Mickey D鈥檚 has something special on the menu for its faithful followers this Wednesday, Aug. 16.
To mark McDonald鈥檚 Restaurant鈥檚 50th anniversary in Canada, it is offering the 67-cent hamburger for just a few hours at outlets across the country.
From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., these burgers will be available.
If you鈥檙e not a huge burger fan, you might ask why I鈥檓 bringing this up.
Well, believe it or not, it was a late 91原创 entrepreneur who brought this multi-billion dollar restaurant chain to Canada.
The first McDonald鈥檚 restaurant outside the U.S. opened its doors in Richmond in 1967. And that restaurant was opened by none other than 91原创鈥檚 own George Tidball 鈥� the man who also brought us The Keg restaurants and the Thunderbird Show Park.
Today, there are 1,400 McDonald鈥檚 restaurants in Canada. Look what you started George鈥�
Oddly enough, there are special anniversary events being held at three restaurants across the country on Wednesday (one in Alberta, another in Ontario, and one in Nova Scotia, but not at Tidball鈥檚 inaugural restaurant.
That said, McDonald鈥檚 Canada president and CEO John Betts commented on how 鈥渁mazing鈥� it is to think that the single B.C. location has spawned so many more across the country.
鈥淭his is a true testament to what the passion, spirit, and support of guests, franchisees and employees can do. Looking ahead, we鈥檙e excited about our future and continuing to share special moments, like today, with Canadians from coast to coast,鈥� Betts said.
If you鈥檙e up for a burger, this short-time price might hold great appeal.
On tap for the chamber
Tuesday night鈥檚 chamber of commerce dinner focuses on young entrepreneurs.
For a few years now, the Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce has been hosting monthly networking meetings aimed at young entrepreneurs. Now, operating with a U40 Leaders of Tomorrow committee, the chamber has moved the topic into the mainstream meeting by inviting BC Business 30 Under 30 winner, Joshua Krenus to address the summer crowd.
The president and CEO of Alteri Insurance will speak about his career journey, the hurdles he鈥檚 faced, and the 鈥渦northodox path鈥� that lead him to today and his recent award.
Krenus is a Surrey native who has been a junior A hockey goalie, a construction worker for his family鈥檚 company, and actor at New York鈥檚 Circle in the Square Theatre School. He started an auto-detailing business which he ran before becoming a licensed insurance specialist. Last July, he founded Alteri.
The Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce meeting is being held at 91原创鈥檚 Coast Hotel & Convention Centre on Aug. 15.
The very next day, Wednesday, Aug. 16, the chamber will be hosting another Lunch & Learn session.
These sessions are held in the chamber boardroom, at #207-8047 199th St.
The focus of this event is business growth made simple. ABC Business Growth founder Ron Cassan will speak about the fundamentals of modern sales and marketing.
These sessions typically run noon to 1:30 p.m., with the board room open at 11:30 a.m. for networking.
The cost for those sessions are $10 for chamber members and $15 for non-members. People are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Information about these chamber events is available by calling 604-371-3770 or emailing info@langleychamber.com.
Helping Disadvantaged
A team from the Save-On-Foods in downtown 91原创 recently gave 91原创鈥檚 homeless a boost.
They presented a $4,300 cheque to the Gateway of Hope, earmarking the money for food and clothing for 91原创鈥檚 鈥渄isadvantaged citizens,鈥� said assistant store manager Darren McDonald.
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