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Welcome to the 19th Annual Grant Thornton LLP Business Excellence Awards January 24, 2019 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo What a great way to start of 2019 - with an evening of celebration for the “best of the best” of business on Vancouver Island over the last calendar year! The businesses represented in this program and that have joined us this evening represent the best of the best in 17 different categories. Business owners, managers and leaders are gathered tonight for an evening of positive reflection about their accomplishments, networking and camaraderie.

This what the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards has always been about. There are always good stories to tell in every environment and economy, and these Awards were created for exactly this purpose: To celebrate the successes of companies in our economy in a wide variety of sectors.

The pages of this Official Souvenir Book are filled with profiles, photos and contact Information for some of the most successful businesses on Vancouver Island over the 2018 calendar year. There are some amazing stories to be told, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to highlight these as sterling examples of what can be, and is being done, in our region.

This event is brought to you by our generous Sponsors: Platinum Title Sponsor Grant Thornton LLP, Platinum Media Sponsor Black Press, Gold Sponsors RBC Royal Bank, Elite Promotional Marketing and the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Our Category Sponsors this year are Grieg Seafood, Invest Comox Valley, Helijet, Coastal Community Credit Union, Country Grocer, Vancouver Island Bus Lines and BE Digital. Without them, the Business Excellence Awards would not be possible.

And this year, we’re delighted to have Skye Ryan of CHEK TV serve as our Master of Ceremonies!

Of course, this also wouldn’t be possible without all the businesses that have been nominated for the 17 categories in this year’s awards. Business Examiner Victoria and Business Examiner Vancouver Island tell stories about business, and the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards gives the publication a great opportunity to highlight some of the biggest and brightest stars of the year.

They are honored to be able to combine their efforts to put together this night to remember. Don’t forget to look for photos and the winners at: www.businessexaminer.ca

Table of Contents Table of Contents Category Category

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Judges’ Biographies Judges’ Biographies Brewery Automotive

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Construction, Development Real Estate 7 Construction/Development & Real Estate 6 Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur of the Year

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Food & Food Production

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Small Business (Under 50 Employees) Trades

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Green

Health Care

Health Care Hospitality

Hospitality

Industrial Manufacturer

Manufacturer Manufactured Wood Products Professional Services Ocean Products

Retail

Professional

Technology Restaurant

Tourism Retail

Trades Technology

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Mark MacDonald President

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Judges for the 19th Annual Grant Thornton LLP Business Excellence Awards Jolynn Green

Jolynn Green

olynn’s hands on experience assisting hundreds of small business from startup to expansion and her rich and diverse work experience combined with lifelong learning has created a business acumen steeped in business, human resources, project management, organizational development and nonprofit sector management.

She is an entrepreneur at heart and has been self employed.

Her career began in the community economic development arena as a Chamber of Commerce Manager/EDO actively pursuing economic development opportunities. Motivated by the grassroots development approach and the business development aspect of Western Diversification Canada’s Community utures Program mandate, olynn joined the team of Community utures Central Island in uly 2010 as an Executive Director.

Community utures, a not for profit itself, understands the need for diversified income streams and self reliance.

Community utures provides capital to businesses in the way of repayable loans whether operated by an individual, corporation or not for profit. olynn’s work experience gave her the desire to continue to expand her knowledge base and as a result she is a graduate from Royal Roads University of Victoria.

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Geoff is the Business Development Manager at the Comox Valley Economic Development Society, also known as Invest Comox Valley. The Comox Valley Economic Development office was formed in 1988 and is a non profit society with annual funding from the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and the Comox Valley Regional District Areas A, B and C. The Comox Valley Economic Development Board of Directors is comprised of 14 individuals including members and directors.

Geoff works closely with Executive Director ohn Watson and the team to create projects and promote the Comox Valley as an ideal destination for businesses to come and locate in the area.

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Marilyn has been involved with the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards since they started 19 years ago, and is one of the original adjudicators.

Marilyn is with Grief Seafood BC td., BC’s third largest salmon farming company with over 100 employees from more than a dozen coastal communities. Grieg operates a hatchery in Gold River and has farms near the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Marilyn is the Director of Human Resources, Sustainability and Growth and is responsible for developing government and irst ations relationships, community outreach and identifying new business partnerships.

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or most of his career, Derrold was a Tax Partner with PMG P, one of Canada’s largest accountancy and consultancy firms, working out of both the Vancouver and Victoria offices. Derrold held the dual role of Tax Partner in Victoria and Office Managing Partner for the office until his departure from PMG P in 2008.

Derrold is the Principal behind Island Tax. Derrold focuses on a family office role acting as a private tax advisor for high wealth individuals, families and businesses. His team of assistants and associates allow for his work and practice to take place across Canada.

Derrold’s primary areas of practice include personal tax planning, international tax and corporate taxation. He has authored several articles on Canadian tax planning and has been an instructor in Canadian Institute tax programs for many years. He is a fre uently re uested speaker to business groups throughout Canada and Asia. He has also been recognized as one of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC, and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Top Instructors for his teaching in various tax programs over the years, including the Advanced Tax Program sponsored jointly by the Canadian Tax oundation.

Over the years, Derrold has worked on a variety of assignments throughout Canada, and has also been an active speaker and seminar leader for the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Certified General Accountants Institutes of British Columbia and Hong ong, as well as various business associations throughout Canada, Germany, and several Pacific Rim nations.

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Hearty congratulations to all of the finalists of this year’s Business Excellence Awards. Your hard work and perseverance are exemplary, and you’re an inspiration to everyone in the Vancouver Island business community.

At Grant Thornton LLP, we’re proud to sponsor this prestigious event. We firmly believe that when private businesses succeed, we succeed.

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Automotive Cowichan Auto Repair Cowichan Auto Repair opened two and a half years ago. It is a female owned, full service, auto motive repair, maintenance, and detailing facility in Duncan, serving the entire Cowichan Valley.

The company takes a community minded approach, offering free services including towing, loaner vehicles, and on line auto maintenance schedules, followed up with friendly reminders that let customers know when their car is due for service.

Cowichan Auto Repair 5275 TCH/Chaster Road, Duncan

www.cowichanautorepair.com

Fountain Tire Langford ountain Tire angford is a tire and mechanical sales and service center. They service tires of all sizes, including lawnmowers, big trucks, and loaders, and performing mechanical repairs on cars and light trucks. They service the south Island from Duncan to Victoria and Sooke to Sidney. ountain Tire started in 1956 in Wainwright Alberta, has a uni ue ownership model where the manager owns 50 per cent and ountain Tire owns 50 per cent. This location in angford has been open for over 15 years.

Fountain Tire Langford 2924 acklin Rd, Victoria

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Brewery Beach Fire Brewing Beach ire Brewing is a full production brewery and tasting room. Since they opened in ovember 2016 they have grown their staff to 22 employees and built a reputation of excellence for uality beer and great food. One of the key goals of the business was to create a community hub where people of all demographics come to meet, socialize, and celebrate the community. They also set out to create a stronger economic web for fellow Campbell River businesses through project collaborations and cross marketing.

