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TNI Visits El Salvador Alongside World Vision!

February 7th, 2013

Peachland, BC –  A select group of TNI Team members recently travelled to El Salvador alongside World Vision staff members to see first-hand the work World Vision does. TNI has had some great experiences with World Vision in our 10+ years working together, and we have been fortunate enough to see firsthand the wonderful work World Vision does in struggling communities.

In April of 2005, we took our first trip with World Vision to El Salvador, where we had the opportunity to tour the community of Tacuba, which is home to the TNI Employee Giving Fund’s first ever sponsored child, Nery Adalberto Gomez, and his family. Later in 2005 we took our second trip to El Salvador where we were able to see Nery and the community of Tacuba again. In addition, Christal Fenning, Owner of ACE Calgary, had the opportunity to be a part of that trip. It was on that trip where she took a picture of herself with a child in Tacuba, only to have a picture folder of that same child, Zaira, show up in her office weeks later. It was meant to be, and Christal and her husband began sponsoring her. These inaugural trips were an eye opener for all in attendance and, through their eyes, we had the opportunity to see why the programs offered by World Vision are so vitally important to these developing communities. 

Now, 8 years later, Nery has grown up, our sponsorship of him has ended and the community of Tacuba has achieved self-sufficiency.  TNI saw this milestone as an opportunity to return to Tacuba one last time to visit with Nery and his family and see the final results of the World Vision projects in his community and throughout El Salvador.   

The select group of attendees included Steve, Cheryl and Taylor Allison, Jenny Lecompte, Michael Dyck, and Christal and Michael Fenning. During their final visits with Nery, Zaira and their families, the group had the opportunity to see the direct impact World Vision has had in their lives and in the lives of those in the community. 

The group’s first stop was to visit Christal Fenning’s sponsored child, Zaira.  For Christal, returning to Zaira’s home for the second time was even more eye opening than her first visit, in 2005.  Christal says, “It was amazing to see how much progress has been made, and how much World Vision does to help.”  She describes her second visit with Zaira as exciting!  Zaira was only 1 yearold when Christal first met her – now, Zaira is 8 years old and the visit was a major highlight of the trip for Christal!  She speaks fondly of the activities she did with Zaira, including touring her home, meeting her family, and playing games like soccer, badminton and football.

Next, the group had the opportunity to visit an orchard where the community grows a variety of different fruits.  Steve, Cheryl, Jenny, Mike, Taylor, Christal and Michael were able to meet with some of the farmers and hear their stories of how World Vision helped them.  The farmers explained that World Vision worked with them to implement different systems of farming in the most efficient ways possible.  The farmers explained their goals of developing and building an irrigation system for the orchard, as they currently water each tree individually with buckets of water that they have to carry in. These buckets are extremely heavy, which Mike Dyck and Michael Fenning can attest to, as they each took a turn hoisting them onto their heads!

Later that first day was a trek up into the mountains to see Nery and his family. The visit was a joyful experience as the group was able to see how much the Gomez-Castro family has changed in 8 years. They had a new baby boy, and their eldest daughter, now 19, had moved to a nearby community and was now married! Nery was no longer a little 8 year old boy, but rather a 15 year old young man who still aspires to be a police officer! This was Jenny Lecompte’s 3rd visit to see the Gomez-Castro family and she describes the visit as “… bittersweet. It was great to see the kids all grown up and the family doing well, but it was also sad to have to say goodbye. But knowing World Vision has given the community and families a solid foundation makes it easier to leave because we know they will continue to thrive.”

One of the projects World Vision helped implement in Tacuba is a fruit processing plant, which will contribute to the community’s ability to maintain self-sustainability in the future.  On the second day, the group had the opportunity to tour the fruit processing plant!  This fruit plant not only provides a year-round food source, but it also employs many people, allowing families in the community to earn a stable source of income each month. For those in attendance who travelled to El Salvador with TNI in 2005, it was an incredible experience to see how far this project has come.  In April of 2005, the group witnessed the early stages of this project, when World Vision was starting to teach the people how and why to dry their fruit.  The original fruit drying project was done in the back of a private home, with about 10 people.  Now, 8 years later, the plant has evolved drastically.  With the help of World Vision, the community now has a huge facility with equipment to make many various fruit products including jam and juice.    TNI’s final donation to the community of Tacuba was a grinder/pulp machine for the fruit plant, a needed piece of equipment that will allow the community to continue their growing success.

