Campbell River Mirror 2013 Business Awards of Distinction

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Congratulations to all the 2013 Nominees

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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You!

Celebrating Business Success Success Beyond the Lemonade Stand

Many of today’s business leaders told us, a lemonade stand was their first venture into the ‘for profit’ business realm. Those business experiences became powerful drivers towards their entrepreneurship and business success today. We recognize that same entrepreneurial spirit in many of Campbell River’s youth and young professionals today.

It’s the reason why we chose the lemonade stand as the theme for representing creativity, innovation, determination and striving for business excellence. Our Chamber is a business partner with our local business and community leaders, promoting the

importance of early business literacy, and the valuable experiences that are gained from owning and operating a business.

As we celebrate tonight’s achievements we can all be proud of the leadership and contributions these nominees and award recipients have made to our community.

Event Program vip reception | 5:30 pm

• Private champagne and appetizer reception for awards nominees, sponsors and special guests gala award reception | 6:00 pm

A Message from Chamber Board As Board Chair of your Chamber of Commerce, it is a privilege to be a part of helping to facilitate that growth. But for all of things that we at the Chamber do, it is really you, the members of our business community that are generating that growth and that energy.

I would like to thank the members of Campbell River’s business community for your drive, your entrepreneurial spirit, your determination to succeed, your vision, your hard work and your generosity. All of these things go in to making our business community what it is; a true community unto itself, and an integral part of the broader community of Campbell River.

We recently launched our “Think Local” initiative to continue to draw focus to our business community and the ways in which we can work together to support each other and to improve the lives of all the people of Campbell River. Campbell River right now is looking ahead to a period of phenomenal opportunity, by “Thinking Local” we can ensure that this is a period of phenomenal growth for all of us.

The Business Awards of Distinction too continue to grow year after year along with the strength of our pool of nominees. On behalf of the Chamber Board, our heartfelt congratulations goes out to each and every one of this year’s nominees.

– Mike Boulet, Chamber Board Chair

2013 Chamber Board Members

Mike Boulet, Board Chair Corby Lamb, Vice Board Chair Cathy Voth, Secretary & Treasurer

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Gary Thulin, Past Board Chair Dave Bazowski Keith Davidson Kim Jarvis

Andy Leitch Dr. Jan Lindsay Theesa Marson David Minato

Pierre Pelletier Dr. Pamela Posein

A Message from Chamber President Co n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o t h e b u s i n e s s e s , organizations and individuals who are nominees for the 2013 Business Awards of Distinction. You are the driving force behind our local economy and we are pleased to celebrate and recognize a record number of nominees that exemplify business excellence, innovation entrepreneurship and leadership.

Of course, tonight’s event and celebration would not be possible without the continued support of our partners. Thank you to MNP our VIP Reception sponsor and to Pallan Group our Gala Reception sponsor. Thank you to all of our award sponsors and the creative talents of our media sponsors, the Campbell River Mirror and 97.3 The Eagle.

• Featured chef stations and tastings • Specialty packages: ✒ Lemon Success Signature Martini - $6 ✒ Lemon Success Martini + 20 draw box tickets to enter into fabulous draws of your choice - $20 ✒ Lemon Success Martini + China draw ticket for one in thirty

chance to be drawn to go on a 9 day, 5-star all inclusive trip to China with the Chamber - $100 • Networking and socializing fun awards ceremony part one | 7:00 pm

• Welcoming remarks and congratulatory message • Featured highlights from the 2012 award recipients dessert reception ‘the flip’ | 7:45 pm

• Decadent dessert bar • Social Media Mob • Specialty drink packages awards ceremony part two | 8:30 pm

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Draw for a 9 day, 5-star all inclusive trip to China with the Chamber Live Auction Awards presentation Draws Board of Governors Awards presentation Good night & Thank you ✶ Photo with all award recipients

We would also like to recognize all of our dedicated volunteers who have given their time and talent to support this event. Together, your commitment and success makes our community one that we all want to work and live in. On behalf of the Chamber staff members we extend our sincerest congratulations to the nominees and award recipients on their prestigious recognition.

– Colleen Evans, Chamber President & CEO 2013 Chamber Staff: Colleen Evans, President & CEO; Michelle Fontaine, Member Services; Lindsey Innes, Special Events & Member Services

www.campbellriverchamber.ca

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Nominees Directory

Micro Business of the Year Nominees

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nominees

2nd Storie Contracting............................................................................................................... 4 Adept Business Services Ltd.................................................................................................... 4 Campbell River Hearing Clinic............................................................................................... 4 Coho Books....................................................................................................................................... 5 CR Animal Parties......................................................................................................................... 5 Denise Mitchell Interiors.......................................................................................................... 5 Down to Earth Stone Slinging Ltd....................................................................................... 5 Epic Design Studio Ltd............................................................................................................... 6 Excel Pest Solutions.................................................................................................................... 6 Island Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd.................................................................... 6 Island Joy Rides Inc...................................................................................................................... 6 Kervin Marketing............................................................................................................................7 Periscope Promotions Inc..........................................................................................................7 Rivera’s Concierge Services......................................................................................................7 Yellow Dog Trading Company..................................................................................................7 Whats On Digest Ltd.................................................................................................................... 7

Donald W. Sherwood, Edward Jones................................................................................. 14 Erica Chan-Lafrance, Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants......................................................... 14 Jennifer Lestage, CR Animal Parties................................................................................. 14 Jonathan Kervin, Kervin Marketing................................................................................... 15 Laurel Sliskovic, The Sociable Scientists...................................................................... 15 Lindsay Trumbley, Home Based Business Owner...................................................... 15 Matt Storie, 2nd Storie Contracting................................................................................. 15 Mulidzas-Curtis Wilson, Campbell River Band, Nanwakolas Council and Mulidzas Arts......................................................................... 15 Nycky-jay Vanjecek, Bluetree Photography.................................................................. 15

Proudly sponsored by Grieg Seafood

Small Business of the Year Nominees Proudly sponsored by Pioneer Home Hardware

99.7 The River Radio................................................................................................................... 8 ABC Recycling.................................................................................................................................. 8 Brown’s Bay Resort....................................................................................................................... 8 Class A Interiors Ltd..................................................................................................................... 8 Coastline Mazda............................................................................................................................. 8 Dogwood Pet Mart Ltd................................................................................................................ 9 Ed Rosse Plumbing and Heating Limited........................................................................ 9 Island Return It Recycling Centre Campbell River..................................................... 9 Merecroft Veterinary Clinic...................................................................................................... 9 Northern Property Limited Partnership......................................................................... 10 Rehabilitation in Motion........................................................................................................ 10 Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa.............................................................................. 10 United Carpet............................................................................................................................... 10 Willows Market............................................................................................................................ 10

Intermediate Business of the Year Nominees Proudly sponsored by Glacierview Financial Services Ltd.

Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants........................................................ 11 London Drugs............................................................................................................................... 11 Quay West Kitchen & Catering........................................................................................... 11 Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC..................................................................................................... 11 Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc......................................................................... 11

Large Business of the Year Nominees Proudly sponsored by Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres

Campbell River Mirror............................................................................................................. 13 Evergreen Seniors Home....................................................................................................... 13 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd................................................................................................ 13 McDonald’s Restaurant........................................................................................................... 13 Save-On-Foods............................................................................................................................ 13 Steve Marshall Ford.................................................................................................................. 13

Proudly sponsored by Young Professionals of Campbell River & Investors Group

Not-for-Profit of the Year Nominees

Proudly sponsored by Marine Harvest Canada

BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences Society......................................................... 16 Campbell River Head Injury Support Society............................................................. 16 Campbell River Hospice Society........................................................................................ 16 Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society................................................................. 16 North Island Survivors’ Healing Society Trauma & Abuse Counselling Centre.............................................................................. 16 Campbell River Women’s Centre Vancouver Island North Women’s Resource Society................................................17 Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver Island North...........................................................17 Immigrant Welcome Centre...................................................................................................17 Willow Point Supportive Living Society.........................................................................17 Young Professionals of Campbell River (YPCR)......................................................... 17

Diversity Leadership Nominees

Proudly sponsored by the Immigrant Welcome Centre and Royal Bank

B.E.S.T. Life Coaching................................................................................................................ 18 Campbell River Beacon Club............................................................................................... 18 Campbell River Mirror............................................................................................................. 18 City of Campbell River, Recreation and Culture Department............................ 19 Laichwiltach Family Life Society....................................................................................... 19 McDonald’s Restaurants......................................................................................................... 19 Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre.................................................................... 19 Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc......................................................................... 19

Excellence in the Workplace Development Proudly sponsored by North Island Employment Foundation Society and North Island College

Rehabilitation in Motion....................................................................................................... 20 Willow Point Supportive Living Society........................................................................ 20

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Category: Micro Business of The Year

Micro Business of the Year (1 to 5 employees) Honours a business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer service and embraced an outstanding commitment to quantity and the community.

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2nd Storie Contracting Adept Business Services Ltd. Campbell River Hearing Clinic Coho Books CR Animal Parties Denise Mitchell Interiors Down to Earth Stone Slinging Ltd. Epic Design Studio Ltd. Excel Pest Solutions

Island Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd. Island Joy Rides Inc. Kervin Marketing Periscope Promotions Inc. Rivera’s Concierge Services Whats On Digest Ltd. Yellow Dog Trading Company

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250-923-2811 rachelle@absltd.ca Adept Business Services offers Accounting Control and Administrative services to Corporations operating in forestry and other resource industries. Our clientele is province wide, with over 65% being First Nation owned business. Being experienced in project cost accounting, Adept has also worked with First Nation Governments and Non-Profit Organizations on accounting controls for funding programs. Our continued focus will be in forestry operations, as well as First Nation Economic Development.

Campbell River Hearing Clinic

250-830-8706 2ndstorie@telus.net

250-914-3200 cr@tohear.ca

My business has been open for 3 years. I am in the roofing industry.

I specialize in all aspects of roofing especially attention to detail.

I pride myself on on three things: Excellent customer service, the highest level of workmanship and honesty. I have found by following these, that every thing else has fallen into place. I believe I am raising the proverbial bar in this industry.

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Rachelle Burt

2nd Storie Contracting Matt Storie

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Martin & Jana Jurek

Through hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings & consults, we help our clients hear better. Our main objective, however, is to help them listen and communicate better. Thus, our services go beyond merely fitting hearing aids and into things like education and communication therapy. We opened our first clinic in 100 Mile House in 1997 and opened our doors in Campbell River in 2010. In an effort to provide hearing solutions to our North Island friends, we also opened a satellite clinic in Port McNeill last year. In addition to owner/operators Jana and Martin Jurek, we employ a staff of three plus one student worker.

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Proud to Support the Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Grieg Seafood, a proud member of our community

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Coho Books

CR Animal Parties

250-287-2336 info@cohobooks.com

778-348-2727 cranimalparties@gmail.com

Erika and Pirkko Anderson

Jennifer Lestage

Coho Books is a family owned and run independent bookstore that carries new books for all interests. We are constantly adjusting our inventory to accommodate what Campbell Riverites are reading.

We are the only bookstore in Campbell River carrying new books, and we have a great mix of the hottest new releases and some perennial favourites. We carry giftware for book lovers, as well as a large selection of discounted titles for the budget conscious reader.

CR Animal Parties offers live, interactive reptile shows to the Vancouver Island community. We strive to educate our audience on a variety of topics including but not limited to, proper husbandry, genetics, ecology, and biology. Our mission is to promote a respect for the natural world and to educate the public on the proper care of these specialize animals found in the pet industry. Through experiential education, we guarantee an unforgettable experience.

Denise Mitchell Interiors

Down to Earth Stone Slinging Ltd.

250-830-0095 denise@denisemitchellinteriors.com

250-287-3500 downtoearth806@telus.net

Denise Mitchell

Rob Plantinga

Denise Mitchell Interiors is a full-service interior design firm providing professional interior design, 3D rendering services, computer aided drafting. and construction project management services to Campbell River and greater North Vancouver Island. Our firm provides services for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects ranging in size from 5000 to 100,000 square feet.

Down to Earth Stone Slinging Ltd. on Vancouver Island uses a stone slinger truck to place sand, gravel, pit run and landscaping material accurately and precisely. They can load dirt, sand, top soil, sea soil, pea gravel, drain rock and fisheries rock etc. They truck it in and they spread it out! The truck eliminates hours of manual labour. The truck can haul 10-12 yards of material at a time and can place the material from 0 feet to 120 feet with a conveyor belt system, which has a 270 degree working radius. Down to Earth Stone Slinging Ltd. started in 2006 in Campbell River and serves residential and commercial customers, including contractors and home owners on North Vancouver Island, the Comox Valley and Campbell River.

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Epic Design Studio Ltd.

Excel Pest Solutions

250-287-3736 keith@epicdesignstudio.ca

250-203-4615 excelpestsolutions@live.ca

Keith Plamondon

Tod Dugas

Epic Design Studio Ltd. Started as a dream of one day applying my personal art skills into my own future business! I started using the name Epic Design since I was in high school doing art work for t-shirts, business logos, marketing designs and more. It finally led me to open up shop offering fun elements I could offer, designs of all kinds, signs, website design, vehicle wraps, art printing to canvas, t-shirt printing, tradeshow displays in May of 2007. We evolved quite rapidly from just being owner/operator to needing 2 production staff and 1 front office person.

Excel Pest Solutions has been servicing Campbell River and surrounding areas since 2007. Owner Tod Dugas attributes his success to his hard work ethic and strong customer service background. Excel Pest Solutions provides professional pest control services for residential and commercial customers. At Excel customer service is our highest priority. Every customer is treated with the utmost respect and all work is guaranteed.

Island Funeral and Cremation Services

Island Joy Rides Inc. Kim Barny & Laurel Cronk

Kent and Rosemarie Roduck

250-830-8522 info@islandjoyrides.com

In 1993, Kent and Rosemarie established Comox Valley Funeral Home in Courtenay, since there was only one such provider in the Valley it was clear the population was expanding. By 2000, the same was true of Campbell River and they saw value in establishing themselves there. Since Campbell River had no crematorium and since options such as columbarium for above ground urn placement and a garden for scattering of cremated remains had not been available, Island Funeral Services approached the City of Campbell River to fill that void at Elk Falls Cemetery. For the convenience of the families they serve, the establishment of a bright open-concept arrangement, pre-arrangement office downtown at Georgia Quay was established and has worked extremely well. Our philosophy is to educate and inform families as to the varied options to serve the nearly 90% who choose cremation in the Campbell River area and to provide a locally owned, state of the art facility.

