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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Thank you for joining us at the 6 th annual Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses. The theme for this year’s reception is “Living by our Values”. It’s been a difficult couple of years with Covid-19 that has been a challenge for all businesses, especially SME’s. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Excellence Canada team, I would like to extend to you our sincere congratulations to those receiving the Canadian Business Excellence Awards tonight. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, you have proven that excellence is still alive and well and thriving at your business. The Award is open to all Canadian private businesses that can demonstrate a strategic approach to successfully improving performance and achieving their goals, with a focus on the following three key performance areas: Delighted Customers; Engaged Employees; Commitment to Innovation. In addition, they are financially sustainable and are growing their businesses. As a recipient of this Award, you have clearly demonstrated your commitment to creating, sustaining, and living by strong company values. These values have allowed you to build great teams, deliver excellent customer service, and create innovative products and practices that have propelled our economy forward. This year, Excellence Canada is celebrating 38 years of improving performance and recognizing excellence at organizations in all sectors across Canada: private businesses, listed companies, public sector organizations, governments at all levels, hospitals, universities and institutions. Enabling Canadian organizations to raise the bar on excellence in a globally competitive economy is the driving force for Excellence Canada. The Canadian Business Excellence Awards recipients embody the principles of entrepreneurship, innovation and hard work, and prove that private businesses are indeed the backbone of the economy. Congratulations on receiving this prestigious award! We wish you continued personal and business health and success. We look forward to celebrating with you once again in person in 2023!
Allan N. Ebedes President & CEO Excellence Canada
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PROGRAMME
Happy Hour Dance Party 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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DJ Elegance (Benjamin De Graf ) Photo Booth Networking
RoundTable Discussion (VIP ticket holders only) 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ryan McCarty Author, international Renowned Speaker, and the Co-Founder of Culture of Good, Inc.
Opening Remarks 5:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.
Adam Stoehr VP of Education, Excellence Canada and Promoter of Employee Happiness & Sports Enthusiast Iva Grbesic Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger and regular on Cityline’s Makeover Madness
Welcome 5:10 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
John Wilson Founder & CEO CEO Global Network
Keynote Address 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Ryan McCarty Author, international Renowned Speaker, and the Co-Founder of Culture of Good, Inc.
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6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Presentation of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards Alexa Translations Architech Avana BeaverTails Canada Inc. Brainworks Corporate Finance Institute Denesoline Corporation Groupe MMI inc. Indellient Integracare Inc. ISU Corp Jan Kelley Inc. MBC Managed IT Services Mobials Inc. Neuro Rehab Services R. Khanuja Dentistry T&T Power Group Inc. TOOLBX UniUni Waterford Global Inc. Weston Forest Winright Law
6:40 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Concluding Remarks Co-Hosts
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ryan McCarty Author, International renowned Speaker and the Co-Founder of Culture of Good Inc.
After creating and implementing a wildly successful Culture of Good movement at the largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, in which he spearheaded community investments worth $6 million for those in need, Ryan recognized the need to share the Culture of Good with other successful organizations and their leadership. Ryan’s work has been featured in Huffington Post, Inc.com, People, Forbes and more. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the non and for-profit industry, Ryan has a meaningful passion for inspiring employees and customers, igniting positive change in the world, and impacting companies’ bottom lines. Join me in welcoming Ryan to the stage as he teaches how to unleash positive results in the workplace and world by inspiring us to bring their soul to work every day.
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SPEAKERS
Adam Stoehr VP of Education, Excellence Canada and Promoter of Employee Happiness & Sports Enthusiast
Adam is one of Excellence Canada’s primary facilitators and speakers. He researches and typically speaks about strategy, employee happiness, organizational excellence, customer experience, leadership, process improvement and all forms of quality management. Adam has delivered talks for more than 25,000 adults and has conducted more than 20 Canada Awards for Excellence verifications since 2000.
Iva Grbesic Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger and regular on Cityline’s Makeover Madnesst
Iva is a firm believer that life’s problems are easier to deal with when you’re wearing great jeans, red lipstick and an amazing pair of shoes. This stylist and mother of four is a style expert bringing positivity and inspiration to everything she does. Iva is a style expert bringing you the latest trends in fashion. She offers tips for real women by a real woman and shows you how easy it is to look your best and feel confident. Known for her transformations during Cityline’s Makeover Madness episodes Iva always brings the style and wow factor to every transformation.
