May 2021

MAY 2021

Chamber at a

Glance

SPECIAL CHAMBER AWARDS EDITION IN THIS ISSUE

138 YEARS OF SUCCESS President's Last Word A Brief History of

Awards

Meet This Years Finalists Two New Awards!

Check Out Your Sponsors

PRESIDENT'S LAST WORD THANK YOU FOR A REMARKABLE YEAR Hi everyone!

I am finding my days filled with numerous “last times”!?** as my term as President of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce nears its conclusion.

This is one of them! This is the last opportunity I will have to address our readers in our Glance newsletter. It is truly bittersweet, but I will not be going far as the Chamber and this network holds an incredibly special place in my heart. Also, Mr. Barry

Our call for board nominations has

Development Corporation CEO,

just closed, and we were completely

Margot Cathcart. We look forward to

overwhelmed with the amount of

working with you on some important

remarkable people that want to help

initiatives!

lead this movement. This was just another reminder of the importance of

Another reminder for everyone

the Chamber, and how bright the

reading out there today, the

network has shone the past year. We

thousands of lives that have been

have incredible leadership in this

saved over the course of the

community, and it is amazing when it

pandemic have been shouldered in

comes together to work at a common

large part due the sacrifices of our

goal.

small business owners. They have diligently closed and changed their

Cooper is a total boss, and I could not be more excited to help him in the transition. You will be in good hands!

We have been incredibly busy at the Chamber as of late, with many

WE WERE COMPLETELY

communities safer. Those same small

OVERWHELMED WITH THE AMOUNT OF REMARKABLE

ways to innovate and bring value to our membership network through virtual events, information sharing, advocacy efforts, new policy, and interaction with many key

business owners will be the ones, who once we have enough vaccination to allow for some normalcy to return, will

PEOPLE THAT WANT TO HELP

exciting things on the horizon. Our staff and volunteers continue to find

business operations to help make our

be the ones who will put in the blood, sweat and tears required to drag our

LEAD THIS MOVEMENT There has been a lot of exciting news

economy back. They deserve to be supported. We owe them that much!

as of late with a couple new people filling some key positions to help move

Take care of each other and stay

our city and economy forward. A huge

safe!

congratulations goes out to our

stakeholders.

Spencer Day Brandon Chamber President 2020-2021

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A RICH HISTORY A STORY OF BRANDON BUSINESS

SUCCESS

WHAT ARE THE BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS? The Brandon Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Show is a celebration of business excellence, recognizing Chamber members who have made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership in the community.

As we continue to navigate the impacts of the pandemic on in-person events, we are taking this opportunity to reimagine our awards celebration! This year our Awards Show will be fully virtual, with the opportunity to join a preshow networking event prior to the video

TWO NEW AWARDS THIS YEAR!

launch of the award winners being announced This year, our Business Development The Brandon Chamber Awards recognize organizations in 8 categories: Business Person of the Year Business Excellence (Large & Small) Outstanding New Business Community Impact Lifetime Business Builder

Committee worked at creating two new awards which will recognize outstanding achievement by an individual aged 18-40 who is either the Director/Owner of a new or existing business and has successfully built or built-up the organization. The winners will be announced at the 2021 Award Show May 13, 2021.

Young Entrepreneur Award Westman’s Top 4 Under 40

WHAT WILL THIS YEAR LOOK LIKE? As we continue to navigate the impacts of the pandemic on in person events, we are taking this opportunity to reimagine our awards celebration! This year our Awards Show will be fully virtual, with the opportunity to join a pre-show networking event prior to the video launch of the award winners being announced. You have the option to choose

JOIN US MAY 13, 2021 Pre-Show Party tickets are available for purchase.

Contact the Chamber to save your spot!

204 571 5340 Questions? Contact Erin, Events & Program Coordinator at 204 571 5343 or email events@brandonchamber.ca

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between a single person swag box, or a swag box for two.

We would like to send a big thank you to the following businesses who helped make our production a reality:

The students of staff of the IMA department.

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MEET THE FINALISTS SO MANY REASONS TO CELEBRATE Honors a business with more than 15 employees that demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth, exemplifies superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.