Island Joy Rides is a boutique active travel company owned and operated by people who believe that the best way to experience our area is from the seat of a bicycle. We offer guided, self-guided, day, combo, multi-day, custom and corporate cycling experiences that link nature, arts, and culture of Comox Valley, Campbell River, Quadra and Denman Islands. From First Nations cultural sites, local artists, and stunning scenic spots to wineries, artisanal food producers, and sustainable farms to the whale watching, hiking and kayaking; our goal is have our guests experience our island home as we do and to feel the exhilaration and joy of traveling through beautiful surroundings under their own power.

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Periscope Promotions Inc.

250-204-2108 info@kervinmarketing.ca

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Jonathan Kervin

Ed Falstrem

Kervin Marketing helps to build engagement and drive sales for local to international businesses by creating online marketing campaigns designed to increase revenues by targeting buyers that are actively searching for their products and services.

Periscope Promotions Inc. is an incorporated company owned by Ed and Jennifer Falstrem of Campbell River. We offer a variety of personalized services and products such as custom embroidery, trophies and awards, personalized items such as photo mugs and t-shirts, sandblasting of glassware, stone and granite, specialty advertising products from a large variety of suppliers throughout Canada and the US. Embroidery of apparel is all done in house. We provide excellent customer service with a fast turnaround of orders.

Rivera’s Concierge Services

Yellow Dog Trading Co.

250-286-9746 brivera@telus.net

250-285-2867 yellowdogtrading@gmail.com

Blanca Rivera

Lydia & Peter Brittany

Yellow Dog is a family run foods store on Quadra Island. We specialize in creating a comforting atmosphere in which to shop, focused on traditional values and provide the community with a wide range of cottage industry, local and speciality import products. As much as you want – as little as you need. We re-pack for convenience and provide quality food without the extra cost of excessive packaging. If you want a specific quantity or wish to reduce the use of plastic, bring your own containers for us to fill. Canadian products are sourced regularly and we go directly to the farms or flour mill to check for quality and assure freshness. We offer hundreds of different wholesome foods to fit any income level. If you only need a cup of something to try a new recipe or you want to take advantage of our case lot pricing, we are here to serve.

Rivera’s Concierge Services offers a variety of services specializing in web design & social media management for small business and very busy professionals. We also help our customers manage their busy day by providing administrative & concierge support when and where needed. With our services, our customers benefit by having the support of a reliable and affordable administrative assistant when there is no need for a full time employee, thus saving them money in unnecessary full time wages since we only bill them for the actual time spent in helping them.

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Category: Small Business of The Year

Small Business of the Year (6 to 25 employees) Honours a business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer service and embraced an outstanding commitment to quantity and the community.

N O M I N E E S

99.7 The River Radio ABC Recycling Brown’s Bay Resort Class A Interiors Ltd. Coastline Mazda Dogwood Pet Mart Ltd. Ed Rosse Plumbing and Heating Limited Island Return It Recycling Centre Campbell River

Merecroft Veterinary Clinic Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa Northern Property Limited Partnership Rehabilitation in Motion United Carpet Willows Market Proudly sponsored by:

99.7 The River Warren Andrews

250-287-7106 warren@997theriver.ca We are a local radio station that prides itself on being in the community and promoting community events. Our focus is Campbell River, from the businesses in it, to the people that make this such a wonderful place to live. We feel fortunate to be in a business that has been able to make an impact on our listeners through charity drives, community events and been able to celebrate the local accomplishments of athletes, artists and businesses.

ABC Recycling Dave Miller

250-286-3504 dave.miller@abcrecycling.com ABC Recycling is a Canadian family enterprise with a 101year heritage of serving and supporting communities and the environment, through the recovery, processing and recycling of scrap metal. With eight locations, more than 200 employees across British Columbia and Alberta and a far-reaching network of strategic partnerships, we serve customers throughout Western Canada and around the world. The Campbell River site opened in 1993 with the purchase of the property on Terminal Place.

Brown’s Bay Resort Esther & Brent Hollink 250-204-0522 brent@brownsbayresort.com

Brown’s Bay Resort is a family run resort that encompasses a marina, RV park, restaurant and rental cabins. We are proud to offer such a great product to local guests and those that travel from around the word to stay with us. With a marking strategy stretching from Europe to local, we are dedicated to making sure Campbell River is on the world map. Brown’s Bay is also the gateway to the northern remote islands. Therefore, we are pleased to provide the “Island Locals” a base to have access to all the amenities that Campbell River offers for services and supplies. The resort is also dedicated to the community with involvement in parades, fundraisers and the biggest, our Charity Chum Derby. The Resort’s donations from the derby benefit all of Campbell River through the dedication of The Greenways Land Trust! Brown’s Bay Resort is very proud to call Campbell River “home”.

Class A Interiors Ltd. David Tabish

250-287-2643 classa@uniserve.com Class A Interiors is a full service upholstery facility with a strong presence in the marine industry. Founded in 1981 by David Tabish this facility has moved from being a one-man operation, to one of the largest upholstery shops on Vancouver Island. Dedication to the art of producing truly outstanding upholstered goods has earned Tabish and his crew huge recognition amongst his customers and within the industry. This claim, backed by numerous awards and a couple of very nice trade magazine articles. Class A Interiors has strong roots in this Campbell River community and is proud to operate out of it’s Campbellton location.

Coastline Mazda Karl

Congratulations to all the 2013 Chamber Awards of Distinction Nominees

250-914-0047 karl@coastlinemazda.com Coastline Mazda has been around since 1976 and was acquired

by Karl Ebdrup in 2007. Since the purchase, Coastline Mazda has grown to be one of the biggest car dealerships in Campbell River.

We take great pride in knowing that your pre-owned vehicles are reconditioned to the highest standards around. The great service our team provides has led us to be the #1 Mazda dealer in Canada for customer satisfaction out of over 140 dealers nationwide.

We make sure that every time someone steps through our doors they feel welcome and looked after. 2013 was the first year that Coastline Mazda won Mazda Canada’s Dealer of Distinction award. This award is given to only 4 dealers in the province and dealerships are evaluated based on quantifiable data from all aspects of a dealer’s operations such as sales, parts, service, administration, facilities and customer satisfaction.

Full Service Marina & RV Resort Fishing • Wildlife Viewing • Oceanfront RV Park Hot Tub • Restaurant • 2 Boat Launches • Fuel/Tackle Located 12 miles (19.3 Km) North of Campbell River www.brownsbayresort.com Marina 250-286-3135 • RV Park 250-287-7108

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Island Return It Recycling Centre Campbell River

Merecroft Veterinary Clinic Helen Kwong

Vince Spronken

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Island Return It Recycling Centre in Campbell River has been operating since 1998. We recently changed our name because we are much more than a bottle depot. We recycle Electronics, Small Appliances, Paint, Light bulbs and many more all at no charge.

Island Return It is involved in the Community by supporting several teams and local organizations. Being involved in the community, recycling, taking care of our environment is our lifestyle, because recycling is not a chore but a way of living. Open 7 days a week to serve you better. Thank you for recycling! Islandreturnit.com

The Merecroft Veterinary Clinic is an integrative pet wellness centre that encompasses both conventional cutting-edge technology and complementary medicine. Excellence is our standard, not our goal. With this in mind, we excel at internal medicine, surgery (including laser surgery), advanced dentistry and radiology. Being a balanced practice is very important to us, so Dr. Kwong is certified in veterinary acupuncture, animal chiropractics and canine rehabilitation.

