Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Gala Program by Anita Warbinek Petersen

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GALA COMMITTEE: Rick Duff - Chair, Paige Petriw, Jordan Moe, Gillian Kirk

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VOLUNTEERS: Shari O’Neill, Shelley Linn, Graeme Hankey, Sandy Horton, Judith Castillo

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PRIZE DONORS: Dave’s Custom Metal, 2017 Board of Directors, BCLC, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Coquitlam Centre

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Welcome Business Leader of the Year Community Spirit Award Not-For-Profit of the Year Buffet Dinner Douglas College Presentation Young Professional of the Year Passing of the Gavel Chamber Member of the Year Coffee, tea and dessert served Business of the Year (30+ Employees) Business of the Year (11-30 Employees) Business of the Year (1-10 Employees) Evening entertainment starts

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CHAIR’S MESSAGE CARLO ZARRILLO Welcome to the annual Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Gala featuring the Business Excellence Awards. This night is your night. Tonight, we show appreciation to our membership and community, and celebrate last year’s successes and this year’s goals. I am excited for all of the businesses and individuals here tonight that will be recognized and awarded for their excellence in leadership, business and community spirit. On behalf of the 2017 Board of Directors I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, with a special mention to our presenting sponsor, Douglas College. Without your continued support, a special evening like tonight would not be possible. It is your on-going commitment that allows us to come together, to celebrate, and to grow as a community. Finally, I would like to give a huge congratulations to all of the nominees and finalists of the 2016 Business Excellence Awards. I am proud to live in a community with so many outstanding businesses and individuals.

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2017 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Past Chair

Carlo Zarrillo Catherine Ackerman Cecilia de Roca Chan Gillian Kirk

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Celia Chiang Rick Duff Lisa Landry Paul MacDonald Trish Mandewo Jennifer McKinnon Shannon Mitchell Daniel Richardson Mary Vellani Randy Webster

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MASTER of CEREMONIES MIYOUNG LEE Multiple Webster nominee and RTNDA winner, Miyoung Lee rings in her fifteenth year with CBC as the host and producer of CBC Vancouver News at 11pm. Miyoung began her career as an intern at CBC the day before the September 11 attack on the World Trade Centre in New York. And, so began her journey into reporting some of the biggest stories of the next decade including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, the Queen of the North sinking, and the taser death of Robert Dziekanski. Miyoung worked as a producer and director for CBC Radio Oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Early Edition before moving into television as a reporter and producer with CBC News Vancouver. A graduate from both BCIT, with a Broadcast Journalism Degree, and UBC, with a B.H.A. Honours in History with a Minor in English Literature, Miyoung strongly believes in giving back to the community. Miyoung is married with two daughters and spends much of her spare time mentoring high school students aspiring for a career in Journalism, as well as volunteering with the Richmond Student Parent Colt Program, an organization that supports teen mothers to complete their high school education. Her community and career ambitions are evident as her accolades continue to grow with multiple regional and national RTNDA awards, Jack Webster nominations, the CanWest Global Systems Broadcasters of the Future Award, The Ruth Hancock Scholarship in Journalism, Senator Vivienne Poy Leadership Award to name a few.

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CHAMBER MEMBER of THE YEAR MAUREEN SEGUIN Century 21 In Town Realty

The Chamber Member of the Year is someone who embodies the values of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and has made significant contributions throughout the year. In 2016, Maureen Seguin worked tirelessly to help the Chamber create the most engaged membership in the region. Maureen Seguin, Century 21 In Town Realty and Chief Ambassador of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, has been instrumental to the success of the Tri-Cities Chamber. The award-winning realtor has been described as bubbly, professional, endlessly positivity, generous and is a tough as nails negotiator with boundless energy, going above and beyond in everything she does. The world traveller, newlywed, and devoted Vancouver Canucks fan leverages her social media platforms to promote causes and organizations she believes in including numerous community events, Operation Red Nose, and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

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THE BUSINESS LEADER OF YEAR

Sponsored by: Phoneix Truck and Crane

Nominees in the Business Leader of the Year category are individuals whose talent, vision, expertise, dedication, and performance have defined them as an outstanding Tri-Citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; business leader. They emphasize the importance of delivering a high-level of service to customers and of treating employees with care and empathy. These candidates continuously give back by supporting community initiatives and projects and by encouraging their employees to do so as well. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipient: Gary Mauris, Dominion Lending Centres

