12 WINNIPEG COMPANIES NAMED FINALISTS
FOR INAUGURAL SPIRIT OF WINNIPEG AWARDS
Awards to be handed out March 5th Recognize Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Jan. 26, 2010 – The quality of entries for the inaugural Spirit of Winnipeg Awards made
it no easy task to select 12 finalists from among 49 applicants, Winnipeg Chamber of
Commerce President and CEO Dave Angus said today as the finalists were announced at the
State of the City Address today at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
“But we’re not complaining – it’s a good problem to have, especially since this is the first
time the awards have been held,” Angus said, adding innovation and entrepreneurship help
define our city, and the awards recognize local businesses and not-for-profit organizations
that best exemplify those traits.
On March 5, The Chamber, together with BDO and Marketplace Magazine, will announce
the award recipients in each of four categories at a gala dinner at the Fairmont Winnipeg.
Congratulations go to the finalists:
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
Forks North Portage Partnership
Habitat for Humanity
Red River College
SMALL BUSINESS
Securris
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TelPay
MEDIUM BUSINESS
Acrylon Plastics
Pembina Chrysler
Winnipeg Parking Authority
LARGE BUSINESS
Bison Transport
E.H. Price
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The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1873, is the largest organization representing the
voice of business in Winnipeg. Our mission is to foster an environment in which Winnipeg business
can prosper.
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For more information, contact:
Chuck Davidson, vice-president, Policy and Communications
Tel. Tel. (204) 944-3316 Email cdavidson@winnipeg-chamber.com