Local Business Awards Nominees Announced

The Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for its annual Business Awards.

The nomination categories for this year's awards are Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Tourism Award. This annual awards program recognizes and honours the professional achievements and contributions of extraordinary people and businesses in our community who personified excellence, customer service and community support over the past year (2009). Every year, the President of the Chamber of Commerce also recognizes a deserving individual or group with the President’s Award.

This was a banner year for nominations. Provided by a diverse group of business leaders and community members, the nominations reflect the value and significance that local business injects into our area.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE NOMINEES:

A Buyer's Choice Home Inspection
Ahmic Lake Resort
Ardco
Artistic Endeavours
Artists Round the Sound
Bayside Inn
Bear Claw Tours
Distler Construction
Festival of the Sound
Georgian Bay Airways
Georgian Bay Country
Kellerman's Resort
K&H Engines
LeBlanc's OK Tire & Auto Service
Linkhouse Media
LM Chimney Services
McNabb Home Building Centre
Now That's Catering
Parry Sound KOA
Royal Lepage Team Advantage
Sound Software
The Big Brain
Town of Parry Sound
Wellington's Pub & Grill
White Squall
Zeuter Development Corp.

The Awards will be presented at the President’s Ball and Business Awards Gala presented by Bell on April 10.

The Gala is being held at the Charles W. Stockey Centre in Parry Sound, tickets are each $65 plus tax, available from the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at 746-4213 or info@parrysoundchamber.ca.

This event is made possible through the contributions of many organizations including Premiere Sponsor Bell, Gold Sponsors the Royal Bank and Comfort Inn, and partners such as the Parry Sound North Star.