2012 Niagara Business Achievement Award Recipients

[[“Year”,”Award”,”Company”,”Name”,”Finalist/Recipient”],[“2012″,”Builder Hall of Fame”,”Stokes Seeds”,””,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Business of the Year”,”Norgen Biotek Corp.”,”Dr. Yousef Haj-Ahmad”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Business of the Year”,”Photech Environmental Solutions”,”Shawn Barlow”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Business of the Year”,”Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours”,”Vanessa Groeneveld”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Community Leadership”,”Niagara College”,”Dr. Dan Patterson”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Environmental Leadership”,”Fallsview Casino Resort”,”Greg Medulun”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Environmental Leadership”,”General Motors of Canada – Powertrain”,”Andrea Etmanskie”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Environmental Leadership”,”Informed Energy Solutions”,”Gary Vida”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Henley Honda”,”Alex Digenis”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”BHH Benefits”,”Dawn Marie Cavasin”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Future Access Inc.”,”Bill Janzen”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Royal Henley Retirement Residence”,”Margaret Milley”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Bayshore Home Health”,”Jodie Schaefer”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Heart of Niagara Hotels”,”Angelo Nitsopoulos”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Pathstone Mental Health”,”Ellis Katsof”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Bertie Printers Limited”,”Scott Baughn”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Audio Design Systems Inc.”,”Robert Robbins”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Niagara Classic Transport”,”Caryn Peters”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Niagara Composites International”,”Roy Rymer”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Hingston Metal Fabricators”,”Randy T. Hingston”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Primecast Manufacturing”,”Bill Schwenger”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Lifetime Achievement”,””,”John Boychuck”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Outstanding New Business”,”El Gastronomo Vagabundo”,”Tamara Jensen”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Gesundheit! Niagara Juice Company Inc.”,”Susanne Woerthle”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Morro Images Inc.”,”Tobias Wiegand”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Technology & Innovation”,”Iafrate Machine Works Ltd”,”Al Iafrate”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Technology & Innovation”,”Eurocopter Canada”,”Arnaud Montalvo”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Technology & Innovation”,”Niagara District Airport”,”Len O’Connor”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Volunteer Business Person of the Year”,”Lincoln Fabrics”,”Dr. David Howes”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Future Access Inc.”,”Bill Jansen”,”Recipient”],[“2012″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Dr. Erica Mattia – Dr. Erica Mattia”,”Dr. Erica Mattia”,”Finalist”],[“2012″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Fallsview Casino Resort – Greg Medulun”,”Greg Medulun”,”Finalist”]]

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2008 Niagara Business Achievement Award Recipients

[[“Year”,”Award”,”Company”,”Name”,”Finalist/Recipient”],[“2008″,”Builder Hall of Fame”,”Rankin Construction”,””,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Business Person Volunteer of the Year”,”Credit Bureau Services”,”Jan Cook”,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Eco Action Award”,”Henry of Pelham Family Estate”,””,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Eco Action Award”,”Huard Heating & Air”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Eco Action Award”,”Merit Contractors Niagara”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Performance Cars”,”Cam Champion & John Mann”,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Henley Honda”,”Reni de Verteuil”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Tangarine Concepts”,”Keith Turner”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Mother-Ease Cloth Diapers”,””,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Big Red Market”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Lancaster, Brooks & Welch”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Seaway Marine Transport”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Elmwood Kitchens”,””,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Canadian Tire Financial Services”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Cogeco Cable Niagara”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Deloitte”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Professional Carpet Systems”,”Annette Marchionda”,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Chimpanzee”,”Phil Kirwin & Dianne Wright”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Pointts”,”Bruce Scott”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”PPS Accounting & Payroll Solutions”,”Tracey Hrick”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Innovation & Technology Award”,”Shark Marine Technologies”,””,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Innovation & Technology Award”,”Hotel Dieu Shaver”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Innovation & Technology Award”,”Strategem / CME Direct”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Lifetime Achievement”,”Inniskillin Wines”,”Donald Ziraldo”,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”New Business”,”Finesse Fabrics & D\u00e9cor”,”Michele Auger”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”New Business”,”Heatherwood Retirement”,””,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Niagara Ice Dogs”,”Bill & Denise Burke”,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Young Entrepreneur”,”Accelerated Health Systems”,”Dr. Patrick Maddalena”,”Recipient”],[“2008″,”Young Entrepreneur”,”BMO Nesbitt Burns”,”David Mascio”,”Finalist”],[“2008″,”Young Entrepreneur”,”Casual Catering”,”Daryl Ferguson”,”Finalist”]]

