MAY 2021
Chamber at a
Glance
SPECIAL CHAMBER AWARDS EDITION IN THIS ISSUE
138 YEARS OF SUCCESS President's Last Word A Brief History of
Awards
Meet This Years Finalists Two New Awards! Check Out Your Sponsors
PRESIDENT'S LAST WORD THANK YOU FOR A REMARKABLE YEAR Hi everyone! I am finding my days filled with numerous “last times”!?** as my term as President of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce nears its conclusion. This is one of them! This is the last opportunity I will have to address our readers in our Glance newsletter. It is truly bittersweet, but I will not be going far as the Chamber and this network holds an incredibly special place in my heart. Also, Mr. Barry
Our call for board nominations has
Development Corporation CEO,
just closed, and we were completely
Margot Cathcart. We look forward to
overwhelmed with the amount of
working with you on some important
remarkable people that want to help
initiatives!
lead this movement. This was just another reminder of the importance of
Another reminder for everyone
the Chamber, and how bright the
reading out there today, the
network has shone the past year. We
thousands of lives that have been
have incredible leadership in this
saved over the course of the
community, and it is amazing when it
pandemic have been shouldered in
comes together to work at a common
large part due the sacrifices of our
goal.
small business owners. They have diligently closed and changed their
Cooper is a total boss, and I could not be more excited to help him in the transition. You will be in good hands!
We have been incredibly busy at the Chamber as of late, with many
WE WERE COMPLETELY
communities safer. Those same small
OVERWHELMED WITH THE AMOUNT OF REMARKABLE
ways to innovate and bring value to our membership network through virtual events, information sharing, advocacy efforts, new policy, and interaction with many key
business owners will be the ones, who once we have enough vaccination to allow for some normalcy to return, will
PEOPLE THAT WANT TO HELP
exciting things on the horizon. Our staff and volunteers continue to find
business operations to help make our
be the ones who will put in the blood, sweat and tears required to drag our
LEAD THIS MOVEMENT There has been a lot of exciting news
economy back. They deserve to be supported. We owe them that much!
as of late with a couple new people filling some key positions to help move
Take care of each other and stay
our city and economy forward. A huge
safe!
congratulations goes out to our
stakeholders.
Spencer Day Brandon Chamber President 2020-2021
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A RICH HISTORY A STORY OF BRANDON BUSINESS
SUCCESS
WHAT ARE THE BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS? The Brandon Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Show is a celebration of business excellence, recognizing Chamber members who have made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership in the community.
As we continue to navigate the impacts of the pandemic on in-person events, we are taking this opportunity to reimagine our awards celebration! This year our Awards Show will be fully virtual, with the opportunity to join a preshow networking event prior to the video
TWO NEW AWARDS THIS YEAR!
launch of the award winners being announced This year, our Business Development The Brandon Chamber Awards recognize organizations in 8 categories: Business Person of the Year Business Excellence (Large & Small) Outstanding New Business Community Impact Lifetime Business Builder
Committee worked at creating two new awards which will recognize outstanding achievement by an individual aged 18-40 who is either the Director/Owner of a new or existing business and has successfully built or built-up the organization. The winners will be announced at the 2021 Award Show May 13, 2021.
Young Entrepreneur Award Westman’s Top 4 Under 40
WHAT WILL THIS YEAR LOOK LIKE? As we continue to navigate the impacts of the pandemic on in person events, we are taking this opportunity to reimagine our awards celebration! This year our Awards Show will be fully virtual, with the opportunity to join a pre-show networking event prior to the video launch of the award winners being announced. You have the option to choose
JOIN US MAY 13, 2021 Pre-Show Party tickets are available for purchase. Contact the Chamber to save your spot! 204 571 5340 Questions? Contact Erin, Events & Program Coordinator at 204 571 5343 or email events@brandonchamber.ca
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between a single person swag box, or a swag box for two. We would like to send a big thank you to the following businesses who helped make our production a reality:
The students of staff of the IMA department.
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MEET THE FINALISTS SO MANY REASONS TO CELEBRATE Honors a business with more than 15 employees that demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth, exemplifies superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.
Honors a business with fewer than 15 employees that demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth, exemplifies superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.