Beach Fire Brewing 594 11th Ave, Campbell River

www.beachfirebrewing.ca

Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant nown as the ewel in the Crown of ongwood Station, the brew pub starts with stunning views of the Vancouver Island mountain range and spectacular sunsets, nestled beside a cozy rock fireplace. It’s all set up to offer customers an environment to enjoy the brewing and culinary excellence they’ve become famous for. ongwood is one of anaimo’s premier destinations. ongwood Brew Pub Restaurant 5775 Turner Road, anaimo

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Brewery Sooke Brewing Company Sooke Brewing Company is a small brewery located in the heart of downtown Sooke. ust over a year old, the company strives to produce high uality beer and provide an exceptional customer experience to all those who enter the lounge. The beer lineup is ever changing. There are a few staples, but customers will o en find a few new brews to try when they visit. The company has five owners, all of whom are from the Island. ohn Adair is the head owner, and grew up in Victoria.

Everything about the facility, including the lounge design, is West Coast Inspired.

Sooke Brewing Company 2057 O er Point Road, Sooke

www.sookebrewing.com

Twin City Brewing Twin City Brewing Company, Port Alberni’s first Cra Brewery, opened in March of 2017. Owner and Brewmaster Aaron Colyn was inspired to bring the community together over three things: expertly prepared pizza and worldly pub cuisine, a comfortable and inviting lounge with a focus on service and guest experience, and interesting styles of carefully cra ed ales made with local and premium ingredients whenever possible.

The focus for Twin City Brewing is on serving the immediate community and treating these local customers well when they take the time to come in. With no plans to package beer in cans or bo les, the brewery has stuck to its word on serving the local community first.

Twin City Brewing 4503 Margaret Street, Port Alberni

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Construction/Development Horizon Pacific Contracting Horizon Pacific Contracting is a general contractor specializing in high uality renovations and custom homes in the Greater Victoria area. ounded over 25 years ago, Horizon has grown from a two person partnership to become one of Vancouver Island’s most successful builders, running six full time crews.

The company focuses on green building practices and environmental build ings and is a certified BUI T GREE builder. Horizon also constructed the region’s first eadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( EED ) Platinum residence.

Horizon Pacific Contracting is Vancouver Island’s only Holmes Approved Homes builder. The Holmes Group selected Horizon in 2016 based on the company’s long standing history of uality cra smanship and commitment to building right. Horizon has earned a reputation for taking on tough challenges and building to exacting standards, which resonated with Mike Holmes.

Horizon has been selected for a number of awards with local, provincial national and international levels of recognition. Horizon Pacific Contracting is also active in the community and has initiated a focused charitable initiative called the Step Up Program to help families in the community.

Horizon Pacific Contracting 104 4226 Commerce Circle, Victoria

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Construction/Development NZ Builders

Builders is a bouti ue construction company focused on delivering uality over uantity. They incorporated in 2009 and since the owner, Damon Gray, built his own home in 2013 using a Concrete Insulated Panel wall system, the company has really taken off. They are high performance builders who believe that a healthy home is paramount and investing more now is worth it in the long run. They offer design build services as well as energy efficient construc tion consulting. They have one crew of tradesmen working on a project start to finish and bring in their trusted sub contractors for portions of the project (eg, Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall, Paint). They operate mainly in Victoria, BC but have built as far as the sunshine coast and have consulted on builds in Portugal.

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Construction/Development Oakcrest Park Estates Ltd. Oakcrest Park Estates td. is a property investment company with properties in the Capital Region. It was started 66 years ago by Henry Eng as a vehicle to invest profits from wholesale and retail grocery businesses. Henry started ac uiring properties that housed retail stores but expanded to other com mercial properties and industrial lands. The grocery businesses were sold in the 1980’s, and the family has since focussed on development of their large vacant properties.

Henry Eng passed away in 1997 and the company passed to sons Eddie, enny and Robert. Eddie ran the company until his death in 2006, and during his tenure focused on building the Henry Eng Industrial Park in angford.

This was a development of a dozen build to suit industrial buildings retained

by Oakcrest and is one of our key income generators. Recent rezoning of adjacent lands and construction of new access has opened another 5 acres for expansion of the Business Park.

Since Eddie’s death, Tom Burley, CPA has been CEO. Under his direction, the company has divested certain non core properties and invested in income producing assets and commenced development of vacant land. We now have a por olio of uality income properties and are involved in several new developments including an exciting Co Development with Beecher Bay irst ation of 178 acres as an industrial park that will be the largest of its kind on the island.

Oakcrest Park Estates td.

1075 Tillicum Road , Victoria www.oakcrest.ca

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Construction/Development Orian Construction Serving all of the greater Victoria area, Orian Construction has been in business since 2014. Their focus is on renovations including additions, bathrooms, kitchens and whole homes, interior and ex terior. They take pride in providing excellent client service and uality workmanship and ensure their sub trades do as well.

Orian Construction Inc. 5042 Wesley Road, Victoria

www.orianconstruction.ca

Plante Homes Plante Homes td. is owned by yle Plante, who received his journeymen carpentry ticket in 2012.

A er building several homes in Grande Prairie, AB, yle relocated to Duncan, completed his training, and reestablished his business in the Cowichan Valley. or several years, Plante Homes td. provided services to several large homebuilders as footings, foundation and framing contractor. In 2014, yle built a spec home in the Maple Bay area which at tracted many interested buyers to the company. Seizing the opportunity, yle arranged to purchase a number a vacant lots and Plante Custom Homes was well underway.

In recent years, Plante Homes td. has built or renovated custom homes from Mill Bay in the south to Chemainus and west to ake Cowichan. yle teamed with his father Dale in 2017 to form Plante Developments td. which contracted with the homebuilder to complete two duplex housing units in 2018. Both were three storey units and the one located in ake Cowichan has private elevators installed. Plans are underway for construction of several multiple family units in downtown Duncan and a small subdivision on Cowichan ake Road.

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Construction/Development Sartori Custom Homes Sartori Custom Homes is a custom home builder since 1973. They provide everything to our clients from design to completion. The company was founded

by Alberto Sartori, an Italian immigrant who has been retired for a decade and now resides in Victoria.

The company is now led by his son, Dan Sartori who has been involved full time for more than 20 years. We operate in both Calgary and Vancouver Island. The company expanded to the Vancouver Island market in 2017 for reasons both personal and professional.

The vibrant business market combined with the wonderful lifestyle of the Island made it an easy decision for us to make. They build only a select number of homes each year in order to keep our level of uality and a ention to detail at its best.

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Tectonica Management Inc. is a anaimo based Construction Management firm serving commercial and institutional clients in the central Vancouver Island area.

By applying their uni ue and diversified professional consulting experience with deep industry experience they provide a construction process that is value driven and balances the o en competing project interests of cost, schedule, and design.

Their approach to construction management provides for a strong team and creative approach to problem solving while supporting the owners’ financial goals through a detailed and transparent cost control and contract manage ment process.

Tectonica Management Inc. 201 890 Crace Street, anaimo www.tectonica.ca

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Entrepreneur Clarks Martial Arts Tyron and his wife have had their business for over 15 years. They provide life skills to kids through teaching martial arts. They also offer martial arts and fitness training for teens/adults in the angford/Westshore area. Their mission is to provide unity in their community by giving people a safe place to come and improve themselves from the inside out. Clients will always feel welcome and treated like family.

Tyron Clark DBA Clarks Martial Arts 110 1016 McCallum Road, Victoria

www.clarksmartialarts.com

Grannies On The Go Senior Services Grannies On The Go helps Comox Valley seniors maintain independence and a higher uality of life. The company specializes in one on one companionship. They are passionate about helping CV seniors maintain independence and a higher uality of life, whether they live in their own home, assisted living, residential care, or are in the hospital.