Later on the second day, the group visited the kids club in Jubileo.  Jubileo was previously ranked the 3rd most violent city in El Salvador when World Vision introduced the kids club.  The year following its opening, Jubileo had dropped in rank to the 14th most violent city.  This huge progress is due to the fact that the kids club provides a place for children of all ages to go after school where they can participate in different activities, just be kids, and even learn helpful life skills instead of falling into the violent lifestyle associated with gang activity.  The group visited with some of the older children who were learning skills such as t-shirt screening and baking!

Following the trip to Jubileo, the group travelled to Armenia to see a local Youth Empowerment Program – a program designed to give youth in the community a voice.  While visiting, the mayor of Armenia spoke to the group, telling our attendees how grateful he is for the help World Vision has brought to his community.  World Vision has only been in Armenia for a few years, but in that short time the community is already starting to see the differences as the community grows and evolves.

The final visit the group made was to a World Vision Entrepreneurship Program – a program designed to teach adults in the area how to save and budget their resources effectively, and helps people wishing to start their own businesses.  The Entrepreneurship Program was comprised of mainly women; women who used to struggle to make a living.  With the help of World Vision, these women have pooled their resources and now own a little store in which they sell their goods. 

While on the trip, the group also had the opportunity to hand out mail to sponsored children from their sponsors.  At one point while the group was handing out mail to sponsored children, Taylor Allison met one little girl who was not being sponsored, and ended up sponsoring her herself on the spot.  They had the opportunity to colour, and just spend time together for a while.   Jenny Lecompte brought a bunch of baby “onesies” and the new mothers were elated to receive such a gift from someone they had never met before!  As the group continued on their adventure, they found a small rural school.  Unsure if it was even occupied as there was not a peep coming from it, they were excited to find there was a class in session of about 20 children!  The group had brought school supplies to share with the children and thoroughly enjoyed handing out books, pens, colouring supplies, globes and more to the very excited students who had no idea they were coming!

This trip to El Salvador has really shown why the work we all do is so critical in the success of those in underdeveloped nations.  We may take for granted the little luxuries we are each lucky enough to have: a roof over our heads, clothing on our backs, food on our tables...  For the group, seeing such drastic changes in the communities and people they first met in 2005 was not only amazing but heart warming.  And while it is sad that World Vision has finished their work in the community of Tacuba, the home of TNI’s first sponsored child, it also warms the heart because the community has achieved self sustainability.  They are now able to provide for their families, earn a living, and work towards achieving the goals of the community.

The Season of Giving

January 10th, 2013

Peachland, BC – TNI recently made its annual donations to both the Peachland Foodbank and Peachland Wellness Centre with a cheque presentation held at TNI’s Head Office over the 2012 Holiday Season.

Many of TNI’s Employees make a weekly contribution to the Employee Giving Fund (EGF).  Employees use this money to support a variety of causes throughout the year including our sponsored children, Yarixa and Donald.  For many years now, TNI Employees have donated locally to Peachland’s Foodbank and Wellness Centre – donations which are generously matched by TNI.  We are proud to say that this year we donated a grand total of $3,000 to the Peachland Foodbank and $1,000 to the Wellness Centre! 

The TNI EGF donated over $4,500 to various causes throughout 2012 and is proud to have supported the following causes throughout 2012:

Steve Allison Named Peachland's Business Person of the Year for 2012!

November 21st, 2012

November 21st – Steve Allison, President and founder of TNI The Network Inc. was recently awarded with Peachland’s Business Person of the Year  Award for 2012 at the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards!

The Business Excellence Awards are put on each year by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, and businesses are nominated and voted for by the community of Peachland.  This is the fifth Business Excellence Award Steve Allison and TNI The Network Inc. have earned, having previously earned the Business of the Year Award in both 2002 and 2010, the Business Person of the Year Award in 2006, and the Economic Development Award in 2000.  Congratulations to Steve and TNI on this achievement, and a big thank you to the community members of Peachland who voted for him in the 2012 Awards.

Meet Esther Castillo Velazquez!

August 21st, 2012

Peachland, BC – TNI The Network Inc. introduces its newest sponsored child, Esther Castillo Velazquez.

