2018 Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards Program

First Annual THOMPSON OKANAGAN

Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna

Celebrating the Best in Business in the Thompson Okanagan!

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Excellence always deserves recognition.

Hearty congratulations to all of the finalists of this year’s Business Excellence Awards. Your hard work and perseverance are exemplary, and you’re an inspiration to everyone in the Okanagan business community.

At Grant Thornton LLP, we’re proud to sponsor this prestigious event. We firmly believe that when private businesses succeed, we succeed. That’s why our dedicated team of professionals is committed to finding solutions that help private business unlock their potential for growth.

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Welcome to the 1st Annual Grant Thornton LLP Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards June 14, 2018 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna With summer just a week away, it’s a great time to celebrate an evening honouring the “all stars” of business in the Thompson Okanagan region over the last year!

The businesses represented in this program and that have packed this ballroom represent the best of the best in 17 categories. Business owners, managers and leaders are gathered tonight for an evening of camaraderie and positive reflection about their accomplishments and networking.

This is what the First Annual Grant Thornton LLP Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards event is all about. There are always good stories to tell in every environment and economy, and these Awards were created for exactly this purpose: To celebrate the successes of companies in our economy in a wide variety of sectors.

The pages of this Official Souvenir Book are filled with profiles, photos and contact Information for some of the most successful businesses in the Thompson Okanagan over the 2017 calendar year. There are some amazing stories to be told, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to highlight these as sterling examples of what can be, and is being done, in our region.

This event is brought to you by our generous Sponsors: Platinum Title Sponsor Grant Thornton LLP, Gold Sponsors Innov8 Digital Solutions and Business Examiner Thompson Okanagan, and Category Sponsors RBC Royal Bank, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Diversified Rehabilitation Group, Sandler Training, Liquid Capital West Coast Financing Corp. and EZ Rock 101.5. Black Press is our Print Media Sponsor. Without them, the Business Excellence Awards would not be possible.

And this year, we’re delighted to have Tamara Joel of EZ Rock 101.5 serve as our Master of Ceremonies!

Of course, this also wouldn’t be possible without all the businesses that have been nominated for the 17 categories in this year’s awards. Business Examiner Thompson Okanagan tells stories about business, and the Grant Thornton LLP Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards gives the publication a great opportunity to highlight some of the biggest and brightest stars of the year.

They are honored to be able to combine their efforts to put together this night to remember. Don’t forget to look for photos and the winners at: www.businessexaminer.ca

Mark MacDonald

Publisher Business Examiner

Table of Contents Category

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Judges’ Biographies

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Automotive

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Community Builder

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Construction, Development & Real Estate 6 Entrepreneur

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Food Production

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Green

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Health Care

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Manufacturing

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Professional Services

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Restaurant

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Retail

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Technology

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Tourism

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Trades

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Winery

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Small Business (Under 50 Employees)

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Business of the Year

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Judges for the 1st Annual Grant Thornton Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson has been the Executive Director of Venture Kamloops since 2013. Since then, Jim has worked to make the organization a leader in economic development t5hrough innovative BR&E programs and strong partnerships. As Executive Director, Jim is responsible for developing, fostering and maintaining excellent working relationships with all levels of government, community and business groups. He maintains a strategic involvement with senior staff of key Venture Kamloops partners to develop and foster economic development in Kamloops. Jim is also responsible for the financial and administrative service delivery and provides support to the Venture Kamloops staff in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Jim, his wife Tanja and kids Ben & Raili chose Kamloops as the place they wanted to call home in 2004. Jim is committed to the community, serving with Rotary, the United way and local youth sports. He believes in working everyday to make his city the best it can be.

Anthony Haddad

Anthony Haddad, originally from Melbourne, Australia joined the City of Penticton in 2009 where he was Director of Development Services until the end of 2014, working to improve relationships with the business and development community, create a positive business environment and was responsible for leading the creation of the City’s Downtown Plan. He joined UBC Okanagan’s campus as Director of Campus Planning & Development until the end of 2016 and helped develop the 2015 Campus Master Plan and initiate a number of new infrastructure projects. Anthony has been back with Penticton since the end of 2016 as Director of Development Services and is responsible for overseeing the City’s Economic Development, Planning & Land Use, Development Engineering, Building & Licence and Bylaw Services departments. The City has recently completed a 5 Year Economic Development Strategy with priorities focused around investing in the local business community to ensure their continued success.

Anthony Haddad

Glenn Mandziuk

Glenn Mandziuk is the President and CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Region. Mr. Mandziuk has over 25 years’ experience in tourism marketing and community development, and has successfully administered and/or coordinated several community and product development projects, business retention programs, local, regional, and provincial partnership development, and marketing initiatives. Mr. Mandziuk has further 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in family owned and operated hotels and resorts. He holds a masters degree of environmental design and a Bachelor of Arts in leisure and tourism management. He has received numerous awards including the Economic Developer of the Year for BC; Indigenous Partner of the Year; and leader in the World Travel and Tourism Council Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainable Destination Management. Glenn has been very active on a variety of international, national, provincial, regional, and local boards and committees and has been published for his work on Ecotourism.

Glenn Mandziuk

Tamara Joel, Master of Ceremonies

Tamara Joel (Tj) is a long-time Kelowna resident and broadcaster who got her start doing news for CKIQ (now AM1150) in 1987.

Tamara has a storied broadcast career which includes stints in television, a stop in Edmonton and the return to Kelowna for the first of many years doing morning radio.

Currently, Tamara can be heard every weekday morning on Bell Media’s 101-5 EZ Rock. She is one-half of the longest running Kelowna radio Morning Show. “Andy and Tj in the Morning” have been waking up Kelowna since 2003.

Tamara loves her community and her charitable involvements include a range of organizations and causes, including: The Canadian Cancer Societies’ Daffodil Ball and Terry Fox Run, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundations’ Run for the Cure, Central Okanagan Hospice Associations’ “Swinging With The Stars”, Team Diabetes, JDRF, KGH Foundation, BC Children’s Hospital, Kelowna SPCA and the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

In her spare time, you will find Tamara happily taking in one of her three children’s’ baseball games or relaxing at the family cabin!

Tamara Joel

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Automotive

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Great Canadian Oil Change Great Canadian Oil Change is a franchise with approximately 75 stores across Canada, all individually owned and operated. The Richter Street location in Kelowna has been operating for 17 years. Great Canadian Oil Change is a vehicle maintenance centre that is fully warranty approved for vehicles with no appointments required. They service or replace all fluids, air filters, wipers, fuel filters, oil filters, spark plugs, lights, and belts, and they also do tire changes.

They offer car wash services, so vehicles can be serviced and washed in one easy location.

In 2017, they replaced their 15 year old car wash with a brand new, touch-less car wash, which uses 15-20 per cent less water. They use LED Lights, and have cut their lighting energy use by 60 per cent.

Great Canadian Oil Change offers quality service, quality products, quick and easy service, and fair pricing. They have a team of friendly, respectful, competent technicians who are able to service their customers.

Great Canadian Oil Change 1735 Richter Street, Kelowna

www.gcocltd.com

Congratulations to all the Finalists!

Thanks to our customers and employees, we are proud to be one of them!

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Automotive

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Current Taxi Current Taxi introduced itself in February 2017 as British Columbia’s first and only fully electric taxi provider, serving the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO).

Locally owned and operated, their desire to offer a highly-elevated transportation option is only equaled by their desire to do so in the most environmentally friendly manner possible.

Current Taxi prides itself on being on the cutting edge of technology, environmentally friendly practices and luxury offerings for their customers.

Using their fleet of battery electric Teslas, they offer Kelowna’s traveling consumer a premium transportation service for the exact same price as all other taxi providers in their district.