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2007 Niagara Business Achievement Award Recipients

[[“Year”,”Award”,”Company”,”Name”,”Finalist/Recipient”],[“2007″,”Builder Hall of Fame”,”Walker Industries”,””,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Business Person Volunteer of the Year”,”Verge Insurance Group”,”Mark Sherk”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Business Person Volunteer of the Year”,”Desjardins Payroll & HR Services”,”Mary Margaret Murphy”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Business Person Volunteer of the Year”,”Perry’s Auto Shop”,”Perry Carey”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Associated Brownfields”,”Dr. Andy Panko”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Boot Shop, The”,”Larry Morrison”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop”,”Nancy Nigh”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Trails End Company Inc.”,”David & Patty Winninger”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Lincoln Fabrics”,”Harry Akamphuber”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”All-Source Heat Treating”,”Wayne Howard”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Draftcon Calamar”,”Gary Ulias”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”InTouch Communications”,”Tammy Taylor”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Abitibi Consolidated”,”Marc MacDonald”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Beatties Basics”,”Ted Hoxie”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”PenFinancial Credit Union”,”Bob Watson”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Stokes Seeds”,”Wayne Gale”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Perry’s Auto Shop”,”Perry Carey”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Keefer Mansion Inn”,”Phil Ritchie”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Mouradian Group, The”,”Ted Mouradian”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Primecast Manufacturing”,”Bill Schwenger”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Innovation & Technology Award”,”Tersano (Canada) Inc.”,”Steve Hengsperger”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Innovation & Technology Award”,”Niagara Windpower”,”Mike Fournier”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Innovation & Technology Award”,”Strategem / CME Direct”,”Robert Ykema”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Lifetime Achievement”,”Fowler Enterprises”,”Ken Fowler”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”New Business”,”Growth Associates”,”Verne Milot”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”New Business”,”Sweet Rage Bakery & YUMporium”,”Lara Panusa & Lisa Bunting”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”New Business”,”Trigger Marketing Works”,”Larry Anderson”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Personal Optical”,”Rachill Campbell”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Young Entrepreneur”,”Symetric Productions”,”Joe Jones”,”Recipient”],[“2007″,”Young Entrepreneur”,”Dairy Queen”,”Dimitrios Ladas”,”Finalist”],[“2007″,”Young Entrepreneur”,”Ideal Plubing & Heating”,”Mark Sanecki”,”Finalist”]]

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2022 Niagara Business Achievement Award Recipients

