September 18, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

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Business Awards of Distinction

Nominees Directory

Business of the Year Nominees (1-5 Employees)

Business of the Year Nominees (50+ Employees)

Not-For-Profit of the Year Nominees

Above and Beyond Tree Service..................................................6 BaBa Gannouj....................................................................................7 Balance Equestrian Centre............................................................7 Bikram Yoga Campbell River........................................................6 Boyd’s Funeral Services Ltd...........................................................6 CR Granite Works Inc.......................................................................6 Campbell River Dog Grooming....................................................7 Campbell River Pet Centre............................................................7 Cap-it Campbell River....................................................................6 Coho Books........................................................................................6 Eagle Eye Adventures.....................................................................7 Garat Financial Group Ltd..............................................................6 Glen Clark Sun Life Financial.......................................................6 GO Campbell River.com.................................................................6 Heart Strong Fitness.......................................................................6 Hummingbird Wellness & Bodywork.........................................6 Johnsons Locksmiths.......................................................................6 La Tee Da Lingerie Boutique........................................................6 Northwest Independent Living Services...................................7 Periscope Promotions Inc..............................................................7 Shadoe Intimates Inc......................................................................7 She Works She Plays Active Wear Inc.........................................7 Tangles Hair Salon & Day Spa.....................................................7 TAP Bookkeeping.............................................................................7 Tara School of Irish Dancing.........................................................6 Terry’s Power Equipment Sales & Service................................7 The Garden Party.............................................................................7 Thongs Jewellery & Repair...........................................................7 Wiskey Point Resort.........................................................................7

Bill Howich Chrysler RV & Marine........................................... 12 Campbell River Mirror................................................................. 12 Cermaq Canada.............................................................................. 12 Discovery Foods............................................................................ 12 Dolphins Resort............................................................................. 12 Grieg Seafood BC Ltd................................................................... 12 Marine Harvest Canada............................................................... 12 Royal Coachman Inn.................................................................... 12 Shoppers Drug Mart #209 and #2139................................... 12

BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences................................... 18 Campbell River and District Adult Care Society.................. 18 Campbell River and North Island Transition Society......... 18 Campbell RIver Beacon Club..................................................... 18 Campbell River Gymnastic Association.................................. 18 Campbell River Volunteer Society........................................... 18 Greenways Land Trust................................................................. 18 North Island Employment Foundations Society.................. 18 North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society ......... 18

Diversity Leadership Award Nominees

Young Professional of the Year Nominees

Boyd’s Funeral Services Ltd........................................................ 13 Campbell River Mirror................................................................. 13 Campbell River Pet Centre......................................................... 13 Discovery Marine Safaris............................................................ 13 North Island Employment Foundations Society.................. 13 Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre............................. 13 Raincoast Creative Performing Arts........................................ 13 Thongs Jewellery & Repair........................................................ 13

Aaron Robertson, Coastal Community Credit Union........... 19 Jennifer Lestage, CR Animal Parties........................................ 19

Business of the Year Nominees (6-25 Employees) Alitis Investment Counsel Inc.................................................... 10 All In One Party Shop.....................................................................8 Associated Tire and Auto...............................................................8 Badinotti Net Services Canada Ltd.............................................8 Brown’s Bay Resort....................................................................... 10 Campbell River Hyundai............................................................. 10 Campbell River Veterinary Hospital........................................ 10 Charcare Home Support................................................................8 Coastland Veterinary Hospital......................................................8 Daves’ Bakery....................................................................................8 Denise Mitchell Interiors...............................................................8 Discovery Marine Safaris............................................................ 10 Dogwood Pet Mart..........................................................................8 Dr. Lathangue & Associates - Dogwood Dental Health Centre................................................9 Eden Street Salon and Day Spa...................................................9 Fitness Etc..........................................................................................9 Fresh Dental................................................................................... 10 FYidoctors - Campbell River...................................................... 10 Great Canadian Oil Change........................................................ 10 Industry Hair & Body Care............................................................8 Island Funeral Services..................................................................8 Island Return It Campbell River............................................... 10 Odyssey Computers Ltd..................................................................9 OK Tire & Auto Service..................................................................9 Preston Jewellers.......................................................................... 10 Seymour Services Ltd......................................................................9 Sunrise Learning Centre............................................................. 10

Business of the Year Nominees (26-49 Employees) Anchor Inn & Suites..................................................................... 11 Boston Pizza - Campbell River.................................................. 11 Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountant..................... 11 Ocean Pacific Marine Store & Boatyard................................. 11 Staples............................................................................................. 11 Storey Creek Golf Club................................................................ 11 Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc.................................. 11

New Business of the Year Nominees (Less than 3 Years)

Above & Beyond Tree Service................................................... 14 Associated Tire & Auto............................................................... 14 Boyd’s Funeral Services Ltd...................................................... 14 Brown’s Bay Resort....................................................................... 14 Fresh Dental................................................................................... 14 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. (HDL)........................................ 14 Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre............................. 14

Berwick By The Sea, Campbell River....................................... 20 Comfort Inn and Suites, Campbell River................................ 20 French Creek Collective.............................................................. 20 Fresh Dental................................................................................... 20 Heart Strong Fitness.................................................................... 20 KB Strength & Wellness............................................................. 20 Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake Pizza............................................ 20 She Works She Plays Active Wear Inc...................................... 20 Signature Oil & Vinegar............................................................. 20 SoCal Restaurant & Lounge...................................................... 20 SuavAir............................................................................................. 20 The Home Guard........................................................................... 20 Toad in a Tree................................................................................. 20