Dogwood Petmart

Ed Rosse Plumbing

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Ed Rosse

“Campbell River’s favourite pet food and supply store.”

Dogwood Pet Mart is a full service independent retail pet food and supply store serving Campbell River and the north island for 28 years. We carry a huge selection of holistic and nutritional pet foods to suit all budgets, a vast array of supplies including treats, toys and accessories; everything a pet owner requires to satisfy their pet’s needs.

Dogwood Pet Mart is a business that prides itself on excellent customer service, an expansive inventory of quality products and knowledgeable, friendly staff, who are dedicated to making our customer’s pet food and supply shopping experience easy and enjoyable.

Here at Ed Rosse Plumbing and Heating Limited we offer a range variety of services including plumbing, gas, heating, solar heating, plumbing video inspections, commercial, residential and renovations. Our company has been serving Vancouver Island and its surrounding areas for over 30 years, taking care of all the plumbing, gas and heating needs. Ed Rosse Plumbing takes pride in customer service and providing a quality of work that sets us apart from our competition. Our multi-skilled staff has the ability to provide up to date skills to ensure our customers are receiving advanced knowledge and service.

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DOGWOOD PET MART “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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Northern Property Limited Partnership

Category: Small Business of The Year United Carpet Shane Moon

Annagret Levesque

250-287-7456 unitedcarpet@shaw.ca

Northern Property Real Estate Income Trust (NPREIT) is an openend real estate investment trust that invests in a portfolio of mainly residential income-producing properties.

The REIT is the largest residential landlord in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador where many multi-family units are leased to government and corporations. The REIT is also a significant residential landlord in the strong economic areas of northern Alberta and British Columbia. The Trust also owns commercial buildings and furnished executive suites in its main markets.

United Carpet has served Campbell River since 1989 building its reputation on customer service and satisfaction. Beginning in 2006, Shane and Kari Moon, along with an excellent staff have continued on with that tradition, seeing growth every year. Shane & Kari, long term residents of Campbell River, strive to use local contractors and support local businesses.

United Carpet is a full-service floor covering retail store. We see the customer from flooring selection right through to the installation.

We also provide custom window covering services.

Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa

Willows Market

250-286-3320 alevesque@npreit.com

Joyce

250-286-0622 crmerle@live.com Established in 1982 Merle Norman has grown and changed in the many years it has been in Campbell River. It started out as a cosmetics studio with a few accessories and has grown into a full service day spa with a large retail space, including over 450 Merle Norman items. We also retail many other items including purses, jewelry, scarves, mirrors and so much more.

FULL SERVICE VETERINARY FACILITY Acupuncture - Chiropractic - Canine Rehabilitation - Pharmacy Dentistry - Radiology - Ultrasound - Laser Surgery - Internal Medicine

Proud supporters of the Campbell River SPCA

Charlotte and Cleon Shankar 250-923-2775 cshankar@telus.net

Willows Market is a seasonal specialist! We are primarily a Garden Centre in Spring, with a large selection of imported garden pottery and statuary, a Farm Market in the Summer months, carrying lots of local produce, and a gourmet grocery, gift and home décor retailer throughout the rest of the year. Willows Market is also one of Campbell River’s best destinations during the Christmas season, with dozens of trees covered with awe-inspiring Christmas decorations. Our store is a unique, interesting and eclectic mix of products, filled to the brim with creative displays of giftware from around the globe. Shopping is never dull at Willows Market!

Rehabilitation in Motion Tanya Kessling 250-923-3773 tkessling@cbi.ca

We are a Physiotherapy clinic that has grown to be a health and wellness clinic. Committed to the clients and community; we provide Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Ergonomics, Weight Wellness programs, Workplace Screening programs, Work Conditioning, Exercise Therapy, Run Assessments, Women’s Health, Massage Therapy and more! Our goal is to get people in motion towards their goals!

Unit E1-B, 465 Merecroft, Campbell River 250-287-2007 www.merecroftvet.com

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INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 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.

Congratulations to the 2013 Business Awards of Distinction Nominees!

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Fall SavingS EvEnt Price savings in effect throughout the store until September 29, 2013.

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

www.londondrugs.com | 1400 Dogwood Street | Campbell River | 250-286-9917

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Category: Intermediate Business of The Year

Intermediate Business of the Year (26 to 49 employees)

London Drugs

Honours a business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer service; and embraced an outstanding commitment to quality and the community.

N O M I N E E S

Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants London Drugs Quay West Kitchen & Catering Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc.

Kevin Ellison

250-286-9917 kellison@londondrugs.com

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London Drugs has stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

The pharmacy is still the heart of our business, but today we also offer a full service computer department, cosmetics ranging from lip gloss to high-end face creams, furniture, cameras, high quality photo finishing, cell phones, cordless phones and plasma televisions. More people buy their small appliances in London Drugs than any other place in Western Canada. All told, we serve over 45 million customers each year, and we are still growing.

Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountant

Quay West Kitchen & Catering

250-286-0744 erica@channowosadboates.ca

250-286-9988 quaywest@telus.net

John, Shelly or Erica

Established in 1983, Chan Nowosad Boates has grown into one of the largest CA firms on Vancouver Island. The current partners of the firm are John Chan, Shelly Boates and Erica ChanLafrance. Dave Nowosad, one of the founding members of the firm, retired in 2004. In addition to the 3 partners, we have 10 CAs, 3 ACIAs, 4 CAs students and 9 technicians and support staff. We’ve developed a broad client base, the majority of which are from Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and Northern Vancouver Island. 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the firm!

Vancouver Island Insurance Centres Kathy Ferreira 250-287-9184 kferreira@viic.ca

Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc. is comprised of experienced insurance specialists. We are a community minded, local company offering more than 100 years of familiarity and expertise in residential and commercial insurance programs.

VIIC is the largest, privately owned insurance brokerage firm on Vancouver Island. With a remarkable staff of 150+ (34 in Campbell River), serving clients from 14 community based Vancouver Island offices, VIIC arranges more than 100,000 automobile, home and commercial insurance policies annually. In Campbell River, we serve clients proudly from our three branch locations – Dogwood, Willow Point and Quadra Island. At VIIC, we embrace our past, work hard for our clients today, and are prepared for the future. Our company motto is “We’ll Take Care of It” and we prove that every day.

Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC Troy Roblee

Debra Cunningham & Marc McGraw Quay West Kitchen & Catering is a local restaurant designed to provide food and beverage services to Campbell River residents and businesses year round. Our restaurant interior celebrates the historic beginnings of Campbell River with photos of archived events such as the opening of the CR Regional Airport (1959) and what the CR Fire Hall at 10th and Island Hwy. looked like in 1950 along with other interesting 1950 and 1960 photos of the area when it was starting to boom. We have stayed with the theme of Campbell River in modern day displaying pictures of downtown taken by local photographers. The contrast in the art represents the changing times in downtown Campbell River. We are very engaged in these changing times and have seen the fruits of our labour blooming right in pace with all the current changes and growth The City of Campbell River is currently experiencing.

Congratulations to all the 2013 Business Awards of Distinction Nominees!

