Eight businesses and individuals chosen by North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce
The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is hailing the Bell Evening of Excellence Business Awards held Oct. 24 at the Best Western as “a huge success, celebrating and honouring the outstanding businesses of North Bay and the district.”
“The Evening of Excellence is a meaningful event where we celebrate businesses and individuals who have shown leadership, community involvement, and success,” said Donna Backer, president and CEO of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. “It’s truly well-deserved recognition for the nominees, winners, and all businesses across our district.”
The winners by category:
Young Professional of the Year — Sponsored by Yes Employment Services
Makayla Schoonhoven, Scotiabank
New Business of the Year — Sponsored by Nipissing University
Healing Connections Psychotherapy
Not-for-Profit of the Year — Sponsored by OLG
Small Business of the Year, 1 to 5 employees — Sponsored by the Labour Market Group
Small Business of the Year, 6 to 15 employees (joint award) — Sponsored by Canadore College
Burrows Country Store
Laporte’s Nursery & Greenhouses
Business of the Year, 16+ employees — Sponsored by Bell
Cementation Canada Inc.
The Betty Alcorn Memorial Award for Director of the Year, an annual award, was presented by the Chamber to Jim Bruce, who is deemed to have demonstrated outstanding dedication and diligence to the board as chair of the Business Research and Policy Committee.
“Jim has been instrumental in leading efforts to strengthen our advocacy for businesses, particularly in addressing social issues,” said Backer. “His forward-thinking approach is helping to shape the Chamber’s growth, and we look forward to his continued contributions.”
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