Current Taxi 201-2402 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna

www.currenttaxi.ca

Zimmer Wheaton GMC Buick Zimmer Wheaton GMC Buick is a full service dealership that offers their customers the convenience of being able to take care of all of their vehicle needs in one location. Their commitment to award-winning service has made them one of the top Kamloops GM dealerships, and their experienced and professional staff helps customers find a new Buick or GMC vehicle perfectly fit for their needs. As a proud part of the Kamloops community since 2001, Zimmer Wheaton GMC Buick is a strong supporter of local and community events. They have been operating in Kamloops for 17 years.

Zimmer Wheaton GMC Buick 685 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops

www.yourgmctruckstore.com

Gold Sponsor

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Community Builder

Cowork Penticton Cowork Penticton has been in operation for close to seven years, serving Penticton and the surrounding communities. Cowork Penticton elevates the businesses and social acumen of their community by providing healthy and vibrant work environments. It cultivates businesses and individuals through education and networking, and evolves with them as they grow and develop.

It is a landing pad for professional residents new to the area, providing the necessary bridge that helps them find their place in the local business community. The nature of coworking itself is inherently one of inclusivity and collaboration, fostering a community of connectedness in what can be an otherwise isolating world of independent working.

Cowork Penticton 129 Nanaimo Avenue W, Penticton

www.coworkpenticton.com

Get Bent Yoga and Dance Get Bent is a dance school and a yoga studio that was founded in 2001 and provides yoga and dance classes is the Okanagan. Their dancers have performed internationally in Thailand and Greece, and across Canada.

Get Bent is a safe and supportive centre where dancers of all ages, sizes, and abilities can learn to dance, perform and be a positive and involved member of their community, all while wearing stunning, sparkly costumes!

Their yoga classes are tailored to meet the needs of each body so that everyone can participate effectively, regardless of challenges.

Get Bent Yoga and Dance 115 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton

www. getbentcentre.com

Interior Savings Credit Union, Lake Country Branch Interior Savings has been a community based financial institution serving the Interior region of British Columbia since it was founded on September 20, 1939 with 20 members and deposits totaling $96.50. Ever since, they have grown through numerous mergers to 72,000 members, 21 branches, and two Commercial Services Centres.

Lake Country Branch opened in 1977 and has been thriving in the community for over 30 years.

Motivated by their members and their community, Interior Savings Credit Union, Lake Country strives to create opportunities for their community, offering bursaries for high school students, free financial seminars, and active partnerships with their members. Their 14 employees are actively volunteering in numerous community events.

Interior Savings Credit Union 30-9522 Main St., Lake Country

www.interiorsavings.com

The Crate Escape Dog Adventures The Crate Escape Dog Adventures has been in business in the Vernon since July 2014, serving the North Okanagan with Dog Adventures with pick-up and drop-off services (hikes for dogs in lieu of a caged daycare setting), specialized in-home boarding and dog training. They are leaders in the industry, being one of the few dog hiking companies in Canada to require specialized training for the dogs that hike with them, including teaching their owners.

They recently implemented an “Aggressive Dog Rehabilitation Program,” making them the only trainer in the Okanagan currently offering this service.

The Crate Escape Dog Adventures 827 Pottery Rd, Vernon

www.vernoncrateescape.com

UBR Services Printing & Copies They are a digital printing/copying firm providing services to the business community and the public primarily in the Central Okanagan. They have operated our retail location since January 1995 in Lake Country, one of the first “print for pay” digital print operations in the interior of BC. The company has been on the leading edge in our industry ever since our inception.

They have been heavily involved in their community since the start of our business and are proud to be founding members of the Rotary Club of Lake Country and the Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. They actively support many community organizations, sports groups and youth groups in the Lake Country area.

UBR Services Printing & Copies 9618 B Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country

​www.ubrservices.ca

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Construction, Real Estate & Development

3rd Generation Homes 3rd Generation Homes is a family run residential and commercial construction company. Although they’re capable of handling a huge variety of construction needs, they specialize in custom home building. They like to think of themselves as true custom home builders. Because they operate as a family, they pride ourselves on building homes like they’re for one of their own. They have been in business for 8 years, building beautiful custom homes for clients in Kelowna.

3rd Generation Homes #202 – 474 West Avenue, Kelowna

www.3rdgenhomes.com

Chriscan Construction Chriscan Construction has been building throughout the Southern Interior of BC for the past 26 years, and has assembled a team of craftsmen and dedicated professionals that bring a diversified range of skills and experience to every project they undertake. They are recognized as a builder that goes above and beyond to provide their clients with the highest level of quality work and custom care.

Their portfolio of projects includes award winning custom homes and commercial building projects, such as over 45 dental and professional offices. They specialize in new construction and renovation services.

Chriscan Construction 4201 Spiers Road, Kelowna

www.chriscan.com

Gibson Contracting For more than 15 years, Gibson has created award winning homes in the Okanagan tailored to their clients’ needs. Their commitment to creating an unparalleled home building experience has garnered industry attention, having been repeatedly awarded Tommie Award Finalists, and ultimately being awarded the 2018 Tommie Awards Gold Winner - Single Family Home Builder of the Year Large Volume.

Gibson Contracting homes can be found from Black Mountain and Guisichan Village in Kelowna, to the Lakes and Benchlands in Lakestone (Lake Country).

Gibson Contracting 3-12840 Stillwater Way, Lake Country

www.gibson-contracting.com

Highstreet Ventures Highstreet Ventures is a real estate development company that primarily develops, builds, and operates condo quality market rental apartments. They have completed over 2,900 apartments and townhomes as well as a hotel since 2005. Geographically they’ve developed in 15 different cities, mostly in Western Canada.

Headquartered in Kelowna, Highstreet is passionate about developing smarter real estate. With a massive investment in solar energy, electric cars, and car sharing in their next communities, their vision is to own and operate $200 million of net zero real estate by the end of 2024.

Highstreet Ventures 702-1708 Dolphin Ave, Kelowna

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www.highstreetliving.ca

Entrepreneur

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Frequency Healing Centre Practitioners at Frequency Healing Centre focus on providing exceptional health & wellness services that are safe, effective, and non-invasive. All (current) services are insured, qualified, and quantifiable to the layperson, sports pros, as well as Doctors and Specialists.

Their focus is on: disc health, mobility, bone density, lymphatic drain, core conditioning, impact/injury therapy, and weight-loss & maintenance.

They offer services including Power Plate (MD) whole body vibration, Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR), Ideal Protein, and Light Therapy.

Frequency Healing Centre Penticton

www.frequencyhealing.ca

Moments Under Frame Studios Moments Under Frame is a full media company, from photography to videographer. They shoot everything from weddings to life style events, and have recently changed their blogs, opting to shoot small, 2-5 minute videos, showing how they shoot each event they are contracted for.

Moments Under Frame Studios 1475/222 Fairview Road, Penticton

www.momentsunderframe.com

Redhead Mare Media Redhead Mare Media is a social media consulting firm assisting businesses reach a wider demographic and client base with online marketing. Mare also utilizes her broadcasting background to help clients with video content, news releases, garnering media attention and interview coaching. In addition, Mare has a growing YouTube channel with more than one million views where she posts daily videos. Mare creates videos to share with her “Mareathoner” community talking about important topics such as mental health, raising a child with special needs and self-care. She’s passionate about reducing the stigma around mental health and uses her platform to ensure others feel less alone. After losing her husband to suicide in 2017, the drive is even stronger. As a part of the Redhead Mare Media brand, the “Mareathoner” community, a growing private online group with members from around the world, is a safe space to share struggles, triumphs, get advice and have a laugh.