Tyee Chevrolet Buick GMC

250-287-9511 troy@tyeechev.ca Tyee Chevrolet is a modern General Motors Dealership consisting of a state of the art Collision Center, Parts Department, Service Center and Automobile Sales Department. We are consistently rated among the top dealers in British Columbia for customer satisfaction in both our Sales Department and Service Center. With everything GM and we are proud to be able to offer what we consider to be the best staff there is. Our team members are here to make sure everyone can get what they want. From buying a new vehicle, getting their vehicle repaired in the Collision Center or Service Department, to the handyman that can comes to our Parts Department and finds what they are looking for.

1.888.904.1482 or 250.287.9511 570–13th Avenue tyeechev.ca scan here to go to tyeechev.ca DL#10790

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April 2-10, 2014 Your trip includes: • Roundtrip international airfare from Vancouver • Accommodation in four and five star hotels (based on double occupancy) • Three meals a day • All in country transportation • All gratuities, taxes, fees • Deluxe bus tours • Experienced and fluent Englishspeaking tour guides • Seven of China’s ten ‘wonders of the world’ Tours must be booked and paid for by January 1, 2014.

There is a $300 non-refundable deposit required; at time of reservation. Tours are organized by Citslinc, a Campbell River Chamber member. Spaces are limited.

Local travel partner:

Licensed travel agent acting on our behalf:

Media Partner:

For details on the itinerary and other tour information go to:

www.CampbellRiverChamber.ca

Free information session Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 5:30 – 7 pm.

Call 250-287-4636 for more information.

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Category: Large Business of The Year

Large Business of the Year (50+ employees) Honours a business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer service and embraced an outstanding commitment to quantity and the community.

N O M I N E E S

Campbell River Mirror Evergreen Seniors Home Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. McDonald’s Restaurant Save-On-Foods Steve Marshall Ford

Proudly sponsored by:

Campbell River Mirror Dave Hamilton & Team

250-287-9227 publisher@campbellrivermirror.com The Campbell River Mirror is Campbell River’s authoritative news source and premier advertising vehicle. With a circulation of over 16,000, the Campbell River Mirror provides unprecedented advertising reach with awardwinning community news coverage.

Evergreen Seniors Home Inc. Cindy Headrick

250-286-7274 cindy.headrick@evergreenseniors.com Evergreen Seniors Home is a family designed, built and operated “Home away from home” providing complex healthcare for Adults, Older Adults and the Frail Elderly. Our focus is on Quality, Professional Resident-Centered care for those that are unable to continue to live independently in their own homes. We provide 24hour nursing care and specialize in Dementia, Palliative Care and Chronic Disease Management. We also provide much needed services in the community such as a Meal Delivery program, Home Care and Home Support and Respite care.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Justin Rigsby

250-287-2513 justin.rigsby@hdlogging.com Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd. (HDL) employs approximately 55+ people and contractors to conduct falling, yarding, loading, hauling, road maintenance, roadside brushing and road construction operations. The company is capable of dry land sorting and log booming. In addition to its contract with Western Forest Products, HDL also harvests timber and constructs roads for other licensees and through successful bids directly with BC Timber Sales.

Incorporated in 1979 we provide log-harvesting services for Canadian Forest Products’ Englewood Division (Canfor), on TFL 37. Through its relationship with Canfor and then Western Forest Products (WFP), HDL meets the International Standards Organization and the Canadian Standards Association requirements. Since WFPs takeover of TFL 37 in 2006, the company has become part of WFP’s Chain of Custody Sustainable Forestry certification. HDL complies with WFP’s and BC Timber Sales Environmental Management Systems (EMS). HDL is a SAFE/ Certified Company with the BC Forest Safety Council.

McDonald’s Restaurant

Save-On-Foods

250-287-2631 grimace1@telus.net

250-286-1245 955sm@owfg.com

Jens & Mary Rolinski

We own and operate the three McDonald’s Restaurants in Campbell River with the hope of growing our market in the coming years. We recently completed a large renovation of our main store and we are planning to improve it even more with some innovate, new changes for our drive thru that we hope to complete by years end.

Our crew are the most important aspect of our business, we employee over 120 people with about half of them working full time hours. We provide them with extended benefit packages, regular incentives, free crew outings and scholarships, amongst other perks and we are constantly striving to create the perfect workplace for our crew to excel in. We have a salaried management team of 7, with three of them having over 60 years of combined experience in our business!

Steve Marshall Motors John, Shelly or Erica

250-286-0744 erica@channowosadboates.ca

We are Campbell River’s longest standing auto dealership, located in the heart of downtown CR. We offer new and used vehicles sales and leasing, parts, service, body repairs, auto detailing, and one of the largest all make fleet leasing businesses on Vancouver island. The dealership was started at our current location in 1966, when then 21 year old Steve Marshall bought a one bay service station with a Mercury franchise. He subsequently grew that one bay service station into one of Ford Motor Company’s finest car dealerships, winning Ford’s highest award “Presidents Award” 19 out of the last 20 years. Presidents club is a measure of market share for vehicle sales, and customer satisfaction responses.

David Madiuk & Entire Team

A BC-based company established in 1915, we’ve been part of the Campbell River community since 1951. At Save-On-Foods, you’ll find everything you need at the low prices you want - with quality, selection and service you can’t put a price on. Our team here in Campbell River is well known throughout our community as truly caring about the customers we serve.

We're honored to be recognized amongst such deserving candidates.

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

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Category: Young Entrepreneur of The Year

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Honours a business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer service and embraced an outstanding commitment to quantity and the community.

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Donald W. Sherwood, Edward Jones Erica Chan-Lafrance, Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants Jennifer Lestage, CR Animal Parties Jonathan Kervin, Kervin Marketing Proudly Laurel Sliskovic, The Sociable Scientists Lindsay Trumbley, Home Based Business Owner sponsored by: Matt Storie, 2nd Storie Contracting Mulidzas-Curtis Wilson, Campbell River Band, Nanwakolas Council and Mulidzas Arts Nycky-jay Vanjecek, Bluetree Photography

Erica Chan-Lafrance

Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountant 250-286-0744 erica@channowosadboates.ca

I am currently one of the partners of Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants (CNB). CNB is a full service CA firm and one of the larger firms on the Island. I graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, passed the Uniform Final Evaluation in 2006 and obtained my Chartered Accountant designation in 2008. After three years of experience at a large international firm in Ottawa, I moved back to my hometown of Campbell River to join CNB in 2008. I was promoted to Partner in January of 2010 at the age of 27, joining the two existing partners. After moving back, I also ventured into many other business ventures with my husband and other partners, which include building a $1 million ski chalet, development of a 9 lot subdivision and construction of rental houses.

Donald W. Sherwood

Jennifer LeStage

250-286-3667 donald.sherwood@edwardjones.com

778-348-2727 cranimalparties@gmail.com

Edward Jones

At the age of 13 I knew I had to be a part of the financial industry!

I was fascinated with the stock market and how history and world events affected it. While excelling each school year (specializing in finance in college) I absorbed every piece of information about the financial world that I could find, and I applied it to my personal life. I’m with Edward Jones (investments) because they are a conservative company, with strong ethics that puts the client first, and expects the same from their associates. I was brought up to have strong values and I continue to adhere to them to this day.

CR Animal Parties

CR Animal Parties offers live, interactive reptile shows to the Vancouver Island community. We strive to educate our audience on a variety of topics including but not limited to, proper husbandry, genetics, ecology, and biology. Our mission is to promote a respect for the natural world and to educate the public on the proper care of these specialize animals found in the pet industry. Through experiential education, we guarantee an unforgettable experience.

