STEINBACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Steinbach Chamber HONOURS 25-YEAR MEMBERS IN 2022
On behalf of the Steinbach Chamber’s board and staff, thank you to enVision Community Living and Athens Construction for all you do for our community.
The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce’s vision is “Leading Growth. Connecting People,” and our team is passionate about helping businesses succeed. Local businesses are a part of the community’s backbone, employing family and friends, donating to sports teams and charities, and investing in Steinbach and surrounding area in so many other ways.
T his year, we honour two businesses for being members of the Steinbach Chamber for 25 years. On behalf of the Steinbach Chamber’s board and staff, thank you to enVision Community Living and Athens Construction for all you do for our community. ENVISION COMMUNITY LIVING enVision Community Living is a non-prof- it community-based organization commit- ted to providing supports and services for people who live with an intellectual disabil- ity. This includes opportunities for personal growth and development and opportunities to live the life of their choosing in commu- nities throughout southeast Manitoba. This organization was founded in 1956 by a group of concerned families who gathered for mutual support when their children were refused entrance to public school be- cause of intellectual disabilities. The Prov-
ATHENS CONSTRUCTION Farrell and Nicki Rempel started Athens Construction in 1997 with a focus on barn building, expanding to houses shortly after. Once home building began, the work spoke for itself. In some instances, Athens has been ap- proached by clients, their children and their grandchildren, resulting in homes built for three generations. Concentrated on servic- ing clients in southeast Manitoba, Athens Construction is ready to work for you. Steinbach is undoubtedly stronger with organizations like these playing a key role in the local economy. When you support local, you’re investing in your neighbours and in the future of your community. Thank you, enVision Community Living and Ath- ens Construction, for your commitment to Steinbach and to the chamber network! ■
ince of Manitoba accepted the responsibili- ty to provide an education to all Manitobans in 1967. In 1973, the first residence, Kindale Man- or, opened in Steinbach providing a home for people returning to the community from a provincial institution and for young adults moving from their parental home to their very own home. Subsequent years saw the development of Supported Independent Living services, respite, transportation, and a variety of vo- cational and activity-based day programs, including work opportunities and supports through Eastman Employment Services. Starting with six students and one employ- ee/teacher, enVision has grown to employ 460 staff and serves about 400 people each year. Services continue to grow in scope and focus to accommodate and respond to the community living dreams of people with intellectual disabilities in the area.
ENVISION COMMUNITY LIVING
ATHENS CONSTRUCTION
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