John Wilson President, Founder & CEO CEO Global Network
John Wilson is one of the world’s preeminent CEO mentors and the founder and CEO of CEO Global Network—an exclusive CEO peer group organization that leads opportunities for learning and development through peer group meetings, targeted one-to-one mentoring, a customized curriculum, and focused learning events throughout the year. John is also the author of the acclaimed business book GREAT CEOs and How They Are Made: The Seven Imperatives, and sits on the Board of Directors of Excellence Canada. Having built and led successful nine-figure businesses in both Canada and the United States, John understands what it takes to lead at the top—which is why he is so invested in giving back. Over the years, John has personally coached hundreds of high-performing CEOs to greater success and is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of CEO Global Network: “To significantly improve the success and lives of CEOs and executives, their families, and their companies.”
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Your biggest investment is you. Be bullish.
Regardless of economic conditions, there’s always one thing worth investing in. You. The astute business and investing insights in The Globe and Mail will broaden your perspective and inform your decisions. With insightful content, timely analysis and helpful tools, there’s no better way to navigate your financial future. Learn more at globeandmail.com/BetterInformed
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Alexa Translations Toronto, ON
Alexa Translations breaks language barriers by providing AI-powered translations for the world’s most prestigious legal, financial, and government institutions. Trained in Canadian French and hosted on Canadian servers, the Alexa Translations A.I. platform delivers complex, industry-specific results with unmatched quality and speed. And with two decades of award-winning service from our very own professional team of linguistic experts, you can trust that your business will be in good hands.
Architech Toronto, ON
Architech is a Canadian digital transformation firm. Over the last 18 years, Architech has partnered with enterprise businesses and scale ups to build the digital solutions of the future. Architech’s world-class team of Design & Technology specialists leverage the latest cloud technology to build digital products that deliver superior customer experiences and deeply impact our client’s business. The Architech team is on a mission to “build a better future”, and that spans far past client projects. Each employee is empowered to get involved in the larger community to affect positive change in their own unique way.
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Avana Regina, SK
Avana is a Saskatchewan-based real estate enterprise proud of its female-led, customer-focused values. Since its founding in 2014, Avana has emerged as a leading developer in Regina with accolades for its high-growth successes and social responsibility. With $400 million in assets under management and extraordinary business performance to date, Avana ranked No. 10 on the Canadian Business and Maclean’s 2020 Growth List of top 500 companies in Canada. It marks the first time in history that a female-led company from Saskatchewan broke the Growth List’s Top 10.
BeaverTails Canada Inc. Montreal, QC
BeaverTails® is truly one of a kind. Irresistibly delicious, artisanal Canadian pastry, always there to share special moments that make lifelong memories. We are a Canadian, family-owned company, with headquarters based in Montreal, and over 180 locations across the globe. An iconic indulgence since 1978, today we continue our heritage by uniquely combining our original recipe with premium quality ingredients. Served piping-hot, our hand-stretched whole-wheat pastries are both crispy and chewy at the same time. With endless flavour combinations, we promise you an experience you will never forget.
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Brainworks Huntsville, ON
Founded in 2003, Brainworks is a client-centred medical rehabilitation firm focusing on cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial treatment and assessment. Managed from its offices in Huntsville and North Bay Ontario, Brainworks provides direct rehabilitation services throughout “the near north” and Northeastern Ontario. Innovative and secure eRehabilitation™ programs reach clients in the most remote areas of the province. Creative brain injury awareness campaigns, administrative and clinical excellence, support to the community and outstanding reputation with both clients and peers have resulted in local, provincial, national and even international recognition more than 25 times since 2013.
Corporate Finance Institute Vancouver, BC
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is the leading, accredited provider of online learning for finance professionals. With specialized certification programs featuring hundreds of on-demand courses, lessons, and interactive exercises created and led by industry experts, CFIc ombines theory and practice to give learners best-in-class finance skills for the real world. CFI enables organizations of any size to upskill employees with turnkey and custom learning paths for all types and levels of finance professionals. Unlimited access to thoughtfully curated, high-quality content—including courses, articles, assessments, videos, exercises, and templates—empowers staff to learn anywhere, anytime, with engaging lessons and resources made for sustainable skill-building.
