My Timmins Now Dot Com and 93.1 Moose FM have moved into one of three finalist spots for Timmins business of the year with between six and ten employees.
That award is among a dozen that will be handed out in May at the Timmins Chamber of Commerce Nova Awards gala at the McIntyre Arena, the only venue in the city large enough.
Cheryl Holland of was one of three Chamber ambassadors to deliver the news to our office today.
“Scotiabank Business of the Year. Vista Radio is a finalist and it’s wonderful.”
Holland says the Nova gala is the social event of the year in the city. Her assessment: “It’s pretty swanky. It’s lots of fun and you kind of forget you’re in an arena.”
The theme this year is “Nova-opoly”, based on the Monopoly board game.
Holland has some wise advice for anyone wanting to be part of it. “Reserve your tables (laughs).”

The full finalists’ list:
BMT Insurance & Financial Services Business Contribution to the Community Award (1-5 Employees)
Lemongrass O’Reilly Sports The Barber Shop
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The Venture Centre Business Contribution to the Community Award (6-10 Employees) Foster Jane EateryMcIntyre Coffee Shop Mendonca Law Office
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NorthernTel Business Contribution to the Community Award (11+ Employees)
Dailey’s Your Independent Grocer J.L. Richard’s & Associates Limited Rehab Plus Rehabilitation & Fitness Centre
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FNETB Best Place to Work Award
Cain Safety Fire Protection Inc. Caron Equipment Inc. Rainville Foot Health
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Goldcorp Young Professional Award
Brianna Demers – Just Beecause Chocolates and Confections Rachel Pessah – Bright Spot Therapy Services Sylvie Lamothe – Rebel Soul Tribe |
RBC Marketing Award
Compass Brewing Ellery, Ellery, Guillemette & Prabucki Family Eye Care
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National Bank Innovation Award
DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd. Mine Safety Solutions Radical Gardens
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Northern College Service Excellence Award
Majestic Professional Consulting Steinberg & Mahn Ltd. Viel Auto Body & Collision Inc.
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Caisse Populaire Alliance New Business Award (Under 2 Years)
Borealis Fresh Farms Certarus Starbucks Timmins
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TD Bank Group Business of the Year Award
(1-5 Employees) Little Bit Western Porcupine Advance Printers Smiles for Life Dental Hygiene Clinic
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Scotiabank Business of the Year Award
(6-10 Employees) 360 Services Inc. Northern Ontario Audiology Services Vista Radio
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Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees)
De Beers Canada- Victor Mine EACOM Timber Corporation Soucie Salo Safety Inc.
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De Beers Canada Indigenous Partnership Award
dB Hearing Inc. Exsics Exploration Ltd. Northern College |
City of Timmins Non-Profit Organization
Award Centre Culturel La Ronde Inc. Timmins Learning Centre Timmins Snowmobile Club |
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OPG Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Pat Picard School of Dance The Brick Western Auto Sales
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President’s Award
To be announced at the Nova Awards on May 9
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