POLAR INDUSTRIES LTD. (SPRINGFIELD) Outstanding Small Business — Sponsored by BDC Recognized through its involvement with the popular History Channel show Ice Road Truckers, Polar Industries Ltd. is a leading remote logistics specialist with a corporate culture based on service, philanthropy, and personal as well as corporate growth. It serves communities in northern Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, many of which are isolated 10 months of the year and rely on its professional service for vital supplies. Finalists: 6P Marketing; PrintPro Digital & Offset NORIMA CONSULTING INC. (WINNIPEG) Outstanding Medium Business — Sponsored by Taylor McCaffrey LLP. Founded out of a basement in St. Vital and an office in San Diego in 2006, Norima Consulting offers technology consulting and strategic resourcing to mid-to large-size organizations across industries — including financial services, health care, insurance and utilities/energy — and operates as an innovation accelerator to corporate clients. Finalists: Redfern Farm Service Ltd.; Shindico Realty Ltd. STEINBACH CREDIT UNION (STEINBACH)
Below from left: MCC Board Chair Judy Murphy, Siloam Mission CEO Jim Bell,
Canad Inns CEO Dan Lussier. Photos by David Moder Photography
Outstanding Large Business — Sponsored by CPHR Manitoba
Started as a rural cooperative, Steinbach Credit Union grew without mergers to become Manitoba’s largest credit union and the 8th largest in Canada, with over $5 billion in assets. For the past 75 years, SCU has worked with members to create relationships based on trust and support. Its success is rooted in the philosophy of serving the needs of members and a continuing a tradition of exemplary service. Finalists: Jacobson & Greiner Group Ltd.; Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology RED RIVER COLLEGE (WINNIPEG)
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MNP Lieutenant Governor Awards — Business
Founded in Brandon in 1956, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm with more than 4,000 staff. One of the country’s largest professional service firms, it has been named as one of Canada’s top 50 employers every year consecutively since 2009. MNP proudly serves its clients in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, it provides a collaborative, cost- effective approach to doing business, and personalized strategies to help organizations succeed — across the country and around the world. SILOAM MISSION (WINNIPEG) Outstanding Not-for-Profit — Sponsored by Canad Inns Since 1987, Siloam Mission has provided meals, clothing, and hope to Winnipeg’s poor and homeless community. Serving hundreds of people with dignity and respect every day, lending a helping hand to those who need it most, Siloam Mission provides programs and services free of charge for over 2,500 people annually. In 2016, 507,563 meals were served, an increase of 3 per cent each sitting from 2015. An increase of 15,000 additional meals is expected in the upcoming year. Finalists: The Winnipeg Foundation; True North Youth Foundation
Long-Term Achievement — Sponsored by CPA Manitoba
Red River College takes pride in students’ achievements — and in providing the highest-quality education available. The graduate employment rate consistently exceeds 94 per cent, and RRC strives to keep the curriculum on the cutting edge through partnerships with industry, and by using state-of-the-art equipment. With more than 200 full- time and part-time programs spread over nine campuses in Manitoba, its aim is to be recognized globally for excellence in applied learning, research and innovation. Finalists: Qualico; WM Dyck & Sons The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce would like to thank all our dedicated sponsors and partners for their continued belief in the Chamber movement. We also send our congratulations to all the nominees and look forward making the 35th Annual Manitoba Business Awards bigger and better. ■
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