The Guelph-Wellington Business Enterprise Centre held its annual Small Business STAR awards Oct. 26.
Eight businesses were recognized for contributing to the area’s economic growth.
The award for outstanding business plan sponsored by Miller Thomson Law Firm was awarded to Chris Chang, of the Defacto Group Inc. for the design and production of a business plan.
The innovative marketing award was presented to Dorothy Amey, of Drawing Attention, for taking marketing to a greater level of creativity.
The award for outstanding customer service was awarded to Michael Kroetsch, of Transportation Safety and Compliance Solutions. The award is given to a business that places clients first and establishes and retains positive relationships.
The outstanding technology honour was given to Steve Miller and Janelle McFarlane of Refilms Inc., a business that utilized technology improved productivity and expansion in global markets.
The retail business winner was Tamara Minns, of Rarefunk. The award is for a new retail concept successful in launching and creating a unique customers experience.
Janice Moffat, of Moffat Consulting, won the outstanding business consulting award for a business that has shown ability to direct others and impart knowledge to other companies and assist them with bettering overall operations.
The award for rural outreach was for an entrepreneur who created a successful and growing business through commitment, dedication, hard work and innovation in Wellington County (outside of Guelph). The winner was Pricilla Tweedie, of Refresh’n Clean.
The new business of the year award was won by Carol and Natalie Vander Madden, of Anne Maaden Cosmetic Laser and Day Spa.