Your community newspaper team is proud to be nominated for Large Business of the Year and Diversity Leadership at this years 2013 Chamber Awards of Distinction.

Meet CNB’s Newest ACIA Graduate!

The Partners and Staff at Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants are proud to announce that Donna McKenzie received her ACIA (Advanced Certificate in Accounting) through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC in May 2013!

Donna has been with CNB since 2006 and has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in year end review and compilation engagements as well as personal and corporate income tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll.

We are very proud of her accomplishment.

Well done Donna!

Chan Nowosad Boates is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Campbell River community.

We have been serving our clients and giving back to our community since 1983.

Chan Nowosad Boates Chartered Accountants

980 Alder Street, Campbell River, BC (250) 286‐0744

www.channowosadboates.ca

Knowledge is power…..use us to your advantage!

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Laurel Sliskovic

Jonathan Kervin

250-204-2564 laurel@TheSociableScientists.ca

250-914-2108 info@kervinmarketing.ca

The Sociable Scientists Inc.

Kervin Marketing

The Sociable Scientists Inc. is an innovative leisure research company founded in February 2013 by Laurel Sliskovic and her business partner Erin Heeney. Laurel has spent her entire career in the recreation, tourism, and leisure industry working as a whitewater raft guide, a recreation programmer, a research assistant, a campground manager and various other leisurerelated positions. Her undergraduate degree in recreation and tourism management focused a great deal on entrepreneurship and leadership, and her graduate degree is in sustainable leisure management. Laurel’s desire to blend the academic world with industry helped fuel the creation of The Sociable Scientists Inc.

Kervin Marketing helps to build engagement and drive sales for local to international businesses by creating online marketing campaigns designed to increase revenues by targeting buyers that are actively searching for their products and services.

Lindsay Trumbley

Matt Storie

250-923-4321 pearlilybooks@gmail.com

250-830-8706 2ndstorie@telus.net

Usborne Books

2nd Storie Contracting

I am an independent consultant in Campbell River for Usborne Books At Home. It is the number 1 Children’s Book publisher & has hundreds of books available in all languages. I’ve had my own Usborne Business since May of 2012 & have already been awarded one of eight spots in Canada as a Director. I am now part of the decision making team with the company. In addition I am a Front of House Manager at Moxies Classic Grill, a position I have held since 2005. I enjoy balancing my two careers & growing my Usborne Books business.

My business has been open for 3 years. I am in the roofing industry.

I specialize in all aspects of roofing especially; attention to details.

I pride my self on on three things; -Excellent customer service -The highest level of workmanship -Honesty I have found by following these, that every thing else has fallen into place. I believe I am raising the proverbial bar in this industry.

Mulidzas-Curtis Wilson

Nycky-Jay Vanjecek

Campbell River Band, Nanwakolas Council and Mulidzas Arts 250-203-4169 info@curtiswilson.ca

I was elected as a Councillor for the Campbell River Band in 2007 and am serving my 3rd term. I work within the Youth, Culture, Education and Forestry Portfolios. I was hired in 2007 as a Referrals Officer for the Nanwakolas Council, working with Crown Land referrals for our member nations. I have been carving since I was 18 and mostly working with wood. Since that time I have expanded my horizons and moved into a number of different areas.

I currently have a full functioning website, where I showcase my artwork. I have artwork in a number of galleries on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Edmonton.

Bluetree Photography

250-850-9222 njvanjecek@bluetreephotography.ca I have been in love with art and photography from a very young age. Many years after completing my degree in Visual Communications at Medicine Hat College, AB, my passion for photography was reignited, and I was determined to make it into my career. Bluetree Photography was created January 1st 2011 and after building relationships, growing and developing my craft, I was able to fully focus on my business in November 2012. I photograph everything: beautiful imagery to document that moment in time.

I am passionate about love and light to capture the fresh and romantic essences of people.

CONGRATULATIONS to all nominees and for all the winners.

Well Done!

We fabricate concrete curbs for both residential & commercial properties.

All estimates are free of charge. Visit our website at www.SeahorseCurbs.ca or contact Trish@SeahorseCurbs.ca for more information.

250.287.0240

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Category: Not-For-Profit Business of the Year

Not-For-Profit Business of the Year Honours a not for profit business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplified customer services; and embraced an outstanding commitment to quality and the community.

N O M I N E E S

Campbell River Head Injury Support Society

BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences Society Campbell River Head Injury Support Society Campbell River Hospice Society Campbell River Maritime Heritage Society Campbell River Women’s Centre/Vancouver Island North Women’s Resource Society Habitat for Humanity, Vancouver Island North Immigrant Welcome Centre North Island Survivors’ Healing Society- Trauma & Abuse Counselling Centre Willow Point Supportive Living Society Young Professionals of Campbell River (YPCR)

Shelley Howard 250-287-4323 info@crhead.ca

Campbell River Head Injury Support Society provides education, support, advocacy and fellowship to brain injury survivors, their caregivers, families and education to the general public about brain injury. We like to focus on a grass roots approach to life around brain injury and all our services are free to our members.

Proudly sponsored by:

BC Centre For Aquatic Health Sciences Society

Campbell River Hospice Society

250-286-6102 admin@cahs-bc.ca

250-286-1121 julie.collis@crhospice.org

BC-CAHS

Since its establishment in 2005, the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences Society (BC CAHS) has built expertise, capacity and resources necessary to provide solutions to aquatic health issues in British Columbia. By developing local expertise and resources, the Centre asserts a strong leadership role in the aquatic health field at local, national and international levels. The Centre’s research and professional services focus on epidemiology, welfare, stress, diagnostics, and training. Additionally, BC CAHS is extending its services and research into wild juvenile fish health and environmental monitoring, particularly plankton identification, as well as interaction between wild and cultured marine species.

Julie Collis

The Campbell River Hospice Society was formed in 1986. For 27 years we have provided our community and the surrounding area (Black Creek north to Port Hardy, west to Gold River, and the island Quadra and Cortes) with personal palliative care services. Our expertise in service delivery for palliative care clients and their families is unique to our community and has benefitted many individuals over the years. Along with palliative care, we also provide grief counselling and support groups for family members and friends who are grieving a loss due to death.

North Island Survivors Healing Society

Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre

250-287-3325 contact@nishs.ca

250-286-3161 maritimeheritage.centre@crnfp.net

Janet Carmichael

North Island Survivors’ Healing Society has provided professional counselling with registered clinical counsellors since 1993. Service is available for men and women who are affected by any form of trauma or abuse. (E.g. automobile and workplace accidents, sexual abuse, financial abuse, physical and sexual assaults, neglect, natural disaster, medical trauma, stalking, war zone trauma, bullying) Through various grants, contracts and fundraising initiatives we are able to provide counselling that is either by donation or partially subsidized to residents of Campbell River and area.

The Campbell River Head Injury Support Society (CRHISS) is a non profit group dedicated to providing support & education to Brain injury survivors and family members.

From Anger Workshops & computer classes to Life Skill Classes and more, CRHISS offers many programs.

For additional information call 250-287-4323 or visit www.crhead.ca

Trish Whiteside

We aim to provide our community and visitors with a greater knowledge and appreciation of Campbell River’s marine heritage. We have an Operations Manager and a small staff comprised primarily of volunteers and students, who provide tours of our vast collection of maritime artifacts.