Grannies on the Go takes care of clients’ loved ones when they can’t be around. Their staff members are all certified care aides who are highly experienced and trained, but, perhaps more importantly, they are caring and compassionate (and take pleasure in assisting seniors with their daily tasks and errands).

Grannies On The Go Senior Services 2951 Huckleberry Place, Courtenay

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Entrepreneur Langford Original Sarah, a recently retired Veteran of the Canadian orces, founded angford Original in 2016. Since then, she has been selling hats and clothing for adults, kids, and even dogs. She wanted to create a brand that not only represents the angford area, but also the classic plaid jacket look known to all Canadians. She has two logos that represent her company, and is located in angford BC. angford Original 2764 Matson Road, Victoria

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McTavish Academy of Art McTavish Academy of Art (MAOA) resides in a former elementary school building in orth Saanich. The 18,000 s . foot space was purchased and transformed into a vibrant and inclusive creative arts facility.

They have been in operation since taking possession of the building from the school board in May 2016, two and a half years.

MAOA is a community focused centre where people can explore their creativity, discover new passions and experience a variety of events and activities. They strive to provide space for our growing commu nity to feel empowered and encouraged to express themselves through art, movement and community engagement.

McTavish Academy Of Art 1720 McTavish Road, orth Saanich

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Food & Food Production Arbutus Farms Arbutus Ridge arms td. is a manufacturer of fresh, ready to eat deli style products and home meal replacements. In business for 23 years, Arbutus Ridge arms td. is currently nearing its third year in a new facility and is well on the way to implementing S (Safe uality ood). S is a globally recognized food safety and uality management system and its continuing implementa tion is one way of demonstrating to our nationally dispersed customers that food safety and ual ity are the top priorities at Arbutus Ridge arms td.

Arbutus Ridge arms td.

301 5301 Chaster Road, Duncan

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Coco Cafe COCO Cafe is a project of Cedar Opportunities Co operative. Their mission is to operate a success ful social enterprise that provides employment, training, and social opportunities for people with developmental disabilities within their community. COCO Cafe has been operational since une 3, 2011.

The cafe provides a full breakfast and lunch menu, specialty beverages, and home style bak ing along with a full service catering service. Currently, the restaurant ranks 1 for Breakfast in anaimo and 3 overall for restaurants in anaimo on TripAdvisor.

COCO Cafe has become a local meeting place for the community, making almost everything it serves from scratch, starting with the bread.

COCO Cafe 1840 Cedar Rd, anaimo

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Established in 2014, they make 100 per cent raw, organic veggie fruit juice, and deliver them fresh, to customers and retailers across Vancou ver Island including our two shop locations.

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Food & Food Production Il Covo Trattoria Il Covo Tra oria is located in historic ames Bay, steps up from the Inner Harbour in a 104 year old designated heritage building. The family owned restaurant opened in une 2014, with a menu consisting of fam ily recipes and northern Italian classics.

They have transformed the historic space to exude a feeling as having walked in off the street in Italy into a warm, old world tra oria. The owner was born and raised in Genova, Italy and has been serving the flavours of Italy in Victoria since 1999. Along with their head chef (from the Umbria region), many of the staff are also Italian. They strive to offer a truly authentic Italian experience from their cuisine, service, and ambience.

They present daily features from all regions of Italy, and along with their regular menu, offer house made pastas, focaccia bread, classic deserts, sauces, antipasti, and more. With a ention to detail, they take great pride in beautifully presented dishes using seasonal ingredients along with herbs and edibles grown in their garden patio.

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Food & Food Production Meat Craft Island Butchery Meat Cra Island Butchery is a small retail butcher shop that opened its doors uly 8 2017 in anaimo. They are passionate about food and want to bring that passion into the products they make, from in house made sausages and marinades to the uality of the cuts they sell. Their focus is to provide our customers with local ethically raised meat that they can feel confident selling to the community. Taste begins with the breed, feed and uality of life for the animal. Proudly supporting local farms and businesses, Meat Cra strives to be a resource to people who want to know more about where their food is coming from and how it was raised.

Meat Cra Island Butchery 102 6461 Metral Drive, anaimo

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Pizzeria Prima Strada Pizzeria Prima Strada (PPS) Cook Street opened in 2008. Ten years later, owners Cristen Decarolis and Geoffrey Dallas are still developing Prima Strada. With two pizzerias, production and support offices in Victoria and a pizzeria in the Cowichan Valley, PPS celebrated ten years of operation in 2018.

PPS’ commitment to tradition and uality is evident in their house made products: pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, gelato, sorbe o, cookies and cake. Dough is made daily, rolled by hand, using flour from aples, Italy (no GMOs).

With a commitment to simple, fresh ingredients on traditional wood fired, thin crust pizza, Pizzeria Prima Strada has brought a uni ue and centuries old style of pizza to Vancouver Island.

Pizzeria Prima 2966 Bridge Street, Victoria

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Urban Bee Honey Farm Urban Bee Honey arm started doing business on the peninsula in April 2016, but officially opened the farm store on Sept 25, 2017. They sell a massive variety of local honeys, farm fresh pork, turkey, chicken eggs, honey bee nuts and Christmas trees. They support local artisans that make products from their beeswax including candles, beeswax wraps, encaustic art and balms. They also have a small cafe in the store where they sell local coffee and tea, along with delicious desserts, all using their own honey!

Urban Bee Honey arm 6440 West Saanich Road, Saanichton

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Green Alberni Aquarium and Stewardship Centre The Alberni A uarium and Stewardship Centre has been operating for over three years at the Harbour uay in Port Alberni to provide tourists and community members a hands on interactive experience that provides education about the importance of the ocean. They offer personalized tours for individu als, groups and schools. They also conduct habitat restoration projects that provide employment for local contractors as well as providing benefits for local fisheries, all while improving the environment.

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Focus Hair Design ocus Hair Design is a six chair salon located in beautiful Sidney by the Sea, Vancouver Island, at the bo om of Beacon Avenue. The salon team has been working together for many years (almost two decades in some cases) but Clare and Mahrisa took over ownership ovember 15, 2016. On that day, ocus Hair Design became a Certified Green Circle Salon. The salon began making a positive difference environmentally in their own back yard.

In all 2018 they received a Crystal Award for the Saanich Peninsula for Green Business of the Year. By the end of this year they will have diverted the e uivalent of one entire dump truck of waste (a portion of this being li uid biohazard waste) from the landfill and waterways. ocus Hair Design 2527 Beacon Ave, Sidney

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Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees for committing to business excellence!

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Green Pheasant Hill Homes Pheasant Hill Homes began in ebruary of 1999. Their client focused and green building approach has put them on the leading edge of sustainable building on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for 20 years.

They actively pursue building homes that are to be built incorporating Passive House building standards. They offer their skills and services to build high uality custom homes, renovations, select commercial projects, passive house buildings, net zero energy homes, carriage homes, landscape design and all around sustainable building. They build be er homes by reducing the environmental impact of our houses.

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Unit 9, 2480 enworth Road, anaimo

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J. Zsiros Contracting . siros Contracting td. has been a fixture in the Comox Valley area for over 15 years. Special izing in energy efficient builds and renovations, the company prides itself on uality building and customer satisfaction. Due to the energy saving standards of builds by . siros Contracting td. the company was approached by Built Green Canada to host a workshop on one of the company’s builds in progress to demonstrate the techni ues and products used. This seminar was considered a great success by a endees, industry representatives, and Built Green Canada alike. . siros Contracting td 6010 Island Highway orth, Courtenay

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A big thank you to our crew for their incredible work.