[[“Year”,”Award”,”Company”,”Name”,”Finalist/Recipient”],[“2022″,”Builder of the Year”,”Merit Contractors Niagara”,”Dennis Kowalchuk, Dave Harvey, the late Vern Thorpe”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Business of the Year”,”CAA Niagara”,”Marrianne Wilson”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Business of the Year”,”Kraun Electric”,”Dawn Jones”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Business of the Year”,”Merani Hotel Group”,”Deanna DiFilippo”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Business of the Year”,”Shaw Festival”,”Tim Jennings”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Community Leadership”,”Retired (Formerly Haver & Boecker)”,”Caroline Mann”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Entrepreneur of the Year”,”Schenck Farms & Greenhouses”,”Bill Schenck”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Environmental Leadership Award”,”Bench Brewing Company”,”Matt Giffen”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Environmental Leadership Award”,”Goodwill Niagara”,”Bob Romeo”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Environmental Leadership Award”,”Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers”,”Kacey Lang”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement”,”Always June Organic Farm”,”June Wakil”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement”,”Sunrise Greenhouses”,”Rodney Bierhuizen”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: 26 Employees or More”,”Days Inn & Suites”,”Deanna DiFilippo”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: 26 Employees or More”,”Niagara Regional Broadband Network Limited (NRBN)”,”Geoff Heinen”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: 26 Employees or More”,”PBI – Printing By Innovation Inc.”,”Dale Smith”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees”,”Baker Tilly Niagara LLP”,”Rick Nero”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees”,”Giant Shoe Creative Agency”,”Jessica Boulay”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees”,”Hero Dog Treats”,”Sierra Scholtens”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees”,”Lofttan”,”April Mitchell-Boudreau”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business Award: Up to 25 Employees”,”Movement Unlimited Inc”,”Allison Kares”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award”,”Community Crew”,”Sarah Pritula”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award”,”Niagara SPCA and Humane Society”,”Tyler Greer”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award”,”St. John Ambulance”,”Marcia Young”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award”,”The Norm Foster Theatre Festival”,”Emily Oriold”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Business: Not-for-Profit Award”,”Welland Public Library”,”Julianne Brunet”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”FSD Robotics”,”Dave Burgess”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”General Motors St. Catharines Propulsion Plant”,”Samantha Hoodless”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality”,”Inn On The Twenty”,”Christophe Hermez”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality”,”Niagara West Tourism Association”,”Brian Purdy”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality”,”Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel”,”Ann marie Nitsopoulos”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Innovative Leaders Award”,”Great Wolf Lodge”,”Keith Simmons”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Captains Cabin Caf\u00e9 Inc.”,”Vanessa Watchorn”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Ears Canada”,”Chris McLennan”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Outstanding New Business”,”InspireClean Inc.”,”Aminah Vieira”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Outstanding New Business”,”McKnight Operational Consulting”,”Nikki McKnight”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Niagara Orthopaedic Institute Fonthill”,”Ryan Walker”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Oggi Spa”,”Adriana Del Vasto”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Technology & Innovation Award”,”Dine Niagara”,”Tim Empringham”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Technology & Innovation Award”,”Intuitive Shipping Inc”,”Sharon Reeds”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Technology & Innovation Award”,”McKnight Inclusive Design”,”Bex McKnight”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Arienne Good”,”Arienne Good”,”Recipient”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Daniela Escobar”,”Daniela Escobar”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Jarod Bleijerveld”,”Jarod Bleijerveld”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Josh Knoester”,”Josh Knoester”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Kailene Jackson”,”Kailene Jackson”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Ryan Walker”,”Ryan Walker”,”Finalist”],[“2022″,”Young Professional Award”,”Stephanie Unsworth”,”Stephanie Unsworth”,”Finalist”]]

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2017 Niagara Business Achievement Award Recipients

