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GrapeJuice raises $105,000 for Big Sisters

Posted on March 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

We are happy to announce that this year’s Grape Juice event at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver raised over $105,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $349,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Special thanks to up and coming recording artist Asha Diaz for performing a couple of songs for the crowd on a beautiful Fazioli piano.

MAC Marketing Solutions and McNeill Nakamoto created Grape Juice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters waitlist. Big Sisters of BC lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.

A big thank you to all of our generous GrapeJuice sponsors , donors, guests and volunteers!

Enjoy the slideshow below:

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Is Corporate Philanthropy part of your Culture?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Corporate philanthropy has always been a big part of McNeill Nakamoto’s culture. Tonight we are hosting the 6th annual GrapeJuice wine auction & tasting benefiting Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Big Sisters is our main philanthropic focus, but we continue to support our community as a whole in many different ways.

Many years ago, when we were a young company, we became one of the original participants of the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP). The SPP provides an on-line environment for business-to-business procurement transactions to leverage community economic development activity. This group of businesses, through their procurement policies and buying from the list of SPP suppliers, put social corporate responsibility into practice and create a social value for the community.

When we make decisions about suppliers McNak uses, we look to see if there are other members in the portal. One such member is Mills Basics. They are our office supplier of choice, and this video illustrates the great reasons why. On top of their corporate social responsibility, Mills Basics provides excellent customer service, and as their customer, we certainly appreciate it.

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Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver presents GRAPEJUICE wine auction

Posted on February 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Join founding sponsors  McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MAC Marketing Solutions for the 6th annual GrapeJuice Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

“GrapeJuice” is the social wine event and auction tailored for wine aficionados both casual and serious. And most importantly, it’s all for a great cause – Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Once again, GrapeJuice will be a terrific, fun, after work function – it will take place on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 at the gorgeous 3rd floor showroom of Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver between 5:30 and 8:30 pm.

Tickets are $100 (a tax receipt is available for a portion of the ticket price) and attendees will be able to sample top wines from both BC and around the world, and bid on a wide selection of wines. If you are a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy wine and a great social event, then this event will certainly appeal to you!

To purchase tickets complete the online web form. For information on how to donate wine or contribute to Grape Juice contact Jessica Rozitis.

www.grapejuicevancouver.com
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See you Thursday March 7th at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver!!!

Cheers!

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Corporate Giving

Posted on December 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Does your company’s philanthropic efforts complement your corporate culture?

Without our attachment to community and, in particular, offering brighter futures for young people, we would be missing such a key piece of our corporate soul. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is McNeill Nakamoto’s primary philanthropy and active focus.

“We wanted to help young girls make good choices and give them a chance to succeed” ~ Sarah McNeill

The December 2012 issue of BCBusiness magazine interviews McNeill Nakamoto co-founder Sarah McNeill, on the subject of corporate philanthropy.

Together with our employees, McNeill Nakamoto is committed to ensuring that the legacy we create is not just for ourselves but for the improvement of our community and the world around us.

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GrapeJuice raises $82,000 for Big Sisters

Posted on May 11, 2012 by | 2 Comments

We are happy to announce that this year’s Grape Juice event at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver raised over $82,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $242,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Special thanks to “Vanhattan’s man about town” Fred Lee who, by popular demand, returned to be our GrapeJuice auctioneer.  Another highlight of the evening was when singer Chantal Kreviazuk surprised the crowd with her song ‘Invincible’.

MAC Marketing Solutions and McNeill Nakamoto created Grape Juice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters waitlist. Big Sisters of BC lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.

A big thank you to all of our generous GrapeJuice sponsors , donors, guests and volunteers!

Enjoy the slideshow below:

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It’s The Right Thing To Do

Posted on April 25, 2012 by | 1 Comment

It all started with one bottle of Hawthorn Mountain late harvest wine.

The year was 2006 and McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group was celebrating 10 years in business. We had a little party at our office, inviting clients and friends. Just a few weeks before the party, our team had a great idea to add a philanthropy element to our festivities, and host a modest silent auction benefiting Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. We had already been a big supporter since 2005 , but true to our McNak spirit we wanted to do something different, and give our staff the opportunity to become directly involved.

Several merchants in our Yaletown neighbourhood generously donated items for the silent auction. The night arrived, people celebrated, and enjoyed bidding on many wonderful items.