Honors a business with fewer than 15 employees that demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth, exemplifies superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.

FUSION CREDIT UNION

ACCENT STRIPING & LETTERING

JOE BEEVERZ CANADIAN PUB

A&L CYCLE

ROYAL LEPAGE MARTIN LIBERTY REALTY

WHEAT CITY ELECTRIC, LTD.

Recognizes an individual or business for outstanding community service to business and community endeavors and have contributed to the well-being of the community as a whole.

This award recognizes the accomplishments of a business owner who has succeeded through innovation and risk-taking or achieved success in introducing new products or services or growing an existing product line through a unique approach.

CHUCK ELLIOT

CHEZ ANGELA CAFE & BAKERY

THE KEYSTONE CENTRE

DAYDREAMS SALON & SPA

ROCKED COMMUNITY FITNESS

LIMITLESS EVENTS

Recongizes a business person that exemplifies outstanding business practices and achievements, that demonstrates leadership, vision, and the creation of economic growth, while contributing to the community. This award recognizes individuals who are at the peak of their career.

JASON ROBLIN

Vionell Holdings Partnership

GUS VASILARAKIS Pizza Express Brandon

CAM WIRCH A&L Cycle

THIS YEARS SPONSORS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! HOST SPONSOR: BDO CANADA LLP

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Chamber at a Glance is published twelve times per year by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2021 Board Election Candidates! Visit our website, www.brandonchamber.ca for complete voting information (including deadlines and nominee profiles). For more information, please call (204)

1043 Rosser Avenue

571-5340 or email info@brandonchamber.ca

( * ) Indicates current board members seeking re-election.

Brandon, MB R7A 0L5 Phone: (204) 571-5340 info@brandonchamber.ca www.brandonchamber.ca

Matt Berg

Meredyth Leech*

Jason Splett

Livingstone Landscaping

Leech Printing Ltd.

Corteva Agriscience

Emelio Brown

Jennifer Ludwig

IntriTech Digital Marketing

Super Thrifty Pharmacy

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Spencer Day | President Progressive Westman

Barry Cooper | Vice-President Heritage Co-op

Laurie Brugger* Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd.

Andrew Palmer PBC Multi Media

Tanya LaBuick | Secretary/Treasurer CW2 Construction Guardian Fencing LaBuick & Co.

Cathy Snelgrove | Past President Siere

Anna Dumas W.L. Buck & Associates

Kelly Simonson Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC

Samantha Falloon Myphone | TELUS & KOODO

Laurie Brugger

Authorized Dealer

Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd.

Andrea Epp Epp Law Office

We are providing both paper and electronic voting.

Polls open

Tilda Fortier Greenstone Building Products

May 10th, 2021. Delegates will be sent electronic ballots the day of opening polls.

Cast Your

Vote by 4pm Thursday, May 20st, 2021.

Chris Finley Mazergroup

Ryan Jacobson Affordable Storage Brandon Forbidden Flavours Roastery

Meredyth Leech Leech Printing Ltd.

Lois MacDonald Alternative Landscaping Ltd.

Scott Norosky South End Lumber (1978) Ltd.

Jaime Pugh MNP LLP.

Aida Tahhan Aida's Catering

CHAMBER STAFF Carolynn Cancade

AMC Surgical 1202 Princess Avenue Brandon, MB R7A 0R3 (204) 717-1136 (work) amcsurgical@outlook.com Avanta Financial Services Inc. 22 3rd Avenue NW Dauphin, MB R7A 0L5 1-855-630-7528 (work) brandon@avantafinancialservices.com Marino's Pizza 441 - 10th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4G3 (204) 578-5550 (work) marinospizza@wcgwave.ca

General Manager

Erin Houck Events & Program Coordinator

Alix Coucill Director of Member Relations

Jordan Horkey Office Coordinator

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba 940 Princess Avenue, Unit Q Brandon, MB R7A4E9 (204) 721-2174 (work) westman@moodmb.ca Who We Are: The Brandon Chamber of Commerce is an independent, membership funded, non-profit organization that represents Brandon business from the grassroots level.

Our Mission: To encourage growth in the Brandon community by fostering a progressive business environment, favourable to enhancing existing and attracting new business.