Excellence in Workforce Development (Over 50)

Innovation & Technology Nominees

Campbell River and District Association for Community Living.................................................................. 15 Campbell River Mirror................................................................. 15 McDonald’s Restaurants of Campbell River.......................... 15 New Horizons Community of Care........................................... 15 Strategic Natural Resource Consultants................................. 15

ASAP Geomatrix............................................................................ 21 Eagle Eye Adventures.................................................................. 21 SuavAir............................................................................................. 21 Tremain Media and Tremain Timelapse................................. 21

Excellence in Workforce Development (Under 50)

Community Spirit Award Nominees All In One Party Shop.................................................................. 16 Associated Tire and Auto............................................................ 17 Boston Pizza Campbell River.................................................... 16 Campbell River Mirror................................................................. 16 Campbell River Pet Centre......................................................... 16 Discovery Marine Safaris............................................................ 16 Dogwood Pet Mart....................................................................... 17 Eagle Eye Adventures.................................................................. 16 Garat Financial Group Ltd........................................................... 17 Go Dog Go! Dog Training............................................................ 17 Grieg Seafood Ltd......................................................................... 17 Impressions Custom Framing Ltd............................................. 16 Odyssey Computers Ltd............................................................... 16 Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre............................. 17 Quay West Kitchen & Catering Ltd.......................................... 17 Seymour Pacific Developments & Broadstreet Properties Ltd......................................................... 16 Shoppers Drug Mart #209 and #2139................................... 17 The Sociable Scientists Inc........................................................ 17 Vision Travel Campbell River.................................................... 17

Iternational Export Award Nominees Proudly sponsored by:

Discovery Trekking Outfitters.................................................... 22 Eagle Eye Adventures.................................................................. 22 York Portable Machine Tools..................................................... 22

Social Enterprise Award Nominees Campbell River Gymnastics Association................................ 23 North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society ......... 23 Skyline Productions Confidential Paper Shredding/File Safe (Campbell River and District Association for Community Living).................. 23 Campbell River Hospice Society Thrift Store “Second to None”......................................................................... 23

Board of Governor’s Award Kermit Dahl - Associated Tire ................................................... 25

Business Awards of Distinction

When a DOLLAR Isn’t A Dollar

Consider this scenario. Two different people ask you to give them $10. Person No.1 says, “If you give ME $10, I will give $1 back to your family and friends.” Person No.2 says, “If you give ME $10, I will give $2 back to your family and friends.” Which person would you give your money to? Seems simple, right? Well, that’s exactly the proposition that is facing consumers today when they are choosing where to shop for their home improvement goods. For every $1,000 they spend at a big box store, only $116 of that money is re-circulated back into the local community. When they spend $1,000 at a locally owned home improvement store, $230 of that money stays within the local community.

Source: Dan M. Tratensek (2015,06) When A Dollar Isn’t A Dollar., Hardware Retailing, July 2015, p.10.

Local businesses contribute to the health and prosperity of their communities in the following ways: ➣ Labour and Skills: Local businesses either train their staff members to perform more skilled work to keep labour in house or will outsource to local providers. In contrast, national chains have their headquarters do this labour for them. ➣ Profits: A larger portion of independent stores’ profits stay in a community. In contrast, national chains redistribute profits to their shareholders or invest the money into global operations. ➣ Procurement: A business that is local will pay for local accounting services, local media services, local legal services... etc. National chains provide these professional services in house from their headquarters.

➣ Charitable Giving: Local business owners generally give back to their own communities in a multitude of ways. In contrast, national chains are more likely to donate to national charities or groups located near their headquarters, not near their stores.

Source: Sara Logel, Kate Klein (2015, 06) It’s A Fact. Shopping at Independent Home Improvement Retailers Builds Stronger Communities., Hardware Retailing, July 2015, p 46.

Campbell River

Shopping local is a way for you to better your own community.

From January to September 1, 2015 Home Hardware Building Centre in Campbell River has donated to, sponsored or volunteered with the following groups or events: North Vancouver Island branch of Veterans Canada Rod Brind’Amour Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic Sayward Futures Society- Annual Bike Rodeo Annual Storey Creek Ladies Crystal Open Kinetic Employee Golf Tournament and Dinner Branch 270 Gold River, Royal Canadian Legion Annual Golf Tournament Campbell River Cops for Cancer Golf Tournament Unifor Annual Fishing Derby Campbell River Duck Unlimited Annual Banquet and Auction Scotia Bank Relay for Life Team The Whaletown Community Club Daybreak Rotary of CR-Wheelchair for Indonesia Fund raising Lyndon’s Legacy Charity Slow Pitch Tournament The Campbell River Hospice Society Boat Show Fundraiser Campbell River Fish and Wildlife Association Cape Mudge Band Head Start Program-Auction Ripple Rock Square Dance Club Blast Off Weekend Knights of Columbus Annual Lobster Dinner Squadron 101 North Island, Royal Canadian Airforce Brian Baker Squadron, Campbell River Air Youth Association Village of Sayward beneﬁt dance Campbell River Baptist Church - Metro World Child, Powerhouse for Kidz Annual Women of Aquaculture winter get-away event Campbell River Minor Hockey Association Campbell River Hyundai grand opening event Westview Marina and Lodge’s Salmon Enhancement Derby Campbellton Community Association’s Community Garden Woss Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Slow Pitch Tournament Village of Sayward Mayor’s Golf Tournament Campbell River Salmon Festival Society Campbell River Noon Rotary Book Drive Campbell River Canada Day Festivities Quacker 5000 family day- Campbell River Rotary Thunderbird RV Park and Campground Annual Salmon Derby CR Fish and Wildlife Association 3D Archery Tournament Laichwiltach Family Life Society Totem Pole Golf Tournament Fund Raiser Campbell River Storm Hockey Team North Island Cruisers Annual Shown’ Shine Campbell River Special Olympics–Howie Meeker Golf Tournament Storey Creek Men’s Amateur Tournament Greenways Land Trust Spring Bank Clean Up Campbell River Motorcross Association Campbell River Waterski Club Camp Homewood Annual Fundraiser Campbell River Rotary Annual TV Auction