The most popular item which received the most bids was that bottle of wine, donated by one of our staff members. It was during this evening that the idea of ‘GrapeJuice’ was born. Just a few months later we put together the first wine auction benefiting Big Sisters of Lower Mainland. Tomorrow night will be the 5th annual GrapeJuice wine auction.

Corporate social responsibility is part of our soul. It’s the right thing to do.

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GrapeJuice raises $67,000 for Big Sisters

Posted on May 6, 2011 by | Leave a comment

We are happy to announce that last night’s Grape Juice event at Society in Yaletown raised $67,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Since 2007, GrapeJuice has raised $161,900 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

A highlight of the evening was when Fred Lee conducted our Sponsor-A-Match live auction, which alone, raised $24,50 in a matter of minutes. The Grape Juice guests were entertained by Fred’s enthusiasm.

CameronMcNeill.com and McNeill Nakamoto created Grape Juice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 190 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters waitlist.

Big Sisters of BC lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges. Many of the young children suffer from low-self esteem and social isolation due to poverty, abuse or neglect. For every Little Sister that is successfully matched with a volunteer mentor, a quiet revolution of hope takes place. It costs $2,000 to make and maintain one Big & Little Sister match for one year.

A big thank you to all of our generous GrapeJuice sponsors , donors, guests and volunteers!

~ Jessica Rozitis

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Where a hangover can make you feel good

Posted on April 1, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Join founding sponsors  McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and CameronMcNeill.com for the 4th annual GrapeJuice Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

“GrapeJuice” is THE social wine event and auction tailored for wine aficionados both casual and serious. And most importantly, it’s all for a great cause – Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Once again, GrapeJuice will be a terrific, fun, after work function – it will take place on Thursday, May 5th 2011 at Glowbal Group’s Society in Yaletown between 5:30 and 8:30 pm. Tickets are $100 (a tax receipt is available for a portion of the ticket price) and attendees will be able to sample top wines from both BC and around the world, bid on a wide selection of wines (including some hard to find ones), as well as enjoy some appetizers and entertainment. If you are a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy wine and a great social event, then this event will certainly appeal to you!

This event is limited to 250 people and the last event sold out so get on the list now! Plus, if you choose to donate some wine – whether $30 or $300 value, Big Sisters will provide the donor with a tax receipt. – everyone wins! Big Sisters will of course happily accept cash donations as well if you are unable to attend.

To donate money or purchase tickets call Kelly Morrison at 604.873.4525 ext. 302 or complete the online web form. For information on how to donate wine or contribute to Grape Juice contact Jessica Rozitis.

www.grapejuicevancouver.com
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See you Thursday May 5th, 2011 at Society!!!

Cheers!

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Grape Juice – A Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Posted on March 18, 2010 by | 1 Comment

We like to dream big. And when it comes to Big Sisters we can find no boundaries to this dreaming. We are honoured to have created an event that has become a cornerstone fundraiser for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

This year we’ve taken it to the next level with our partnership with Cameron McNeill Group of Companies which includes MAC Marketing Solutions, TAC Real Estate and MPC Intelligence. “Grape Juice” is THE social wine event and auction tailored for wine aficionados both casual and serious. And most importantly, it’s all for a great cause – Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

Once again, Grape Juice will be a terrific, fun, after work function – it will take place on Thursday, May 6th 2010 at the cool V Lounge at the new Earls in Yaletown (between 5 and 8 pm so it’s the perfect night to go out for dinner). Tickets are $100 and attendees will be able to sample top wines from both BC and around the world, bid on a wide selection of wines (including some hard to find ones), as well as enjoy some appetizers and entertainment. If you are a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy wine and a great social event, then this event will certainly appeal to you!

This event is limited to 250 people and the last event sold out so get on the list now! Plus, if you choose to donate some wine – whether $30 or $300 value, Big Sisters will provide the donor with a tax receipt! – everyone wins! Big Sisters will of course happily accept cash donations as well if you are unable to attend.

To donate money or purchase tickets call Andree Lalonde at 604.873.4525 ext. 302 or complete their online web form. For information on how to donate wine or contribute to Grape Juice contact Jessica Rozitis. Don’t forget to check them out online at www.grapejuicevancouver.com.

See you Thursday May 6th, 2010 at V Lounge!!!

Cheers!

Team McNak

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