Redhead Mare Media 1458 Penticton Avenue, Penticton

www.redheadmare.com

She Devil Delights She Devil Delights hand crafts Sweet Sassy and a lil Bad-assy condiments made with 100% BC organic chiles.

Their signature product, and a family recipe, Hellish Relish, is available in Original, Less Heat and Sugar Free fare and their Crackin Cranberry Conserve is a devilicious twist on a traditional whole BC cranberry sauce.

Operating out of their own commercial kitchen in Coldstream, they service over 200 retail locations across BC and 12 new locations in Alberta in just 3 short years in business. All products are naturally gluten free, vegan friendly, GMO free, preservative/additive free and made with love in the Okanagan from BC fresh goodness.

She Devil Delights Ltd. 9009 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream

www.shedevildelights.com

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Entrepreneur

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Splendid Bastard Enterprises “With great beard comes great responsibility”...

It was on this motto that Tim Tweed founded the Splendid BastardTM brand in 2015, with the goal to create a line of all-natural men’s beard grooming products. After research, experimentation and extensive testing of the products on himself and friends, Tim was able to create winning formulas for his line of beard grooming products. These products include beard oil, beard balm, moustache wax and hair pomade, all made from simple and natural ingredients, ethically sourced from Canadian suppliers. Tim began selling his handcrafted products at community markets in Penticton, and the response to the brand and product line was immediate and phenomenal!

Splendid Bastard Enterprises 455 Truro Street, Penticton

www.splendidbastard.com

The Beauty Bar Situated on 27th Street, sharing the same plaza as Parnells Appliances and Ladies World Fitness, The Beauty Bar is a place that most patrons would consider a retreat. Their salon’s decor is aesthetically pleasing, and hygiene is a priority. They provide a full array of services performed by highly trained and certified estheticians. Their clients are pampered in private rooms for eyelash extensions, waxing, skin tag removal and permanent makeup.

They are currently the only beauty salon to invest in a professional intensive heat sterilizer for the sterilizing of all their stainless steel implements.

The Beauty Bar Unit B- 4404 27 Street, Vernon

www.thebeautybarvernon.com

BDC is proud to support the Thompson Okanagan business community.

As the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, we are proud to sponsor this event.

Kelowna Business Centre Martine Hickman, Manager martine.hickman@bdc.ca

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Food Production

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Maple Roch In 2011 Maple Roch brought east to west by introducing the finest Maple Syrup to the BC Market. Through hard work, innovative thinking, sustainable management, social responsibility, and uncompromising quality, owner Maple Roch has created a thriving niche Maple Syrup market in BC. As one of the only two federally issued processing licenses in the province, indicates Maple Roch is committed to quality. Procuring only the finest maple syrup from the best trees in New Brunswick crafted by generations of Maple craftsman families has made the syrup sought after by the culinary community in the Okanagan Valley. The store front showcases local artisans whose products are maple inspired by providing maple syrup, production space, and retail shelving. Maple Roch cares about the successes of all, including staff.

Maple Roch 13224 Victoria Road North, Summerland

www.mapleroch.com

The Noble Pig Brewhouse The Noble Pig Brewhouse is Kamloops’ first microbrewery that combines in house Kamloops craft brewed beer and a scratch kitchen that focuses on local and beer infused cuisine. They strive to be an unpretentious neighborhood spot in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, a place where the team wants to know customers’ names; to create an experience that makes the guest want to return time and time again. They also believe in being a strong community supporter because it was the community that supported them from their inception.

The Noble Pig Brewhouse 650 Victoria Street, Kamloops

www.thenoblepig.ca

Pulse Kitchen Pulse Kitchen was established in June, 2016 in Penticton. They produce specialty food products that are 100% plant-based vegan and gluten-free. They are known for their vegan cheeses and cookies. All of their products contain some form of pulses (dried beans, lentils, peas). Pulses are very high in protein and fiber and very low on the Glycemic Index, (great for diabetics). When grown, pulses leave soil nitrogen enriched, thereby reducing the need for fertilizers. Their product is available in select stores throughout BC and will very soon be available in Alberta.

Pulse Kitchen 98 White Avenue West, Penticton

www.pulsekitchen.com

True Grain Bread Ltd. True Grain is a family-owned Old World-inspired European bakery where the craft of the miller and baker are honed and cherished. Their passion is creating organic and handcrafted bread & pastries. Since first opening their doors in 2004 in Cowichan Bay, BC, True Grain has become internationally recognized for delivering an unparalleled bread experience. In 2012, they opened their second storefront in Summerland, followed by their third storefront in Courtenay (fall 2017). They purchase organic ancient grain kernels like Einkorn, Emmer, Khorasan, Spelt, Rye, & Red Fife from local BC organic grain farmers. They then stone mill the kernels into fresh, nutrient rich flour. All their flour, every tiny speck, is organic BC farmed and BC milled.

True Grain Bread Ltd. 10108 Main Street, Summerland

www.truegrain.ca

Winecrush Winecrush develops and markets locally produced gourmet foods infused with Okanagan Wine Grape extras [pressed grapes and wine sediment (lees)] that have would have otherwise been disposed of by the wineries after pressing. Their products include Pinot Chorizo™, Cabernet Salami™ and Pinot Gris Turkey sausage; Gamay Goat™, Mericheese™, Red Sulree Cheddar™ cheese; Hot Surlee™ and Red Surlee™ mustard; and Merlot and Gewürztraminer sourdough Winecrisps™. These products are available in specially designed ‘picnic stations’ in dozens of winery tasting rooms throughout BC, in numerous wine shops, and in Overwaitea stores throughout BC. Winecrush 283 Brunswick Street, Penticton

www.winecrush.ca

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Green

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Grasslands Nursery Grasslands Nursery & Garden Supplies is a small family owned and operated business by Lauren Forsyth & Mike Hughes. The nursery was founded in 2005, but the business was purchased by Lauren & Mike four years ago. They are excited to continue the business with their determination to conserve water for the Okanagan Landscape. With a background in the horticulture & landscape industry, they are eager to continue expanding their expertise and energy into the nursery industry.

Multiple demonstration gardens throughout the nursery show how self-sustaining water and soil are when they work together to create beautiful landscapes.

Grasslands Nursery 3615 Gartrell Rd, Summerland

www.grasslandsgardensupply.com

Roost Solar Inc. Roost Solar is a full service, Vernon based solar photovoltaic installation company offering turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to its client base in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Although a relatively new company offering solar installation services for the past 2 years, they have developed a strong portfolio of customers and developing a strong reputation for quality solar installations coupled with great customer service. They help their customers determine if solar electric power is a good fit for their home or business by evaluating their solar potential based on location, available areas with good sun exposure, and utility cost savings.

Roost Solar then provides prompt, direct, no-nonsense home and commercial installation services from permitting, to installation, to routine maintenance of the solar system.

Roost Solar Inc. 3000 30 St, Vernon

www.roostsolar.com

Swiss Solar Tech Swiss Solar Tech Ltd is a leading solar installer and a private held British Columbia company incorporated in 2001 based in Summerland.

Swiss Solar Tech Ltd. was formed for the purpose of offering solar PV for electricity and to the government, institutional and commercial business sector as well as to private home owners. Their clients range from businesses like hotels, wineries, manufacturing as well as restaurants, stores and storage facilities, but also to institutional and government buildings.

Their systems are installed all over Western Canada from Salt Spring Island to Regina SK, and From Osoyoos to Whitehorse in the Yukon.