TNI is pleased to announce that our 5 corporate partners have recently taken on another sponsored child through World Vision Canada.  Esther is a little girl living in the rural community of Miches in the Dominican Republic who will celebrate her 3rd birthday on September 27th.  She lives with both of her parents in a poor area of Miches and although her father is self-employed, his earnings are not enough alone to provide for his family.  Her mother stays at home caring for the family.  TNI’s sponsorship of Esther will help play an important role in helping the community of Miches attain self-sufficiency, which is what World Vision works towards in all their projects.

 TNI’s employees have already sponsored three children though the company’s Employee Giving Fund.   To learn more about TNI’s sponsored children, visit our Philanthropy page. 

TNI Celebrates Canada Day!

July 1st, 2012

Peachland, BC – For the 3rd year, TNI entered a float in Peachland’s Canada Day Parade. 

TNI believes in community involvement and it was a flock of blue and white as employees and their families made their way down Beach Avenue, handing out candy and other goodies to parade onlookers.    The annual parade is a fun filled, family event centered on celebrating Canada’s birthday. Our staffare given the opportunity to say hello to other members of the community, and the children experience the joy of riding on a float and tossing goodies into the crowd!  TNI looks forward to participating in such a great, local event for many years to come. 

2012 Owners' Conference

May 14th, 2012

Peachland, BC – TNI The Network Inc. recently held their 10th Annual Owners’ Conference, a yearly conference where Agency Owners and Managers travel to TNI’s Corporate Headquarters in British Columbia.

For the 4th consecutive year, the Owners’ Conference was held at the stunning Cove Lakeside Resort in West Kelowna, BC.  With breath-taking lake views and mountain scenery, amazing Okanagan weather, and plenty of rest and relaxation to be had, the 10th annual conference was most certainly the best one yet! 

The Owners’ Conference ran over four days where attendees participated in informative meetings ensuring they were up to speed on all TNI policies and procedures. There was also time for several fun activities including the annual east versus west ball hockey tournamanet!  The Annual Black Tie Awards Dinner, always the highlight of the event, was held on the Saturday of the conference, where many deserving Owners & Managers were recognized for their hard work. 

Congratulations to the following award recipients from the 2012 Owners’ Conference:

 

  • Greg Girard & Top Notch Advertizing Inc. – Administrative Team of the Year
  • Christal Fenning, Ace 1 Advertising Inc. – Most Consistent Owner of the Year & Silver Performance Award
  • Joe Pileggi, Primetime Promotions Inc. – Rookie Owner/Manager of the Year
  • Al LaChance, Maveric Marketing Inc. – Owner of the Year

World Vision Trip Announcement

April 20th, 2012

Peachland, BC – TNI joins World Visionin the Dominican Republic!  In July of 2012, a select group of attendees from TNI’s Head Office and Agencies will be travelling to the Dominican Republic alongside World Vision Staff Members. 

World Vision has been working in the Dominican since 1989.  Through their child sponsorship program, World Vision is partnering with Dominican families and communities to help meet immediate needs and promote lasting changes that will strengthen communities and move struggling families toward self-reliance.

This special trip will provide our staff with valuable, first-hand insight into the work being done on the front lines by World Vision, the hardships faced in in this part of the world, the improvements being made as a direct result of World Vision Programs, and why the work that we all play a role in, is so important.

This will be the fourth trip TNI has taken with World Vision, having visited El Salvador twice in 2005 and Nicaragua in 2007.  These previous trips left lasting impressions on all who had the opportunity to attend and allowed many of the attendees to meet their sponsored children in person.

TNI Gives Back

February 3rd, 2012

Peachland, BC – TNI The Network Inc. believes in giving back.  In 2011, TNI The Network Inc. donated over $15,000 to various local, national, and international causes.

While TNI has matched almost all donations made by its employees through the Employee Giving Fund,   as a company, TNI has also supported a variety of causes, organizations, and events separate from the matched donations made by TNI’s Employee Giving Fund.  The causes that TNI is proud to have supported over 2011 are as follows:

TNI supports a variety of causes that are close to our Employees, Clients, and our community.  As 2012 is now underway, we are looking forward to supporting many worthy causes again this year.

The Season of Giving

December 27th, 2011

Peachland, BC – It has been the season of giving at TNI.  In 2011, TNI Employees collected over $5,000 in the Employee Giving Fund (EGF).  TNI Employees contribute weekly to the EGF, through regular payroll deductions, and employees then decide where the money will be donated. 