[[“Year”,”Award”,”Company”,”Name”,”Finalist/Recipient”],[“2017″,”Business of the Year”,”LJM Developments (Grimsby) Inc.”,”Liaquat Mian”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Business of the Year”,”Brian Cullen Motors Inc.”,”Bob Cullen”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Business of the Year”,”Enterprise Inc.”,”Stephen Murdoch”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Business Person Volunteer of the Year”,”Heelis, Little, Almas, LLP”,”Patrick Little”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Community Leadership”,”YMCA Niagara”,”Janet St. Amand”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Environmental Leadership”,”Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStore”,”Alastair Davis”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Environmental Leadership”,”Niagara Casinos”,”Steve Stone”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Environmental Leadership”,”Niagara College”,”Taryn Wilkinson”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Manor Cleaners”,”Blair Burgess”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Skyzone”,”Jen Haynes”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Soundbox Productions”,”Jamie Altena”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Convergys CMG Canada Ltd.”,”Kimberly Kelly”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Grant Thornton LLP”,”Sabrina Metsala”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”AA Taxi Niagara”,”Armando Navarro”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”A.S. Security & Surveillance Inc”,”Tony Stayrer”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”WE DRIVE Designated Drivers Inc.”,”Richard Prudhomme”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Hy-Grade Precast Concrete”,”Kevan Peters”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”HeroDehydratedDogTreats Inc.”,”Annemarie Bolle”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Niagara Pallet & Recyclers Ltd.”,”Fred Vrugteveen”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Tourism”,”Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours”,”Jessica DiCarlantonio”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Tourism”,”Twenty Valley Tourism Association”,”Kris Smith”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Excellence in Tourism”,”Weinkeller”,”Chris Dobson”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”International Business Award”,”The Foreign Affair Winery”,”Kelly Josephson”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”International Business Award”,”Curexe (Smartpay Inc.)”,”Johnathan Holland”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”International Business Award”,”Desks Plus Inc.”,”Marc Forbes”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Lifetime Achievement”,”Niagara Health System”,”Dr. Robin Williams”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Edible Options”,”Jen Kuzyk”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Furtney Crysler LLP – Chartered Accountants”,”Bill Crysler”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Lindsay’s Gourmet Compound Butter”,”Lindsay Rose”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Outstanding New Business”,”LV Physio”,”Lisa Vandenberk”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Technology & Innovation”,”The Violin Group”,”Michael Violin”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Technology & Innovation”,”Clickback”,”Kyle Tkachuk”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Technology & Innovation”,”Directworx”,”Layne Gobeil”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Technology & Innovation”,”Rel8ed.to”,”Bob Lytle”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”REMAX Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage”,”Karl Vanderkuip”,”Recipient”],[“2017″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP (DJB)”,”Elise Collins”,”Finalist”],[“2017″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”The Post Office – Shannon Passero”,”Alicia Vizzari”,”Finalist”]]

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2016 Niagara Business Achievement Award Recipients

[[“Year”,”Award”,”Company”,”Name”,”Finalist/Recipient”],[“2016″,”Builder of the Year”,”Keefer Developments”,”Phil Ritchie”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Business of the Year”,”White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa”,”Ameer Wakil”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Business of the Year”,”Book Depot”,”Bill Van Vliet”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Business of the Year”,”Homes by Hendriks”,”Yvonne Hendriks”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Community Leadership”,”Niagara Health System”,”Dr. Suzanne Johnston”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Future Access Inc.”,”Bill Janzen”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd.”,”Rick Hein”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business 11 to 50 Employees”,”Enviro-Niagara Heating & Air Conditioning”,”Mike Konderka”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Kraun Electric”,”Aaron Jones”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Enbridge”,”Sarah Smith”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business 51 Employees or more”,”Sitel”,”Glenn McCormack”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Big Country Raw Food”,”Geraldine Brouwer”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Cairnwood Homes”,”Julie Shields”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”National Records Management”,”Jane Lockard”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Business up to 10 Employees”,”Provisions Food Company”,”Lori Elstone”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Environmental Leadership”,”Pinchin Ltd.”,”Sean Stewart”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Environmental Leadership”,”GFL Environmental Inc.”,”Marsha Guy”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Environmental Leadership”,”Hydro Metal Recycling”,”Rob Peaire”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in International Business”,”WP Warehousing Inc.”,”Kevin Jacobi”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in International Business”,”Alexandria Professional”,”Sara Krstevski”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in International Business”,”Hornblower Niagara Cruises”,”Lee Carr”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Ladson Creative Millworks”,”Jon Willms”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Metal Supermarkets”,”Farley Cotton”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Manufacturing”,”Niagara Granite & Marble Ltd.”,”Sammy Pham”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Technology & Innovation”,”Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.”,”Sue Forcier”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Technology & Innovation”,”360 Growers Inc.”,”Achamma Mathews”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Technology & Innovation”,”Commercial Digital Print”,”Ken Hildebrand”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Tourism”,”Niagara Sport Commission”,”Bram Cotton”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Tourism”,”Niagara Outlet Collection”,”Joanne Ross”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Excellence in Tourism”,”Safari Niagara”,”Tim Tykolis”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Lifetime Achievement”,”Lancaster, Brooks and Welch”,”Rob Welch”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Outstanding New Business”,”ProActive Chiropractic & Training”,”Scott Macpherson”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Futbol Niagara”,”Ivan Klassen”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Outstanding New Business”,”Niagara Region Money Coaches”,”Trevor Van Nest”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Volunteer Business Person of the Year”,”C. R. Smith Financial, Wise Guys”,”Doug Smith”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Foundation”,”Mary Jane Johnson”,”Recipient”],[“2016″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Kemp Financial Group Inc.”,”Jessica Kemp”,”Finalist”],[“2016″,”Young Professional of the Year”,”Leadership Niagara”,”Mario DeDivitiis”,”Finalist”]]