100% Locally Owned & Operated

Business Awards of Distinction Celebrating Your Success The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce Board, Staff and our Members extend their congratulations to all of the nominees and award recipients of the 2015 Business Awards of Distinction. We recognize and honour your hard work, commitment to success and your investment in our community. Together, you are making Campbell River an even greater place to live, work, raise a family, retire and to do business. Thank you!

Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You!

2015 Awards of Distinction EVENT PROGRAM VIP NOMINEE RECEPTION | 5:30 pm

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A Message from the Chamber Board Chair Congratulations to this year’s nominees and a warm welcome to all our guests. We look forward to an evening of celebration and great networking. This year, we received our highest number of nominations to date and it certainly kept the judging committee busy throughout their rigorous review of all the qualiﬁed nominees. Thank you to each of you who took the time to nominate a deserving nominee and provide the opportunity for each of them to be recognized and represented for their signiﬁcant contributions to Campbell River. The Chamber Business Awards of Distinction is an opportunity to build on a positive business climate and optimism for our future. Tonight’s event celebrates the 2015 nominees and award recipients who are the economic drivers of our economy, the creators of jobs and opportunity, and the enthusiastic promoters of a healthy and prosperous Campbell River. We stand together in celebration of all they contribute on a daily basis to our quality of life and wish each of them continued success. – Corby Lamb, Chamber Board Chair 2015 Chamber Board Executive Corby Lamb - Board Chair Kim Jarvis - 2nd Vice Chair Mike Boulet - Past Board Chair Charlene Brown - Secretary/Treasurer

2015 Chamber Board Directors Debra Cunningham Keith Davidson Gina Forsyth Gary Forsgren Dave Hamilton David Minato Cheryl O’Connell Dustin Raleigh Curtis Wilson

A Message from the Chamber President

Private champagne and appetizer reception for award nominees, sponsors and special guests at the Campbell River Art Gallery

GALA RECEPTION | 6:00 pm

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Featured chef stations and tastings Chamber drink tickets: ✒ High Balls - $6 ✒ Signature Cocktail $10 ✒ Chamber Drink Package - Chamber drink of your choice PLUS 20 draw tickets to enter into fabulous draws of your choice $20 Networking, celebrating and socializing fun

AWARDS CEREMONY PART ONE | 7:00 pm

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Welcoming remarks and congratulatory message Featured highlights from previous award recipients Board of Governor’s Award presentation

INTERMISSION | 7:50 pm

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AWARDS CEREMONY PART TWO | 8:25 pm

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Live Auction Drink Package Draw 2015 Award Recipients Announced

JAZZ & DESSERT RECEPTION

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Congratulations and Welcome! The awards event is a highlight of the year for the Chamber and our community, an opportunity to recognize success, leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit here in Campbell River. The 2015 award nominees once again represent the best of Campbell River across all sectors and size of business. These individuals, businesses and organizations showcase an optimism and enthusiasm for our community and a respect for what it takes to be a leader in their business and organizations. Previous nominees and award recipients have shared with us what it meant to them to be nominated and now as we celebrate the 2015 nominees, we want to take a moment and share with them, how proud we are of their accomplishments in becoming a qualiﬁed nominee. This event is possible because of the generous support we receive from sponsors, volunteers, donors and our members. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously their time, talent and resources. Enjoy your evening! – Colleen Evans, Chamber President & CEO 2015 Chamber Staff (Photo): Michelle Fontaine, Member Services Coordinator; Colleen Evans, President & CE0; Lindsey Innes, Special Events & Member Services Manager.

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www.periscope promotions.com

www.shadoeintimates.com

Terry’s Power Equipment Sales & Service www.terryspower equipment.ca

Northwest Independent Living Services

Tangles Hair www.campbellrivertangles.com

Balance Equestrian Centre www.BalanceEquestrian.ca

www.nwindependent.com

Eagle Eye Adventures www. eagleeyeadventures.com

Thong’s Jewellery & Repair www.thongsjewellry.ca

Campbell River Dog Grooming

BaBa Gannouj

Whiskey Point Resort

www.facebook.com/babagannouj

whiskeypoint.com

www.campbellriverdoggrooming.com

The Garden Party

Campbell River Pet Centre

250-923-9164

www.campbellriverpetcentre.com

She Works She Pays Active Wear Inc. www.sheworkssheplays.ca

Congratulations to all nominees

THE TRUCK ACCESSOR

THE TRUCK ACCESSORY STORES cap-it.com • Canopies • Lighting • Tonneau Covers

• Hitches & Towing • Thule Racks, Boxes • Canopy & Cargo Box Rentals

• Canopies • Hitches & Tow Thanks for Let us•accessorize your truck! Lighting • Thule Racks, B 1700 tamarac street, campbell • river, bc 250-287-9787 Tonneau Covers • Canopy & Carg the Nomination!

