentions. Yet we all have to try to get there. Unicycle can help with strategy, visioning, and brainstorming sessions that set you on your own course. Then we can get to work.

Halex Architecture has extensive experience in residential work from multi-family to high end single family homes and interiors, educational facilities, performing arts theatres, corporate interiors and low rise commercial development/redevelopment.

Seaspan Marine Corporation is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal and deepsea transportation, bunkering, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America.

Future Strategies Future Strategies works with business of all sizes in both long-term partnerships and on short-term impactful projects to move them towards a sustainable future. They bring progressive strategic and science-based thinking together with a real-world understanding of the practical needs of our clients.

Lavish Liquid is Vancouver’s premiere special event and mobile bar service.

Sustainability Ventures Group provides strategic advice to major corporations and government departments on how to make the business case for adopting high standards of environmental performance. Services include: sustainable brand development, full cost accounting, sustainable business strategy, sustainable business turnaround strategies, and sustainable business financing.

D’or Art Consultants provides artwork and framing for corporate and private clients in Vancouver, across Canada and internationally. D’or Art Consultants assists their clients in commissioning art, framing art and installing artwork. They can also arrange artwork leasing.

Vevex offers fully enclosed, foam lined wood packing boxes. Vevex boxes are used when the shipper needs to be sure that fragile and high value goods will be shipped or stored in perfect condition.

Potluck Cafe & Catering is a leader in social enterprise and an inspiring entrepreneurial model for Downtown Eastside community economic development and revitalization. Through its business activities, Potluck has directly improved the quality of life for residents of our DTES community. Potluck operates a fully professional Café and Catering enterprise in the heart of the city serving hundreds of corporate and non profit clients. Potluck is a registered charity whose café and catering revenue is directly invested back into its 5 community social programs that are integrated into its daily operations.

Everdene Consulting provides technical advisory services in market development and sustainable supply chain management.

PR Loyalty Solutions provides consulting advice on customer loyalty program design and implementation.

Clos du Soleil is a small winery in the Similkameen Valley, they create award winning wines using sustainable practices.

Backyard Creative is a small graphic design shop operating on the inherent belief that high-quality design can affect positive change in our communities.

Pacifica Blue Consulting is a strategic planning and facilitation specialist.

Emerging Families Supporting the pre and perinatal period, Emerging families supports adults, groups, and young families through therapy and education, disseminates products and create experiences to spread awareness of prenatal consciousness while bolstering society’s stewardship of it.

West Broadway Business Improvement Area represents the businesses and property owners from the 3400 block at Collingwood to the 2500 block at Larch.

Point Grey Village Business Improvement Area represents over 130 shops and services in the West 10th area of Vancouver.

Hastings Crossing BIA serves the needs of 500 businesses and property owners in central Vancouver, while working on the revitalization of this important part of Vancouver’s history.

Rob Beckwermert, Real Estate Agent has a fierce dedication to his client’s best interests. He provides
skilled and discerning real estate advice – honed from years of experience, and keen knowledge of the industry. A true commitment to excellent personal service, derived from a passion for people and a life’s career in servic and sales.

Renewal Partners invests in those pioneering products and services needed for sustainability. They aim for long-term investments in young entrepreneurial companies.

Natural Pod is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of natural children’s toys and furniture. They manufacture environmentally responsible products that inspire imaginative and creative play, and are designed to be heirlooms for families, educators and retailers.

Mission Possible provides meaningful work to people challenged by homelessness and poverty. MP Maintenance is one of their ventures, providing businesses with property maintenance services, including graffiti removal, pressure washing, painting and more.

Miller Titerle is a boutique commercial law firm focusing on work with socially valuable and socially responsible work that has impact on their local, national and global community.

Martha Burton Management Consultants

Mark Jeffrey Consultants 

Wendy Sexsmith Wendy is a Vancouver-based artist.

Derek Weiss Communications

Fabric Arts (Kate Grauer)

Individuals