Anita Wilson, Coast Therapy Anita Wilson began her career in massage therapy 19 years ago. After passing rigid government board exams in 1997 she opened Coast Therapeutic & Sports Massage, growing to 6 practitioners in its first year. With the help of a business partner in the physiotherapy profession, Coast Therapy was renamed and quickly grew to employ 33 therapists. Along with being recognized as a mentor in her field, Anita has been invited to present as a guest speaker at a number of events, and facilitates many groups for professional development. As well, she facilitates a clinic owners group of 33 other clinic owners from around the lower mainland, serves on the Board of Directors for SportMedBC, chairs a Sport Professional Practice Group, and served on the provincial Professional Association for 15 years. She is the organizer for all charitable and volunteer events that Coast Therapy participates in, including Light the Night, a fundraiser for Leukemia research where Coast Therapy is matching all donations. Alongside this, Coast Therapy gives pro-bono services for patients in need, volunteers as the official massage therapy providers of the Coquitlam Express BCHL Hockey Team, and much more.

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Bradley Leitch, Soccer Express Brad Leitch was born and raised in the Tri-Cities and played soccer on the first-ever Metro Ford Soccer team, competing in many national championships. After graduating, he went to straight to work in his family’s startup office supply company. The company grew rapidly and was later sold to Staples, where Brad worked in senior management until he acquired Soccer Express, his first store in 1998 on Barnet Highway. Since then, Brad has grown Soccer Express into Canada’s largest soccer supplier store and distributes nationally with offices and warehouses in both Vancouver and Toronto. Brad and his staff travel the country outfitting clubs, players, coaches, and soccer administrators. As well, Brad owns and operates soccerx.com, the new e-commerce leader for soccer in the country, reaching over 10,000 consumers each month. Brad sees his supportive customers as the basis for the exponential growth of Soccer Express. He gives back to the Tri-Cities through donations and volunteerism. Most notably, he has donated to SHARE Family and Community Services Society and Food Bank, The Mobilio Foundation and Nomad Sports Academy, outfitting third world soccer players around the globe.

Tom Ramsay, Meridian RV Tom Ramsay has been a part of the RV industry in Port Coquitlam since 1967, joining the family business straight out of high school. Meridian Mobile Mfg. began manufacturing a variety of custom built mobile homes, trailers, campers, and chassis mount motor homes and specialized in RV parts, repairs, and service. In 1980, Tom led his company through a drastic re-brand to reflect the company’s new direction: service, parts, and manufacturing. In 2004, Tom led the company through another change as they brought on new RV sales. In 2007, Tom opened Meridian RV’s second location in 100 Mile House, offering sales and service to the BC interior. In 2016, the Coquitlam location added RV rentals to Meridian RV’s arsenal. In 2012, Tom Ramsay and Meridian RV were awarded both the RVDA BC Dealer of the Year and Canada Dealer of the Year Awards. In 1980, Tom led his company through a drastic re-brand to reflect the company’s new direction: service, parts, and manufacturing. He then led the company through another change, in 2004, as the company brought on new RV sales. In 2007, the second Meridian RV location was opened in 100 Mile House, offering sales and service to the BC interior. Recognized for his hard work and dedication, Tom and Meridian RV were awarded the RVDA BC Dealer of the Year and Canada Dealer of the Year Awards in 2012. In 2016, the Coquitlam location then added RV rentals to Meridian RV’s arsenal

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Sponsored by: Tri-City News

The Community Spirit Award acknowledges both businesses and individuals that have tirelessly supported Tri-Cities based organizations and not-for-profits. They are committed to corporate social responsibility and dedicated to making the TriCities a better place to live, work, and play. Last Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recipient: Katrina Shelast, Hair We Are Beauty Boutique

Ethical Waste Services Ethical Waste Services is a social enterprise created with the sole purpose of making a difference in the Tri-Cities. Each year, the company donates 50% of its profits to Access Youth Outreach Services, as well, owner, Paul MacDonald, volunteers as a youth worker to help youth in the Tri-Cities community. This summer, Ethical Waste Services raised almost $15,000 for Access Youth Outreach Services through the 50 Grinds for Access fundraiser. The fundraiser consisted of Paul running the grouse grind 50 times over the summer. Friends and family were invited to participate and donate to help Paul to the finish line. Ethical Waste Services has a team of 10 employees from the Tri-Cities area. It works with PLEA and Access to hire marginalized youth, giving them a sense of purpose while providing valuable work experience. As well, Paul mentors students in the YELL (Youth Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad) program. Other community contributions include the creation of the Child and Youth Worker Program bursary at Douglas College, recycled over 3,245,000 lbs of drywall, provided in-kind services to Tri-City Transition House, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity on numerous demolition jobs and re-purposed thousands of dollars of materials that would have otherwise gone to landfill, and hired Syrian refugees to help build a successful life in Canada.

