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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE And the winners are... The best of Mission’s business community were honoured June 8 at the annual Business Excellence Awards at Silverdale Hall. A renewed Business Excellence Awards was celebrated early this year on June 8. Six new awards celebrated the best and brightest businesses and organizations in Mission. Presented by RDM Lawyers LLP, the awards were held at Silverdale Community Centre as a nostalgic nod to the Chamber of Commerce 120th celebrations. Those in attendance enjoyed a glance back at the growth of Mission and the strength of today’s business community. Dinner featured a locally-sourced buffet prepared by Chef Jeff Massey of Restaurant 62, with Mission Springs Brewing Company beers on tap, and a Strawberry Festival Lemon Drop Martini as the highlight. During an intermission, the Chamber unveiled a short video that has been created highlighting its work and the growing business community over the past 120 years. The full video will be posted on the Chamber’s YouTube Channel later this month. Many noted that this year’s Business Excellence Awards was an exceptional event that offered great opportunities to do business and learn about the success that occurs daily in Mission.
Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Voice of Business in Mission since 1893
Proud host of the Business Excellence Awards
Congratulations to the recipients! 34033 Lougheed Hwy. Mission BC V2V 5X8 telephone: 604.826.6914 fax: 604.826.5916
missionchamber.bc.ca
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President’s Award PRESENTED BY RDM LAWYERS LLP
Ron Leger, RJ Leger CGA Nominated by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the President’s award will be given to a business or leader who exemplifies excellence and leadership in the business community. There are many businesses and business leaders that remain unsung heroes, championing the ongoing development of Mission.
Ron Leger, RJ Leger CGA with Elyssa Lockhart, RDM Lawyers LLP, presenting sponsor
Congratulations to the 2013 Business Excellence Winners! At RDM Lawyers we applaud your determination and we’re here to protect what you’re building with a full range of business legal services including:
The 2013 recipient is Ron Leger, from RJ Leger CGA Ltd. Recognized for his tireless fundraising efforts for St. Joseph’s Food Bank building, where he has raised over $535,000; Ron is a Rotarian who definitely lives service over self. He works tirelessly supporting and volunteering on
many community organizations boards such as the Optimist Club, Historical Society, and Kinsmen Club. An accountant in Mission for 25 years, Ron often provides his services as a financial agent for those seeking to make a difference politically, at no cost. In 2012, Ron received the Queen’s Jubilee Award not only in recognition of work here but also for his work in constructing a hospital in Malawi. A standing ovation met Ron Leger’s presentation with many in the audience having had the pleasure of working alongside him and acknowledging his selfless work.
I would like to thank the Mission Chamber of Commerce for the honour of receiving the
PRESIDENT’S AWARD.
– Business start-up – Tax structuring – Buying or selling a business – Estate planning
Call us today to find out how we can support your business goals. RDM LAWYERS LLP 7330 Horne Street || Mission, BC V2V 3Y6 33695 South Fraser Way || Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C1 Mission: 604.820.1213 Abbotsford: 604.853.0774
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Certified General Accountant #1-7331 James Street, Mission, British Columbia V2V 3V5 604.826.5517 ron@accountantsoffice.ca
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Local Focus Award
Intrapreneurial Excellence Award
PRESENTED BY PROSPERA CREDIT UNION
PRESENTED BY MISSION REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Save-On-Foods
Mission Springs Brewing Co.
Brad Karmason and Save-On Store Manager Jim Shaw with Prospera Credit Union Manager Sean Melia
Intrapreneurial Excellence Winners Mission Springs Brewing Co. with Chamber President Sean Melia
Save-On-Foods is a B.C.-owned and operated grocery store. For over 80 years they have played an integral part in the fabric of Mission, supporting local organizations and fundraising, with the emphasis on shop and buy local.
They now carry many local grocery products from within the valley, which welcome you as you walk in. Save-On-Foods believe that a business relationship with the community is an important part of their value – “they support us, so of course we support them.”
