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Business Excellence

Celebrating 2011

Mission Regional Chamber of CommerceVoice of Business in Mission since 1893

Proud host of the Business Excellence AwardsCongratulations to the recipients!

34033 Lougheed Hwy. Mission BC V2V 5X8telephone: 604.826.6914fax: 604.826.5916 missionchamber.bc.ca

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Business of the Year, more than 15 EmployeesPresented by Economic Development Select Committee

Family owned and operated since 1991, Fraser Valley BuildingSupplies has enjoyed being part of the growth of Mission.Superior service and a wide selection of products give them the edge in a competitive industry. Fraser Valley Building Supplies’ success affords the organization a high pro le andthe opportunity to give back. By contributing to the growthand success of others, they look to lead by example and teach others the value of paying it forward.

33245 GLASGOW AVENUE, MISSION(Located next to commuter rail)

604.826.9119We’ve Built our We’ve Built our Reputation onReputation on38 Years of Quality Service.www.symons-exceltire.com •TIRES •SHOCKS •BRAKES •TUNE-UPS

•ALIGNMENTS •CUSTOM EXHAUST •AIRCARE

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We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners.

Congratulations to the 2011 Business Excellence Winners!

Your loyalty & dedication supports community sustainability and makes an enormous

difference in lives.

Marc Dalton, MLAMaple Ridge - MissionMarc Dalton MLARandy Hawes, MLA

Abbotsford - MissionRandy Hawes MLA

33058 First Avenue Mission, B.C. V2V 1G3 Phone: 604-820-6203 Toll Free:1-866-370-6203 Fax: 604-820-6211

email: randy.hawes.mla@leg.bc.ca www.randyhawesmla.bc.caemail: marc.dalton.mla@leg.bc.ca www.marcdaltonmla.bc.ca

Fraser Valley Building Supplies

Mike Eddy, Rob McDonnell and Dirk Weymann from Fraser Valley Building Supplies accept Business of the Year Award from economic development committee chair Rex Blane.

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Business of the Year,less than 15 Employees (tie)Presented by Economic Development Select Committee

A successful travel business in the community of Mission for 18 years, World Odyssey Travel has developed many relationships with their clients, providing travel needs for manybusinesses and their families. World Odyssey donates to manylocal silent auctions as well as the annual getaway for theRotary Auction. The company hosts a barbecue to support the Dr. Stuart Pavilion activities program as well as donating owers for the pavilion yearly.

Congratulations to theIt was an honour to be nominated.

Thank you Mission for your continued support!

Call today to book your tour

604.820.930032331 - 7th Avenue, Mission BC

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www.cedarbrookechateau.com

Cedarbrooke Chateau is pleased to announce that they have obtained

“The Seal of Approval” from the BC Seniors Living Association.

2011 Business Excellence Winners

www.swingoptical.com

Congratulations Business Excellence Winners!

FREE SIGHT TESTINGMon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5:30pm

#2 - 33231 First AvenueDowntown Mission 604.820.1112

Thank you Mission for your loyal support and nominating us for the Customer Experience award. We are very honoured and look forward to serving you with a smile.

Sue’s Copy Place was founded on leadership. It has become more than a business; it’s a staple in the community. Carefullybalancing pro t with customers, they recognize that building others’ business is building their business. Their expertise andexperience is vital to the community. They help non-pro ts and societies, home-based business, and are most well-known for helping new business get their feet off the ground.Their compassion and passion to build a strong communitysets them apart as they lead by example.

Rhett and Sue Nicholson accept the award from Sean Melia, economic development committee member.

Sue’s Copy Place

World Odyssey Travel’s Debbie Trenholm accepts the award from Sean Melia, economic development committee member.

World Odyssey Travel

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1.888.440.4480prospera.ca

Thank you to those who recognize Prospera Credit Union’s Mission branch as a worthwhile candidate in the Business of the Year 15+ employees category at this years Business Excellence Awards event.

We are honoured!

We are truly honoured to be nominated and are proud to be Mission’s longest serving Credit Union supporting this wonderful and progressive community.

MISSION JUNCTION SHOPPING CENTRE32545 London Ave • 604-826-5840STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am-9pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm

SERVICE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm; Sat. 9am - 5pm; Sun. 10 am-5pm

Congratulations to the Winners!

Thank you to our loyal customers for nominating us for the Business of the Year,

and Business Leader of the Year.

We are honoured to serve such a great community.

