The Manitoba Home Builders' Association is celebrating 75 years.
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Awarding Bee-Clean Building Maintenance B ee-Clean Building Maintenance was established in 1967 on the simple principles of hard work, dedication, quality workmanship and open communication. Over forty- five years later, Bee-Clean has proven itself as a leader in professional cleaning services. Bee-Clean is the first building service contracting company in Canada to have undergone the independent assessments required to officially achieve the certified CIMS, with honors. CIMS certification is an internationally recognized standard managed by the ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association) in partnership with IFMA (International Facility Management Association), APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators) and is awarded to companies that have demonstrated a true commitment to the delivery of quality service and meeting customer expectations. Our mission is to excel in all that we do for our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve. We do this by honoring our commitment to continuously improving the quality and value of our services while increasing customer satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and the overall competitiveness and value of Bee-Clean Building Maintenance while being environmentally conscious. We provide each and every client with the best value possible through customized solutions and services that are responsive to current needs while offering a broad range of options that can be tailored to meet new requirements. hOnOuring COMMiTMenT j a n i t o r i a l s e r v i c e s The Gates ballroom, function halls & fine dining T he Gates on Roblin has now been in business for seven years and has already won the Consumers' Choice Award for Fine Dining in Winnipeg five years in a row. This year, the Gates also received the Consumers' Choice Award for Weddings and Banquet Halls for the second year. This locally owned wedding venue and restaurant has wow-ed brides and diners alike in its short history. The Gates on Roblin is a restored country estate that offers modern sophistication in the elegance of a rural setting. Only seconds outside the city, the property is nestled on the banks of the Assiniboine River with seven acres of manicured lawns, flower gardens and a picturesque horse corral. Couples can choose to get married anywhere on the property, which boasts two all-season buildings with multiple rooms of varying sizes, including a ballroom that accommodates up to 400 guests. A gorgeous backdrop for the wedding nuptials is important, but at the top of every bride's list is the food they will serve their guests. "Food is what keeps people coming back," says general manager and co-owner Ray Louie. "A lot (of couples) have come here first as a guest for someone else's wedding, so they already have high expectations. Our goal is then to meet and exceed that." The objective of the restaurant at the Gates on Roblin was to hook couples with the food so they would consider the venue for their wedding. However, if the awards are any indication, the restaurant has carved its own special niche outside of the wedding industry. "The House (the Gates restaurant) offers a full lunch and dinner menu and an impressive Sunday brunch," boasts Louie. The Gates also provides catering services for off-site weddings or functions of any size or type. "The consistency and quality of our food cannot be matched. We have the same food philosophy for our restaurant as we do for weddings – using local suppliers and producers to bring you the best possible products for any menu," says Louie, who credits Chef Toby Kidd for much of the business' success. Many of the restaurant's patrons are former wedding clients who are celebrating their anniversaries. The first couple married at the Gates on Roblin – Kelly and Steve in 2006 - still come back every year. "We develop relationships that we've hung on to," says Louie. "We're creating memories by building your special occasions and executing them to the best of our abilities." Hosting almost 200 weddings each year, The Gates on Roblin knows what brides want – a beautiful venue with all of the expected amenities and the award-winning food that keeps couples coming back. COMe hOMe TO The gATeS C O n S u M e r C h O i C e A w A r d 2 0 1 3 - C C A w A r d . C O M - 15