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Celebrating
Business 2011 Excellence
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
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Business of the Year, more than 15 Employees Presented by Economic Development Select Committee
Fraser Valley Building Supplies
Mike Eddy, Rob McDonnell and Dirk Weymann from Fraser Valley Building Supplies accept Business of the Year Award from economic development committee chair Rex Blane.
Family owned and operated since 1991, Fraser Valley Building Supplies has enjoyed being part of the growth of Mission. Superior service and a wide selection of products give them the edge in a competitive industry. Fraser Valley Building Supplies’ success affords the organization a high proÄle and the opportunity to give back. By contributing to the growth and success of others, they look to lead by example and teach others the value of paying it forward.
Congratulations to the 2011 Business Excellence Winners! Your loyalty & dedication supports community sustainability and makes an enormous difference in lives.
Randy Hawes, Hawes MLA
Marc Dalton Dalton, MLA
Abbotsford - Mission
Maple Ridge - Mission
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners.
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Business of the Year, less than 15 Employees (tie) Presented by Economic Development Select Committee
Sue’s Copy Place
World Odyssey Travel
Rhett and Sue Nicholson accept the award from Sean Melia, economic development committee member.
World Odyssey Travel’s Debbie Trenholm accepts the award from Sean Melia, economic development committee member.
Sue’s Copy Place was founded on leadership. It has become more than a business; it’s a staple in the community. Carefully balancing proÄt with customers, they recognize that building others’ business is building their business. Their expertise and experience is vital to the community. They help non-proÄts and societies, home-based business, and are most wellknown for helping new business get their feet off the ground. Their compassion and passion to build a strong community sets them apart as they lead by example.
A successful travel business in the community of Mission for 18 years, World Odyssey Travel has developed many relationships with their clients, providing travel needs for many businesses and their families. World Odyssey donates to many local silent auctions as well as the annual getaway for the Rotary Auction. The company hosts a barbecue to support the Dr. Stuart Pavilion activities program as well as donating Åowers for the pavilion yearly.
Congratulation
s 2011 Business Excelle to the nce Winners It was an honour t o Thank you Mission for be nomina your conti ted. nued support!
Congratulations Business Excellence Winners! Thank you Mission for your loyal support and nominating us for the Customer Experience award. We are very honoured and look forward to serving you with a smile.
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Home-Based Business
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented by Ann Harper
Presented by Your Community Credit Unions
Iron Lotus Yoga
Asvind Mani
Ann Harper presents Laura Sigurdson, Iron Lotus Yoga, with her award for HomeBased Business.
Grace Saris, Sean Melia, Carol Hamilton and Norm Flentge present Asvind Mani (centre) with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Balance, peace and Änancial security in life are just some of the beneÄts owner Laura Sigursdon has been able to capture by opening her home-based business, Iron Lotus Yoga. She takes pride in the fact that Iron Lotus supports other local home-based business by carrying their products and referrals. Supporting others, driving her passion and creating work-life balance are elements of their success.
Mani is proud that he has taken his shop to the next level by integrating technology with auto repair. The only automotive shop in Mission to have 3D visual aligner software, Mani also uses state-of-the-art computerized diagnostic equipment which allows for efÄcient and accurate detection of problems. As an entrepreneur, Mani is always seeking new and better ways of improving his business to offer his customer the best service.
We are honoured!
Congratulations to the Winners!
Thank you to our loyal customers for nominating us for the Business of the Year, and Business Leader of the Year. Thank you to those who recognize Prospera Credit Union’s Mission branch as a worthwhile candidate in the Business of the Year 15+ employees category at this years Business Excellence Awards event.
We are honoured to serve such a great community.
We are truly honoured to be nominated and are proud to be Mission’s longest serving Credit Union supporting this wonderful and progressive community. 1.888.440.4480 prospera.ca
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A Great Night of
Celebration
All photos graciously provided by Taneane Twele Photography
We were proud to be the venue and caterers for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards. It’s always a pleasure serving you, Mission!
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Entrepreneurial Excellence
Non-ProÄt of the Year
Presented by S. Sharpe Timber
Presented by Cedarbrooke Chateau
Blackberry Kitchen
Mission Hospice Society
Cal Crawford, on behalf of S. Sharpe Timber, presents Blackberry Kitchen with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
Karen Holmgren from Cedarbrooke Chateau presents Kimberley Thompson, Jane Cooper, Christine Boyes and Ronda Coshnie with the Non-Profit of the Year Award.
Kerry and Laurel Martin have created a fresh menu enjoyed by all at the Blackberry Kitchen. Growing their own herbs behind the kitchen and catering to all needs with their customized sandwich forms, picnic baskets and specialty wines has set them apart at the Park. Great service and quality food are just part of the reason they see so many returning customers.
Supporting grieving families and those who have loved ones in the Christine Morrison Hospice, over 100 volunteers are dedicated to its work. Active in Mission for 26 years, their service often goes unnoticed though they touch the lives of hundreds of members of the community each year. Reliant on fundraising, the hospice holds many annual events that bring the community together while meeting their goals as a nonproÄt. w w w. d r k e s t e v e n . c o m
Congratulations to all the Business Excellence Winners.
Congratulations to all the nominees. It was an honour to be the sponsor of
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Customer Experience
Business Leader of the Year
Presented by BC Hydro
Presented by Eva Poulson and TD Canada Trust
Blackberry Kitchen
Carol and Lloyd Davies
Kerry and Laurel Martin won the Customer Experience Award, presented by Boyd Mason, BC Hydro.
Eva Poulson, TD Canada Trust, presents Carol and Lloyd Davies with the Business Leader of the Year Award.
Everything the Blackberry Kitchen does is customer driven to provide a dining experience to remember and one customers will want to repeat. Even sandwich orders are made to order. With customer check-ins throughout the service, staff at the Blackberry strives to satisfy all customers, even the four-legged ones. With amazing staff, a creative menu and a dog-friendly patio, they know they have succeeded when customers pop in the kitchen window to give compliments to the chef.
Owners of Davies Sand and Gravel, Carol and Lloyd are community-minded people willing to help and support locally any way they can. In operation for over 50 years, the Davies employ 22 local residents who recognize that the local community is at the top of their priority list. Bringing their knowledge and expertise to all that they do, Carol and Lloyd continue to be Mission’s best supporters.
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