25th Anniversary Gala Highlights Formula for Succuss –

BBI’s 25th Anniversary Gala took place on November 26, 2021 at the Halifax Harbourfront Marriott Hotel. The theme was “A Milestone with Momentum.”

The evening included a networking reception and vendors’ market, followed by dinner a keynote speech. The annual BBI awards were presented to three outstanding entrepreneurs.

Here is a peek inside the sold-out event.

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The Drummers from Home escort Mayor Mike Savage and other dignitaries, signalling the start of the event

Tiffani Young of Natural Butter Bar displays her hair and skincare products

Ross Simmonds of Foundation Marketing delivers a dynamic keynote speech

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BBI clients, community members, partner organizations and more came out to celebrate

Award winners, above: Eleanor Beaton receives the Hector Jacques Award of Business Excellence (left) Temi Olugbenla receives the Entrepreneur of the Year award (centre) Shada Hamed receives the Rudy Ffrench Youth Trailblazer Award (right) (Not pictured: Rudy Ffrench winner Keiara Colley)