NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards.
These awards highlight the excellence, innovation, and commitment of local businesses and entrepreneurs in our community.
This year’s finalists have shown extraordinary achievements in their fields, and we look forward to celebrating them.
The announcement of the winners will take place at the gala event on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Liberty North, hosted by Amy Aust and McCully. Tickets are available now, and the event promises to be a night to remember, full of celebration, networking, and recognition of Barrie’s best.
2024 finalists by category, in alphabetical order (last name/company):
Arch Brown Entrepreneur Award of Excellence
- Michael Lalonde, Innovative Automation
- Dan Steffens, MyoDynamic Health
- Tom Zinn, Affordable Comfort
Business Growth Award
- BINS4 Shredding Inc.
- Dynamise Botanicals Inc.
Employee of the Year Award
- Brie Brash, The Creative Co-opt
- Anthony Cedrone, Scotiabank
- Steph Hayden, COMPHYSIO
Hospitality & Tourism Business Excellence Award
- Barrie Baycats Baseball Club
- Bloom Bistro
- Traditions at Sheba Shrine
Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
- New Path Youth and Family Services
- The MovingSimcoe.com team
- UPlift Black
Manufacturing, Engineering, & Construction Business Excellence Award
- Cowden-Woods Design Builders Ltd.
- Marvel Equipment Corporation
- Trainers Choice
Marketing & Promotions Award
- SocialSquared
- Wine Journeys
New Business Award
- Empower Health & Wellness
- Hubris Entertainment Inc.
- Juicebox Studios
Not-for-Profit or Charitable Organization Award
- Habitat for Humanity Huronia
- Making Change
- S.E.E.D.S. Childcare
Pay It Forward Award
- Coca Cola Canada Bottling Limited
- North Barrie Market
- The Peggy Hill Team
Service Business Excellence Award
- Bill Gosling Outsourcing Corp.
- Bliss Beneath
- Simcoe Family Dentistry
Small Business of the Year Award
- Barrie Uncovered
- Setlist Marketing
- Trooper Pet Veterinary Nursing
Sustainable Impact Award
- Busch Systems
- Pawty Animals
- Smitty’s Furniture
Young Professional of the Year Award
- Rebecca Bartley, Trooper Pet Veterinary Nursing
- Maguire Boucher, The Hound Lounge Inc.
- Jeanette Volkmann, The Creative Co-op
The Barrie Business Awards gala is not just a celebration of individual achievements but a showcase of the dynamic business landscape that makes Barrie thrive. To join the event and support our local business community, please visit www.barriechamber.com/awards to purchase your tickets.
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