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    The Publican - Summer 2009 The Publican - Summer 2009

    The Publican newsmagazine is the official publication of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees of British Columbia. This informative magazine is sent to owners/managers of pubs, bars and private liquor stores to keep them up-to-date with new trends and issues. The Publican provides business related articles to help licensees manage their businesses.


    Page Departments
    3 Table of Contents
    4 President’s Message Al Arbuthnot
    5 Editor’s Notes Kim Haakstad
    6 Product Showcase
    11 What’s New? Debbie Minke
    15 Human Resources Suzanne Westover for go2
    27 LCLB Report Karen Ayers
    31 LDB Report Katherine Jowett
    32 Wine Report Mark Shipway
    33 Crafting Cocktails Kyle Branche
    38 Names in the News
    Page Features
    8 Setting the Scene: Creating a Comfortable Atmosphere Alex Van Tol
    12 Getting the Most our of a Small Retail Footprint Brock Davison
    16 Controlling Beverage Cost Mike Walmsley
    19 BC Hospitality Foundation Harry McWatters, Chair, BCHF
    19 Trans Fat Restricted in BC
    20 COVER STORY – The Lighthouse Pub Jonathan Niven
    22 A Demographic Challenge Brenda Robinson
    28 Door Security Requirements: Boon or Bane? Debbie Minke
    34 How to Sell a Garbage Burger Jim Sullivan
    37 Motivating Teams Jim Sullivan

    Distribution
    Pubs
    Cabarets & Nightclubs
    Hotel Lounges
    Private Liquor Stores
    Golf & Yacht Clubs
    Industry Suppliers
    Circulation
    Published quarterly
    2800 copies per issue
    Extra distribution to all delegates at the conference and at ABLEBC’s and EMC’s booths at the BC Hospitality Industry Conference & Exposition

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