In 2011, TNI Employees continued their sponsorship of Yarixa Bravo through Plan Canada, and as we announced earlier this year, started a new sponsorship of Donald Jose Reyes Oporta with World Vision Canada when our sponsorship of Nery Adalberto Gomez came to an end.

TNI Employees donated to various other causes throughout the year as well, with TNI’s Corporate Partners generously matching many of the contributions made this year.  The charities that the TNI Employee Giving Fund was proud to support in 2011 are:

  • BC SPCA
  • Canadian Diabetes Association
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • Hope for the Nations
  • Kelowna Food bank
  • Kenya Help Foundation
  • Movember Canada
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
  • Peachland Food bank
  • Peachland Wellness Centre
  • Plan Canada – East Africa Drought Relief
  • Right to Play – Canada-Uganda Challenge
  • Salvation Army Canada
  • Samaritans Purse
  • Save The Children – East Africa Appeal
  • World Vision – Horn of Africa Drought Appeal

As 2012 is just beginning, TNI Employees are already thinking about where they can donate their funds to continue supporting many worthy causes throughout the year.

TNI Welcomes New Sponsored Child

November 4th, 2011

Peachland, BC - World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.  TNI Employees have been supporting a World Vision child through the Employee Giving Fund (EGF) for almost 7 years, and are excited to welcome our newest sponsored child, Donald Jose Reyes Oporta.

Donald lives in Quizaltepe, a rural area of Nicaragua.  Donald is a 7 year old boy in the 1st grade at school whose favourite subject is Spanish.  His father is employed but does not make enough money to support the family and his mother stays at home to care for the family.  TNI’s sponsorship of Donald will help World Vision in providing Donald and his community with  the essentials that they need to become self sufficient.

Self sufficiency was recently achieved in the community of Tacuba, El Salvador, the home of TNI’s previous sponsored child, Nery Adalberto Gomez.  We are very proud to know that our support of Nery and his community has contributed to such a happy ending.  TNI Employees wish Nery and his family the best of luck, and look forward to seeing Donald and his community achieve the same success through World Vision.

TNI Donates Big to a Canadian Legacy

September 20th, 2011

Peachland, BC- Terry Fox’s journey across Canada is an important event in Canadian history which signifies cancer awareness and finding a cure for cancer.  In light of the annual Terry Fox Run, TNI has donated $2,500 to the Terry Fox Foundation.

 “The partners of TNI were happy to make this donation to support the Terry Fox Foundation.  Terry’s courage inspired a nation, and although his journey ended prematurely, the search for the cure to this deadly disease continues, a disease which affects so many each day, including loved ones of myself and my partners,” said Steve Allison, President of TNI.

In 1980, Terry Fox began his 143 day marathon across Canada to raise awareness towards Cancer, which he was never able to complete. The Terry Fox Run began as a movement to continue the journey that Terry Fox could not finish.  Every fall Canadian communities and schools raise funds that go towards cancer research and awareness. 

TNI, with a head office of over 85 employees and hundreds of employees across Canada, holds a strong philosophy of supporting community events and organizations, like the Terry Fox Foundation, who works towards finding a cure for cancer.

TNI Launches a Fresh New Website

August 17th, 2011

Peachland, BC- TNI The Network Inc., is thrilled to announce that we have just launched a newly re-designed website! Our new website, which is now more modern, user-friendly and easy to navigate, showcases our current clients, the services we offer, a corporate philanthropy section, and much more!

The new website features our new logo, which is a fresh take on our circle logo that represents TNI’s link between our Agencies and Clients. We felt that launching a new website was the perfect avenue to feature our new logo and our new corporate look. 

Our website features client and donor testimonials, a news section, links to our social media accounts, and of course, pictures from our various events, including trips, meetings, conferences and parties!

The new website was a year in the making and went though many stages and had input from both the Marketing and the IT departments. We feel our new website truly reflects the exponential growth we have experienced over the years!

Founded in 1999, TNI is a leader in face-face marketing, with over 20 offices and hundreds of employees across North America.  TNI offers a full range of products and services, all designed to maximize results.  We stand behind our slogan, We Are The Results People.

TNI Sponsors Peachland Ambassador Candidate

May 3rd, 2011

Peachland, BC- TNI has recently come on-board as a candidate sponsor of the Peachland Ambassador Society.  On May 3rd, 2011 at the Candidate’s Debut Night, TNI The Network Inc. was presented with our candidate, Simon Glass. TNI’s Director of Finance and Corporate Partner, Michael Dyck, attended the Candidate’s Debut Night and was happy to meet our candidate and welcome him as our representative.

