The finalists for the Barrie Business Awards have been announced.
Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman announced the nominees for each of the 10 categories on Wednesday, which included“Entrepreneur of the Year”, “Young Professional of the Year”, and “Community Builder.”
Lehman says it’s all about acknowledging the important role that local businesses play in building the city.
The award gala takes place on Nov. 9.
You can see the finalists below:
Arch Brown Entrepreneur of the Year
Stephen Loftus (Innovative Automation)
Krista LaRiviere (gShift Labs)
Jimmy Furlano (Tyger Shark)
Young Professional of the Year
Andrew Burke
Mark Faris
Nicholas L'Ecuyer
Small Business of the Year
KKP
Mark Faris (The Faris Team)
Thee Place for Paws
New Business of the Year
Sharpe Hearing
Georgian Detailing
Ripe Juicery
Not-For-Profit or Charitable Organization of the Year
Connexus Church
Barrie Food Bank
RVH Foundation
Manufacturer of the Year
Linear Transfer Systems
Brotech Precision CNC
Innovative Automation
Large Business of the Year
Innovative Automation
Napoleon
Fresh Mix Ltd.
Employer of the Year
O'Sullivan Animal Hospital
TygerShark
Springwater Child Care Centre
Going Global
Linear Transfer Automation Systems
Orangetheory Fitness
Community Builder of the Year
Mark Faris (The Faris Team)
Larche Communications
Barriston Law