When the Rykon Group of Companies was created in 1984, we determined we'd never stray from one simple guiding principle. By Building strong relationships we build profit. It's about having a winning attitude, an element of control and commitment. That's what differentiates us.

The Rykon Group of Companies includes numerous corporate entities owned by the Group participants. Independently and with our joint venture partners, we've developed and built major housing, hydro-electric and manufacturing projects, created and operated hotel interests and profitably managed leadership in agricultural markets.

We're a group of hands-on, quality-driven entrepreneurs. The Rykon Group's team of professionals are involved, committed and accountable. When brought to bear on a project, an issue or a challenge, that attitude has earned us fistfuls of accolades, the respect of our competitors and the loyalty of our customers and financial partners.

The corporate stability that the Rykon Group has shown over the years comes from having a shared vision. That's not a cliché. Shared vision is an integral part of our corporate nature. It has differentiated us from the crowds in every project we've tackled.

We're proud of the exceptional lifestyle communities we've built together. Monterra in Tsawwassen, Ocean Park Grove and Brambley Hedge in Surrey, Pacificview in Bellingham, Ashford Park and Willow Grove in Seattle, Somerville Corner and Southbay Landing Kelowna. They are all truly stunning examples of a commitment to excellence.

Rykon treasures the peer acknowledgment we've received through awards from groups like the Canadian Home Builders' Association and others. Besides the enthusiastic response of clients when they move into their new homes, the awards showered on Rykon are an extra dose of proof that we are doing it right.

We're building relationships ­ and client satisfaction ­ one nail at a time.

The Rykon Group's success is not a magic formula. It's an attitude and an operational format that is repeatable. For example, we provided executive management consultation to Can-Oat Milling Inc. in Portage La Prairie. The Rykon Group was involved with Can-Oat from the beginning. We're pleased to say that with management guidance, teamwork and application of the Rykon philosophies, Can-Oat has grown to be the largest industrial oat miller in the world.

The Rykon Group of Companies has also proven success is repeatable through a joint venture undertaken with the Robson Valley Power Corporation. Rykon was part owner of the Robson Valley power plant project and helped harness water energy for B.C. Hydro's commercial and residential power customers. Our hands-on role included processing of regulatory and environmental issues, financing and construction. We have proven our capability in combining the strengths of management in widely diverse business arenas.