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Daily Update: February 1

In this edition:

  • February is Black History Month
  • Over 18,900 unfilled mfg. jobs in Ontario, high concentration in Hamilton-Niagara: CME
  • Thorold recruiting committee and board members for current Council term
  • TOES Niagara, Brock partnering on project aimed at combatting human trafficking
  • Dr. Catherine Zahn appointed Chair of Ontario Health
  • NotL Council OKs 12 homes at Tawny Ridge, rejects townhouses
  • Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

February is Black History Month

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future.

“This month is an opportunity to celebrate these agents of change and recognize their achievements,” said Canadian Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Kamal Khera. “At the same time, it also offers us the chance to rededicate ourselves to addressing the systemic barriers that continue to be a daily reality for Black Canadians.”

“Black History Month is a chance to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions Ontario’s Black community has made to our province from the very beginning,” said Ontario Premier Doug Ford. “Ontario is proud of the legacy and impact that Black residents have on every part of our society.”

The Grimsby Museum and Public Library have a series of events and activities planned for residents.

Events and activities throughout February will celebrate Black History Month/African Heritage Month at Brock University.

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Over 18,900 unfilled mfg. jobs in Ontario, concentrated in GTA, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Hamilton-Niagara: CME

CME says that Ontario manufacturers continue to face acute workforce needs with 18,900 jobs currently unfilled, over 7,000 confirmed new manufacturing jobs about to open up and significant retirements expected between now and 2028.

Breaking this down by region, the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener-Waterloo and the Hamilton-Niagara region are facing the largest number of vacancies and are expected to face even more pressure as new manufacturing jobs, especially in the auto and electric vehicle sector, are about to come available, according to data from Statistics Canada and analysis by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).


Thorold recruiting committee and board members for current Council term

The City of Thorold is recruiting passionate Thorold residents to join a committee or board of management for the remaining 2022 to 2026 term. Recruitment is taking place for the following:

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
  • Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity Advisory Committee
  • Heritage Advisory Committee
  • Allanburg Community Centre Board of Management

Applicants for appointment must be at least 18 years of age and either a land owner, tenant or business owner in the City of Thorold.

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TOES Niagara, Brock partnering on project aimed at combatting human trafficking

A new collaborative community project is being launched to help combat human trafficking in Niagara.

TOES (Tools of Empowerment for Success) Niagara is working in partnership with Brock University Professional and Continuing Studies to develop a code of conduct to increase awareness of human trafficking and provide resources, including prevention strategies, for hospitality and tourism businesses and organizations in the region.

The Welland-based non-profit organization — which supports and promotes the empowerment of women, with a special focus on marginalized and racialized women and youth — has received funding from the Government of Canada’s Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) office to bring the project to fruition.