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Add the beauty of granite to your home.

• Canopies • Hitches & Towing Canopies | Lighting | Tonneau Covers | Hitches river, & Towing bc 1700• tamarac street, Lighting • Thule campbell Racks, Boxes ThuleCovers Racks, Boxes | Canopy&&Cargo CargoBox Box Rentals Rentals • Tonneau • Canopy

Let us accessorize your truck!

1581–15th Avenue Campbell River street, campbell river, bc 1700 tamarac 250-287-9787 1700 TAMARAC STREET, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC • 250-287-9787 » 250-850-0989 «

Stop by our showroom or call us to learn more

Business Awards of Distinction BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

(6 to 25 Employees)

Category: Business of The Year (6 to 25 Employees) Denise Mitchell interiors www.denisemitchell interiors.com

All In One Party Shop

Proudly sponsored by: Pioneer Home Hardware

www.allin1partyshop.com

Associated Tire and Auto

Island Funeral Services

www. associated tire.ca

www.island funeralservices.com

Industry Hair & Body Care www.industryspa.com

Daves’ Bakery www.davesbakery.ca

Charcare Home Support

Badinotti Net Services Canada Ltd.

www. charcare.org

Dogwood Pet Mart www.dogwood petmart.ca

Coastland Veterinary Hospital

www.badinotti.com

www.coastlandvet.com

   Is proud to be nominated for

Congrats to all and thank you Campbell River for your support. www.denisemitchellinteriors.com

Business of the Year Award 2015 and congratulates all other nominees in all categories for their contributions to the Campbell River Community

Congratulations

to all the

nominees!

Georgia Quay #103-909 Island Hwy Campbell River, BC

250-287-3366

Locally owned and operated by

Kent and Rosemarie Roduck

Since 2000, Campbell River’s Best Value in Funeral and Cremation Services

SEYMOUR SERVICES

1860 Antonelli Road 250-287- 3505

www.seymourservices.ca

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Business of The Year (6 to 25 Employees)

Why I Belong? To Encourage Economic Growth in Campbell River

Seymour Services Ltd.

Odyssey Computers Ltd.

www.seymourservices.ca

www.odysseycomputers.ca

The Chamber creates opportunities for us to get to know “fellow businesses and not-for-profits in Campbell River and hear about what is happening in their business or industry sector and how that is affecting our local economy. The Chamber is essential to building a positive business climate in Campbell River and we’re proud to be a part of it.

”

Kent Larden, Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc. A Proud Chamber Member

OK Tire & Auto Service

Fitness Etc

www.oktire.com

www.fitness-etc.ca

Eden Street Salon & Day Spa

Dr. Kevin Lathangue & Ass. (Dogwood Dental)

www.edenstreetspa.com

www.drkevinlathangue.ca

Supporting women in our business!

1042 Shoppers Row 250-287-8997 (next to Gourmet Essentials)

ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY & HOUSEBOUND • Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Shaving • Housekeeping/Meal Preparation • Driving to Hospital or GP Appointments • Shopping & Visits

NOW OFFERING RESPITE CARE Call now to schedule a viewing of our facility.

• 24 hour Respite care, in Campbell River, and surrounding areas. • Going on vacation? Need care for your parents? Call us, we are here for you. • Hospital discharge and need Rehab, before going home? Hospital pick up can be arranged. • Qualified HCA’s, on staff at all times, also retired RN • Spacious lounge, with plenty of nice books to read. Relax, play board games, or just chat with your visitors. • Get some fresh air, go shopping, take in the scenery on day trips. • Rates available on request.

As we Celebrate our 14th Anniversary we would like to thank the community of Campbell River for their continued support and congratulations to all those successful business’s on their nominations! Registered Veterans Independence Program Caregiver

Josie Coak • 778-346-4446 • charcare@shaw.ca

Voted Best Spa by the Community of Campbell River 2015

2701 Eden Street 250.923.2086 www.edenstreetspa.com Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 9:30am – 5:30pm Wed & Thurs 9:30am – 7:00pm

Keeping your evenings as bright as your days. Your local source for Light bulbs, Reading Lamps and Lighting Fixtures

Dr. Lathangue & Associates

YES – WE CARRY VERILUX BULBS Come choose from our wide selection of outdoor lighting.

Thanks for the nomination & congrats to all the nominees! www.theliteshop.ca 250-287-9905

582 South Dogwood St, Campbell River

150 Dogwood Street, Campbell River

250.287.7343

www.dogwooddental.com

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Business of The Year (6 to 25 Employees)

Fresh Dental

Alitis Investment Counsel

Preston Jewellers

Sunrise Learning Centre

www.freshdentistry.ca

www.alitis.ca

www.prestonjewellers.com

www.sunriselearningcentre.com

FYidoctors

Campbell River Hyundai

Discovery Marine Safari

Brown’s Bay Resort

www.fyidoctors.com/Campbell-River

www.campbellriverhyundai.com

www.adventurewhalewatching.com

www.brownsbayresort.com

Great Canadian Oil Change

CR Veterinary Hospital

Island Return It

www.greatcanadianoilchangecampbellriver.com

www.crvet.com

islandreturnit.com

Vancouver Island’s Best Kept Secret

Thank you for nominating us!

