County of Brant celebrates local businesses at Salute to Brant

Media Release:

County of Brant, ON – On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the County of Brant gathered at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre for the annual Salute to Brant Business event. The evening provided an opportunity to network, enjoy food and drink, hear from a keynote speaker, and celebrate the achievements of local business leaders with awards.

"We are incredibly grateful for our Brant business community," said Zach Gable, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. "Salute to Brant is a small token of appreciation for all they contribute to the County. We hope events like this help convey how much we value and thank them for choosing Brant."

A key highlight of the event was the awards presentation, recognizing the achievements of businesses across five categories: Brant Farms For All Agriculture Award, Brant Works High Growth and Innovation Award, Good Times in Brant Award, Our Future Brant Sustainability Award, and new for 2024, the Accessible Brant Award.

This year’s award recipients are:

• Glenridge Hazelnuts - Brant Farms For All Agriculture Award

• Tigercat Industries Inc - Brant Works High Growth and Innovation Award

• Grand River Rafting CompanyGood Times In BrantAward

• Custom Steam Solutions Inc.Our Future Brant Sustainability Award

• Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of CanadaAccessible Brant Award

Nominations for the awards opened in early March and closed on May 31, 2024 Award recipients were selected by a committee of industry experts

"Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a County of Brant business," added Gable. "The support from the community is a testament to what a wonderful place Brant is to live, work, and play."

The event also featured a keynote address from Ilona Dougherty, an expert on navigating demographic changes, whose research-backed insights help leaders build strong teams and attract young talent.

To view the 2024 award recipient videos and learn more about Salute to Brant, visit www.brant.ca/Salute..

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