We are honoured to be nominated this year.

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Health Care All Care Canada All Care Canada’s 150 caring and compassionate team members provide a loving home and communi ty to its residents through the provision of meaningful relationships and experiences with the highest possible standards. Their focus encompasses the individual safety and needs of those who share their 88 bed complex care community. It is the desire of All Care Canada to be the first choice for residents and team members who choose to live a superior uality of life.

All Care Canada (Sidney) Inc 2269 Mills Road, Sidney

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Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health delivers private home care service to the residents of south Vancouver Island.

Bayshore is a national company that has been in business since 1966, with over 100 branches across Canada. Bayshore opened their Victoria branch in 2008, expanding to anaimo in 2013, opening in Sidney in 2015 and then ualicum Beach in the fall of 2017. A proudly Canadian company, they are dedicated to enhancing the uality of life, dignity and independence to all Canadians. They go above and beyond to deliver a positive experience in the lives of individuals in our communities.

Bayshore provides personal care, home support, foot care, palliative care and IV services to families across Vancouver Island, we have even provided care in Tofino and Gold River. Bayshore has become known as a trusted provider of care to both private citizens and to referral sources such as the one’s name above.

Bayshore Home Health 380 1900 Richmond Ave, Victoria

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Home Care Designed for You! At Bayshore Home Health we understand that leaving home can be a challenge and that staying at home is the best option for a lot of older adults. As your neighbourhood care provider, we are here to support you and your family though every step of the process.

Dedicated to our clients’ happiness and well-being, we always strive to select the most caring and compassionate caregivers for your loved one.

All our caregivers are bonded, insured and supported by a nurse, 24/7. As a Canadian-owned company, Bayshore has been enhancing the quality of life, well-being, dignity and independence of Canadians since 1966.

To experience the award-winning care of Bayshore Home Health on Vancouver Island, call one of our local offices below or email clientservice@bayshore.ca.

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Bayshore HealthCare has been enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of Canadians in their homes since 1966. Recently awarded a 2017 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Award in the Health Care category, a 2016 Crystal Award for Business Excellence in the category of Contribution to the Community and named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2016 by Forbes Media.

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Health Care Comfort Keepers Victoria Comfort eepers Victoria has been in business for five and a half year, working primarily in Victoria, but also providing services from Sooke to Sidney. Their family owned company primarily serves the elderly, providing assistance to help them live as safely and as independently as pos sible, in the comfort of their own home.

They specialize in providing consistent care, ensuring that the same caregivers(s) return repeatedly to the same clients. This enables the client and caregiver to build a trusting relationship over time that truly results in the caregiver becoming a part of the family.

Comfort eepers Victoria 202 1770 ort Street, Victoria

www.victoria.comfortkeepers.ca

Dr. Joslin, Dr. Morin & Associates The practice provides customized vision and eye care solutions with the use of innovative technol ogy and a ention to detail. The practice began 28 years ago with the goal of bringing comprehen sive care to the Westshore of Victoria at a time when all services were downtown. They provide ocular health assessments, vision therapy, low vision care, as well as spectacle and contact lens services.

The practice has been awarded either “Best in the Westshore� for Eye Care or second place for the last three years. This is the only practice to consistently receive this high level of recognition.

Dr. oslin, Dr. Morin Associates Doctors of Optometry 105 814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria

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Health Care Living Room Pharmacy iving Room Pharmacy is a bouti ue pharmacy with full prescription service. It is independently owned and operated. They make independent choices on the products they sell, based on profes sional ethics and our customers’ needs not on what a far away head office dictates. They offer full prescription service and a wide variety of products in order to make your life more comfortable.

They blister pack and have free local delivery. They have been in business since 2006 iving Room Pharmacy 204 1530 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

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Urban Smiles Victoria “We’ve got the locals smiling” is a mo o at Urban Smiles Victoria. ow entering into its forth year of business in Victoria’s downtown core, Urban Smiles Victoria looks more like a trendy bouti ue or coffee bar than a dental office. Exposed brick walls, wide plank hardwood floors, playful art and colourful ac cessories greet patients at Urban Smiles. There’s even a chandelier in the waiting room and a high end massage chair.

With over 23 years of clinical dental excellence, Dr Staples and her team will deliver the smile and service clients deserve. Over the past year, they have received numerous awards with Chamber of Commerce award for Outstanding Customer Service for 2018 and Victoria’s Top Dentist 2016 topping the list.

Urban Smiles Victoria 823 Broughton Street, Victoria

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Hospitality Crystal Cove Beach Resort Crystal Cove Beach Resort consists of 34 modern chic, self contained log cabins, from beachfront cabins with private hot tubs, to secluded cabins set in the rainforest. or those who prefer to rough it in style, they also offer sixty well treed, private RV sites only a short walk from the beach.

Those without their own RV can take advantage of the Tofino Glamping Experience, with 9 large 5th wheel trailer units available for nightly rentals, offering the feel of camping but with all the comforts of a cabin.

Crystal Cove Beach Resort P.O Box 559 1165 Cedarwood Place, Tofino

www.crystalcove.ca

Inn at Laurel Point An iconic landmark in Victoria for the past 32 years, Inn at aurel Point sits on the edge of Victo ria’s Inner Harbour and is a property of unparalleled distinction. Situated on six acres of parkland, this peaceful and tran uil se ng surrounded by nature, invites the water views in. rom the moment guests arrive, harbour views escort them from the lobby to their guest room. With 200 water view rooms, inspiring meeting and event spaces, and the award winning AURA waterfront restaurant patio, Inn at aurel Point is set to impress each one of its visitors. The Inn has even been ranked as one of the top 25 hotels in Canada (Cond ast Traveler). The Inn is passionate about its people and its community, and as a social enterprise and the first carbon neutral hotel in British Columbia, the Inn at aurel Point shows their commitment to their team, their community, and their environment day in and day out.

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Grant Thornton LLP Grant Thornton LLP is proud to honour small businesses by sponsoring the Business Excellence Awards.

Business leaders are often community leaders, and the partners of Grant Thornton LLP are committed to giving back to the communities that they live in. It is equally important to recognize those who have taken a leadership role by operating small businesses and taking responsibility for the well-being and improvement of our communities.

With offices in Victoria, Duncan and Nanaimo, Grant Thornton LLP has been meeting their clients’ business needs on Vancouver Island for over 40 years.

They have a wealth of experience in diverse

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Throughout the life of your business - from the start-up stage, established business stage, to developing an exit strategy and transitioning to retirement, they can provide the professional experience, knowledge and expertise you need in a timely and effective package.

Their goal is to work with you to find creative solutions to help make your enterprise as profitable and financially efficient as it can be.

Please contact them to see how they can help you. www.granthornton.ca

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Hospitality Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa The ingfisher Inn was first built in 1980 and consisted of 30 rooms and a restaurant. The ingfisher Oceanside Resort Spa has grown and involved over the last 38 years becoming a World Class Spa Destination. estled in a coastal forest on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, the ingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa offers breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Clients can experience Pa cific Mist Spa where spa therapies focus on the rich ingredients of the sea. The spa features the Pacific Mist Hydropath, a re created West Coast shoreline featuring sandstone sculpted caves and pools. ingfisher Oceanside Resort Spa 4330 Island Hwy S., Courtenay

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Merridale Cider & Distillery Merridale Cidery and Distillery is a pioneer in BC’s cider and spirit industry. ot only are they BC’s old est estate cidery and first cra distillery, they were also instrumental in helping to change the legisla tion that made these two cra sectors possible. eaturing a bouti ue apple orchard, cra cider house, small batch distillery, eatery and full service event venue, Merridale Cidery Distillery is a delicious destination in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. Proudly family owned and operated, Merridale is not only a proud producer of high uality beverages, but a place where locals and travelers alike can enjoy a wonderfully farm cra , west coast inspired experience. Guests are encouraged to slow down, relax, breathe deeply, and soak in everything that our 20 acre farm has to offer.