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Mission Springs Brewing Company aims to be at the centre of great brewing and the beer culture in the Fraser Valley. Setting their sights further afield, they have just opened a craft pizza and beer restaurant in Seoul, Korea. In the last few months they have added 300 per cent to
their fermentation capacity to fuel their growth and distribution, and hired a brewmaster consultant and head brewer. To assist the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association’s trail building program they crafted a signature pilsner, Trailblazer, to raise awareness and funds.
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Mission Springs was the proud recipient of the
Intrapreneurial Excellence Award We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber of Commerce, all of the businesses and residents of the Mission Community and all of our hardworking staff for consistently surpassing our expectations! Mission Springs offers the entire family an action-packed day or evening highlighted by delicious food and drink. Kids and adults alike enjoy the wood-oven, alder-smoked calzones, specialty pizzas and smokin’ hot famous fajitas!
Join us for our Upcoming Events in the Mission Springs Pub Every Sunday at 8pm Dust off that old guitar, loosen up those vocal cords and head down to Country Jam. Yee haw!
Thursday, June 20th at 7pm Mission’s ONE and ONLY top entertainer, Brent Lee - Bare Bones LIVE!
Wednesday, June 26th at 8pm A Cask Night like You’ve Never Known!
7160 Oliver St., Mission | 604-820-1009 w w w. M i s s i o n S p r i n g s B r e w i n g Co m p a ny. c o m
It’s sure to be a “cask of a great time” with special guest brewer, Old Yale Brewing in town. Author Joe Wiebe promoting his book, Craft Beer Revolution. Vancouver cover band, Bangarang LIVE!
Fo l l o w u s o n Tw i t t e r : M S B C B r e w e r y
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A GREAT NIGHT OF
Celebration Photography by Alan Bailward – Bailward Photography
RESTAURANT 62 & THE LAKESIDE BEACH CLUB
would like to congratulate all of the nominees and recipients at this year’s Mission Chamber of Commerce Awards. It was a pleasure catering such a fantastic event and we look forward to celebrating more special evenings with all of the guests for any occasion.
106-2001 McCallum Road Abbotsford / 604-855-3545
4131 Columbia Valley Hwy. Cultus Lake / 604-858-3393
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Community Builder Award PRESENTED BY S. SHARPE TIMBER
Mission Arts Council Mission Arts Council has a mandate to foster the development and appreciation of the arts and culture through educational activities. By providing these resources, the Mission Arts Council plays an important role. Their extensive programs and festivals celebrate all art forms, enabling diverse groups to come together.
Mission Art Council’s Ania Kyte (President) Nancy Arcand (Exec. Director) and Deborah Handley with Randy Hawes presenting for S. Sharpe Timber
Their recent Youth Fest brought together a new perspective of what art means to the community. Through programming they build and maintain strong community relationships.
I would like to thank the community for their continued support
in helping to build a food bank facility in Mission.
The Mission Arts Council is Proud to Announce that we are recipients of the 2013
Community Builder Award through the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
Ron Leger
Certified General Accountant #1-7331 James Street, Mission, British Columbia V2V 3V5 604.826.5517 ron@accountantsoffice.ca
We are honored to be part of this wonderful event and to be nominated along with so many other non-profits who do so much for our community. Thank you to our community, the MAC members, volunteers and all our art friends who continue to support the Mission Arts Council in all we do! 33529 1st Avenue, Mission (On the corner of Catherwood)
604-826-0029
www.missionartscouncil.ca
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Customer First Award PRESENTED BY CANADIAN TIRE
Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe Inc. Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe Inc. specializes in scrapbooking, card making and paper crafting supplies, Cherry Lane compliments their retail operation by offering hands-on classes and instruction. The staff say customer service is easy as the Shoppe is their “happy place” and clients always come first. Offering a rewards program, an informative website and customer newsletter they highlight their passion for paper craft. Cherry Lane’s focus is to enable clientele to have the confidence in their creative abilities while creating a scrapbooking community that also builds friendship.
Vicki Gould, owner of Canadian Tire, with Amy Armour and Leanne Payne of Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe
YOUR SOURCE FOR THE LATEST IN UNIQUE PRODUCTS, INSPIRING IDEAS AND CREATIVE CLASSES!