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Dr. Catherine Zahn appointed Chair of Ontario Health

Today, Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, recognized Bill Hatanaka’s tremendous 5-year term as chair of Ontario Health and announced that Dr. Catherine Zahn is being appointed as the new chair of Ontario Health, the province’s agency that connects, coordinates and modernizes the delivery of health care.

Dr. Zahn will be stepping down as deputy minister for the Ministry of Health effective February 7, 2024. Mr. Hatanaka completes his five-year term March 6, 2024.

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NotL Council OKs 12 homes at Tawny Ridge, rejects townhouses

Niagara-on-the-Lake councillors want to keep St. Davids small.

After residents campaigned against a mixed residential develoment proposal in St. Davids, council on Tuesday night approved a low-density portion of the Tawny Ridge project and rejected the higher-density parts of the plan.

The project, proposed by St. Davids’ Riverview Estates Inc., would add 32 single-family homes, 24 townhouses and 30 stacked townhouses.

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Did you know?

More than 70% of Canadians pay their credit card balance in full each month.


Focus on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Women still face gender inequalities at work post-pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the longstanding economic inequalities between women and men into sharp focus. From the onset of the pandemic, up until the summer of 2022, economic gender gaps continued to widen.

Lockdowns and economic uncertainties created a perfect storm, leading to job losses and reduced opportunities for women in the workforce. The increased burden of caregiving responsibilities placed an additional strain on women, often forcing them to make difficult choices between their careers and family obligations.

The situation peaked in 2020 when women’s workforce participation plummeted to levels not seen since the 1980s. This decline marked a concerning setback in the progress women had collectively made in the workplace over the past few decades.

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Daily Update: January 31

In this edition:

  • Economy grew 0.2% in November, driven by goods-producing sector
  • GNCC makes key requests for 2024 Provincial Budget
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake draft tourism strategy recommends creating tourism director post
  • Thorold Council approves 2024 Budget with 2.99% net levy increase
  • NotL Museum highlights Black community’s contributions to Niagara history
  • Ford not willing to raise post-secondary tuition in Ontario
  • Canada’s vacancy rate reaches new low as demand outpaces supply
  • Stats Canada to host ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Reddit on current housing market
  • Price increases returning to more ‘normal’ levels
  • Focus on Climate

Economy grew 0.2% in November, driven by goods-producing sector

Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.2% in November after remaining essentially unchanged for three consecutive months. The majority of the growth in November came from the goods-producing industries grouping (+0.6%), which saw its highest growth rate since January 2023, as increases in all but one sector drove the gain. Services-producing industries edged up 0.1% in November 2023 despite the impact of the strikes in the Quebec public sector that began in the month. Overall, 13 of 20 industrial sectors increased in November.

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GNCC makes key requests for 2024 Provincial Budget

The GNCC was asked to participate in the Government of Ontario’s 2024 budget consultations. The GNCC focused on three top priorities, as requested by the government, and advocated for tourism promotion, infrastructure investment, and a municipal growth framework.


Niagara-on-the-Lake draft tourism strategy recommends creating tourism director post

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s draft tourism strategy recommends hiring an economic development and tourism director as part of 68 action items that could cost more than $550,000 in the first year.

Rebecca Godfrey, senior vice-president of CBRE Tourism Consulting, said during a Monday committee meeting of town council that a cost estimate to implement 12 immediate action items ranges from $458,000 to $551,000 in the first year. The consulting firm has been working on the strategy since it won its contract last year.

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Thorold Council approves 2024 Budget with 2.99% net levy increase

After two Special Council meetings on January 23 and January 30, Council has approved the 2024 operating and capital budgets.

The budget reflects a 2.99% net levy increase to the overall residential bill. For the average home valued at $273,600 (MPAC 2016 valuation date) this will mean an increase of approximately $52.

The approved budget for major infrastructure projects include a new Mausoleum and Administration Building at Lakeview Cemetery. For further details on the 2024 budget, please visit the City’s website at this link.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum highlights Black community’s contributions to Niagara history

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is kicking off Black History Month by highlighting the often ignored contributions made by Black people to Canadian history.