Simon, who is in grade eleven, currently attends Mt. Boucherie Secondary School and lives here in Peachland.   Simon entered the program to improve his public speaking skills and is excited about the experience.  Candidates are judged on their general knowledge of BC, including current events; a personal interview with a judge; public speaking and presentation skills; and talent.  Simon will be competing to be named one of Peachland’s Ambassador or Vice Ambassador in September of this year.

We are excited to be partnered with such a great candidate who will represent us and the Community of Peachland throughout BC.  The BC Ambassador’s program works to nurture future provincial leaders and forge links of friendship and understanding throughout BC communities.

TNI Goes Batty for Bats and sponsors the Adopt a Bat program

February 24th, 2011

Peachland, BC- In the spirit of community development and support of the education on bats, TNI The Network Inc., has come on board as the Gold Sponsor of the Adopt a Bat Program, a commitment of $2,500."

The Adopt a Bat program initially started when the Peachland Chamber of Commerce decided their future home would be at the old school house on Beach Ave. in Peachland, and came across a bat community that had set up a “roost” in the roof of the building.  This started the process of putting the Adopt a Bat program into place and a chance for citizens and visitors of Peachland to learn more about bats.

The plan is for the Bat Station, at the old primary school, to be set-up as an interactive learning centre which will provide tools and live web streaming of the bats flying into and out of their “roost”. The learning centre will boast hands-on electronic tools to aid in learning more about the life of bats. The Chamber has sought out sponsorship to help cover the cost of the camera equipment and the up-keep of the bat community.

TNI is happy to sponsor such a great community program that not only is unique to Peachland, but will play a role in bringing the education of bats to the community, schools and tourists.  To learn more about this program and to see the bats live in their “roost” check out www.peachlandbats.ca.

TNI Becomes a Registered Trademark Company and Reveals New Logo!

February 1st, 2011

Peachland, BC- TNI is happy to announce that we are officially a Registered Trademark company and have unveiled a new logo.
In early 2010, we took on the task of having our company trademarked and during the next year we began the process of registering our trademark company and as of February 1st, 2011we achieved our goal, which is something we are quite proud of!

During this process we took the opportunity to refine, design and unveil a new corporate logo, which now encompasses our entire group of companies. These companies include TNI The Network Inc., TNI Group of Companies/Groupe de Compagnies TNI, Effective Printing Inc., Eye to Eye Acquisition Inc. and TNI Business Services Inc. Look for our new logo to appear the next few months on our website and on our many printed materials and brochures.

TNI Named Business of the Year at Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards Night

November 27th, 2010

Peachland, BC- On Saturday, November 27th, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards for 2010.

TNI The Network Inc. received top honours and awarded Business of the Year award for 2010. An inaugural winner (2006), TNI was noted for taking a leading role in the redevelopment of downtown Peachland and its continued support of local events and organizations. TNI President, Steve Allison said, “It is exciting for our company to be recognized in that way but the excitement should be shared by everyone, especially all of our employees who come every day and work so hard.”

It’s the Season of Giving

November 8th, 2010

Peachland, BC- On Monday, November 8th, the employees of TNI The Network Inc., presented the Peachland Food Bank with a cheque for $1,500 and TNI President, Steve Allison and his corporate partners, Eric Lecompte, Jenny Lecompte, Michael Dyck and Brenda Bates, also matched the donation with $1,500 for a total donation of $3,000.

In addition, TNI employees and TNI and its corporate partners donated a combined $600 to the Peachland Wellness Centre. TNI’s employees started their Employee Giving Fund in 2004, which employees donate to weekly during casual Friday’s at the office.

TNI Named One of Peachland's Top 10 Employers

October 15th, 2010

Peachland, BC- In an article published by the Peachland View, TNI was named one of Peachland’s Top 10 Employers in the District.
The article states TNI employs 65 part-time and full-time employees between both TNI The Network Inc. and Effective Printing Inc. The article listed TNI as the 2nd largest employer in Peachland, behind the District of Peachland which listed 85 employees, of the 85 employees only 35 are full-time, whereas TNI employs the largest amount (over 45) of full-time employees at their head office in Peachland. TNI’s full- time employees enjoy full benefits, RRSP program; flex days, team building activities and the opportunity to work with national and international clients.