Jason Jakubec, Lawyers West Jason Jakubec moved to Coquitlam in 2001 and has practiced business and estate law in the community ever since. In 2010, Jason established Lawyers West LLP., leaving a Vancouver firm for his own business closer to home, which enabled Jason to increase his community volunteer efforts

Since 2001, Jason has been involved in a number of organizations, including over 13 years with the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise -- serving as President in 2006-2007, Operation Red Nose -- leading the dispatch team to success for the last 6 years, and Crossroads Hospice Society where he has sat on the board for the past 6 years. Through Lawyers West, Jason has been able to provide practicum experience for the legal administrative assistant program, work experience for 1 high school student from Gleneagle Secondary, and a summer law student to gain valuable practical experience before moving onto an articling position. Offering experience in these positions is often unheard of in smaller law firms such as Lawyers West, but Jason believes in the importance of helping those looking to break into the profession. Jason relishes the opportunity to give back to the Tri-Cities community with his time, energy, financial support, and legal skills. Jason believes these volunteer experiences have enriched his life and have made him a better person.

Phoenix Truck & Crane For the past 25 years, Phoenix Truck & Crane has been an integral part of the Tri-Cities community. Demonstrating leadership in social responsibility, philanthropy, and the donation of time by those at all levels within the organization. Phoenix’s dedication to the community has been anchored by founder, Bill Dick. Phoenix Truck & Crane donates over $100,000 each year to a number of local organizations, including an average of $50,000 per year to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. The remainder of Phoenix’s donations can be seen benefiting Sunshine Dream for Kids, Société francophone de Maillardville, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Basics for Babies, and many more. Phoenix is often the first to react in emergencies to provide support to those in need, including the needs of new immigrants to the community and those seeking assistance due to devastating situations. This was highlighted specifically during the past year as Phoenix was drawn to step up during the Glen Street apartment fire, at the Syrian Refugees first Eid Al-Fitr in Canada and for a local person who couldn’t afford her wheelchair. Thanks to the corporate culture instilled by ownership, Phoenix staff volunteer their own time helping the Christmas Hampers program for SHARE, providing a stage for the Terry Fox Run, and chaperoning local special needs kids visiting Disneyland.

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F TH E NOT-FOR-PROFIT OYEAR

Sponsored by: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Nominees in the Not-For-Profit of the Year category are organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the Tri-Cities’ communities. With a reputation for excellence, integrity, honesty, and generosity, these organizations have made a significant positive impact on local residents and businesses by delivering exceptional programs and services. Last Year’s Recipient: Soropotimist International of the Tri-Cities

Coquitlam Firefighter’s Charitable Society Founded in 1968, the Firefighter’s of Coquitlam have had a long-standing tradition of giving back to the community. The firefighter’s compassion extends beyond the call of duty in the fire service, through charity volunteering, fundraising, and developing programs for the betterment of the community. 10 years ago, the Coquitlam Firefighter’s Charitable society became a registered charity and since then it has continued to excel in philanthropy by collaborating with many worthy charities. Raising $80,000 each year, the society donates to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and runs charitable initiatives including the Nutrition Breakfast and Snack Program and the new Disaster Relief Program, helping 95 displaced men, women, and children. The Coquitlam Firefighter’s Charitable Society’s vision is to create a healthier, more connected and enriched community. In 2016 alone, it helped serve 7500 meals to elementary students, raised $38,000 for victims of the Cottonwood fire, and volunteered over 3500 hours for these important causes.