Swiss Solar Tech 5811 Giants Head Road, Summerland

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www.swisssolartech.com

Health Care

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Carrington Dental Centre Carrington Dental Centre is a large group dental practice combining the skills of 5 dentists to provide the most comprehensive care for patients under one roof. Dr. Gary Powell, dentist and wife, Sharmaine Powell, dental hygienist, opened their first dental practice in September 1998 in West Kelowna. Soon outgrowing the original location, they built an expansive dental practice in a larger, custom built office. They expanded hours, brought in modern technology and more dental professionals. This became the largest group dental practice in West Kelowna.

Carrington Dental Centre, #360 – 2300 Carrington Rd., West Kelowna

www.carringtondental.ca

Lakeshore Physiotherapy Lakeshore Physiotherapy was established by experienced Salmon Arm Physiotherapists Julie Parenteau and Jeffery Orchard. It opened its doors in February, 2011, with a goal of providing an innovative, positive healing environment for Shuswap residents. Their vision was to create a beautiful space that supported, motivated and encouraged people to stay active and mobile by helping to remove barriers to healing from injuries and illness.

Lakeshore Physiotherapy Unit 1 - 650 Trans Canada Highway, Salmon Arm

www.lakeshorephysio.net

Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness has been open for just shy of two years (August 2016).

They are a registered massage therapy clinic, home of five registered massage therapist. They have a thriving clientele and bring a unique character to their Lake Country community. Some of their most unique features are that they offer online scheduling so their patients have access to their schedules 24/7, direct billing through insurance companies for financial ease, and they are open seven days a week as well as offer evenings 4 days/week. Their therapists each have their own unique flare from prenatal massage, cranial sacral to visceral, deep tissue and sports massage therapy.

Nalu Massage Therapy and Wellness Suite 214 3121 Hill Road, Lake Country

www.naluwellness.com

One Step Foot Care One Step Foot Care is a mobile service providing and promoting professional foot care in the comfort and privacy of clients’ own homes or care facilities.

They have been serving the Okanagan Valley since 2010 and provide services in Penticton, Summerland, Peachland, West Kelowna, and Greater Kelowna area, Winfield, Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong, Enderby and Salmon Arm. Each service is provided by a Licensed Practical Nurse, certified in Advanced Foot Care.

One Step Foot Care Vernon

www.onestepfootcare.com

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Health Care

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Orthoquest Pedorthics and Rehabilitation Inc. They help people move well and be well through patient education and cutting edge rehabilitation tools. Their knowledgeable team of Kinesiologists and Pedorthists offers a welcoming, caring and vibrant atmosphere. They strive to provide their clients with the most appropriate product and/or rehabilitation plan in order to improve their quality of life.

Orthoquest is celebrating its 11th year in business this September. The organization was started by Kinesiologist/Pedorthist Lise Dallien MacMillan and Pedorthist Sean MacMillan.

Orthoquest Pedorthics and Rehabilitation Inc. 1015 Richter Street, Kelowna

www.orthoquestpedorthics.com

Sun City Physiotherapy Sun City Physiotherapy is locally owned and operated. They opened in 2000, and have since become the fastest growing private physiotherapy practice in the Okanagan with clinics in downtown Kelowna (2000), Glenmore (2002), Lake Country (2008), and their newest clinic in Lower Mission.

Their multidisciplinary team of university-trained Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, and Kinesiologists recognize the importance of client individuality and personalized care. Physiotherapists use a manual therapy ‘hands-on” approach for assessment and treatment. This is combined with advanced techniques individualized for each patient. They believe in the importance of evidence-based practice and the need for tailored exercise prescriptions.

Sun City Physiotherapy 1468 St. Paul Street, Kelowna

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Manufacturing

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Axis Forestry Inc. Axis Forestry Inc. manufactures forestry processor attachments and parts for the forestry industry. A forestry processor is a robotic machine that works on a logging site to fully remove the limbs from trees and cut them to computerized lengths. From there, the logs are transported to a sawmill. In its eighth year, they service the world market place by selling direct to the logging contractor in any country. Starting with one small idea from a house garage, the Axis group now consists of Axis Forestry, Cypress Robotics and Axis Rebuilders.

Axis Forestry manufacturers the machinery parts, Cypress Robotics is their tech side that invented the computer control systems, and Axis Rebuilders rebuilds customer’s equipment back to a new condition.

Axis Forestry Inc. 65 Vicars Road, Kamloops

www.axisforestry.com

Geometrik Geometrik is world class manufacturer of wood acoustical ceilings and wall systems. In their 11 years in business they have had the privilege to produce their wood ceiling and wall panels for projects across North America and their local community. In a past years they have supplied projects like the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Twitter, LinkedIn, Toronto International, Kelowna International airports, UBCO and Okanagan College.

Geometrik 1449 Velocity Street, Kelowna

www.geometrik.com

Northside Industries Northside Industries has been manufacturing steel and aluminum fabrications since 1967. Northside, an ISO 9001 company, serves sectors in both Canada and the U.S. such as Heavy-Duty Trucks, Forestry, Oil and Gas, Environmental, Mining and Aftermarket. They have key strategic, long-term relationships with Daimler Trucks North America, John Deere-Hitachi, Agility Fuel Systems and various oil and gas, and mining companies. Northside provides customers with a “one-stop shop” from concept design and testing, to manufacturing, powder-coating and supply of cost effective, high quality products that are delivered on time.

Northside Industries 1400 Industrial Road, West Kelowna

www.northsideind.ca

Riversong Guitars Riversong Guitars started in the back room of Lee’s Music in the back of the family music store in 2006.

They originally built traditional guitars whilst designing a new build system that was launched in Canada 6 years later in 2012. The now patented new build system had an innovative neck thru design with adjustments and a more resonant structure that makes Riversong Guitars unlike any other guitar company in the world.

In 2012 through a BDC Young Entrepreneur contest they saw sales reach all across Canada and they then built a guitar factory. Now in 2018 their products can be found in nearly 30 countries around the world.

Major markets are Canada, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, UK, France, China, Malaysia, and Belgium.

Riversong Guitars 1305 Battle St, Kamloops

www.RiversongGuitars.com

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Manufacturing

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Scorpion Technologies Scorpion Technologies Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial control grips, handles, joysticks, pendant controls, control boxes, electronics and accessories. They believe their grips and joysticks are simply the best available, period. Their combination of top quality products, quick order turnaround, and truly outstanding customer service make them the clear choice for control handle and related needs.

Scorpion Technologies obtained their ISO 9001 registration in 2003. They are currently in the process of becoming certified to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard.

Scorpion Technologies Ltd. 10-953 Laval Crescent, Kamloops

www.controlgrips.com

Vitalis Extraction Technology Founded in 2016, Vitalis Extraction Technology Inc.Š (Vitalis) is a privately-owned, Kelowna-based engineering and manufacturing company, producing the highest-flowing industrial scale supercritical CO2 extraction system for the cannabis industry.

With systems on three continents (North & South America, Europe), Vitalis has the most deployments of industrial CO2 supercritical extractors into the cannabis industry. Vitalis was recently voted Top Extraction Equipment at the 2017 Lift Canadian Cannabis Awards.

Vitalis Extraction Technology 102-480 Neave Court, Kelowna

www. vitaliset.com

Robertson Mfg. Ltd.

Robertson Mfg. Ltd is a family-based business that has been in business since 1986 (31 years). They are a wood manufacturing business that began by building core boxes for the exploration & mining industries. Since then they have grown and diversified as needed in slower times to expand their products to core racks, display boxes, survey stakes, picnic tables, bat houses, shipping crates and now they are trying boat docks and fence panels.

They have reached out and sold/shipped our products internationally as they have gone to Russia, Greenland & Panama. They ship across the US and Canada.