TNI is committed to ensuring we offer employees a rewarding work experience with a focus on professional and personal development. We are proud to have our head office in Peachland so that our employees are able to take in all that the Okanagan has to offer!

TNI and Its Employees Donate to Local Organizations

December 12th, 2009

Peachland, BC- TNI and its employees donated more than $2,000 to the Peachland Food Bank and the Peachland Wellness Centre in a cheque presentation with TNI President, Steve Allison and many TNI employees.

Every Friday, TNI employees get to dress in casual attire by donating a minimum of $1 to the TNI Employee Giving Fund (EGF), which raises funds to support their 2 sponsored children as well as support of many local organizations throughout the year.

This year the TNI EGF donated $1,500 to the Peachland Food Bank with TNI matching that amount for a total of $3,000! In addition, the EGF donated $450 to the Peachland Wellness Centre with TNI matching that amount for a total of $900! TNI and the EGF fund also donated to the Summerland Food Bank, The Canadian Cancer Society- Kelowna Chapter, Kelowna General Hospital, the Okanagan Boys & Girls Club, the SPCA- Kelowna Branch. The EGF donated more than $4,000 in 2009, with TNI matching and exceeding that amount to local, national and international organizations and charities.

TNI President Announces Four Corporate Partners

September 15th, 2009

Peachland, BC- Steve Allison, President of TNI Group of Companies announced to the employees of TNI that he has taken on 4 partners.
Steve welcomed Jenny Lecompte, Eric Lecompte, Michael Dyck and Brenda Bates, as his corporate partners. Steve said his plan to take on partners has been in the works for years and he had taken the necessary steps in preparing to have these new partners join him. Brenda Bates was TNI’s first employee and Eric Lecompte and Jenny Lecompte joined shortly after, followed by Michael Dyck who joined a few years later. Steve said he is excited to see the growth and expansion his new partners will bring to TNI.

TNI Sponsors Local Car Show

May 21st, 2009

Peachland, BC- TNI has come on as one as the main sponsors for the popular local car show, World of Wheels.  TNI agreed to a sponsor the event early on in the year and is excited to support such a great event in Peachland.  TNI’s own VP of Print Operations and Effective Printing Inc., Manager, Frank Reindl, is an organizer of the event and says that this year’s event exceeded last year’s in both participants and attendees and the crowd size was estimated at close to 10,000.  This year’s event also featured a Show and Shine, which turned out to be a huge highlight of the day.

TNI continues to be an active business member that supports community events that brings exposure to our great town and boosts our community pride!

World of Wheels has gained popularity over the last few years and is a free event that continues to gain popularity with both participants and attendees. 

TNI Sponsors Brazilian Carnival Ball with Proceeds Going to SickKids Foundation

April 25th, 2009

Peachland, BC- TNI recently sponsored the 43rd Annual Brazilian Carnival Ball in Toronto, ON with proceeds benefiting SickKids Foundation.

The Brazilian Ball is an annual event which raises money for charities and each year they choose a charity in which all proceed from the ball are given to that charity.  This year our client, SickKids Foundation, was chosen to be a part of this fantastic charity event.  At TNI we have forged many long lasting relationships with the clients we work with and we are happy to help support their cause on a corporate giving level.  We couldn’t pass up this opportunity to help such a worth event as well as see our client benefit from it.  The Brazilian Carnival Ball raises money for a variety of important causes in healthcare, research, culture and education in both Toronto and Brazil.  TNI is proud to not only support SickKids Foundation but to support the Brazilian Carnival Ball fundraising event. 

TNI Sponsors National Charity Gala Night

June 23rd, 2008

Peachland, BC- TNI was one of the night’s sponsors for Plan Canada’s, “Promise a Future” Gala which was held in Toronto, ON and was attended by many notable Canadian’s and supporters of Plan’s campaign.

Plan’s Promise a Future campaign was a campaign to bring better, brighter future to more than three million children, their families and communities.  The campaign was a success reaching its ambitious goal of $25 million and the gala, “A Promise Made, A Promise Kept” recognized the many people who made generous contributions to the campaign, in support of Plan’s health, water and education projects.  TNI was the dessert sponsor at the Gala and TNI’s VP of Marketing Jenny Lecompte, Brenda Philip, the Director of Business Development, and Regional Director; Marty Bieksa, attended the Gala and were able to meet Rod Black, Broadcaster and long time Plan Canada supporter, as well as meet many Plan supporters.  TNI has been working with Plan since 2004 in securing monthly sponsors and have forged a relationship with a common goal of helping those who need it most.

