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10 WINTER 2019 ATOM-JET GROUP 2019 Outstanding Long-term Achievement sponsored by CPHR Manitoba Atom-Jet Industries was established in 1962 as a manufacturer of humidifiers. As industry grew in the Brandon area, the need for mechanical repair and machining services increased, and the machine shop quickly became the company's primary business. It has also built up to accommodate the manufacture of a new product that created the opportunity for additional new products in the agricultural seeding and fertilizing sector. Today, Atom-Jet Group employs 70 staff at two facilities, and the company is pursuing new products and initiatives to gain market-share in Alberta, some U.S. states, and regions in Southwestern Australia. Finalists: Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge, Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd THE MANITOBA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE WISHES TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS TO OUR 36TH MANITOBA BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSORS: Legacy Sponsor Platinum Sponsors ACTIONMARGUERITE Presented by Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Actionmarguerite operates personal care homes, specialized care programs for the elderly and adults living with acquired brain injuries, as well as two community foundations. As an employer of 1,000 staff, Actionmarguerite recently invested heavily in training, equipment, and new therapy approaches to support person-centered care and safe work practices. It has adopted Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) to retrain staff working with clients with advanced forms of dementia or acquired brain injuries. To date, 17 GPA-trained coaches have trained 300 staff with a plan to train 100 per cent by October 2020. Finalists: Birchwood Automotive Group, Donwood Manor Personal Care Home (Above) Actionmarguerite's chief HR officer Sheila Bayda says that their partnership with Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba has greatly improved their safety record and return-to-work process. WCB director of case management Dan Holland (right), presented Bayda with the 2019 Return to Work Award. (Above middle) Brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk, co-founders of Farmery Estate Brewery, celebrate winning the Outstanding Small Business and Business of the Year awards. (Far right) Gerry Price, chairman and CEO of Price Industries, accepted the 2019 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community by a Business, from Holden and Minister Ralph Eichler, Economic Development and Training. Thank you also to Honourable Minister Ralph Eichler; MCC Board Chair Paul Holden; Selection Committee and Jury Panel; our gala Master of Ceremonies, Michelle Aitkenhead, RBC; as well as to all award category sponsors (and presenters!), partners, and suppliers for making the 36th Manitoba Business Awards a great success. Check out the finalist videos we played at the gala! Go to Manitoba Chambers of Commerce on YouTube to see Coelement's creative work. Photo above: The Winners' Circle! (Top right) Rebecca Ramos, Triple V Building Maintenance, took home the prize of two airfares anywhere Air Canada flies in North America, courtesy of our partner Air Canada. Pictured here with guest Ronald Ramos (left) and Chris Isford (right), Air Canada vice- president and controller. (Right) Barry LaRocque (centre), President/Owner, Brandon-based Atom-Jet Group accepts the Long-term Achievement Award for 50-plus years of business from MCC board chair Paul Holden and Ron Gauthier (right), president and CEO of CPHR Manitoba.

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