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Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities In the Tri-Cities, Rotary is represented by separate clubs – The Rotary Club of Coquitlam, Coquitlam Sunrise, Port Coquitlam Centennial, and Port Moody. All 4 clubs are committed to the Rotary belief in humanitarian service, high-ethical standards, and service above self. All the activities of the Rotary Clubs are sustained through the volunteer efforts of both time and skills to the Club. Funds for chosen projects are raised by each Club, through a variety of community events. Signature events hosted by the local Rotary Clubs include the Annual Golf Tournament, LobsterFest, RibFest, Caledonia night, Search for the Perfect Pint, Shred-a-Thon, Amazing Race, Italian Night, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Rotarians believe in strengthening their communities, not only through their own projects, but also by supporting and partnering with other community leaders and organizations. Locally, these include SHARE Society, police services, schools, Douglas College, environmental groups and health care facilities. Weekly meetings are the core of member engagement, which includes guest speakers to continually inform members about community needs, efforts and Rotary resources.

Simon Fraser Society for Community Living The Simon Fraser Society for Community Living has been operating in the Tri-Cities for 63 years on the core values of relationship, ability, contribution, and inclusion. It serves families of children and youth at risk for or experiencing a developmental delay or disability and adults with a developmental disability. With an annual operating budget of over $14,000,000 from a diverse number of sources and over 200 employees, it provides services from new born babies to seniors including early intervention, family support, inclusion, employment and housing. SFSCL serves approximately 2,000 people in the Tri-Cities community each year. Its most recent accreditation report highlighted exemplary business practice in the areas of Strategic Planning and Leadership. These rare ratings are given to organizations that “stand out in their professional and strategic response to an observed service or business need, designed with input from their stakeholders and based on those individuals’ quality expectations”. The Board and leadership of SFSCL were recognized for being progressive change agents with a strategic plan to leverage organization assets to create affordable housing and community space.

F TH E YOUNG PROFESSIONALOYEAR

Sponsored by: Douglas College

Nominees in the Young Professional of the Year category are individuals whose leadership skills, innovation, and dedication to community development have defined them as an outstanding Tri-Cities’ business professional. They create an environment that fosters growth and encourages development while giving back to the community and inspiring others. These candidates have showcased dedication in their work and in bettering their business to the best of their abilities. NEW Category for 2017!

Chris Chong, Butter Studios Chris Chong is a professional photographer and the co-owner of Butter Studios, a favourite in Vancouver for photography, videography and photobooth services. Previously, Chris worked in the telecommunications industry for over a decade in a variety of roles that revolved around customer service, sales, employee relations/ management, operations leadership, and project management. Chris took his experience from the corporate world and applied it towards a small business. Under Chris’ leadership and guidance, Butter Studios grew exponentially. While continuing to be a recognized as a leader in wedding photography, Chris helped develop other components of Butter Studios. The company is now a name recognized in the lower mainland as one of the best in event photography, videography, and photobooth services, winning the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award in 2013. Chris also loves building new relationships, which includes supporting non-profit organizations with his team’s talents and services. Through Chris’ commitment to the community, Butter Studios provides $30,000 through in-kind services each year. It’s obvious that Chris enjoys creating a final product that “wows” his clients, and delivering top notch client service is always priority. He believes in achieving what others may deem impossible and loves running a small business that can do big business things.

Lindsay Viscount, Longevity Graphics Lindsay Viscount started Longevity Graphics, a web design and online marketing company, 15 years ago. Starting as a one-woman show, the company grew to 10 employees in 3 short years. As a small business owner, she understands the goals of small businesses, and she works with her clients to achieve real results online; results that will increase their sales and grow their company.

Lindsay is a big believer in continued personal growth, and providing personalized oneon-one training to her employees. As well, Lindsay provides a business coach to take the Longevity Graphics team through group training and professional development courses. Community involvement is a big part of her mission and Lindsay feels passionately about giving to Access Youth Outreach Services, Tri-Cities Homelessness & Housing Task Group, and SHARE Family and Community Services. She has also setup a scholarship awarded to one high school student each year furthering their career in digital arts. Lindsay’s experience in the digital marketing world has led Longevity Graphics to be named #1 of the Three Best Rated Web Designers in Coquitlam, was nominated for PoCo Best Biz Awards’ Small Business of the Year, and was nominated for the Small Business BC Awards in five categories, where it is currently a finalist for Best Employer.