The main attraction of our centre is the Motor Vessel B.C.P. 45, a meticulously restored fishing vessel that was based in Quathiaski Cove. This vessel appeared on Canada’s five dollar bill and is a recognized National Historic Site. This piece of Campbell River history has been restored by our society and made available to the public.

WE ARE WAY MORE THAN A CARPET STORE!

HAS CHANGED ITS NAME TO UNITED FLOORS.

1364 - 16th Avenue, Campbell River 250-287-7456

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore

The Campbell River Women’s Centre

250-830-1493 crrsvin@gmail.com

250-287-3044 gwhitehead@crwomen.ca

Ken Miller

Habitat for Humanity’s focus is to change lives one family at a time. We offer affordable home ownership by lending a hand up not a hand out. Our mission is to use our knowledge, skills, and community relationships, to create and promote safe and affordable home ownership. Our vision is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Our ReStores fund our Affiliate operations - we are the primary fundraiser for our affiliates building program. Renewing used goods is good for the community, saving 46 tons of goods from out landfill each month. When compared to many retail stores, we provide huge discounts 30 to 80% off on furniture, housewares, building supplies and home decor. Our ReStores are operated by local volunteers; over 150 volunteers contribute to our program and success each year.

Georgette Whitehead

Vancouver Island North Women’s Resource Society is a non-profit Canadian charity that has operated the Campbell River Women’s Centre since 1983.

The centre provides emotional support, poverty relief (free clothing and hygiene supplies), referral to antiviolence services, and lifeskills education to women. We average more than 500 drop in visits each month. We also run an annual School Supply Drive that distributes 450 bags of new school supplies. We run the Campbell River Senior Peer Counseling program, providing emotional support to men and women 55+ . Since 2012 we have operated the Advocacy Services Centre, providing free legal advocacy for individuals with income, pension, disability, and tenancy needs. We also run the Homelessness Outreach Program that serves homeless and at risk of homeless individuals. We have more than 40 volunteers and a small, dedicated paid staff.

CR Immigrant Welcome Centre

Willow Point Supportive Living Society

250-830-0171 ann.mcleod@immigrant.welcome.ca

250-923-4824 wpslsapt@telus.net

Ann McLeod

The Immigrant Welcome Centre has been providing services in Campbell River for over 21 years.

From a small, grassroots group, we have grown into a regional organization serving clients from the Comox Valley to Port Hardy. As immigration becomes an important part of economic sustainability and workforce development, our organization supports the growing needs in Campbell River and the North Island. This includes the Business Immigrant Integration Support tours, projected to bring 200 prospective immigrant investors and business professionals to Campbell River, and the MythBusters Program, a partnership with over 20 major stakeholders and local businesses. Today, the Immigrant Welcome Centre is innovative, progressive and strategically aligned with community goals.

Young Professionals of CR

Terry Fulton

We are a charitable, non-profit Society, formed in 1993 by a group of wise, forward thinking people who saw a need for more affordable seniors housing in our town, and did something about it. Our mandate is “to provide a range of needed affordable housing to the adult handicapped and aged population that is not being fully provided by any other agencies and which would tend to prevent, shorten or delay facility placement by supporting those wishing to maintain an independent lifestyle in the environment of their choice.” We are totally self supporting with neither provincial nor federal government funding.

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Myriah Foort

myriahe@hotmail.com The Young Professionals of Campbell River (YPCR) is an association of young professionals, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, employees and community leaders in Campbell River between the ages of 19-45. The YPCR is a fresh voice for shaping a positive future for Campbell River.

IT’S OFFICIAL! It is with great pride and pleasure that we welcome Karin Moeller and Sandra Masales to the Royal LePage family. This week new signage was installed in both Port Hardy and Port McNeill for what was once Hardy Realty. The ladies are excited about the changes and will be maintaining the same customer service and dedication that has been the hallmark of Hardy Realty all these years. By joining forces, it is our belief that we will be able to provide even greater and more far reaching options and service levels to our clients whether they are right here on the North Island, Mainland, across Canada or International.

Helping you is wHat we do! www.campbellriverrealestate.com 972 Shoppers Row, Campbell River

250-286-3293

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Category: Diversity Leadership

Diversity Leadership Recognizes best practices in attracting a diverse work force 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 under-represented employees. Cultural diversity includes (but is not limited to) ethnicity, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and ability.

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B.E.S.T. Life Coaching Campbell River Beacon Club Campbell River Mirror City of Campbell River, Recreation and Culture Department Laichwiltach Family Life Society McDonald’s Restaurants Pioneer Home Hardware Building Centre Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc.

Campbell River Beacon Club Fran Wright

250-286-8828 frannie.wright@shaw.ca The Beacon Club provides a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment where adults with chronic mental illnesses and addictions can spend time with their peers and learn skills to help them on their journey to recovery. We provide stability and fellowship for the members, which decreases isolation, depression and stress. A familiar routine also encourages members to keep taking their medications on a regular basis and to eat healthily, which helps keep them out of hospital. Our programs improve their self esteem and introduce them back into society.

BEST Life Coaching

Campbell River Mirror

250-923-9116 dave@bestcoaching.ca

250-287-9227 publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

Dave Brown

For over a decade Dave has worked with, trained or coached corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, immigrants and individuals, all of whom have benefited from the diverse skill set and commitment to authenticity and top notch service that Dave brings wherever he goes. Dave brings full commitment and excellence to everything he does, and chose to distinguish himself by completing an intensive year long ICF Credentialed Executive Coach and Leadership Training Program with Accomplishment Coaching in Seattle, WA. Through skillful questioning, keen insight and a generous and affirming heart Dave helps his clients connect deeply with their emotions and with what is really ‘up’ for them. From there he invites his clients into clear commitment on next steps. For anyone who really wants to connect with themselves at a more meaningful level, Dave is the Life Coach for them.

Dave Hamilton

The Campbell River Mirror is Campbell River’s authoritative news source and premier advertising vehicle. With a circulation of over 16,000, the Campbell River Mirror provides unprecedented advertising reach with award-winning community news coverage.

LEADERS STAND APART As a proud sponsor of the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Awards of Distinction, MNP congratulates all of this year’s award winners and nominees!

Success in business requires strong leadership and a healthy, vibrant community. Your vision for the future of Campbell River and your hard work are transforming this city. We look forward to working alongside local business owners to help you stand apart and achieve greater success.

Contact Brad Piercy, CA or Cathy Voth, CMA at 250.287.2131 or visit MNP.ca

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Category: Diversity Leadership

Proudly sponsored by:

CR Recreation and Culture Department

Pioneer Home Hardware Ltd.

250-286-1161 michele.sirett@campbellriver.ca

250-287-7147 garythulin@telus.net

Alison Kilbey

Michele Sirett

The Recreation and Culture Department operates 3 facilities; the Community Centre Sportsplex and the Centennial Outdoor Pool. The Department provides programs and services for people of all ages, stages and abilities.

Pioneer Hardware Ltd. is Campbell River’s oldest family owned business. Gary is the third generation to own the business and now with Allison on board as the fourth generation we are aligned to follow thru on our predecessor’s legacy.

Pioneer is part of the Home Hardware group which is a true Canadian company that is owned by the dealers representing approximately 1100 stores and no other shareholders, this is the reason for our motto “Home Owners helping Homeowners.” Pioneer has always been involved in the community and we are very proud of our roots which carry thru to our employees.

