ABLE Experts
Able experts are trusted allies and industry partners
invested in our members’ success
Foodbuy Canada
Regional Sales Director, Foodbuy Canada
Foodbuy is the foodservice industry’s leading procurement services organization, focused on lowering purchasing and product costs for ABLE BC members. Foodbuy negotiates on your behalf for rebates from over 400 manufacturers and 35,000 items.
Keep your existing distribution agreements and vendors, and let Foodbuy fill in the gaps with monthly rebate cheques.
More than just food, Foodbuy will save you money on an array of professional services including Staff Scheduling & Retention Programs, Draught Quality Assurance, Linen Services, Cleaning Services, Product Sourcing, and more!
Contact Martin:
M: 778-855-1231
W: foodbuy.ca
Employment Law
Ryan Anderson
Partner at MathewsDinsdale
Ryan has worked in the human resources field for over two decades and advises employers in all areas of workplace law. Ryan represents and advises employers concerning both labour relations and employment matters. In particular, Ryan helps employers respond effectively to union organizing efforts, as well as challenges associated with human rights issues, employment standards and employment contracts, termination of employment, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, collective agreements and collective bargaining, disciplinary matters and investigations into employee misconduct.
Ryan offers ABLE members free initial consultations and highly competitive rates for his services.
Contact Ryan:
604-638-2042
Liquor & Cannabis Licence Consulting
Rebecca Hardin
President & CEO at Thrive Advisors
Thrive Advisors offers strategic consulting services for liquor and cannabis businesses.
Rebecca Hardin, President & CEO, has over 20 years of experience within the retail, food, and hospitality industry. Learning her trade of licensing by working hands-on within the industry as both a multi-unit restaurant owner/operator and advisor in all things liquor and cannabis.
Additionally, Rebecca is well-versed in commercial real estate services.
Rebecca’s one-of-a-kind mix of skills makes her an invaluable resource to liquor and cannabis-focused businesses in BC, Alberta and the US.
Contact Rebecca:
604-314-0176
liquor liability
Lorne Folick
Partner at Dolden Wallace Folick
Lorne’s practice is dedicated to specialty insurance defence litigation. Lorne acts for many of the largest commercial and personal lines insurers in North America and several underwriters at Lloyds of London. Lorne has expertise in liquor liability, sports and recreation liability, medical malpractice, and defending multiparty complex class action litigation.
Lorne has provided coverage and substantive legal advice to clients relating to legal expense insurance and disciplinary and regulatory matters. Additionally, Lorne has been a key contact for establishing a national network of firm lawyers specifically trained and experienced in unique issues and claims arising under Legal Defence Coverage. The enumerated heads of coverage provided by legal defence coverage perfectly aligns with Lorne’s experience across broad areas of insurance litigation.
Contact Lorne:
604-891-0352
Cannabis ecommerce
Darren Ripka
Sales Director at Breadstack eCommerce
Breadstack eCommerce offers powerful, innovative, and modern e-commerce solutions for private cannabis retailers. Breadstack is a unified platform that saves you time in operations. However, it does more than get your time back, it gives you the tools to continually increase sales and have better customer experiences. Breadstack offers ABLE BC members the best pricing and service. Here's what ABLE BC members get when they work with Breadstack:
Subscription discounts (20% savings!)
Custom branded, tailored web experience
Product-based SEO
Cannabis-specific features and processes
Integrated with COVA & Greenline POS
Integrated delivery and mail order
EFT payments
Contact Darren:
403-539-3793
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