Merridale Cidery and Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

www.merridale.ca

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Hospitality Quarterway Pub The uarterway Pub, ideally located in central anaimo on Bowen Road, has been locally owned an operated for over 140 years and is one of the oldest “operating businesses” in anaimo. Rich in history, the uarterway Pub remains a favourite “watering hole” for many!

The owners believe that the uarterway Pub owes its success to the wonderful community that has supported our establishment in the past, currently and moving forward into 2019, and, of course, to their enthusiastic hard working staff! uarterway Pub 1431 Bowen Rd, anaimo

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Tigh-Na-Mara Resort estled within the woods on the coast of Vancouver Island, Tigh a Mara Seaside Spa Resort provides awe inspiring views and a legacy of hospitality. As an all season destination resort Tigh a Mara has proudly been offering guests and the business community outstanding service and experiences since 1956. ocated in Parksville, the uni ue resort offers guests 192 handcra ed log accommodation, two exceptional restaurants, the Gro o Spa (voted the 1 spa in British Columbia), a seasonal Resort Recreation Program as well as the largest hotel/resort conference facilities outside of greater Victoria.

Tigh a Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville

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Manufacturer Grey River Netting Grey River e ng is a locally owned and operated business that was established in anaimo, BC in 1996. The company focused initially on the manufacture and repair of commercial fishing nets, but over the years has grown to encompass a multitude of products and services, including: a uaculture, prawn, black cod, and crab traps, sports ne ng, outdoor adventure park ne ng and ropes, slow feeder hay bags, marine supplies and services, cargo nets and bonnet slings, tarps, and other miscellaneous items.

Grey River e ng 9370 Island Highway, Campbell River

www.greyriverne ng.com

Reliable Controls Corporation Reliable Controls Corporation is a Canadian owned manufacturer of uality building automation systems (BAS) designed to improve the sustainability of HVAC, lighting, and security applications.

The company has grown since 1986, and is recognized as a significant player in the worldwide BAS marketplace.

The company’s current product offering includes a robust line of fully programmable and configu rable open protocol controllers, and a suite of so ware products which includes system configu ration and engineering tools, data ac uisition and analytic tools, browser based and enterprise access solutions, mobile device applications, graphics libraries, security management integration, and property management system integration.

Reliable Controls Corporation 20 Hallowell Road, Victoria

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CONGRATULATIONS to all the nominees Here’s to your continued success, from all of us at RBC® Vancouver Island Commercial Banking.

VMAC Air

Tom Siemens Jack Leung Vice-President Commercial Banking South Vancouver Island 707 Fort St. 2nd Floor Victoria, BC 250-356-4544

ounded in 1986, VMAC has grown to be a global leader in mobile com pressed air, designing and manufacturing the most innovative mobile air compressors and multi power systems available.

VMAC is one of the only true air compressor manufacturers in orth America. They design, engineer and manufacture our air compressors and multi power systems in house, at their 40,000 head uarters in anaimo, BC. VMAC offers six different product lines, including diesel, gas, and hydraulic driven air compressors, U DERHOOD air compres sors, transmission mounted air compressors and multifunction power systems.

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Vice-President Commercial Banking North Vancouver Island 205 Commercial St. Nanaimo, BC 250-741-3516

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Professional Cornerstone Properties Ltd.

Cornerstone Properties td. was established in Victoria in 1987 and is a company with sound real estate and property management expertise. Investors of commercial projects, multi family residential buildings and Strata Corporations entrust Cornerstone Properties td. with the management of in excess of 2.25 billion of Real Estate Property. They specialize in property management in Victoria, BC. ason Middleton, CPRPM is the current President and Owner of Cornerstone Properties td. He is a graduate of the Property Management Certificate Pro gram, is the Managing Broker for Cornerstone Properties td. and is a Director on the Board of andlordBC. Cornerstone Properties td. is also a member of the Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA) and the Strata Property Agents Association (SPA).

The Property Management Division includes ten Property Managers licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of BC who have ac uired designations such as CPRPM (Certified Professional Residential Property Manager), BA (Bachelor of Arts) and B.Comm (Bachelor of Commerce). They have come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds such as general contractor, project manager, police force, bookkeeping and real estate sales, and thus are well ualified to care for all aspects of clients’ property. Teamwork and the combination of their assorted areas of expertise have proven to be invaluable in overcoming property management problems.

C ornerstone Properties td.

301 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria

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PLUMBING SERVICES LTD.

Congratulati ons on the nominati on ason, you deserve it!

We always enjoy working with you!

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CBM Services Ltd. is a local building maintenance company with a special focus on high end condo and strata buildings of fifty units or more. We have been operating in Victoria since 2008.

Specializing in professional building caretaker services (live out), janitorial, pool service and maintenance (handyman) services .

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Professional Cornerstone Properties Ltd.

Congratulations to Cornerstone Properties and all the finalists.

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Professional J.E. Anderson & Associates .E. Anderson Associates ( EA) is a full service land development consultation firm with offices in Victoria, anaimo and Parksville, British Columbia. It is the largest home grown land development consultation company on Vancouver Island and offers both surveying and engineering services. In operation since 1959, the company employs approximately 50 professional land surveyors, engi neers, support technicians and administrative staff who work as a team to complete every aspect of site planning and preparation in house, saving clients time, trouble and money. .E. Anderson Associates 3411 Shenton Avenue, anaimo

www.jeanderson.com

Linda Mackie Photography inda Mackie is a professional photographer creating timeless commercial branding, social media content and contemporary lifestyle photography and has been in business since 2004. Her work is known for and sought a er for its natural, timeless yet modern feel that reveals the soul, inspires connection, and makes a lasting impression. She has over twenty years of combined experience in the visual media industry as a photographer, makeup artist and advertising coordinator. She loves working with and highlighting people making a positive difference in the world culturally, environ mentally and socially making an impact. inda Mackie Photography 479 Regency Place, Victoria

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Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2019 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards.

J.E. Anderson & Associates, is proud to have worked with some of the top builders and developers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands since opening in 1959.

McGorman Maclean McGorman Mac ean was established in 1982 in Parksville. The prac tice provides audit, review and compilation engagements, personal, corporate and specialized tax services as well as other services including business planning and succession planning. The majority of McGorman Mac ean’s clients are from the Oceanside area (Parksville and ualicum Beach), but also extend to other parts of Vancouver Island and within Canada and the United States.

McGorman Mac ean Chartered Professional Accountants 3rd loor 180 McCarter Street, Parksville www.mcgormanmaclean.com

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Professional Taiji Brand Group Taiji is a brand strategy, design and experience firm. They work with culture savvy leaders to engage their people in the creation of intelligent strategy and though ul brand experiences, supported by impac ul design. The result is a brand that delivers the right message to the right audience while fostering a more aligned, innovative organization.

A er more than 30 years tackling hundreds of branding challenges of all shapes and sizes for cli ents in orth America and as far away as South Africa, Panama and the U they’ve learned that broad collaboration is vital to achieving the best results.

