Awards and Credentials
Dan has received some prestigous recognition in the local and online community.
- Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)
- Since 2008
- President of Mac PQB Users Groups
- Parksville Business Chamber of Commerce Member
- Winner of the 2012 Glassie Award for "Outstanding Customer Service" presented by Parksville Chamber of Commerce
- Finalist for VI Business Excellence Award in the technology category, 2012
Below is an excerpt from the PQBNews article by Candace Wu of the Parksville-Qualicum Beach News:
"The Parksville Qualicum Beach Mac Users Group (MUG) is a unique registered non profit society which brings together a diverse range of techies from Apple enthusiasts to new Mac users. “Our group provides an opportunity to share ideas and knowledge,” said recently elected president of the group, Dan LaRoque, certified Macintosh technician of Up Your Media. LaRoque said the membership, which consists of approximately 100 people, varies in their level of expertise."
The Parksville Mac Users Group meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the Parksville Forum at 100 Jensen Street. The goal of the group is to educate and share information to its members and guests on the Mac computer platform and applications. They’re friendly people, come join them. For more information please call 250-954-1348, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit http://pqmug.wordpress.com/.