Robertson Mfg. Ltd. 799 Athabasca Street East, Kamloops

14 1st Annual Business Excellence Awards

www.coreboxes.com

Professional Services

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BlackBean Design BlackBean Design is a boutique design and marketing agency with a focus on branding, social media management, and digital advertising. Founded in 2016 by Laura Norup-Boyer, BlackBean Design opted to focus on its strengths, offering clients a high level of service in a few specialized areas. Their philosophy is to find the best solution to their clients’ marketing challenge.

Though their business is primarily focused in the Okanagan, they’ve worked with a number of clients internationally, from the United States to Sweden. They think their clients are awesome, and take the time to get to know each one so they can better serve them. As a result, a great deal of their business is through referral.

BlackBean Design #501-1726 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna

www.blackbeandesign.ca

Chahal Priddle LLP Chahal Priddle LLP was founded in 2010 following a partnership between Hardeep S. Chahal Law Corporation, practicing as Chahal & Company, and Kerri D. Priddle Law Corporation.

Chahal Priddle LLP has grown considerably, adding Jasmine Kooner and Nathan Van Kampen as associates and providing legal services in the areas of personal injury, wills and estate planning, estate litigation, real estate conveyancing, corporate and commercial and civil litigation. With a main office in Kamloops and branch offices in Chase (Tuesdays), Merritt (Thursdays) and Clearwater (Fridays), Chahal Priddle LLP services a broad base of underserved communities in the Thompson-Okanagan region.

Chahal Priddle LLP 102 – 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops

www. chahalpriddle.ca

Kent Employment Law They are an employment law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria. They advise employers and employees throughout British Columbia on all employment-related legal matters, including employee contracts, wrongful dismissal actions, severance packages, Employment Standards issues, disability management, workplace harassment, discrimination and human rights issues.

The firm has humble beginnings, being founded 16 years ago with Simon Kent working from his kitchen table and meeting clients in nearby coffee shops. Today they have a team of 10 lawyers focused exclusively on the law of British Columbia’s workplaces.

Kent Employment Law #312-1708 Dolphin Ave, Kelowna

www.kentemploymentlaw.com

Refresh Financial At Refresh, they believe everyone deserves access to the best interest rates possible. They have a whole suite of guaranteed approval solutions to help their clients build a better financial future, including their cash secured credit building loan, as well as their newly launched secured credit card. Since their Kelowna beginnings in 2013, Refresh Financial has helped over 65,000 clients across Canada, becoming one of the fastest growing companies in North America (and they are just getting started….).

Refresh Financial Inc. 230-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna

www.refreshfinancial.ca

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Restaurant

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Brodo Kitchen and Catering Opened in May 2013, BRODO features locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads, and the menu changes seasonally to reflect what’s fresh from the harvest. Unique to Penticton, the “flight of soups” has been a hit since opening -- three soups to tempt taste buds, paired with a salad or sandwich. BRODO’s service is fresh and fast, true to Chef Paul Cecconi’s motto: Simply fresh food. BRODO aims to tempt taste buds with the Okanagan, reflecting the bounty of the land; there’s even an urban cultivator on site providing fresh herbs, with ingredients coming from local orchards and farms, and wine from nearby vineyards.

Brodo Kitchen and Catering 483 Main Street, Penticton

www.tastebrodo.com

Zia’s Stonehouse Restaurant Zia’s has been a popular dining spot since its opening in May 1998, making this year their 20th anniversary. Claude and Shannon Ferlizza renovated this historical landmark with a European flare.

Much like BC, Zia’s is diverse with its menu choosing a combination of Greek. French. Italian. Thai and homestyle dishes. Zia’s customers come from all over the Okanagan for live music, the wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff. Zia’s is a community supporter sponsoring festivals, teams and fundraisers. Zia’s is family oriented, and the Ferlizzas have raised their three children while managing this busy restaurant. They offer a small playground for kids in the summer, next to a lovely patio under a century old grape arbour. Zia’s has a warm woodburning fireplace in the winter for cozy nights.

Zia’s Stonehouse Restaurant 14015 Rosedale Ave, Summerland

www.ziasstonehouse.com

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Kelowna, BC | 250-862-3245 | www.pinelighting.ca 16 1st Annual Business Excellence Awards

Restaurant

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The Nest & Nectar Randy Foster’s and business partner Fergy’s life long dream was to move to Penticton and open a restaurant. When they walked through the doors of the space for the first time in the historical Cannery Trade Centre, it was love at first site and everything they had ever dreamed of. In fact, this last year has been has thing short of unbelievable for them.

Their doors opened in October of 2016 with their vision to open a restaurant that was more about community involvement than it was about food and beverage.

In the past year the space has been home to not for profit organizations looking for room for a meeting at no cost, a Girl Guides troop looking for a commercial kitchen to make and decorate cookies for a soup kitchen, art displayed from local artists where they keep 100% of the profit, local musicians, local theatre, paint night, kids cooking classes, cocktail making classes, fundraisers, feeding the less fortunate, etc. In just a short year and a half their business has donated over $12,000 for the community through our fundraising efforts.

The business has had its success as well. In late 2017 they were nominated and awarded Penticton Chamber of Commerce “New Business Excellence”, as well as being honoured to also be awarded third best buffet and third best breakfast through Okanagan Life Magazine just a short 6 months after they opened their doors which was a wonderful accomplishment for them.

The Nest & Nectar #301 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton

www.nestandnectar.ca

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250-488-3865 1st Annual Business Excellence Awards 17

Retail

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Cobbler’s Rack Shoes and Repairs Cobbler’s Rack shoes and Repairs is Vernon’s newest shoe and repair shop. The pride themselves with high quality footwear and one stop repair service shop. They opened their location August 1st, 2017 in downtown Vernon. In addition to large selection of stylish footwear they provide repair services including: shoe restoration, sole and heel replacement, lift placement, shoe stretching, patching stitching, zipper replacement and more. Their services are not limited to repairing shoes only as we also fix purses, baggage, skates, ski boots hockey equipment etc.

Cobbler’s Rack Shoes and Repairs 3204 30th Ave, Vernon

www.cobblersrack.com

Main Street Clothing Company Ltd. Main Street Clothing Company Ltd. carries men’s and ladies high end fashion, footwear and accessories, as well as home decor gift items such as candles, creams, soaps, etc.

Main Street opened its doors over 19 years ago in the heart of downtown Kamloops. The locally owned family business rapidly rose to become the leader in the fashion scene in Kamloops and the surrounding area. To this day their business continues to thrive and excel in delivering the latest in men’s and ladies fashion trends with a strong desire to provide the best customer service. Throughout the years, Main Street Clothing has been recognized and awarded as one of the best clothing stores in Kamloops and area.

Main Street Clothing Company Ltd. 221 Victoria Street, Kamloops

www.mainstreetclothing.ca

Petland, Kamloops Located in at 905 Notre Dame Drive in Kamloops; this locally owned Petland has been an integral part of the community since 1996. In July of 2014, after 18 years of ownership and developing a strong community awareness, Judy and Kevin Chaben sold Petland Kamloops to Trish Hines and DelRae Cahoon. They continue to operate their full line pet store with the original vision the Chabens’ lived by, operating a streamlined store with exceptional staff, service, product and pets.

Their store philosophy continues to follow the Disney style of excellence, giving their guests a fun experience in an atmosphere that is clean, bright, and most importantly-with staff that truly care.

They carry everything pet related for the furry, finned, scaled and feathered pets!

Petland 905 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops

www.petlandkamloops.ca

Pickleball Depot Ltd. Pickleball has become one of North America’s fastest growing sports, and in the last five years, Pickleball Depot has become Canada’s largest dedicated online pickleball retailer, and the largest multi-brand wholesaler of pickleball equipment in the country.