www.crvet.com FULL SERVICE HOSPITAL 250-923-4292 DOG GROOMING 250-923-5905

Congratulations to all Nominees!! Ocean front Rental Cabins Fishing • Wildlife Viewing • Oceanfront RV Park Hot Tub • Restaurant • 2 Boat Launch • Fuel/Tackle

www.brownsbayresort.com

Located 12 miles (19.3 Km) North of Campbell River 1-877-361-7847

2566 S. Island Highway, Campbell River • Emergency Service Available 24 Hrs

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Business of The Year (26 to 49 Employees)

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Staples

(26 to 49 Employees)

www.staples.ca

Anchor Inn& Suites

Chan Nowosad Boates

www. anchorinn.ca

www.channowosadboates.ca

Storey Creek Golf Club www.storeycreek.bc.ca

Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc wwww.viic.ca

Boston Pizza

Ocean Pacific Marine

www.bostonpizza.com

www. oceanpacificmarine.com

ALL CANDIDATES MEETING Recycle with us, Because Today Matters!

www.Islandreturnit.com

Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River

October 8th, 2015 Thursday, 5:30pm-7:30pm NORTH ISLAND-POWELL RIVER RIDING CANDIDATES

Congrats to all! Thank you for the nomination! BRENDA SAYERS GREEN

RACHEL BLANEY NDP

PETER SCHWARZHOFF

LAURA SMITH

LIBERAL

CONSERVATIVE

Please join the Campbell River Chamber and Campbell River Mirror for our All CANDIDATES MEETING We hope you’ll take the opportunity of this free community event to get to know your candidates.

SPONSORED BY 261 Island Highway • 250-286-1131 www.anchorinn.ca

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Business of The Year (50+ Employees)

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

(50+ Employees)

Bill Howich Chrysler RV & Marine

Proudly sponsored by: Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres

Cermaq Canada www.cermaq.ca

www.billhowich.ca

Royal Coachman

Shoppers Drug Mart

www.royal coachmaninn.ca

www.shoppers drugmart.ca

Dolphins Resort

Marine Harvest Canada

www.dolphinsresort.com

www.marineharvestcanada.com

Campbell River Mirror

Discovery Foods

www.campbellrivermirror.com

www.discoveryfoods.ca

Grieg Seafoods BC www.griegseafood.com

Discovery Foods is proud to be

a finalist for LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

A part of coastal communities

for the Campbell River Chamber 2015 Business Awards of Distinction.

WILLOW POINT STORE – THE VILLAGE 2273 South Island Highway, Campbell River

Congrats to all the Nominees and Thank you for nominating us for Business of the Year (50+Employees) and Community Spirit

OYSTER RIVER STORE – AT OYSTER RIVER BRIDGE 2207 Glenmore Road, Campbell River

www.discoveryfoods.ca

Hours: Open 7 Days A Week 8:30am – 9:00pm Some limits may apply. Taxes, deposit and recycling fees where applicable.

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Diversity Leadership

DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD Recognizes best practices in attracting a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment in the Campbell River area. This is demonstrated in creating an accessible environment for clients and customers and actively engaging with underrepresented employees. Cultural diversity includes (but is not limited to) ethnicity, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and ability. Proudly sponsored by:

Immigrant Welcome Centre and The Royal Bank of Canada

Boyd’s Funeral Services Ltd. www. campbellriver funerals.com

North Island Employment Foundations Society

Raincost Creative Performing Arts

www.niefs.net

www. raincoastcreativeperformingarts.com

Campbell River Pet Centre

Thong’s Jewellery & Repair

www.campbellriverpetcentre.com

www.thongsjewellry.ca

Campbell River Mirror

Discovery Marine Safaris

www.campbellrivermirror.com

www.adventurewhalewatching.com

Pioneer Home Hardware www.home hardware.ca

Congrats to all Nominees!

Our TOwn. Our PassiOn.

Thank you Campbell River for being Nominated for: Business of the Year (1-5 Employees); Diversity Leadership and Community Spirit.

thank you campbell river for your support and nominations in 3 categories!

1250B Ironwood St., Campbell River

250-286-0077

Exquisite Jewellery Custom Designed Unique Gifts Expert Repair

www.thongsjewellery.ca Whale Watching & grizzly Bear excursions 250-286-7008

adventurewhalewatching.com Campbell RiveR aCRoss fRom fisheRman’s WhaRf

THONG’S JEWELLERY

40-1270 Dogwood St. 250-287-4042 Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-5 Closed Sunday

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Excellence in Workforce Development (Under 50)

EXCELLENCE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ( UNDER 50) Recognizes a business under 50 employees that has demonstrated excellence and best practices in the skill development of their employees. Proudly sponsored by:

North Island Employment Foundation Society and North Island College

Above and Beyond Tree Service

Boyd’s Funeral Services Ltd.

www. aboveand beyondtreeservice.ca

www. campbellriver funerals.com

Fresh Dental

Brown’s Bay Resort

www.freshdentistry.ca

www.brownsbayresort.com

Holbrook Dyson Logging www.hdlogging.com

Associated Tire and Auto

Pioneer Home Hardware

www. associated tire.ca

www.home hardware.ca

Thank you to our community for the

Excellence in Workforce Development (Over 50) nomination! We are proud to be your community newspaper.

