Family-founded.
People-focused.
Community-minded.
Success-driven.
Who We Are
We are a multi-generation family-owned investment company whose origins date back to the late 1940s. Built on honest, loyal, and long-standing relationships, we work collaboratively with business leaders and their management teams to meet the needs of tomorrow. Whether as an owner, operator, partner, or investor, we are committed to long-term growth and success. We have a proven track record of investment and operational excellence, in both Canada and the United States.
Our History
Belkin Inc, the predecessor to Belkorp, was founded by Morris Belkin in Vancouver in the late 1940s. While attending the University of British Columbia and working for the student newspaper, The Ubyssey, Morris acquired College Printers Ltd to ensure continued production of the paper. Over the following decades, Morris and his wife Helen, transformed the printing business into Canada’s largest paperboard packaging company, Belkin Packaging.
After Belkin Packaging was sold in 1987, their son, Stuart Belkin, was appointed by The Board to the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company went forward first as Balaclava Enterprises Ltd and subsequently as Belkorp Industries Inc, and over time, Stuart led the firm into its three current investment pillars: real estate, operating businesses, and capital markets.
Belkorp’s success is attributed to decades of hard work, a commitment to learning from experience, a carefully selected team exhibiting strong business acumen, and a dash of luck.
Significant past and present holdings include multi-family and industrial real estate in Canada and the United States, Rogers Sugar, Wastech, Canadian Hotel Income Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a portfolio of John Deere dealerships in California, Mohawk Canada, Newstech Recycling, and the Campbell Hill Landfill.
Morris Belkin
2018 Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame inductee
Bob Krauss (left) and Morris Belkin (right)
Vision
Pursuing opportunities to create a prosperous future for all
Mission
We are a family-owned private investment firm focused on three investment pillars: real estate, operating businesses, and capital markets. Guided by a leadership team with over a century of combined industry experience, we seek long-term, sustainable opportunities that create value for our shareholders, people, partners, and local economies.
Values
Throughout Belkorp’s successful history, the following values have been fundamental to implement impactful decisions:
Integrity
Exhibiting respect and honesty in dealing with people and partners
Accountability
Delivering on our commitments to all our stakeholders and maintaining high standards in all of our businesses
Respect
Building memorable relationships through our appreciation for our shareholders, employees, advisors, and partners
Teamwork
Fostering a collaborative environment where every team member contributes their unique views and expertise
Leadership
Exemplifying professionalism and accountability with every action we take
Innovation
Being creative and innovative in finding unique ways to solve problems and build viable ventures