Pickleball Depot grew out of a passion for the sport and a realization that equipment wasn’t readily accessible to players and clubs. In 2012, Pickleball Depot launched their first e-commerce website and entered the world of online retail, servicing all of Canada. In 2017, Pickleball Depot expanded into a full service commercial space, and launched Canada’s first ever brick and mortar pickleball-only shop.

Pickleball Depot Ltd. 4211-25A Avenue, Vernon

18 1st Annual Business Excellence Awards

www.pickleballdepot.ca

Technology

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Big Bear Software Ltd. Big Bear Software Inc. has provided quality software development services for 15 years. They are a Software Design and Development company that has been located and operating in Penticton, British Columbia since 2010.

Although they have been in business since 2003, they have recently shifted into growth mode in 2016. Prior to 2016, they completed a number of projects for companies in Canada, the United States, and abroad. They now currently specialize in servicing clients located in western North America. They operate primarily in this geographic niche in order to maintain their commitment to Near Sourcing.

Big Bear Software 210 Hastings Avenue, Penticton

www.bigbearsoftware.ca

International Bar Coding Systems & Consulting Inc. IBC, Internal Bar Coding Systems & Consulting Inc. is a full-service inventory management company. Started in 1995 to fill the lumber industry’s need for more sophisticated inventory management systems, IBC has grown to offer its expertise to many diverse industries. IBC develops & manufactures innovative high speed labeling equipment for production lines, creates custom inventory solutions for distributors including the fruit packing & wine industries, and sells hardware for point of sale solutions to companies globally. IBC manufactures labels and tags for customers throughout North America and consults on inventory management technology globally.

International Bar Coding Systems & Consulting Inc. 1940 Barnes Street, Penticton

www.ibcworld.net

Perfit Dental Solutions Inc. The co-founders of Perfit have been working on digital dentistry since 2011 and in 2015, sold their dental clinics in Calgary to move to Kelowna to start Perfit. The company co-developed software and has 4 different patent applications in digital dentistry and augmented reality.

Perfit is disrupting the dental implant and denture industry by introducing digital dentistry and new materials. The company owns a book that is 100 years old that explains how to make dentures – this same content is still being taught in schools across the world. Perfit is proud to be home of the world’s first fully digital dentures.

Perfit Dental Solutions Inc. ​4, 215 Neave Road, Kelowna

www.perfitdental.com

Two Hat Security Two Hat Security empowers social and gaming platforms to build healthy, engaged online communities, while protecting their brand from high-risk content. Industry veteran, former Disney White Hat hacker, and coder extraordinaire, Chris Priebe founded the company in 2012 in response to the growing problem of toxic behaviours and abuses online.

Their chat and content moderation software, Community Sift, leverages a unique blend of artificial intelligence, patented User Reputation technology and purposeful human review to identify and triage harmful text and images.

Two Hat Security #500-554 Leon Ave, Kelowna

www.twohat.com

XCo Tech Inc. XCo Tech Inc. was founded in 2015 and does business nationally and internationally.

XCo is redefining precision medicine and precision sport training with its novel IoT BioAnalyticsTM platform.

BioAnalyticsTM provides individualized assessment to yield insights for improving sport performance, rehabilitation, concussion assessment and chronic disease management. Secondary markets for its platform are in autonomous robotics and AR/VR industries. The company is in the process of launching its first product, Sport BioAnalyticsTM. It is the first sport technology product to accurately analyze the core attributes of athletic sport performance in sprinting, agility and jumping.

XCo Tech Inc. 583 Duncan Ave. W, Penticton

www.xco.io

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Tourism

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Glow SUP Adventures Inc. Glow SUP Adventures is currently operating in the fifth year of business. They are a family operated small business. Glow SUP is an awesome place for all families and individuals to explore adventure on the water both day and night. They can specifically try out Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking under the guidance of certified instructors and staff. Their reviews have always been off the charts exceptional and they have never received a poor review. They are the only company that offers this free instruction to everyone (paying guests, board owners and non-paying guests who are curious).

Glow SUP Adventures Inc. 2-1032 Cedar Street, Penticton

www.glowsupadventures.com

Hoodoo Adventure Company Ltd. This is an Adventure Tourism Business with an array of adventurous ways to access the outdoors including kayaking, hiking, biking, climbing and snowshoeing. They also offer unique products such as skills courses in a variety of outdoor pursuits, Corporate engagement events, races, and festivals, an indoor climbing gym, rentals, shuttles and Adventure Youth Camps. They specialize in the Central and South Okanagan region but also take adventurous tours to other areas of BC and overseas.

Hoodoo Adventure Company Ltd. 131 Ellis Street, Penticton

www.hoodooadventures.ca

Sip Happens Wine Tours Sip Happens wine tours is a small and very successful wine tour company offering premium wine tour experiences for guests. They are entering our 4th season of operations specializing in the Scenic Sip group of wineries in Lake Country. They offer a unique experience for our guests due in part to the amazing relationships they have developed with this group of vineyards. Guests feel as if they are walking into the wine tasting rooms as familiar friends. They bring a lot of people through their doors who buy a lot of their fabulous wine. They are one of the very few tour companies who offer private and intimate custom tours and are one of only two companies that exclusively service Sparkling Hill Resort and have done so for 2 years - entering their third. They operate with 3 new Mercedes 11 passenger Sprinter vans and Cadillac Escalade touring vehicles only and specialize in attention to detail from first contact to distribution of their Sip Happens Wine Tours souvenir stemless wine glass at the end of the day as a memento for each guest.

Sip Happens Wine Tours 14511 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country

www.siptours.ca

Treetop Flyers at Chase Canyon Treetop Flyers is a small eco-adventure tourism operation in Chase, the Gateway to the Shuswap.

Started in 2011, the business welcomes guests from around the world to join them in connecting with nature and with family and friends. Guests join them on three ziplines, flying through the beautiful Chase Canyon and over 2 waterfalls. Those looking for that extra adrenalin can try the 50foot Trust Fall and finish their adventure with the 100-foot Screaming Eagle Swing! They are lucky to work among the natural beauty of the region, and frequently encounter wildlife such as eagles and bighorn sheep.

One of their goals is to ensure a minimal impact on the area they travel through and to provide an energy-neutral eco-adventure. They are also very proud to be a part of the friendly Chase community and do our best to be engaging members and give back whenever possible.

Treetop Flyers at Chase Canyon 305 Brooke Drive, Chase

20 1st Annual Business Excellence Awards

www.treetopflyers.ca

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OK Excavating OK Excavating celebrated 50 years of business in 2017 and, through the years has undergone many evolutions. Growing the business slowly and steadily and adjusting to changes in the economy, the workforce, and the range of work required, OK Excavating now has 25 full-time employees and the company services all of B.C. They have definitely transformed over the years, gotten larger and cover more aspects of the work - civil work, site servicing, onsite and offsite excavation and manufacturing gravel.

OK Excavating specializes in all forms of earthwork and excavation, road construction, site development and servicing, screening and crushing, demolition, land clearing, and removal of material. They do a lot of landfill work, expansions, and shut down. From humble beginnings with one piece of equipment - a rototiller - OK Excavating now offers a full range of excavators, trucks, loaders of varying capacity, packers, bulldozers, and graders. The unmistakable, sleek pink and grey trucks that haul rock, gravel, and anything else heavy, dirty, and messy, have become the company’s signature colour, selected to help differentiate themselves from others.

The team’s experience, fleet of equipment and industry connections enable OK Excavating to undertake and complete projects such as roadways, sport fields, parks., subdivisions, sewer and water projects, and commercial site work professionally, efficiently, and safely. Staff members are Gold Seal, Red Seal, WHIMIS and first aid certified.