FUSION CREDIT UNION
ACCENT STRIPING & LETTERING
JOE BEEVERZ CANADIAN PUB
A&L CYCLE
ROYAL LEPAGE MARTIN LIBERTY REALTY
WHEAT CITY ELECTRIC, LTD.
Recognizes an individual or business for outstanding community service to business and community endeavors and have contributed to the well-being of the community as a whole.
This award recognizes the accomplishments of a business owner who has succeeded through innovation and risk-taking or achieved success in introducing new products or services or growing an existing product line through a unique approach.
CHUCK ELLIOT
CHEZ ANGELA CAFE & BAKERY
THE KEYSTONE CENTRE
DAYDREAMS SALON & SPA
ROCKED COMMUNITY FITNESS
LIMITLESS EVENTS
Recongizes a business person that exemplifies outstanding business practices and achievements, that demonstrates leadership, vision, and the creation of economic growth, while contributing to the community. This award recognizes individuals who are at the peak of their career.
JASON ROBLIN
Vionell Holdings Partnership
GUS VASILARAKIS Pizza Express Brandon
CAM WIRCH A&L Cycle
THIS YEARS SPONSORS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! HOST SPONSOR: BDO CANADA LLP
GOLD SPONSORS
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BRONZE SPONSORS SUPPORTER SPONSORS
Chamber at a Glance is published twelve times per year by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce
Meet your 2021 Board Election Candidates! Visit our website, www.brandonchamber.ca for complete voting information (including deadlines and nominee profiles). For more information, please call (204)
1043 Rosser Avenue
571-5340 or email info@brandonchamber.ca
( * ) Indicates current board members seeking re-election.
Brandon, MB R7A 0L5 Phone: (204) 571-5340 info@brandonchamber.ca www.brandonchamber.ca
Matt Berg
Meredyth Leech*
Jason Splett
Livingstone Landscaping
Leech Printing Ltd.
Corteva Agriscience
Emelio Brown
Jennifer Ludwig
IntriTech Digital Marketing
Super Thrifty Pharmacy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Spencer Day | President Progressive Westman
Barry Cooper | Vice-President Heritage Co-op
Laurie Brugger* Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd.
Andrew Palmer PBC Multi Media
Tanya LaBuick | Secretary/Treasurer CW2 Construction Guardian Fencing LaBuick & Co.
Cathy Snelgrove | Past President Siere
Anna Dumas W.L. Buck & Associates
Kelly Simonson Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC
Samantha Falloon Myphone | TELUS & KOODO
Laurie Brugger
Authorized Dealer
Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd.
Andrea Epp Epp Law Office
We are providing both paper and electronic voting. Polls open
Tilda Fortier Greenstone Building Products
May 10th, 2021. Delegates will be sent electronic ballots the day of opening polls.
Cast Your
Vote by 4pm Thursday, May 20st, 2021.
Chris Finley Mazergroup
Ryan Jacobson Affordable Storage Brandon Forbidden Flavours Roastery
Meredyth Leech Leech Printing Ltd.
Lois MacDonald Alternative Landscaping Ltd.
Scott Norosky South End Lumber (1978) Ltd.
Jaime Pugh MNP LLP.
Aida Tahhan Aida's Catering
CHAMBER STAFF Carolynn Cancade
AMC Surgical 1202 Princess Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0R3 (204) 717-1136 (work) amcsurgical@outlook.com Avanta Financial Services Inc. 22 3rd Avenue NW Dauphin, MB R7A 0L5 1-855-630-7528 (work) brandon@avantafinancialservices.com Marino's Pizza 441 - 10th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4G3 (204) 578-5550 (work) marinospizza@wcgwave.ca
General Manager
Erin Houck Events & Program Coordinator
Alix Coucill Director of Member Relations
Jordan Horkey Office Coordinator
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba 940 Princess Avenue, Unit Q Brandon, MB R7A4E9 (204) 721-2174 (work) westman@moodmb.ca Who We Are: The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is an independent, membership funded, non-profit organization that represents Brandon business from the grassroots level. Our Mission: To encourage growth in the Brandon community by fostering a progressive business environment, favourable to enhancing existing and attracting new business.