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Denesoline Corporation Yellowknife, NT
Denesoline Corporation is the economic development arm of the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nations, located on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. Denesoline tackles unique problems faced in our isolated, circumpolar environment with cutting edge, innovative solutions. Denesoline serves the mining sector through avenues such as ice road construction, bulk freight, aviation, lubricants, explosives, and much more. Denesoline is now targeting broader issues via initiatives such as renewable energy, food security through aeroponic farming, 3D printing, and waste recycling. Denesoline believes in finding sustainable, long-term solutions that will improve not only our local environment, but the planet.
Groupe MMI inc. Saint-Laurent, QC
Group MMI is a leader in the cleaning industry in Eastern Canada. Founded in 1991, MMI cares for the cleaning needs of over 1000 locations. What distinguishes MMI from its competitors is its focus on employee engagement. MMI prioritizes a humans first philosophy. Cleaning might be viewed as a solitary occupation, but we recognize the importance of creating a sense of belonging. With this in mind, MMI has implemented a new application called Connecteams to help workers spread across thousands of kilometers feel part of a close-knit community. The end result has been an increase in loyalty among MMI’s employees and client satisfaction.
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Indellient Oakville, ON
Indellient is a cloud transformation professional services firm specializing in, Data, DevOps and Cloud Application Development. We partner with ambitious companies across their business lifecycle to create foundational and lasting change that drive business impact. Founded in 2004 with our head office in Oakville Ontario, Indellient was conceived from the belief that high-performing companies want to create the future and leverage innovative capabilities. What does Indellient mean? At our core belief, it means to create business outcomes with integrity, teamwork, adaptability, and ownership.
Integracare Inc. Toronto, ON
Founded in 1990, Integracare provides a wide range of private nursing care and support services to individuals in their homes, hospitals, and retirement residences. Integracare also provides Corporate and Individual Concierge and On-Site COVID Testing. Integracare’s team of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Certified Personal Support Workers, Registered Physiotherapists and Registered Massage Therapists provide quality home healthcare, medical treatment and living assistance for our Clients and their Families. Our services, while encompassing all levels of nursing care, have always included a wide range of related services that address the needs of our Clients. Integracare’s dedicated team provides quality care which fosters Client’s independence and joyful living wherever they call home.
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ISU Corp Kitchener, ON
ISU Corp is a high-tech company that works as problem solvers bringing innovative solutions to businesses to increase their net profits using exceptional custom software solutions. They specialize in taking disorganized and complicated systems and transforming them into profitable solutions through the use of Software Architecture, Development, Project Management and Software User Interface Design. ISU Corp offers 25 years of experience providing industry-leading software solutions in a fast and cost-effective package. Their main focus is to create a win-win environment with their clients. They view every project as a partnership, where honesty and professionalism mandate every task.
Jan Kelley Inc. Burlington, ON
Jan Kelley is an award winning creative digital agency that helps businesses grow. Our philosophy brings together the power of technology and the brilliance of humanity to spark ideas, generate momentum and drive lasting results. We use a proprietary digital growth framework to develop and optimize and iterate strong digital-first marketing strategies and programs for a roster of amazing client partners. Fully independent, 100% Canadian owned and entrepreneurial at heart, Jan Kelley invests in client growth and success. We believe that strong brands are built from the inside out, starting with clarity of purpose, vision and values. Our team is dedicated to building a company culture that helps people thrive, fosters innovation and drives company performance.
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MBC Managed IT Services Richmond Hill, ON
Since 2000, MBC has been helping Canadian businesses grow by handling their corporate technology needs through Cloud Solutions and Managed IT Services. Our clients are very unique, operating in different verticals, however, what they share among them is the desire for IT to be simple, secure, and modern. Our core values, – Knowledge, Responsiveness, and Honesty, – serve as fundamental beliefs that ensure that our behavior and actions are aligned with customer requirements so that we continually anticipate, meet, and exceed client expectations in a delightful way. Our mission is Secure and Delightful IT, and we guarantee this right in our service level agreement through an Employee Satisfaction Guarantee where we measure our success by ensuring the people that use our services daily are always delighted.
Mobials Inc. London, ON
Mobials is an umbrella company that combines technology, data and personal service, empowering our clients to help consumers make informed, transparent and stress-free decisions. AutoVerify – powered by Mobials – is working to future proof the automotive industry by helping consumers and businesses better connect as more people research and plan their purchases from home. Our mission is to deliver data-powered and vertically integrated solutions that enable dealers to better serve their customers.