OK Excavating 355 Neave Road, Kelowna

www.okexcavating.ca

It is an honor to be nominated for this award. We have been in business for over 50 years and seek to have quality and industry knowledge as our trademark. We are looking forward to another 50 years of promoting the construction industry with confidence in our work ethic and in our crew.

355 Neave Road Kelowna, BC

250-765-4902 okexcavating.ca

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Trades

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Conroy Exteriors (Kelowna) Ltd. Locally owned and operated, Conroy Exteriors is located in Kelowna and is the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader in commercial and residential siding, soffits and gutters for over 30 years. They pride themselves on their high standards, professional service and attention to details. Conroy Exteriors is also COR certified which shows that the company is held at a higher standard of safety than other companies in the industry. Safety plays a huge role in how Conroy runs its daily business, as all workers who are employed with the company are provided with mandatory and continued training to ensure the highest safety standards are met. Conroy aims to be one step ahead by taking incentive to research the latest new products available and what the latest siding trends are to ensure it will be available for customers.

Conroy Exteriors (Kelowna) Ltd. 215 Adams Road, Kelowna

www.conroyexteriors.com

SK Form & Finish Inc. SK Form & Finish is a Large COR safety certified concrete forming and finishing company celebrating 26 years of business here in the Okanagan Valley. They are situated in Kelowna on 2.5 acres of land, complete with a mechanics shop for equipment servicing. The two office buildings on the property include showers/change rooms for staff and a cafeteria room to serve all staff a hot breakfast 5 days a week.

Their services include forming (carpentry), concrete finishing (with a variety of finish types), application of sealers and epoxy coatings, as well as concrete repair and restoration. Their portfolio includes all types of projects ranging from a residential driveway to suspended slabs on a high rise building.

SK Form & Finish Inc. 1292 Findlay Rd., Kelowna

www.skforming.ca

Duffy Baker Construction Corp.

They are a Construction company, specializing in Contracting, foundations, framing, and finishing carpentry, for commercial, residential and renovations. Their company has two departments: contracting services and sub-contracting services where they sub-contract out 4 crews to other companies/ contractors. They service the entire Okanagan, typically from Kelowna to Osoyoos. They have been asked to take on jobs in areas outside of the Okanagan as well, even as far as Williams Lake. They pride themselves on quality workmanship as well as a reputation for being a polite, positive, energetic and passionate team. Craftsmanship and integrity are the traits that they bring to every single job, big or small. They have been in the business for over 13 years and are the new generation of builders in the Okanagan, and are always trying to shake up the industry, by setting the bar for quality and integrity.

Duffy Baker Construction Corp. #304-1475 Fairview Rd., Penticton

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www.duffybakerconstruction.com

Winery

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Dirty Laundry Vineyard Dirty Laundry was founded in 2006 when a group of four investors purchased a small Summerland winery which at the time produced approximately 1,600 cases of wine and employed 4 people. In the years following, Dirty Laundry has grown to become a real destination winery with peak season staff of 35 and 10 year-round full-time staff.

Dirty Laundry Vineyard is situated on a sun-drenched plateau that enjoys an ideal micro-climate for growing exceptional grapes and has some of the oldest vinifera vines in the Okanagan Valley.

Dirty Laundry Vineyard 7311 Fiske Street, Summerland

www. dirtylaundry.ca

Poplar Grove Winery Poplar Grove Winery is located on the slopes of the Naramata Bench, a premier wine growing area just outside Penticton. One of the original five wineries on the Naramata Bench, Poplar Grove was founded in 1993. Tony Holler purchased Poplar Grove and became the winery president in 2007.

Tony’s wife, Barbara Holler, owns and operates the Hollers’ 100 acres of estate vineyards allowing Poplar Grove wines to be made from 100% estate grown grapes. Their sons, Matthew, Chris, Eric, and Andrew manage the vineyards, making sure that the grapes are cared for everyday rain or shine.

Over the past 20 years, the team has made wines that reflect the true spirit of the Okanagan Valley.

Poplar Grove Winery 425 Middle Bench Rd N, Penticton

www.poplargrove.ca

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Sumac Ridge was the very first operating estate winery in British Columbia and they’re proudly celebrating 36 years in 2017. Sumac Ridge Estate Winery has been dedicated to producing wine from 100% Okanagan grown grapes since its inception, and have set the standard for high quality BCVQA fine wines.

They have three unique wine brands under the umbrella of Sumac Ridge. Sumac Ridge Private Reserve, Steller’s Jay Sparkling and Black Sage Vineyard.

Sumac Ridge is situated in Summerland and has a ‘Sparkling Vineyard’ on site, they were also the first winery to plant grapes on the Black Sage Road between Oliver and Osoyoos for their premium Black Sage Wines.

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 17403 Hwy 97N, Summerland

www.sumacridge.com

The Vibrant Vine A wine experience like no other!

Located on Pooley Road in East Kelowna, The Vibrant Vine first opened for business in 2011 Voted on Tripadvisor as the Number 1 Winery Experience in British Columbia, and Number 2 in Canada. The tasting room is filled with pieces created by artist Phil Lewis, the proprietors’ eldest son. The 3D glasses handed to customers at the door will lead them into another world.

At the tasting bar they will find Award winning Woops (a blend of 7 whites!), Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Muscat, Rose and three wonderful reds: Phantom, Phoenix (Merlot) and Dragon. In 2017 they released their first Sparkling Wine Series: Vibrante Classique and Vibrante Rose, both traditional method.

Throughout the summer they host a multitude of events every week, from live music all weekend long on the lawn, to artistic workshops and much more!

The Vibrant Vine 3240 Pooley Rd, Kelowna

www.thevibrantvine.com

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Caufields Engraving Caufields Engraving is a long-standing business that has been running for 34 years. They do custom laser and rotary engraving and sandblasting in many different categories and niche industries (Awards, Industrial, Office, Equine, Custom, Promotional Products and Sandblasting). They manufacture a large range of different products for industrial, commercial and personal use. They currently have 3 fulltime staff members, along with regular contract services from 1 other professional (sandblaster). They do business across Canada and into the states with their industrial ID tags for mines, mills, electrical and plumbing or pipe lines and rental companies.

Caufields Engraving 100 Kalamalka Lake Rd #26, Vernon

www.caufieldsengraving.com

GetintheLoop GetintheLoop is the flagship product in the consumer division of Loop Media Group. Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginning in 2014, GetintheLoop has grown into the top-rated iOS and Android application of its kind in Canada, used by hundreds of top national and local brands. GetintheLoop is an intelligent mobile marketing platform that connects businesses with local consumers. Their online offers platform allows businesses to deliver real-time experiences and exclusive offers directly to the mobile phones of engaged consumers, enabling businesses to attract new customers, develop meaningful relationships and obtain immediate in-depth data on their behaviour.

GetintheLoop 201 - 540 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna

www. getintheloop.ca

Hummingbird Drones Hummingbird Drones provides infrared scanning, visible mapping and real-time information services for wildfire agencies, emergency responders, and the natural resource sector. Founded and based in Kamloops by TRU students through the TRU Generator, HBD specializes in real-time data acquisition and post-processing services. They provide in-the-field mapping solutions; provision of up to date information and data analysis, and the digital infrastructure for province-wide data distribution to managers and strategists.

In 2015, Hummingbird became the first unmanned aerial vehicle company (UAV) in Canada to be engaged in wildfire suppression operations with the BC Wildfire Service.