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Waymark Architecture Will ing and Graeme Verhulst founded Waymark Architecture 3 years ago based on the founda tional concepts of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

Waymark Architecture is a collaborative, expertise driven firm informed by science, ethics, and the arts. The founders are inspired by architecture’s potential to contribute to positive change and started Waymark as a means to amplify their impact. Waymark is the recipient of the 2018 Greater Victoria Chamber Sustainable Business Practices Award, 2017 EcoStar award for Sustain ability in Design and Construction, and a finalist for the 18th annual VI Business Excellence Award for Sustainability.

Waymark Architecture 1826 Government Street , Victoria

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Waypoint Insurance Services

Thank you!

We are proud to be part of our Vancouver Island communities!

Waypoint Insurance is a full service insurance brokerage offering all lines of property insurance including residential, commercial, marine, travel, and auto. In addition, they provide service and advice for life, critical illness, and group benefit insurance. They have 14 offices on Vancouver Island and 3 offices on the mainland. Waypoint has over 100 years of his tory providing outstanding service and advice to our clients.

Waypoint Insurance Services Inc 301 841 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

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Retail Coombs Junction Furniture Coombs unction urniture describes itself as “The Biggest i le urniture Store on the Island.�

They offer the biggest selection of B.C and Canadian made furniture on the Island. They have a huge selection of dining room suites, kitchen tables, buffets, bedroom furniture, space saver cabinet beds and ma resses. They also carry sofas, loveseats, chairs, recliners, coffee, end , sofa tables,curio cabi nets, bookshelves and office furniture. Customers can walk in and see their selection of appliances, table lamps, area rugs and home decor.

Coombs unction urniture 2701 Alberni Hwy, Box 535, Coombs

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Flying Fish lying ish is a 6400 s bouti ue department store in downtown anaimo. Since their doors opened in ovember 2004, lying ish has worked hard to be a successful anaimo retailer that is a fashion forward leader in cooking, living giving. They aspire to provide uni ue and interesting items for customers. They have a full array of kitchenware and gadgets to excite the chef in everyone. They stock a specialized group of jewelry designers that provide customers with some of the most beautiful pieces of wearable art. The furniture department is well laid out with an eclectic selection of items to furnish any living and dining space. The company values the customer experience above all else and continues to work hard to position itself as a catalyst in the revitalization of downtown anaimo. lying ish 180 Commercial Street, anaimo

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Retail Jim’s Clothes Closet

im’s Clothes Closet is proud to be in their 50th year of business on Vancouver Island, expertly operated today by Owner Don erster, and his partner Drew Bradley who also serves as the company’s General Manager. Established in 1968 in Port Alberni by its original owner, im Harris, and purchased in 1983 by Don erster, im’s has embarked on an aggressive expansion period over the past seven years.

Throughout its four locations, customers will find uality garments for any occasion, from Carhar workwear to Custom Cut suits, manufactured in Canada.

Their business model serves them well in keeping all store’s inventory comparable to one another’s, for ease and commitment to customer service. Another compliment to their dedication to customer service is their prompt tailoring service offered at all locations. im’s Clothes Closet 4716 ohnson Road, Port Alberni www.jimsclothescloset.ca

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We at Au Noir wants to congratulate the entire Jim's Clothes Closet family for this prestigious and well deserved honor. It has been our privilege to do business with you and we look forward to many more wonderful years together. Keep up the great work and enjoy all that you have accomplished.

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Retail M&N Mattress Shop M Ma ress Shop has been in business for the last 18 years and counting. They specialize in BC made bedroom furniture, ma resses, cabinet beds and now recently sofas and recliners. They of fer one of the best warranties and exchanges in the industry. Their services not only stop at greet ing you at the door and educating you on our products but extends to a er delivery with above and beyond services to help assist our clients. The company has reached just about the whole Island and as far as Ontario, California, Pheonix, Maui, and Puerto Rico. They have helped many people including Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks, Evander ane from the San ose Sharks from the H , and friendly neighbor hood stars like â&#x20AC;&#x153; lying Phil.â&#x20AC;?

M Ma ress Shop 1 291 East Island Hwy, Parksville

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Naesgaard Farm Market aesgaard arm Market td, in Port Alberni, sells fresh gourmet produce, grown on a farm, owned and operated by other family members. The Market also retails a number of other product catego ries.

Their spring Garden Centre sells primarily Vancouver Island plants and uality clay pots. During summer they focus on their own, local and BC fresh produce and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer clothing and accessories. During fall they sell some pumpkins and with aesgaardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arm, also giving back to community groups, with donations going to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. aesgaard arm Market td.

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NYLA Fresh Thread Y A resh Thread is an independent family owned and operated mens wear store. They opened their doors in uly 2014, on Bathtub weekend, as a dress casual menswear store downtown anaimo. It was a so opening through the middle of September. Having never been in retail before, they wanted to make sure that the store was properly set up before they launched the brand into the market.

They continue to learn and evolve to be er serve Vancouver Island. They take great pride in our community and being an active part of the busi ness community through the Greater anaimo Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and Tourism anaimo/Vancouver Island.

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Retail Russell Books Russell Books was established in 1961, and is Canada’s biggest used and new bookstore and has made its home here in Victoria, BC for 28 years. Their strong emphasis on customer service and a ention to detail make it clear that this is a family business based on a passion for books as well as for commu nity. Russell Books not only strives to make sure that every customer has an excellent shopping experi ence in the store, but also offers a re uest list and an ordering system to make sure that they will find any book that they could ever want.

Russell Books 734 ort Street, Victoria

www.russellbooks.com

The Factory Tofino The actory is a Store, Studio Gallery located in beautiful Tofino, British Columbia. The actory is a collaboration between three separate artists Market Canvas eather, isa letcher ewelry, and yler Vos Photography Printing that opened in uly of 2017.

Their individual small business joined forces from separate locations to create this uni ue studio, gal lery, retail experience, allowing partners to create, make and showcase their products all under one roof. Each business caters to a wide array of clients, bringing in a diverse customer base. The actory connects the customer to the makers with an open workshop/studio concept, allowing the customer to see exactly how all the products in store are being made.

The actory Studio Gallery 102 551 Campbell Street, Tofino

www.thefactorytofino.com

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Technology Trich Analytics Trich Analytics Inc incorporated in September 2016 and officially opened for business in ovember 2016. They are a uni ue commercial and research laboratory with a specialized niche in micro analysis of biological tissues to monitor for toxic metals in human and environmental health moni toring programs. Their vision is to lead a global movement in non invasive and non lethal sampling for human and environmental health, so every type of analysis they do focuses on microscopic sized samples promoting less invasiveness.

TrichAnalytics Inc. 207, 1753 Sean Heights, Saanichton

www.trichanalytics.com

Vecima Networks Inc. Vecima etworks Inc. (TS :VCM) is a globally recognized leader in creating breakthrough technology solutions that empower network service providers to connect people and enterprises to information and entertainment worldwide. A Canadian company, founded in 1988, Vecima has a corporate office in Victoria, BC with additional offices in Burnaby, BC, Atlanta, GA, Tokyo, apan, and a manufacturing facility in Saskatoon, S .

