Honouring Small Business During Small Business Week!

XEDC Young Entrepreneur Award

The StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) presented for the 1st time the Young Entrepreneur Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize young entrepreneurs for their hard work and success in operating their own businesses in the Town and County of Antigonish. Nominees must be between the ages of 16 - 29; have an active business located and/or operating in the Town or County of Antigonish; and been in business a minimum of two (2) years. Find out more about Justamere and Eileen at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justamere-Cafe/11054384106

Eileen Curry - owner of Justamere Café & Bistro

Congratulations to all nominees

Pictured below (from left to right) along with XEDC representative, Melissa MacMaster.

Warren Robertson (Scope Digital Media), Becky Cameron (Bliss Hair Boutique), Eileen Curry (Justamere Café and Bistro), Melissa MacMaster (XEDC), Nathan VanderLinden (Nathan Pens)

Missing from photo - Nominee Kelly MacDonald (Creekside Equestrian Centre).

Congratulations to this group of awesome young entrepreneurs!

Antigonish Business Awards - Recipients Announced by The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce

Emerging Business (Business) - Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new award for 2011; the Emerging Business Award. This award will be recognizing a profitable new business that demonstrates remarkable growth, innovation, and leadership in its industry sector.

DreamCatcher's Deli & Treats - Owner: Roseanne MacEachern

Outstanding Customer Service Award (Individual) - Sponsored by Bell Aliant

This award puts the spotlight on individuals within a business that have demonstrated outstanding, "above and beyond" customer service to their customers. Nominees' best demonstrate the customer service attributes: accessible, courteous, helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive.

Bernadette Pace, Highland Hearing Clinic

Ian Spencer Award (Business) - Sponsored by CBDC - NOBL

In recognition of Ian Spencer's commitment to bridging the gap between business and the community, The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes a local business with this Award for Excellence in Business. Nominee businesses have demonstrated successful business practices and strong corporate responsibility and community service.

Riverside International Speedway - Owner: John W. Chisholm