Campbell RiveR miRRoR First issue 1971

#104-250 Dogwood Street » 250-287-9227 campbellrivermirror.com

Complete tree / hedge care Stump grinding Bucket trucks, chip trucks & chippers Danger tree / rigging specialists Residential / municipal / commercial ISA certified arborists Insured / licensed / WCB Free quotes Locally owned & operated

ABOVE & BEYOND TREE SERVICE

Chad 250-897-5254 or 250-703-0371

www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.ca

Why I Belong? To Market My Business

“

I joined the Chamber to build business relationships. As a small business here in Campbell River, I’m always looking for ways to enhance my profile with other businesses and individuals through networking and the targeted advertising and marketing options the Chamber offers only to members.

”

David Menear, Chameleon Creative A Proud Chamber Member

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Excellence in Workforce Development (Over 50)

EXCELLENCE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (OVER 50)

Congratulations to all nominees

Recognizes a business over 50 employees that has demonstrated excellence and best practices in the skill development of their employees. Proudly sponsored by:

North Island Employment Foundation Society and North Island College

Campbell River McDonald's Locally Owned & Operated by Jens & Mary Rolinski

Campbell River & District Ass. for Community Living

New Horizons Community of Care

www.cradacl.bc.ca

www.newhorizons.com

Why I Belong? For Programs and Luncheons With Hot Topics

“

Campbell River Mirror

McDonald’s Restaurants

www.campbellrivermirror.com

www.mcdonalds.ca

I’ve learned a lot about business leaders and how they grew their business from attending the Chamber Business Leaders luncheons. I always leave the Chamber lunch and learn or industry sector events with a greater understanding of my community and how that’s affecting business.

”

Craig Willett, Bailey Western Star A Proud Chamber Member

Strategic Natural Resource Consultants

O.J. Realty & Property Management Inc.

www.snrc.ca

962 Shoppers Row 250-286-0110

Professional Service, Helpful Staff. O.J. Realty & Property Management Inc. is a professional property management company and your one-stop shop for everything real estate related. Whether you are looking to rent, buy, sell, invest or have your property professionally managed, count on our team to take care of all the details and make your next experience a positive one. We take pride in providing service that is second to none in a friendly, efﬁcient manner that puts you ﬁrst. Our commitment to each and every client is to provide the highest level of service. We are available to assist our clients 24/ 7.

Meet your Central and North Vancouver Island Realty Specialists

O.J. Gorringe

The United Team brings you quality products and prompt knowledgeable service.

Owner Manager Property Management/ Sales ojhomesolutions@live.com oj@ojproperties.ca

250.203.0542

1364–16th Ave., Campbell River

(Located across from McDonald’s) 250-287-7456 www.unitedfloors.ca

Alice East

FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS.

www.unitedcarpet.com

aliceeastrealestate@ gmail.com

250.338.9854

Ann Lorenz

Ross Keylock

Esther Keylock Unlicensed Assistant emkeylock@shaw.ca

250.897.2200

Lori Geneau

Jeff Shapka

Kathy McCullough

Real Estate Representative

dgeneau@shaw.ca

Unlicensed Assistant lgeneau@shaw.ca

jeffshapka@gmail.com

kathy@ojproperties.ca

250.465.8757

250.286.0110

250.465.1896

250.286.0110

250.331.1733

250.286.0110

Dan Geneau

Real Estate Representative Realtor/Sales Representative Serving you for over 35 years!

Earn AIR MILES Reward Miles on your purchases.

Don Frederiksen

Managing Broker/ Real Estate Senior Property Management Real Estate Representative and Property Management ann@ojproperties.ca rwkeylock@shaw.ca donfred@telus.net

Bookkeeper

www.ojrealty.com • campbellriverpropertymanagement.ca

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Community Spirit

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD This award recognizes a business that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to developing, nurturing and enhancing community spirit through its actions and clearly demonstrating a commitment to sustained and continuous community betterment and stewardship. Proudly sponsored by: City of Campbell River

Impressions Custom Framing & Art Supplies

Seymour Pacific Developments & Broadstreet Properties

www.impressionsgallery.ca

www.seymourpacific.ca

All In One Party Shop

Boston Pizza

Campbell River Pet Centre

Odyssey Computers Ltd.

www.allin1partyshop.com

www.bostonpizza.com

www.campbellriverpetcentre.com

www.odysseycomputers.ca

Eagle Eye Adventures

Campbell River Mirror

www. eagleeyeadventures.com

www.campbellrivermirror.com

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Quay West Kitchen & Catering is a 90 seat waterfront restaurant with views of Quadra Island and Discovery Passage in the heart of Campbell River’s downtown shopping district. We are casual dining focused on fresh local seafood, AAA Canadian steaks, signature burgers, pastas and unique appetizers.

Complete food and beverage catering service in-house and off site.

Discovery Marine Safaris www.adventurewhalewatching.com

Thank you to our community for this years Chamber Awards nominations: Business of the year (50+ Employees) & Community Spirit

Congrats to All Nominees!