Home-BasedBusinessPresented by Ann Harper

Young Entrepreneur of the YearPresented by Your Community Credit Unions

Balance, peace and nancial security in life are just some of the bene ts owner Laura Sigursdon has been able to captureby opening her home-based business, Iron Lotus Yoga. She takes pride in the fact that Iron Lotus supports other localhome-based business by carrying their products and referrals. Supporting others, driving her passion and creating work-lifebalance are elements of their success.

Mani is proud that he has taken his shop to the next level by integrating technology with auto repair. The only automotive shop in Mission to have 3D visual aligner software, Mani also uses state-of-the-art computerized diagnostic equipment which allows for ef cient and accurate detection of problems. As an entrepreneur, Mani is always seeking new and betterways of improving his business to offer his customer the bestservice.

Iron Lotus Yoga

Ann Harper presents Laura Sigurdson, Iron Lotus Yoga, with her award for Home-Based Business.

Asvind Mani

Grace Saris, Sean Melia, Carol Hamilton and Norm Flentge present Asvind Mani (centre) with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

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Located at the Best WesternMission City Lodge

32281 Lougheed Hwy. Mission

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corporate Christmas party yet?

Banquet rooms available up to 300 guests.

It’s always a pleasure serving you, Mission!

We were proud to be the venue and caterers for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards.

A Great Night of

Celebration

All photos graciously provided byAll photos graciously provided byTaneane Twele Photography

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Eva Poulson Mobile Mortgage Specialist

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Congratulations to all the Business Excellence

Winners.We also would like to thank our loyal clients

for their support by nominating us.

We look forward to serving you!

Entrepreneurial ExcellencePresented by S. Sharpe Timber

Non-Pro t of the YearPresented by Cedarbrooke Chateau

Kerry and Laurel Martin have created a fresh menu enjoyed byall at the Blackberry Kitchen. Growing their own herbs behind the kitchen and catering to all needs with their customizedsandwich forms, picnic baskets and specialty wines has set them apart at the Park. Great service and quality food are justpart of the reason they see so many returning customers.

Supporting grieving families and those who have loved onesin the Christine Morrison Hospice, over 100 volunteers are dedicated to its work. Active in Mission for 26 years, their service often goes unnoticed though they touch the lives of hundreds of members of the community each year. Reliant onfundraising, the hospice holds many annual events that bringthe community together while meeting their goals as a non-pro t.

Blackberry Kitchen

Cal Crawford, on behalf of S. Sharpe Timber, presents Blackberry Kitchen with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.

Karen Holmgren from Cedarbrooke Chateau presents Kimberley Thompson, Jane Cooper, Christine Boyes and Ronda Coshnie with the Non-Profit of the Year Award.

Mission Hospice Society

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Studio - 7331 Grand St.,Mission o-604.287.7282www.ironlotusyoga.com

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All types of Sand, Gravel & Topsoil

•Excavators •Low-beds •Topsoil •Loading •Trucking •Cats

DAVIES“Serving the community

for over 50 Years”

Sand & Gravel Ltd.

604.826.6736

“Thank You” for honouring Lloyd & Carol Davies

of Davies Sand & Gravel Ltd. as “Business Leader of the Year 2011”

11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD., MISSION, BCMAIL - BOX 3663 • V2V 4L2

Customer ExperiencePresented by BC Hydro

Business Leader of the YearPresented by Eva Poulson and TD Canada Trust

Everything the Blackberry Kitchen does is customer driven toprovide a dining experience to remember and one customers will want to repeat. Even sandwich orders are made to order. With customer check-ins throughout the service, staff at the Blackberry strives to satisfy all customers, even thefour-legged ones. With amazing staff, a creative menu and a dog-friendly patio, they know they have succeeded whencustomers pop in the kitchen window to give compliments tothe chef.

Owners of Davies Sand and Gravel, Carol and Lloyd are community-minded people willing to help and support locally any way they can. In operation for over 50 years, the Davies employ 22 local residents who recognize that the localcommunity is at the top of their priority list. Bringing theirknowledge and expertise to all that they do, Carol and Lloyd continue to be Mission’s best supporters.

Kerry and Laurel Martin won the Customer Experience Award, presented by Boyd Mason, BC Hydro.

Eva Poulson, TD Canada Trust, presents Carol and Lloyd Davies with the Business Leader of the Year Award.

Blackberry Kitchen Carol and Lloyd Davies