First, the museum is presenting the award-winning documentary “Belonging,” following former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama on her 30-city book tour across the United States. It will be followed on Feb. 7 with a virtual lecture by Julian Sher, author of “The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Again Lincoln.”

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Ford not willing to raise post-secondary tuition in Ontario

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday he does not want to raise tuition for post-secondary students, despite colleges and universities struggling financially and a panel that recommended otherwise.

Ford’s government cut tuition by 10 per cent in 2019 for Canadian students and froze it.

A government-commissioned blue-ribbon panel recommended the province unfreeze tuition, raise student aid and increase operating grants to the schools.

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Canada’s vacancy rate reaches new low as demand outpaces supply

In most major markets across Canada, strong rental demand outpaced supply for the second year in a row, resulting in less available purpose-built rental apartments and lower affordability in Canada’s primary rental market, according to the latest Rental Market Report (RMR) released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

As a result, the national vacancy rate for Canada’s primary rental market reached a new low of 1.5% in 2023, the lowest recorded rate since 1988, when CMHC began recording a national vacancy rate.

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Stats Canada to host ‘Ask Me Anything’ on Reddit on current housing market

Owning a home has become an impossible dream for many Canadians, and finding a decent place to rent is getting harder every day.

An upcoming event with data experts from Statistics Canada will delve into the housing crisis with Feb. 1 Q&A-style “Ask Me Anything” event on Reddit about the housing market in Canada.

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Price increases returning to more ‘normal’ levels

Shoppers can expect to see cost increases from large CPGs reflected in retail prices next month, Metro Inc. president and CEO Eric La Flèche said.

“The good news is the number of increases is going back to more normal levels compared to what we saw in the last two years,” La Flèche said on the grocer’s first quarter earnings call Tuesday (Jan. 30). “There’s a substantial reduction in the number of requests. The size of the requests varies, but the general average is certainly lower than what we saw last year.”

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Did you know?

The largest private-sectory provider of Indigenous jobs is the mining industry, employing 16,500 workers.


Focus on Climate

Ripple effect: How public attitudes can shift governments toward sustainable, and resilient, water systems

With all the negative news coming out about climate change, its impacts and its possible trajectory in the not-so-distant future, it can be difficult to maintain hope for a brighter future.

The last few years have been challenging, even for optimists, with international climate meetings like the recent COP28 in Dubai emphasizing how far we are from where we need to be in terms of climate action. Meanwhile, reports like IPBES’ global biodiversity report provide strong evidence for the accelerating deterioration of nature and its benefits.

It can feel like there is not enough momentum to move quickly enough to slow climate change and stave off its worst impacts. However, our recent work provides a point of hope and evidence for optimism.

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Daily Update: January 29

In this edition:

  • Welland Staples one of first new ServiceOntario centres
  • New name proposed for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
  • Business Data Lab shines light on post-pandemic reality for small retail businesses
  • Bill Fordy named new Niagara police chief
  • Renovated Rodman Hall in St. Catharines up for sale
  • Government of Canada announces new low-cost loans to build student housing
  • Niagara College issues website development RFP
  • Minister Anand announces launch of GC Digital Talent Platform
  • Focus on Small Business

Welland Staples one of first new ServiceOntario centres

Today, the province officially launched the expansion of ServiceOntario in six Staples Canada stores which will open on February 1. These new centres are part of the government’s ongoing work to explore new ways to make ServiceOntario more accessible for Ontario residents.

The new Staples Canada-operated ServiceOntario centres are in the following communities:

  • Oakville, 2460 Winston Churchill Boulevard
  • Newmarket, 17810 Yonge Street
  • Toronto (Scarborough), 1980 Eglinton Avenue, East
  • Strathroy, 425 Caradoc Street, South
  • Tillsonburg, Tillsonburg Town Centre, 200 Broadway Street
  • Welland, Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara Street

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New name proposed for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH), a Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) hospital, is being rebuilt to accommodate the growing health care needs of west Niagara’s communities. Public support of the new hospital has been overwhelmingly positive, as local residents acknowledge this important endeavour and have demonstrated unwavering commitment to the redevelopment project.