WE ARE HONOURED! ...to receive the
Customer First Award.
We are honoured to receive the
Local Focus Award
Mission Save-On-Foods has been an active part of this community for over 80 years and continues to sponsor many events & groups. Your continued support makes it possible to give back to our community.
Jim Shaw
Thank you for shopping at Mission Save On
STORE MANAGER
THE JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTER 328-32555 London Avenue, Mission 604.814.4500 www.cherrylanescrapbook.com | info@cherrylanescrapbook.com
32555 London Avenue, Mission 604-826-9564
saveonfoods.com
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Power of Small Award PRESENTED BY MISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NuTek Sign Creations
Dave and Sue Sawatzky accepting the Power of Small award from Stacey Crawford, Mission’s economic development officer.
NuTek Sign Creations, a client-focused, creative gateway for businesses, organizations and individuals who wish to get noticed. Their goal is for complete project success, because when the client looks good, they look good. Since purchasing the business they have seen revenue growth of more than 300 per cent, have upgraded most manufacturing equipment and added a full-time employee. Marketing dollars are spent sponsoring and cooperating with community organizations and acts of volunteerism, including recognition through Adopt-A-Block, “The Rise” mural by Youth Unlimited and the 2014 BC Winter Games Countdown Clock.
WE APPRECIATE YOU Prospera Credit Union would like to congratulate the nominees and winners of the 2013 Business Excellence AwardZ and thank everyone who voted. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you, your friends and family to attend the festivities at our member and community appreciation barbecue. When: July 5, 2013 | Where: Mission Branch | Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm What to bring: you and your family Prizes and more: There will be fun family entertainment, great food, music and gifts
Mission Branch 101 - 32423 Lougheed Hwy 604.826.3644 prospera.ca
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Congratulations to all those nominated! By being nominated, you have proven that your organization makes Mission a great place to Live, Work and Play! INTRAPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE Mission Springs Brewing Co. NOMINEES: • Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual • Mission City Business Centre • Walker Park Media • Artisan Log Homes • Luxor Gas Fireplaces • Save on Foods • Sure Fire Gas Services • Evoke Wellness Centre
POWER OF SMALL NuTek Sign Creations NOMINEES: • Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe Inc.
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Iron Lotus Yoga Hylee Training Grab-a-Java What’s On Magazine? Walker Park Media Silk Degrees Mission Barbers
LOCAL FOCUS Save-On-Foods NOMINEES: • Mission Springs Brewing • Embers BBQ House • Walker Park Media • Ferndale Farms • 3 Crows Gallery • Tim Horton’s • What’s on Magazine? • Blackberry Kitchen
tulations a r g n o C to all the winners of this year’s
Business Excellence Awards! We feel very honoured to have shared this wonderful night with all of you! Thank you to the community for your support and recognizing the work of our amazing volunteers and board members. We look forward to seeing you all out in our beautiful community very soon!
CUSTOMER FIRST Cherry Lane Scrapbook Shoppe NOMINEES: • Prospera Credit Union • Red’s Grill • Excalibur Electric • Walker Park Media • Edward Jones • Mission Towing • Mission Automotive • Symons Tire • Wayco Flooring • Abstract Auto Glass • Magnolias on Main • Uncommon Thredz • FUEL • Save-on-Foods • Fraser Valley Building Supplies
• Evoke Wellness Centre • Connect Hearing • Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual
COMMUNITY BUILDER
Mission Arts Council NOMINEES: • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley • Mission Adopt a Block • Mission Community Services • Mission Horse Club • Mission DBA • Blanket BC Society • CIVL Radio • Mission Minor Softball
Congratulations, this year’s Business Excellence Winners!
To learn more about what we do, visit our new website at:
www.missionadoptablock.com email: missionadoptablock@gmail.com tel: 604-826-9423
We’ve Built our Reputation on 40 Years of Quality Service.
33245 GLASGOW AVENUE, MISSION (Located next to commuter rail)
604.826.9119
www.symons-exceltire.com
“Volunteer, YOU can make a difference!”
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