Tyee Plaza

921 Island Highway on Historic Pier Street 250-286-9988 • www.quaywest.ca

1297 Shoppers Row | 250-286-1166 PHARMACIST ON DUTY DURING STORE HOURS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 10PM

Timberline Village

801 Hilchey Road | 250-923-1575 PHARMACIST ON DUTY DURING STORE HOURS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 10PM

Thank you Campbell River for nominating us for the

2015 Chamber Business Awards of Distinction

Left to right, Back Row: Owen; Curtis; Eric; Jordan Front row: David; Michelle (Sye); Betty & Kermit

www.associatedtireandauto.com 1710 Island Hwy, Campbell River • 250-286-6132

Business Awards of Distinction Shoppers Drug Mart

Category: Community Spirit

Grieg Seafood BC Ltd.

www.shoppers drugmart.ca

Dogwood Pet Mart www.dogwood petmart.ca

www.griegseafood.com

The Sociable Scientists Inc.

Garat Financial www.garat financial.com

www. associatedtire.ca

Quay West Kitchen & Catering

Pioneer Home Hardware

www.quaywest.ca

www.home hardware.ca

www.thesociable scientists.ca

Vision Travel

Associated Tire and Auto

Go Dog Go! Dog Training

www.VisionTravel.ca/ YvonnePelletierPaul

www.bcdogtrainer.com

The following suppliers

Honoured to be nominated for Business of the Year 6–25 employees and Community Spirit. Congratulations to all nominees in all the categories

would like to congratu late DOGWOOD PET MART on their nominations fo r Business of the Year (6 -25employees),Commun ity Spirit & Workforce Deve lopment under 50!

Voted Campbell River’s Best Pet Store!

Helping businesses and families on the North Island for 28 years 780E 13th Ave 250-287-3311 Email: odyssey@odysseycomputers.ca

www.odysseycomputers.ca

Congratulations to all the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction nominees! DARLENE GARAT Financial Advisor, Investments & Insurance

PETER GARAT

CFP, CLU

Certified Financial Planner

850F 12th Avenue

250.287.2310

info@garatfinancial.com | www.garatfinancial.com ~ Proudly serving the Campbell River community since 1997. ~

~ Serving the local community since 1984 ~ Free delivery over $20 in Campbell River & Quadra Ferry

Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday & Holidays 11am - 5pm.

DOGWOOD PET MART Locally Owned for 30 Years

“Campbell River’s Favourite Pet Food and Supply Store”

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 2ND & DOGWOOD, CAMPBELL RIVER 250-287-7405 • www.dogwoodpetmart.ca

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Business Awards of Distinction

Categories: Not-For-Profit

NOT- FOR- PROFIT OF THE YEAR

Campbell River Beacon Club

Campbell River & North Island Transition Society

Honors a not-for-profit business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer service; and embraced an outstanding commitment to quality and the community. Proudly sponsored by: Marine Harvest Canada

www.campbellriver beaconclub.com

www. annelmorehouse.ca

BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences

Greenways Land Trust

Campbell River Volunteer Society

www. greenwaystrust.ca

www.cahs-bc.ca

North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society

www.volunteercr.ca

www.nviats.com

Campbell River & District Adult Care Society

North Island Employment Foundations Society

Campbell River Gymnastics Association

www.cradultcare.com

www.niefs.net

www.crgymnastics.ca

Brian Shaw Investment Advisor Branch Manager

YOUR RETIREMENT Campbell River BC INCOME SPECIALIST Investment Advisor • RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, Branch Manager 250 287 8807 • Stocks, Bonds GICs

Brian Shaw

1 800 347 0270

• Life Insurance Mortgage Insurance* Campbell River BC • Segregated Funds* • Estatehttp://brianshaw.mackieresearch.com/ Planning 250 287 8807

1 800 347 0270 http://brianshaw.mackieresearch.com/

250-287-8807

1631 Island Hwy, Campbell River

Andy Leitch

Investment & Insurance Advisor aleitch@mackieresearch.com

*Oﬀered through Mackie Research Financial Services Ltd.

Now Open

Got a craving for some Asian inspired cuisine? Come in and check out our new exciting menu!

Thank you to our community for the

Diversity Leadership nomination! We are proud to be your community newspaper.

Campbell RiveR miRRoR First issue 1971

CAMPBELL RIVER: 1400 Ironwood Road • Direct Line: 250.850.3587

#104-250 Dogwood Street » 250-287-9227 campbellrivermirror.com

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: Young Professional

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Aaron Robertson - Coastal Community Credit Union

Honors a business owner or founder under the age of 35 who has excelled in business; exemplified leadership and entrepreneurial skills; and demonstrated exceptional vision that has contributed to business success. Proudly sponsored by: Grieg Seafood

Jennifer Lestage - CR Animal Parties

www.cccu.ca

Why I Belong?

To Know “Who You’re Gonna Call

To Collaborate

we found out our expansion had been approved, “oneWhen of our first calls was to fellow Chamber members

The reason we choose to be a member is that the “Chamber offers our business the opportunity to work

who were in the construction industry. It was great to know who to call just from meeting people through the Chamber.

collaboratively with our community. The Chamber’s extensive network provides a means to access and share information, which creates value within our business and its culture.

”

Dennis Cambrey, York Machine Shop A Proud Chamber Member

”

Tina Graham, Dolphins Resort A Proud Chamber Member

For All Your Vehicle Wants and Needs! we are a full service dealership New & Pre-Owned Sales

We would like to Thank Campbell River for nominating us ‘Business of the Year’”

Large inventory of GM parts State of the art service department Lube & oil changes servicing all makes & models Icbc approved collision centre

Visit us at tyeechev.ca TYEE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 250-287-9511

DL#10790

DL10579

570–13th Avenue Campbell River See our latest inventory at

tyeechev.ca

Keyed to Quality and Locked into Service 100% locally owned and operated

590 11th Avenue • Campbell River • 250-287-2878

Business Awards of Distinction

Category: New Business of the Year (Under 3 Years)

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ( UNDER 3 YEARS ) Honors a new business (3 years or less from the date of incorporation) that has achieved outstanding business performance in a short period of time; demonstrates exceptional promise of continued growth; and serves as an inspiration for other new businesses. Proudly sponsored by: Stagecoach Media Inc.