The Mayors of the Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, Township of West Lincoln and the Chair of Niagara Region have submitted a request to Hamilton Health Sciences to change the name of the new hospital to West Niagara Memorial Hospital.


Business Data Lab shines light on post-pandemic reality for small retail businesses

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL) released its latest report today, highlighting the new reality for small businesses in Canada’s post-pandemic retail landscape, which has been beset by shifting consumer behaviours.

The report, entitled, A Portrait of Small Business in Canada: Adaption, Agility, All At Once, explores the integral role small businesses play in Canada’s economy and sheds light on how these  businesses can thrive despite major economic forces working against them — including the rising cost of doing business, the highest borrowing costs in over two decades and increased pandemic debt loads.

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Bill Fordy named new Niagara police chief

Jen Lawson, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board, announced today that the Board has selected Bill Fordy as the new Chief of Police for the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS). Bill Fordy is currently the Deputy Chief of Police, Support Services, with the NRPS. He will begin his role as Chief of the NRPS effective February 1, 2024.

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Renovated Rodman Hall in St. Catharines up for sale

Rodman Hall, a recently renovated historical building, is up for sale in St. Catharines, listed at $9,999,000. The property, built between 1857 and 1863, includes 2.9 hectares looking over twelve mile creek.

The listing says the site offers “13 lavish hotel rooms and a variety of exquisite event spaces including meeting rooms, a large bar area, and a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 150+ seated guests.”

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Government of Canada announces new low-cost loans to build student housing

The Government of Canada today announced that they will be offering low-cost loans to build more student housing on- and off-campus. By reforming the Apartment Construction Loan Program, the Government aims to help more students find housing they can afford close to where they study, and help ensure that there are more homes available for families who live in those same communities year-round.

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Niagara College issues website development RFP

Niagara College (NC) is actively accepting proposals to develop or create, update, re-design, test, and launch websites for different departments at NC.

The primary objective of this project is to significantly update, re-design, develop, and launch a comprehensive website for the Research and Innovation Department of Niagara College at the URL ncinnovation.ca. This website will serve as a dynamic, engaging, and informative platform, showcasing the department’s four (4) innovation centres, and their advanced research, projects, updates and news, employment and placement opportunities, and collaborations with industry partners.

The expected project completion date is July 31, 2024.

To review the application requirements and apply online, visit the College’s website and submit your proposal by February 8 at 3 p.m.


Minister Anand announces launch of GC Digital Talent Platform

Today, at the 2024 Digital Government Leaders Summit, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced the launch of the Government of Canada (GC) Digital Talent Platform—an online recruitment site for digital and IT professionals.

The Platform simplifies the application process for individuals who specialize in digital and IT who are looking to apply for jobs within the government. As well, it will provide federal institutions with lists of pre-qualified individuals that match their digital talent needs.

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Did you know?

Canada’s biggest industry is commercial banking.


Focus on Small Business

What if… Planning for the unexpected

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently published a report showing small business owners work an average of 59 hours a week to fill gaps due to the ongoing labour shortage. And only 6% of respondents were automating their processes to compensate for these shortfalls.

That’s a recipe for chaos, says Beverlee Rasmussen, a certified systems business coach in Langley, British Columbia and author of Small Business Big Opportunity. Rasmussen notes that while tactical business owners bail water out of a sinking boat every day in a state of panic, strategic business owners pull the boat out of the water and fix the holes. Having a systems-based mindset allows you to pull a sinking boat out of the water if you fall ill.

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Through the Daily Updates, the GNCC aims to deliver important business news in a timely manner. We disseminate all news and information we feel will be important to businesses. Inclusion in the Daily Update is not an endorsement by the GNCC.


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