Laichwiltach Family Life Society

McDonald’s

Jens & Mary Rolinski 250-287-2631 grimace1@telus.net

Audrey W

250-286-3430 audreyw@shawbiz.ca The Laichwiltach Family Life Society believes in and, is committed to family and community, and strongly supports wholistic and healthy values.

L.F.L.S. is founded on the deep understanding of Aboriginal ways to strengthening family life.

L.F.L.S. provides several services as a lifeline to all ages within the Campbell River community. L.F.L.S. is the only agency on northern Vancouver Island that serves both on reserve and non-status urban First Nations and Metis people and responds to the distinct needs of the local First Nations and Metis children and their families.

Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Kathy Ferreira 250-287-9184 kferreira@viic.ca

Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc. is comprised of experienced insurance specialists.

We are a community minded, local company offering more than 100 years of familiarity and expertise in residential and commercial insurance programs. VIIC is the largest, privately owned insurance brokerage firm on Vancouver Island.

With a remarkable staff of 150+ (34 in Campbell River), serving clients from 13 community based Vancouver Island offices, VIIC arranges more than 100,000 automobile, home and commercial insurance policies annually. In Campbell River, we serve clients proudly from our three branch locations – Willow Point, Dogwood and Quadra Island. At VIIC, we embrace our past, work hard for our clients today, and are prepared for the future. Our company motto is “We’ll Take Care of It” and we prove that every day.

We own and operate the three McDonald’s Restaurants in Campbell River with the hope of growing our market in the coming years. We recently completed a large renovation of our main store and we are planning to improve it even more with some innovate, new changes for our drive thru that we hope to complete by years end.

Our crew are the most important aspect of our business, we employee over 120 people with about half of them working full time hours. We provide them with extended benefit packages, regular incentives, free crew outings and scholarships, amongst other perks and we are constantly striving to create the perfect workplace for our crew to excel in. We have a salaried management team of 7, with three of them having over 60 years of combined experience in our business!

Come see the sisters for quality rentals . . .

Our Friendly Helpful staff are here to direct you . . .

Deb

O.J.

Jennie

Professional Service, Helpful Staff.

O.J. Realty & Property Management Inc.

The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce congratulates Cyriel Debruyne who is this years Governors Award Recipient.

Ann

Central and North Island Realty & Property Specialists

962 Shoppers Row • 250-286-0110

www.CampbellRiverPropertyManagement.ca All Your Real Estate Needs!

250.203.0542

250.337.8941

250.897.2200

250.203.8438

O.J. Gorringe

Don Frederiksen

Ross Keylock

Liz Nicholet

www.SelectChoiceRealEstate.ca

www.campbellriverchamber.ca

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Category: Excellence in the Workplace Development

(under 50 employees)

Willow Point Supportive Living Society

Excellence in the Workplace Development Recognizes a business over under 50 employees that has demonstrated excellence and best practices in the skill development of their employees. Pwpment of their employees.

N O M I N E E S

Rehabilitation in Motion Willow Point Supportive Living Society

Proudly sponsored by:

Terry Fulton

250-923-4824 wpslsapt@telus.net We are a charitable, non-profit Society, formed in 1993 by a group of wise, forward thinking people who saw a need for more affordable seniors housing in our town, and did something about it. Our mandate is “to provide a range of needed affordable housing to the adult handicapped and aged population that is not being fully provided by any other agencies and which would tend to prevent, shorten or delay facility placement by supporting those wishing to maintain an independent lifestyle in the environment of their choice.” We are totally self supporting with neither provincial nor federal government funding.

Enviromental Sustainability Award Rehabilitation in Motion Tanya Kessling 250-923-3773 tkessling@cbi.ca

We are a Physiotherapy clinic that has grown to be a health and wellness clinic. Committed to the clients and community; we provide Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Ergonomics, Weight Wellness programs, Workplace Screening programs, Work Conditioning, Exercise Therapy, Run Assessments, Women’s Health, Massage Therapy and more! Our goal is to get people in motion towards their goals!

Congratulations to all the 2013 Chamber Award Nominees

Honours a business that displays enviromental responsibility and encourages sustainable use of renewable resources. These could include - demontrates leadership on enviroment, sustainability and climate change; incoporporates an enviromental philosophy through their operations; takes steps to prevent, reduce and eliminate waste streams associated with their product or service; engages in energy conservation methods through technological changes; switches to cleaner technologies where available and practical.

N O M I N E E S

All nominees are entered as finalist for the Environmental Sustainability Award.

Proudly sponsored by:

PROUD SPONSOR Campbell River Chamber Awards of Distinction 2013

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF BROADCASTING FROM OUR DOGWOOD STREET STUDIOS IN CAMPBELL RIVER.

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2 - 2012 Business Awards of Distinction

Micro Business Boyd’s Funeral Services Ltd.

The Campbell River Mirror

Last Year Award Recipients

Small Business Stereo Fitness

Sponsored by: V.I. Insurance Centres

Sponsored by: Home Hardware Building Centre

Intermediate Business Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd.

Large Business Nyrstar Myra Falls

Sponsored by: Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan

Business Leader Kris Mailman

(accepted on his behalf by his son Kris Mailman) Sponsored by: MNP

Excellence in Workplace Development (Over 50 Employees) Thrifty Foods Sponsored by: North Island College & NIEFS

September 26, 2012

Diversity Leadership Award John Howard Society

Sponsored by: Immigrant Welcome Centre & Royal Bank

Young Entrepreneur Elaine Popove

Sponsored by: Investors Group & Young Professionals of Campbell River

Sponsored by: Grieg Seafood

Not-for-Profit Tidemark Theatre Society

Excellence in Workplace Development (Under 50 Employees) Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres

Sponsored by: Marine Harvest

Community Economic Development Award Stereo Fitness

Sponsored by: North Island College & Rivercorp

Sponsored by: North Island College & NIEFS

Environmental Sustainability Award Quay West Kitchen & Catering Ltd. Sponsored by: BC Hydro PowerSmart

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Campbell River Chamber’s Work

Building Communities Providing small and medium businesses with the tools and resources to access a skilled workforce.

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Pierre Pelletier (Chair) Michael O’Connor Natalie Clark Ken Cooper Jim Costain

Carmen Amberson Debra Cunningham Dave Hamilton Jonathan Kervin Theresa Marson

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Julie McMath Pierre Pelletier Richard Skinner Jan Tees

✒ Rocky Mountain

✒ Greig Seafood ✒ My Appy Place ✒ Quay West Kitchen &

Catering ✒ Riptide Marine Pub

Chocolate Factory ✒ Royal Coachman ✒ Tim Hortons ✒ Wasabiya ✒ Your Kitchen Depot

Live auction and Draw Sponsors: 97.3 The Eagle Coastal Black Estate Winery Courier Islander Campbell River Art Gallery CR Mini Bus Tours Campbell River Mirror

CR Whale Watching Dolphins Resort GO Campbell River Island Joy Rides Kervin Marketing Kingfisher Resort

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Mackie Research and IA Clarington Mt Washington Alpine Resort Odyssey Computers Pacific Coastal Airlines Painters Lodge Quay West Kitchen & Catering

Save On Foods Shelter Point Distillery Storey Creek Thrive Therapeutics Tidemark Theatre Uniglobe Travel

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For Information and Reservations call 250-287-7108 Located 12 miles (19.3 Km) North of Campbell River

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