Toad in a Tree

Fresh Dental

SoCal Restaurant & Lounge

www.freshdentistry.ca

www.socalrestaurant.net

French Creek Collective

www.toadinatree.com

www.facebook.com /French-CreekCollective

Comfort Inn & Suites

The Home Guard

www.comfortinn campbellriver.com

www.thehomeguard.ca

Berwick by the Sea

Signature Oil & Vinegar

www.berwickretirement.com/bcr

www.signatureoilandvinegar.ca

SuavAir

She Works She Pays Active Wear Inc.

www.SuavAir.com

www.sheworkssheplays.ca

KB Strength and Wellness

Heart Strong Fitness www.heartstrong fitness.com

www.kbstrength andwellness.com

Two For

Papa Murphy’s Take n Bake Pizza

Expires 5/31/15. Valid at participating locations. Not valid with other offers. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated. Limit 3. PRNT032515

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Choose from Cheesy Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cinnamon Wheel or S’mores Dessert Pizza

www.papamurphys.ca $ oFF FAMILY SIZE

Any Stuffed

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Fresh made by us.

Half Pepperoni and Half Hawaiian

Any Stuffed

Any Gourmet Delite

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for the nomination! Congratulations to all nominees!

Papa’s Perfect Pizza

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Home baked by you.

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LArGE

We are so thankful to be located in such a friendly and Thin Crust Pepperoni supportive community. We look forward to seeing you soon!

LArGE

Crispy Thin Crust, Herb Tomato Sauce and Pepperoni Family Size $2 More

Expires 5/31/15. Valid at participating locations. Not valid with other offers. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated. Limit 3. 1048-PRNT032515

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Thin Crust Pepperoni Crispy Thin Crust, Herb Tomato Sauce and Pepperoni

Home baked by you.

18737-PRNT-FRESH

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CAMPBELL RIVER 801 Hilchey Rd Timberline Village Dogwood & Hilchey 250-923-0402

Any order over $25

Expires 5/31/15. Valid at participating locations. Not valid with other offers. Cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated. Limit 3. PRNT032515

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18737-PRNT-FRESH

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Thank you Campbell River for your nomination!

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Category: Board of Governor’s Award

BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S AWARD Honors a current or retired business person who has displayed a significant commitment to the success of both his/her business and the community as a whole; demonstrated business leadership and vision; and served as a positive role model or mentor for other business people in the community. Co-Presented by:

Co-Presented by the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce and Nyrstar Myra Falls

Kermit Dahl Congratulations Kermit, our community looks forward to celebrating and honoring your success at the 2015 Business Awards of Distinction. Kermit’s father was a mechanic and that’s the path he chose too. Having married his high school sweetheart Betty, he followed his dad to Campbell River in 1985. After arriving here, he began his automotive apprenticeship, completing it at Fountain Tire in 1991. He is a Red Seal Interprovincial Automotive licenced technician. In the mid-90’s, Kermit worked for Pacific Regeneration Technologies, better known as the tree nursery. He was responsible

for maintaining and developing all of their equipment, both for the silviculture and the nursery operations, across BC. In 1997, he returned to Fountain Tire where he worked until 2010. His reputation as a skilled, personable, trustworthy expert blossomed there. His move to entrepreneurship came in March, 2011 when he bought the Big O Tire store in Campbellton, reopening it as Associated Tire and Auto, a franchise of OK Tire which has over 400 stores in Canada. He jokes that the bank did not want to lend him start-up money, judging that a tire business with sales under half a million dollars was not a good risk. Now, four years later,

annual sales have reached nearly three million dollars. His formula for success is simple. He says, “We do what our competition says they’ll do.” His staff is experienced and believes in what they do and sell. He wants people “to come in as a customer and leave as a friend.” It’s in Kermit’s community service that the unique combination of cars and cooking is expressed. The Associated Tire barbeque, popcorn

maker and slushie machine appear at many summer fundraisers and non-profit events. Sometimes they are on loan, sometimes operated by Kermit and his staff. This is the first major award for Kermit. He has never worked for recognition, instead remaining true to his value, “We do we what do, awards or not, never aiming for acclaim.”

Meet CNB’s Newest ACIA Graduate!

The Partners and Staff at Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants Congratulati ons toare proud to announce that all Donna McKenzie received her ACIA nominees. (Advanced Certificate in Accounting) through the Chan Nowosad BoatesAccountants is Institute of Chartered of BC in May a proud member of the 2013! Chamber of Commerce and the Campbell River Donna has been with CNB since 2006 and has community. gained extensive knowledge and expertise in year We have been serving our end review and compilation engagements as well clients and giving back to our as personal and corporate income tax community since 1983. preparation, bookkeeping and payroll. We are very proud of her accomplishment. Well done Donna!

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Not only do I expand awareness of my services throughout the Campbell River community but I also build helpful relationships with other businesses that my clients can depend on. I’m a better businessman thanks to the Chamber.

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