Raj Mutti, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Raj Mutti began his career at Hastings Racecourse where he worked in every facet of the business. He was later named General Manager of Hastings Racecourse at the young age of 26 and was considered one of the youngest and most successful up-and-comers of any big-time racetrack in North America. Through his extensive experience, he then quickly progressed to the position of Executive Director of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Today, Raj Mutti is the Executive Director of Regional Operations for Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and currently oversees six properties in the province of British Columbia. He is also heavily integrated in the rebranding of the properties located on Vancouver Island. On a daily basis, Raj looks to uphold the values of honesty, integrity, hard work, and determination. Each of these values has allowed him to earn the respect of his colleagues, as well as corporate and community partners. Raj helps the next generation of professionals succeed by mentoring business students from SFU’s Beedie School of Business. Raj has spearheaded the successful startup of ‘Proud’, a volunteer program that recognizes Great Canadian Gaming employees for giving back to their community. Once a volunteer has completed a designated amount of hours, Great Canadian Gaming will issue a donation to that organization in their name.

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F TH E BUSINESS OYEAR 30+ EMPLOYEES

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Nominees in the Business of the Year (30+ Employees) category are Tri-Citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; businesses with 30 or more employees that have demonstrated an outstanding level of leadership in the combined areas of business performance, innovation, and positive social conscience. These businesses have proven their success with their financial prosperity and business longevity, and have significantly impacted the TriCities with their continued community support. Last Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recipient: Rokstad Power

Altac Services Inc. Altac Services started as a family owned business in 2003, specializing in environmental technologies for water purification and hydration. Since opening, the company has expanded operations across Western Canada. After partnering with Altac Mechanical in 2016, Altac Services was able to open an office in Calgary. The company has designed and provided a water purification table for public events -- eliminating the plastic water bottle, played a key role in the Fort McMurray Water re-Certification Program, provided reverse osmosis water and custom sanitary dispensing machines to the food sector, and successfully launched Altac Interactive -- a green option to paper plans on job sites and a new line of waterless eco-friendly urinals. Altac Services operates in an ever-evolving industry and works tirelessly to adjust to the environmental and demographic needs of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communities. It up-keeps its reputation of quality by maintaining, servicing, repairing, and installing these custom built machines. The company provides dedicated 24-hour on-call office staff, field technicians, and management team to ensure its customers are satisfied at all times. The Altac Family has a long history of family traditions that it has blended with industry standards to make Altac Services unique in its field. The company sponsors a number of youth athletic clubs, local boys and girls clubs and provide hydration stations at local festivals.

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Associated Labels & Packaging Associated Labels and Packaging has been a family-owned and operated company based in Coquitlam for over 35 years. The company manufactures custom labels and flexible packaging for a number of companies including Saputo, Vega, and Natural Factors. The foundation of the company is based on the “People, Ethics, Quality” triangle and is constantly changing and evolving to provide the best and most efficient service to its customers. In 2016, Associated Labels was awarded the 45th Top Manufacturer in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver. It produced North America’s first non-GMO, Back Yard Compostable, Stand-Up Pouch, which has changed the face of the packaging world. Associated Labels & Packaging has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified. Its staff has volunteered for the City of Coquitlam on the Como Creek Ecological restoration project, leading to its participation in the National Communities in Bloom competition. To further support its commitment to the environment, the company has installed two bee hives to educate staff on the importance of pollinators. Social responsibility is an important aspect of the Associated Labels triangle. It sponsors Coquitlam lacrosse and hockey teams and donates food to the less fortunate, totaling to 36,000 lbs of food over the past six years.

Finger Food Studios Finger Food Studios is a world-class technology company founded and based in Port Coquitlam. In just seven years, it has catapulted from a basement startup to a multimillion dollar company, now operating out of three locations with a global customer base. The Finger Food team is passionate about embracing and innovating bleeding-edge technological opportunities and delivering products that achieve tangible ROI in realworld scenarios. The company designs and develops immersive Mobile, MR/AR/VR, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Cloud, and Entertainment products. It has transformed the workflow of truck design with HoloLens and re-imagined the way programming is introduced to the classroom by building the largest learning platform for STEM robotics with Sphero. Finger Food Studios is a leader in business sustainability as it is one of the first companies in Canada to become carbon positive. The company has created over 100 high-tech jobs in the Tri-Cities and is expecting to create 100 more within the next two years.

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Congratulations to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award nominees and winners.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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F TH E BUSINESS OYEAR 11-30 EMPLOYEES