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Business Excellence: Everglade Development is paving way for outstanding workplaces

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards on Nov. 21.
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Allen Zu accepts the award for Everglade Development, presented by Gary Ching from TD Commercial Banking

Everglade Development Ltd. has been recognized as the Outstanding Workplace of the Year for their exceptional workplace culture, where the focus goes beyond building homes to fostering an environment where employees and the community can thrive.

Everglade is a Richmond-based real estate developer founded in 2016 that has built a trusted reputation across the Lower Mainland with two successful multi-family townhome projects in Richmond and more on the horizon.

Accountability, communication, respect and excellence are the four pillars that guide Everglade's operations across all departments.

The founders of the company set a strong example, and their values have permeated the company's culture, resulting in a cohesive and like-minded team of 15+ members.

Everglade cultivates a culture of open dialogue, welcoming input from everyone, from management to coordinators and interns.

Everglade believes that encouraging open-minded discussions and challenging decisions drives growth and strengthens the bonds between employees.

They also emphasize empathy and understanding. This approach has helped Everglade build a tight-knit team and foster significant individual and corporate growth over the years.

Everglade's vision is to be a positive catalyst for change by building inspiring homes, providing jobs and training programs for students and new immigrants entering the job market and being a great place to establish a career.

Their success lies not just in their projects but in their ability to nurture connections, promote inclusion and create opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This foundation positions Everglade for continued success and lasting contributions to the community.

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