Grown 10-fold, courier honoured by Chamber.An audience of over 400 area business and political representatives celebrated business excellence and entrepreneurial spirit Oct. 20. They celebrated 13 Sault Ste. Marie Sault Sainte Marie — pronounced "Soo Saint Marie" (IPA /su seɪnt məˈɹi/) — is the name of two cities on the Saint Marys River, which forms part of the boundary between the United States and Canada. Chamber of Commerce Business Award winners at the Chamber's 116th annual luncheon meeting. Sponsored by Bell Canada Bell Canada Enterprises (TSX: BCE, NYSE: BCE), legally BCE Inc., is a major Canadian telecommunications company. Through its subsidiaries including Bell Canada, Bell Aliant, Northwestel, Télébec, and NorthernTel, it is the incumbent local exchange carrier for , the event featured a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by Jerome Quenneville, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Sault Area Hospital. A dynamic video program accompanied the award presentations, which provided a brief multimedia snap shot a quick offhand shot, without deliberately taking aim. See also: Snap of the winner and/or their business. The Business Development Award, sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada The Business Development Bank of Canada is a crown corporation financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting. , was presented to Eazy Express Inc., for demonstrating a positive attitude for job creation and growth with-in the community. Eazy Express Inc. is an independent courier service, which began in 1990 with eight employees and a single combined urban service contract with Canada Post Canada Post Corporation (French: Société canadienne des postes) is a Canadian postal service operated as a crown corporation. The successor to the Post Office Department of the Government of Canada, Canada Post was created on October 16, 1981 by the Corporation. Since that time, the company has expanded its delivery service nationwide and has 100 full-time and 90 part-time employees. The Skipper Manzzutti Award for Business Achievement recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding business achievement, and has demonstrated exemplary qualities of an entrepreneur and community-minded citizen within the past year or number of years. It was awarded to Kelly and Steve Rome, owners and operators of Rome's Your Independent Grocers. Rome's is the largest franchise operation within the Loblaws group of companies, employing 235 unionized and non-unionized people. The Chamber's President Award was given to Gene Nori, recently retired general manager of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized as going above and beyond the call of duty in business and community development. Aldo Greco of Community First Financial Services was awarded with the Chamber's Volunteer of the Year Award, recognizing his outstanding commitment and contribution to the Chamber over the years. Vic Fremlin, owner and operator of Lock City Dairies and North Shore Tractor, was awarded the Paul Dalseg Award. Fremlin is recognized for his leadership and community-mindedness within the Sault. The Entrepreneur/Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Palmer Construction Group Inc., was awarded to Brian Tremblay Photography. He demonstrates a progressive attitude toward employee relations, a positive public image, and a reputation for excellence in customer service. Other awards handed out were as follows: * Loplop Gallery and Lounge won the Marketing Award, sponsored by Algoma Office Equipment; * The Lung Association won the Service Sector Award, sponsored by the Sault Ste. Marie Community Development Corporation; * The Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation cremation, disposal of a corpse by fire. It is an ancient and widespread practice, second only to burial. It has been found among the chiefdoms of the Pacific Northwest, among Northern Athapascan bands in Alaska, and among Canadian cultural groups. Centre won the Customer Service Award, sponsored by MCTV MCTV Mid-Canada Television MCTV Midland Community Television MCTV Multi-Channel Television MCTV Man Carrying Test Vehicle (NASA) ; * The Ontario Forestry Research Institute and the Sault Ste. Marie Disposal/Green Circle Environmental won the Environment Award, sponsored by the Sault Economic Development Corporation; * the Community Capacity Building Award, sponsored by Industry Canada/FedNor was presented to Lucidia Studios, and * the Safe Work, Sound Business Award, sponsored by the Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership, was presented to The Algoma Health Unit. Additionally, the internationally recognized ATHENA award that honours women who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishments will be presented at the Women in Business luncheon at the Riuniti Banquet Hall on Nov. 8. The ceremony will run from noon to 1:30 pm. www.ssmcoc.com By ADELLE LARMOUR Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario Business is a Canadian magazine, which publishes monthly in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The magazine covers business news and issues in Northern Ontario. |
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