Vecima proudly supports the local community with generous contributions to the United Way, Mustard Seed Bank, Transition House, Woodwynn arms, as well as international relief efforts with Doctors Without Borders, the Haiti Earth uake Relief and for the apan Tsunami Aid. Vecima etworks Inc. 771 Vanalman Avenue, Victoria

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The Update Company The Update Company is an award winning website design, development and digital marketing agency that offers straigh orward solutions for businesses looking to make the most of website sales and digital advertising, email marketing, social marketing and SEO. As lead generation experts that go the extra mile, their aim is always the same: to carry forward their clients’ marketing and sales goals. Clients’ success means success for the Update Company, and they take this seriously, without taking themselves too seriously ge ng serious results shouldn’t be painful. We are friendly, helpful and dedicated to providing Digital Marketing. Simpli fied.

T he Update Company 3276 Second Street, Cumberland

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Tourism Island Fever Travel Inc. Island ever is a ull service Travel Agency where we book flights, cruises, vacation packages, hotel stays, rental cars etc. They have been in business for 25 years, mainly servicing the Campbell River and orth Vancouver Island areas, but have expanded to serve additional communities including the Comox Valley, ualicum, and uesnel. As a full service agency, they do more than just bookings as they organize and conduct single day bus excursions as well as accompanying groups on fully guided vacation experiences to multiple destinations around the world.

Island ever Travel Inc Suite 100 991 Alder Street, Campbell River

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Surf Sister Surf School Surf Sister Surf School was created in 1999 in Tofino, BC to encourage more women to participate in the sport of surfing. Since its inception, Surf Sister has evolved from a one woman shop to become the largest surf school in Canada and a well recognized brand. They introduce men, women, and children of all abilities to the sport of surfing. They do so in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Surf Sister now has two locations. The main shop is located in town and offers guests a full retail surf shop, booking office and coffee bar. Our second location (aka our surf shackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) is located at Pacific Sands Beach Resort on Cox Bay and offers surf lessons and rentals.

Surf Sister Surf School 625 Campbell Street, Tofino

www.surfsister.com

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Tourism Tofino Food Tours Heading into 2019, Tofino ood Tours will be entering its 3rd year of business in Tofino, BC. They offer guided walking food tours to visitors of Tofino who are looking to sample incredible tasting, locally sourced food from some Tofino’s best restaurants food vendors. In between food tast ings, its tours also highlight the rich history and culture that comes with living in this beautiful part of the West Coast. By the end of the tours, guests know not only where to eat in Tofino, but they’ve also been filled with fascinating local stories along with information of what else to do see while they vacation in Tofino.

Tofino ood Tours 1165 Cedarwood Place, Box 168, Tofino

www.tofinofoodtours.com

Vancouver Island Expeditions Vancouver Island Expeditions creates authentic, intimate and memorable tourist experiences while honouring the culture, heritage, and natural beauty of Vancouver Island. They help people discover places that inspire stories that last a lifetime and leave them longing to return.

They have been in business for just over four years, providing local food, cra beverage, estate winery, hiking and wildlife tours across the entire Vancouver Island, from Port Hardy to Victoria and over to Tofino.

Vancouver Island Expeditions 599 Sarum Rise Way, anaimo

www.vancouverislandexpeditions.com

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Trades 250 Plumber & Rooter Inc. 250 Plumber is a residential maintenance and service plumbing company. They offer 24 hour emer gency services. We specialize in drain cleaning, water main replacement, tankless hot water heaters, and tank hot water heaters. They have been in business for nearly two years, serving anaimo, Parks ville, and ualicum Beach.

The company offers a uni ue level and type of service that has been created based solely on the needs of their town and customers as opposed to recreating the models of similar companies.

250 Plumber Rooter Inc. 6304 Thyme Place, anaimo

www.250plumber.com

Compass Electric Compass Electric td. is located in Victoria at 106 1039 angford Parkway, Victoria BC. They provide electrical, communications, security, and PV (solar) solutions services in residential, commercial and industrial. Their commitment to their customers and uality is their number one goal. ow in business for over seven years, Compass Electric provides service on lower Vancouver island, from Duncan south.

Compass Electric td.

106 1039 angford Parkway, Victoria

www.compasselectric.net

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Compass Electric 110-1039 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC V9B 0A5

250-886-4611

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Trades Electron Metal Works Electron Metalworks td. blends traditional forging and metalworking techni ues with modern precision machining. Using techni ues refined over the course of three years, their metalwork is made with an unparalleled level of detail and precision.

Their gallery showcases many of our available metal artwork designs as well as their famous spherical firepits (i.e. West Coast irepits). They have worked with a range of local and non local clients, producing work ranging from fine furniture and sculpture to installations and larger scale projects.

Electron Metalworks td.

4647 Dundalk Avenue S., Port Alberni

www.electronmetalworks.com

Westcom Plumbing & Gas Westcom Plumbing and Gas td. has been in business for four years as of this March. They offer plumbing and gas fi ng services, in both residential and commercial, new construction, renova tions, service and gas fireplace maintenance and repairs. They are also installers for local gas fireplace suppliers.

Though their service area is offered between Sidney, ordan River to Duncan, they are currently exploring the opportunity to serve the gulf islands and further north island due to recent re uests.

Westcom Plumbing and Gas td.

3025 Robinson Road, Sooke

www.westcomplumbing.ca

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Wood D&H Woodworks

Incorporated in 2014 with its first full year of business in 2015, D H Wood works has been providing the greater Victoria area with inish Carpentry services for 4 full years. They offer a full range of finish carpentry services from commercial/multi residential supply and install jobs to single family custom homes.

Their goal has always been to be the largest finish carpentry company in the area while keeping true to basic fundamentals and characteristics that made them successful to begin with. Goals for the future are to branch out into different sectors in the trades with a definitive presence in construction management and design.

D H Woodworks td 1673 Cole Road, Sooke www.dandhwoodworks.com

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We specialize in residential and commercial finishing, including doors, trim, hardware, paneling, stairs, flooring and building specialties.

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Small Business (Under 50 Employees) GetMyKit.ca Getmykit.ca offers the highest uality earth uake survival kits in Canada, pu ng your safety and the safety of your family first. Their comprehensive all inclusive kits ensure that customers’ chances of surviving an earth uake’s a ermath are greatly increased. Everything from water to first aid, food to temporary shelter and hygienic products are included in every kit.

GetMy it.ca 3039 Hillview Road, antzville

www.getmykit.ca

Ivory Design Co. Ivory Design Co. was established in une 2014 by Alana Dick a er Amber Harris owner of j.b.d. de sign group semi retired and closed the interior design portion of her business. Rather than move to peruse design with a new firm, Alana took a leap of faith and within two months opened a new Interior Design company Ivory Design Co. Ivory Design Co offers both residential and commercial interior design services on Vancouver Island working mainly for central island clientele but has ongoing work in elowna and produced design work for commercial clients as far away as Winnipeg. Ivory Design Co has worked with Best Western Hotels, Choice / Ascend Hotels, Tourism Tofino (under construction guest services build ing) and for Ivanhoe Cambridge Woodgrove Centre to name just a few.

Ivory Design Co. 755 Terminal Ave orth, anaimo

www.ivorydesigncompany.com

Juan de Fuca Veterinary Clinic uan de uca Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital serving the Westshore area since 1981. ohn Gayfer and ohn Basterfield started working together in 1980 at the original loca tion near Royal Roads University. Very soon, they realized that ownership was the direction they wanted to go, and so, together they purchased uan de uca Veterinary Clinic in 1981. They were eventually joined by a third partner, Margaret Cairns.

