Volume 18 Issue 1 » 101
OpenRoad Celebrates a Decade of Excellence
OpenRoad Auto Group is honoured to receive the prestigious Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies award for ten years running . Known as the country ’ s leading business awards program , Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies recognizes excellence in Canadianheadquartered companies with revenues of $ 50 million CAD or greater . OpenRoad achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more .
“ To be recognized as one of Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies for ten years in a row speaks volumes to our incredibly dedicated and talented team ,” says Mark Lin , President & COO of OpenRoad Auto Group . “ We are amongst some of the country ’ s top businesses - a true
testament to the guiding path we have set forth for OpenRoad since inception - an automotive group committed to modernizing the car buying and ownership experience .”
“ This year ’ s Best Managed winners displayed courage , resourcefulness , and creativity as they explored new avenues for advancement ,” said Lorrie King , Partner , Deloitte Private and Co-Leader , Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies program . “ We ’ re extremely proud to recognize their impressive achievements in such a rapidly changing business world . Their successes demonstrate the importance of strong leadership and forethought in driving long-term growth .”
The BMW Store donates all-electric BMW iX for charity
Photos : BC Children ’ s Hospital Foundation
OpenRoad joined 615 fellow community , business , and philanthropic leaders to support BC Children ’ s Foundation ’ s 25th Annual For Children We Care Gala . The evening was a phenomenal success , with more than $ 6 million raised for the BC Children ’ s Hospital ’ s orthopedic department . In particular , $ 220,000 was raised from an exclusive live auction featuring The BMW Store ’ s 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 .
“ Giving back to the community is a core pillar of OpenRoad , and we are honoured to have played a part in raising funds for the BC Children ’ s Foundation . We are thrilled there was so much interest in the BMW iX ,” says Christian Chia , CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group .
The 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 is part of BMW ’ s highly anticipated new , fully electric BMW iX line . Known as the vehicle of a new generation , the BMW iX is the first all-electric sports activity vehicle from BMW with all-wheel drive , offering luxury and refined minimalism , combined with cutting-edge engine technology .
This year ’ s milestone gala surpassed its $ 5 million goal to provide BC Children ’ s orthopedic team the capabilities to expand and accelerate clinical and research work . The funding will build on existing efforts through a long-term clinical outcomes research program that will enable experts to go beyond simply healing children in the moment , and evaluate the best therapies for the entire lifetime of the children they treat . Support will also provide critical specialized and surgical equipment .
“ The pandemic did not stop the orthopedics team at BC Children ’ s from continuing worldwide efforts to pursue the best treatments for children in need , and neither did our community of supporters , who converted their creativity and commitment into action over the past two years ,” says Malcolm Berry , President & CEO of BC Children ’ s Hospital Foundation .