Last Thursday, the Small Business Enterprise Centre spent the evening recognizing local businesses with their Elgin & St. Thomas Small Business Awards.
The Bridges to Better Business event saw a night full of local excellence, from the TASTE of Elgin County and St. Thomas local food show case to the awards given out to deserving small businesses, capped off with a talk from Food Network star and Funny Money host James Cunningham.
Thirteen businesses and individuals were honoured during the awards portion of the evening.
This year’s winners include…
Elgin County Economic Development Award – Mennomex
Inspirational Entrepreneur- Redemption Tent Events
Promising New Start Up – Railway 1856 Ultimate Mini Golf
Libro Award – Smookin Caboose Barbeque
Elgin County Small Business Award – Mistyglen Creamery
St. Thomas Small Business Achievement Award – Geoff Rae of Hometown St. Thomas Magazine
Starter Company Plus Award – The Candy Gram
Summer Company Award – Elora Joy Crochet
Under 40 Business Leadership Award – Amarachi Kejeh
Horton Farmers Market Award – Chuck Magri of Wild Flowers Honey
St. Thomas Downtown Development Award – Dave Thomson of 94.1 myFM
St. Thomas Economic Development Award – The Elgin Centre
Long Term Business Achievement Award – The Fritter Shop
Written by: K. Freeman