Since then the practice, along with the communities it serves, has grown and blossomed into an 7 doctor team. Together they share and provide your pets with over 165 years of combined medical experience. uan de uca Veterinary Clinic 117 2244 Sooke Road, Victoria

www.jdfvet.com

Luv-A-Rug Services Inc. uv A Rug Services Inc. is Vancouver Islands favorite community minded area rug cleaning com pany. or over 30 years, uv A Rug has cleaned, hand repaired and restored all types of area rugs from machine made rugs to priceless anti ue handwoven masterpieces. uv A Rug also has an ongoing commitment to help local organizations raise funds like cleaning and repairing donated rugs for free so charities like WI , Habitat for humanity can sell them. uv A Rug also cleans all Gr3 public school area rug for free so teachers don’t have to pay out of pocket and kids stay healthy cleans waterproofs and repairs donated sleeping bags for free so the Dandelion Society can distribute them to the homeless cleans horse blankets by donation to support the BC horse council clean dog beds by donation to support the SPCA. uv A Rug Services Inc 445 Beta Street, Victoria

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Small Business (Under 50 Employees) Serious Coffee Millstream Village This Serious Coffee franchise has been in operation for the past 12 years. The owner built the cafe and has been the owner since they opened their doors on December 12th, 2006. They are located in Mill stream Village Mall in angford and serve delicious snacks, and the best coffee on Vancouver Island.

They have been the hub of Millstream Village Shopping Centre and take pride in their local commu nity feel. They have always hired young staff from our community with the intention of coaching and mentoring them prepare them for the first step in life.

Serious Coffee Millstream Village 101 2401 G Millstream Road, angford

www.seriouscoffee.com/millstream

The Lab Yoga & Fitness The ab Yoga and Mindful itness (formerly Moksha Westshore) has the same owner, same teachers and same classes, with a different name. They are a small business that caters to all levels of yoga and fitness.

Their business mo o is to make everyone of all ages feel welcome and included no ma er what level they are at. They strive to be a part of their community, donating our services to pre y much any char ity that re uests their donations in the Greater Victoria area including Sooke and angford. Every year they are a part of something giving and festive for the holidays, whether its the Sooke Transition House ood Bank, or both.

They believe that giving is also receiving, and that no ma er what, it all boils down to kindness as a whole. They strive to bring in all ethical local goods into their retail. Making sure all clothes are made entirely within the US and Canada.

The ab Yoga and Mindful itness 311 895 angford Parkway, angford

www.labyogafitness.ca

Tumblebums Play Centre & Toy Shoppe Tumblebums is a toy store and an indoor play center for children up to five years old. It is approaching its tenth year of providing both a safe place to play and an opportunity for parents to relax. Tumble bums has become a significant meeting place for the community, hosting various groups, birthday parties, and more. The toy store largely educational based and a vital resource to not just parents, but to educators and those with children who have special needs.

Tumblebums Play Centre Toy Shoppe 133 735 Goldstream Avenue, angford

www.tumblebums.ca

VI Creature Teachers VI Creature Teachers offers live, educational reptile shows for birthdays, schools and events covering the entirety of Vancouver Island. They take in sick or unwanted reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, rehabilitate them and then bring them on location to educate the public on various topics including biology, ecology and pet care.

Their shows offer the public a uni ue, hands on experience that leaves them raving about it for years to come. Customers get up close and personal with these exotic animal ambassadors while learning to love and respect living things and their care re uirements in captivity. Although birthday parties are their primary seller, they have been repeat guests at adult care facilities, fundraisers, community events and more.

VI Creature Teachers 67 Henry Road, Campbell River

www.vicreatureteachers.com

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Business of the Year (Over 50 Employees) Canadian Tire Hillside The owner/operator, ustin Young, successfully retired two out dated storefronts, combining them into one building, in what is now the largest Canadian Tire store in BC and the second largest store in Canada.

Canadian Tire Hillside has innovated and developed uni ue logistical and merchandising practices that have not been a empted at any other Canadian retailer, paving the way for a new under standing of the changing retail landscape of Canada. The goal in building Canadian Tire Hillside was to “ uture Proof” the retail store business model into a multi channel capable facility Canadian Tire Hillside 1610 Hillside Avenue, Victoria

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Island West Coast Developments Island West Coast Developments (IWCD) is a medium sized commercial construction company based in both anaimo and Victoria, providing construction management/general contracting services to a wide range of business types both on and off the Island.

A large portion of their projects are design build projects, which allows them to work closely with clients in developing a uni ue finished product that meets with their individual wants and needs.

IWCD started in 1986 as Island West Coast Homes and expanded into the commercial market in 1992. IWCD has continued to grow through our continued commitment to our employees, our clients and the environment. IWCD is very proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies a program they have been involved in since 2013 and have achieved Gold Standard status for the last two years.

Island West Coast Development 2214 McCullough Rd, anaimo

www.iwcd.ca

Thank you to our many exceptional staff, managers and loyal customers

610 Hillside Avenue | 250-361-3152 Victoria BC

Congratulations to Island West Coast Developments 2019 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards nominee © Deloitte LLP and affiliated entities.

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Business of the Year (Over 50 Employees) Mazzei Electric Mazzei Electric td. is a family owned and operated electrical contracting business that has been operating on Vancouver Island for 24 years. The Company President is third generation electrician Ben Mazzei, who began working for the company in 2002. Mazzei Electric specializes in residential, commercial and industrial installations. The company takes on a wide variety of projects from resi dential services to large scale commercial projects and everything in between.

Mazzei Electric is commi ed to the health, safety, and well being of all staff and customers, and strives towards the goal of an accident free workplace. In addition, they operate with the highest standards of integrity throughout all levels of our company. These are core values of the company.

Mazzei Electric td 10 1850 orthfield Road, anaimo

www.mazzeielectric.com

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Business of the Year (Over 50 Employees) Peninsula Co-op Peninsula Co op is a Vancouver Island based co operative with our core business in grocery, petroleum and convenience stores. With 18 gas stations, a grocery store, home heating division and card lock located between Sidney and Duncan, and Comox and Campbell River, they employ approximately 350 part and full time employees. Operating locally since 1977, they are entirely owned by their members who share in their financial success through an annual rebate program.

They also proudly share their profits with our surrounding communities.

Peninsula Co op 2132 eating Road , Saanichton

www.peninsulaco op.com

St. Jean’s Cannery St. ean’s is a food processor and brand owner with a strong history and connection to the seafood industry in BC. Armand St. ean founded the company in 1964, selling smoked oysters to loggers and fishermen in anaimo. Over time, St. ean’s has grown to encompass multiple different busi ness areas.

St. ean’s is the last dedicated seafood cannery in BC, and provides co pack and private label food production of seafood and non seafood items. St. ean’s is well known in the spor ishing com munity as a trusted partner in processing and preserving the bounty that locals and visitors alike catch in local waters.

St. ean’s Cannery td.

242 Southside Drive, anaimo

www.stjeans.com

The Truffles Group ocally owned and operated, The Tru es Group has been advancing Vancouver Island’s hospitality, tourism and beverage retail industries for over 25 years.

Guided by founder Don Calveley’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to business excellence, The Tru es Group continually pushes the bound aries of innovation to create memorable and lasting experiences for their guests and team.

Built on a foundational commitment to core values, the group has grown to include six market leading brands including Tru es Catering, Canoe Brewpub and Marina, Cascadia i uor (seven locations), Habitat Cater ing, Se uoia Coastal Coffee and Victoria Bu erfly Gardens.

The Tru es Group 450 Swi Street, Victoria

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250.933.2257 www.meatcraftbutchery.ca

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