TNI Donates to Peachland Centennial Celebration Committee

March 6th, 2008

Peachland, BC- In an effort to help Peachland celebrate its centennial Year; TNI has donated $5,000 to the Peachland Centennial Celebration Committee.

TNI has been an active community business member since 1999 and is proud to call Peachland its home. TNI President, Steve Allison, settled in Peachland over 9 years ago and has made TNI a flourishing local business with international contacts. TNI’s generous contribution qualifies TNI as a gold sponsor for the upcoming celebrations in 2009 and TNI’s donation will go towards the cost of a 2009 calendar of events everyone in Peachland will receive in December. TNI is committed to being socially responsible to the community in which it works and operates.

TNI President Named Business Person of the Year

March 6th, 2006

Peachland, BC- At the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Awards night, TNI President, Steve Allison, was awarded Peachland’s Business Person of the Year for 2006!

Steve started operations for TNI in Peachland out of the basement of his home, which started with 1 employee.  From there, TNI has grown immensely over the last 7 years, into an office of 30 full-time and part-time employees.  Steve’s persistence and never quit attitude has made TNI the success it is today.  Giving back to the community you live and work in is important Steve as TNI remains one of Peachland’s largest community event supporters.  Steve was noted at the awards night for his community involvement and support of many local events.  Steve is a large supporter of the development of the business community and of course, Peachland’s economic development.

This is not the first award TNI has won; in 2001 TNI was awarded the Economic Development Award and in 2002, TNI was named the Business of the Year.  

Okanagan Magazine features TNI President as One to Watch!

October 6th, 2003

TNI’s President, Steve Allison, was recently featured in the popular Okanagan Life Magazine in an edition which highlighted select extraordinary business entrepreneurs in the Okanagan Valley.

Steve was interviewed in an article written about successful small businesses. The article highlights how Steve got his start in the promotional and marketing industry and why he chose Peachland as his home base for the company. Steve is quoted in the article as saying, “I believe we are a success because I refuse to accept failure.” He added, “Sheer perseverance combined with a skilled, supportive team of employees make TNI a true success story.” Steve started operations for TNI in 1999 and it has continued to be a leading marketing and promotional company, working with 30 agencies across Canada and the US, with its head quarters located in Peachland, BC.

TNI Named Business of the Year of 2002!

April 11th, 2002

Peachland, BC- At the annual Peachland Chamber of Commerce Awards ceremony, TNI was given top honours and presented with the Business of the Year Award!

This award is voted on by both residents and local businesses for their contributions and presence to the business community. TNI is noted as being a large supporter of community events, is committed to the development of the business community and employs 28 full-time and part-time positions in its office.

TNI started operations in 1999 and is a leading marketing and promotional company which services organizations on local, national and international levels, through its 30 sales agencies across Canada and the US. In an interview following the awards night, TNI President, Steve Allison, praised his employees for their efforts in earning TNI this distinction. TNI is also home to Effective Printing Inc., which provides printing services locally and throughout the Okanagan Valley.

Effective Printing Inc. Opens Its Doors!

March 6th, 2002

Peachland, BC- Effective Printing Inc. (EPI) opened its doors today as Peachland’s only full-service print shop.

EPI, a sister company of TNI, was started due to the increasing printing needs of TNI and the need to get printing done fast, at an economical price. EPI includes an in-house graphic artist for all your printing needs. With a short run digital printer, EPI can produce, create, and customize anything you need printed. “We can do anything from calendars, menus, business cards, rack cards, brochures, flyers, newsletter and much more!” Check out EPI’s website at www.EffectivePrinting.com for more details on how we can help you with your printing needs!

TNI Awarded Economic Development Award

April 26th, 2001

Peachland, BC- TNI The Network Inc. was recently awarded the Economic Development Award by the District of Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

TNI was given this award due to its business contributions to the district of Peachland and its continued support in the development of Peachland. TNI President, Steve Allison, accepted the award and was appreciative that TNI was chosen for this award recognizing TNI’s ongoing contributions to developing Peachland’s business community.