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Neuro Rehab Services North York, ON
Founded 35 years ago, Neuro-Rehab Services is a well-respected multi-disciplinary medical rehabilitation firm offering assessment and rehab services to adults and children with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological and serious conditions. Neuro-Rehab’s experienced, compassionate and dedicated clinicians work as a team with family members, employers, educators, funding sources and legal representatives, to ensure all programming is client centered and coordinated. They provide sessions in-office or virtually throughout Ontario. Offering culturally sensitive programs in over 10 languages, and spearheading a myriad of charity initiatives and events, has solidified their long-standing stellar reputation in the rehabilitation field and community.
R. Khanuja Dentistry Brampton, ON
R. Khanuja Dentistry Professional Corporation is a health corporation and uses Castlemore Dental, Headwaters Dental and Flower City Dental as the trade names. The company offers Cosmetic, Family and Implant dentistry services and has 8 locations. R. Khanuja Dentistry understands the value of each employee, each customer and offers the highest standard of care being at the forefront of innovative technology. Dr. Raj is one of the recipients of Canada 150 Medallion - a medal of honour for community service and The June Callwood Oustanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism. The company has donated $150,000 in dental products and services to the needy.
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T&T Power Group Inc. Wellesley, ON
T&T Power Group exists to provide power generation solutions to our clients. We continually strive to increase our repertoire of services and products keeping in line with current industry standards and customer needs. We provide service, sales, rentals, and installation of all power generation products and systems including complete turn-key systems. Specifically, we are a generator manufacturer, sales, and service organization. Our scope of services includes a wellrounded offering of custom and standard solutions allowing for a powerful marriage between efficiency and creativity. It’s through the combination of these skill sets that allows us to prosper in the marketplace.
TOOLBX Toronto, ON
TOOLBX leverages technology to bind a three-sided marketplace of builders, dealers and drivers - with a SAAS mission of improving the construction supply chain and job site productivity. Our app simplifies material procurement and job site services, by cutting time and effort wasted in searching for, waiting for, and moving materials. Our tech-first vision for an interruption-free marketplace recently led us to build e-commerce integration for dealers, helping generate new revenue online. Our product’s success and impact is measured via stakeholder feedback and data. With consistent input from customers, we’re swiftly building nuanced features that best meet the demands of the industry.
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UniUni Richmond, BC
UniUni is a Canadian courier for e-commerce and logistics companies that is full of energy and determination. Excellent delivery quality and an affordable last-mile solution is propelling its quick growth throughout Canada. Headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada, UniUni is constantly evolving shipping services that are meeting the changing logistics needs of e-commerce clients while staying ahead of market trends. UniUni’s team and cutting-edge technology elevates and streamlines delivery services in Canada to meet customers’ demanding expectations. The company’s vision is to become the recognized leader and first choice for last-mile delivery in North America.
Waterford Global Inc. Winnipeg, MB
Waterford Global Inc. is a top-tier international executive search firm specialized in helping our clients build exceptional teams through the acquisition of equally exceptional talent. Clients retain our firm as a strategic partner and advisor in the recruitment of executive-level leaders and mid-to-senior level managerial, technical, and scientific talent. Working with a diverse client portfolio of domestic and international organizations, we contribute to their success in mature and emerging markets. With over 45 years of combined experience between our firm’s two Founding Partners, Waterford Global Inc. is a long-standing provider-of-choice to private- and public-sector clients in such key industry verticals as n agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare, private equity, professional and financial services, construction & infrastructure, technology, and natural resources. Our geographical footprint includes satellite offices across Canada and globally, from which we regularly deliver our customized, high-touch, and high-value search and recruitment services.
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Weston Forest Mississauga, ON
Weston Forest is a leading distributor and remanufacturer of softwood & hardwood lumber and specialty panel products, serving North America’s industrial and construction sectors. The Company originated as a family business in 1953. Today we are a vital and dynamic organization, repeatedly recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, recipient of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, and winner of Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award. Weston Forest is certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Winright Law Vancouver, BC
Winright Law is a law firm that focuses on business, real estate and wills and estate planning. Our practice is devoted to helping companies and individuals with their legal issues and toprotecting them from legal liability. Our clients range from individuals and investors, to realestate syndicates, restaurants, and start-up companies. Winright Law is a law firm that aims to be the leader of innovative practices in the legalindustry, by consistently providing better legal services to our clients and a better workenvironment for our employees. Our mission is to lead, inspire and create a better legal experience.
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