Hummingbird Drones 348 Tranquille Street, Kelowna

www.hummingbirddrones.ca

Of the Land Productions Inc. Of the Land Of the Land Productions Inc. (OLP) is an independent production company owned by President & CEO Tracey Kim Bonneau. OLP produces quality broadcast television programming with a track record of delivering international award winning stories. Tracey Kim Bonneau is a professional writer with 25 years of in-depth knowledge, as a journalist in print, radio and television host. OLP is in the business of producing television projects and cultural training in the workforce. OLP delivers excellence in the television training industry.

Of the Land Productions Inc. #154 Enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;owkin Trail, Penticton

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Building Sustainable Communities We congratulate all of this year's nominees.

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Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Kelowna Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Kelowna is not your typical yoga studio. They offer modern yoga fused with fitness in Far Infrared Heat. Their studio in Kelowna was opened on September 17, 2016; they are over 1.5 years young. They offer 35 yoga, yoga infused with fitness and fitness classes per week. Their classes are an exhilarating experience! They offer a complete full body Yoga workout in just a single session while fusing the core strengthening Pilates moves in an easy to follow class that will keep clients excited and interested.

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Kelowna #117 – 1950 Harvey Ave

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Visual Signs & Printing Visual Signs & Printing has been operating in Kamloops for over 14 years. Their business model is unique, in that they don’t only specialize in one discipline, but provide services to three different market segments. VS & P is the only sign shop in Kamloops that offers products and services for interior/exterior signage of all types, vehicle and window graphics, and all things paper related, as well as being one of the few (and largest) award and engraving, 2.5 D printing suppliers in Kamloops and area. They produce 99 per cent of their work in house.

Coming into 2017, they launched into the online market for sports wall art with “allsportswallart.com.” and selling on the ETSY platform, where they’ve currently sold over 250 plus pieces throughout Canada and US. Visual Signs & Printing 1302 Battle Street, Kamloops

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Points West - Audio Visual | Acoustics | Healthcare

Points West began in 1991 as an audio visual rental company. The focus shifted to sales, installation and design to provide collaboration solutions and presentation tools. They work exclusively with commercial products suitable for education, business, government and places of worship. Their goal is to provide the right product for the right environment at the right price.

Their reach extends to customers throughout BC and the territories. Points West is recognized for its high levels of customer service and for acquiring new, leading edge product lines and providing additional customer focused services.

Points West – Audio Visual | Acoustics | Healthcare 8-1905 Evergreen Court, Kelowna

www.pointswestav.com

Congratulations to Points West Audio Visual on being named as a Business Excellence Award Finalist!

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Business of the Year (Over 50)

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Bananatag Systems Inc. Since becoming incorporated in August 2011, Bananatag has been a globally enjoyed email analytics software as a service (SaaS) tool dominantly used to optimize internal communications and improve sales/marketing tactics.

They had great year of growth throughout 2017. They developed and released many new functions to their core Internal Comms product. This allowed them to introduce new subscription tiers and in turn update their entire Internal Communications pricing model. The new tiers also allowed them to tap into an expanded marketplace (expandeing their target).

Bananatag Systems Inc. 505-460 Doyle Avenue

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Nature’s Fare Markets Nature’s Fare Markets is a family-owned group of natural grocery stores with 8 locations throughout BC. Our stores are located in Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton (2 stores), Langley, and White Rock. Their Head Office is located in Vernon along with their warehouse and commissary kitchen. They have been in business for 25 years and are proudly the first Canadian retailer to obtain B Corp status.

They sell premium vitamins and supplements, organic and natural grocery products, 100% organic produce, ethically-raised meats, dairy products, and natural household cleaning and supply products. Their stores also include fresh food bistros serving house-made soups, entrees, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods.

Nature’s Fare Markets 101-4201 25A Avenue (Head Office), Vernon

Grant Thornton LLP At Grant Thornton LLP, we are committed to our clients, our colleagues and our communities and firmly believe that when community businesses succeed, we succeed. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services and a focus on personal attention.

Paul Gallo, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton in Interior British Columbia, recognizes the importance of supporting the annual Business Excellence Awards through sponsorship.

“These awards recognize, validate and celebrate business success stories in our community, and inspire others to reach new heights and experience new growth. We congratulate all of the nominees, finalists and winners on this achievement.”

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Platinum Sponsor These awards celebrate the best of Thompson Okanagan business with other business and community leaders. It is a distinguished award that pays tribute to the integral role that business plays in creating vibrant communities.

Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian firm providing accounting, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations.

With offices in Kelowna, Penticton, Castlegar, Trail, and communities across the country, they provide a wide range of services including: corporate restructuring, succession and estate planning, insolvency and bankruptcy, valuations, as well as core services such as auditing, accounting and tax. www.grantthornton.ca

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QHR Technologies Inc. QHR Technologies is a Canadian Healthcare Technology Company bringing innovation to the healthcare system for Providers and their Patients. As a leader in the industry, QHR operates on the fundamental belief that technology will change the way people interact with healthcare. QHR’s growing suite of technologies includes three products, Medeo Virtual Care, FreedomRx and AccuroEMR, the largest single electronic medical record platform in the country. The synergy between products uniquely positions QHR to lead the way, empowering Providers and connecting Patients to improve Patient care and enhance the efficiencies of healthcare organizations. In 2016, QHR was acquired by Loblaw Companies Limited, continuing its growth and mission to unite Canadian healthcare. QHR currently has 328 employees with offices in Kelowna, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. As of January 1st, 2017 QHR had 230 employees and

by December 31, 2017 that number rose to 285. The company has been in operation since 2004.

QHR Technologies Inc. 300-1620 Dickson Ave, Kelowna

www.qhrtechnologies.com

Quaaout Lodge and Talking Rock Golf Course Guests experience a relaxing, authentic getaway at the Quaaout Lodge in beautiful British Columbia. Nestled in a serene setting overlooking Little Shuswap, they offer the ideal balance of quiet relaxation and outdoor inspiration.

Each of their 70 rooms offer a private lake view patio or balcony perfect for enjoying the beauty of their waterfront setting. With a sand beach on Little Shuswap Lake, the stunning 18-hole Talking Rock Golf Course, an indoor pool, canoes, bocce and cultural coordinators available to arrange tours of the grounds or berry picking outings, it’s the perfect year-round destination for family vacations, group getaways, couples escapes and more.

Quaaout Lodge and Talking Rock Golf Course 1663 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase

www.quaaoutlodge.com

Service Quality Measurement Group, Inc. (SQM Group) Since 1996, SQM has been a leading research specialist firm for benchmarking, tracking, and improving customer and employee experience. They operate in two locations (i.e., Vernon, BC and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) and have 200 employees. They have been in business since 1996, and their clients include some of the largest companies in North America such as American Express, FedEx, Sun Life Financial, and Canadian Tire.

SQM conducts over 500 CX benchmarking studies on an annual basis and enjoys a 95% client retention rate. SQM’s primary purpose is to help organizations improve their customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) performance by being a specialist for conducting CX research, consulting to improve CX, and awarding organizations that have demonstrated CX excellence.

Service Quality Measurement Group, Inc. (SQM Group) 301 – 3126 31st Avenue, Vernon

www.sqmgroup.com

Yeti Farm Creative Based in Kelowna, Yeti Farm Creative is a locally founded (2007), owned and operated mid-size animation studio that services renowned and coveted broadcasters like CORUS MEDIA, NETFLIX, and AMAZON while also creating and exploiting original intellectual property; properties that are then turned into multi-pronged franchises with revenue streams derived from license fees as well as royalties from consumer product, toy, game and literary revenue pursuits. The studio exports services to other parts of Canada, the USA and internationally.

Yeti Farm Creative (Bensay Innovative Inc.) 203-554 Leon Avenue, Kelowna

www.yetifarmcreative.com

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