Fawcett Insurance Agency Lu. Wilf, Marj and feil Fawcett provide leadership to their employees by way of open door policies, management coaching and a stuf forum for the presentation of ideas and concerns. The staff teun are supported and --acouraged to : mine Grouse Mountain — The Peak of Vancouver. Stuart Mclaughlin, President is highly regarded as a fair and caring eniployer by his employees. Staff is given opportunities for professional wun personal development as well as advancement and NORTH VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINEES World Tribe Productions Inc. Julie Prescott and James Knowles believe that their “Tribe” is a group of people with common interests and goals who can individually accomplish great things but together, anything is possible. They provide opportunities for recognition. Family vadlies and 2 feeling of community staf to balance their lives ranging from yous classes to participate in the Great Pursuit, Kid Kare and other are the comerstones of the culture that exists at Grouse. business coaching. events to benefit the community. Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. Since [889 there has been a swinging bridge at Capilino curacting visitors from all over the world. For the last 45 vears it has been in Naney Stihbard’s family. Under Nancy's guidance admissions have grown from 200,000 in Employment Training Division — North Shore Continuing Education. For over 12 veus the Employment Training Division has been providing training to help unemploved clients make the transition into meaningful, iong-term employment. An RJR Construction Management Ltd. RYR his been renovating homes and business for over twenty years Under the stewardship ef Bob Rasmus they have received awards for renovation and Testonution throughout Greater Vancouver. Bob's commitment to 1983 to 800.000 in 1997. Vancouver's oldest visitor 80% success rate over the fast three vears has had a his community of residence has also been acknowledged attraction now employs 120 people. positive impact on the North Shore community. with a number of distinguished service awards. Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. With the visionary leadership of Stuart Mclaughlin Grouse Mountain, cace only a local ski facility. is now home to Canada’s first high definition electronic cinema. helicopter tours, guided mountain biking tours, a Native Feast House, the “Tribute to the Kelsan Technologies Corp. In less than ten years Kelsan and its President Ketvin Chiddick have gone from obscurity to world-wide recognition for friction technology. Kelsan’s client list includes The London Underground, Queensland Pivotal Software inc. Feunded by Norm Francis and Keith Wales in 1994, Pivotal has grown fron a customer hase of 75 last vear to 350 in 1998 through an innovative combination of award winning technology, cn aggressive partnership strategy and a Forest” Chainsaw carvings and the Grouse Grind. all enjoyed Rail, Eurostar (the Chunnel), Bombardier. Finnish keen eve for cinersing g growsh markets in the by over 800,000 people a year. State Railroad and Vancouver's Skytrain. technology indusiry. Great Northern Packing Lid. In 1984 Don Millerd revived a business originally started by his family in the early part of the century - the canning of wild salmon. Great Northern is a quie! supporter of many charitable organizations with a strong focus on those dedicated iasercolor Design & Printing —~ Naomi Yamamoto. As Chair of the Board of Capilano College. Past Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce and Co- Chair of the BC Business Summit 1998, Naomi has given generously to the education and business community. She is a Seaspan international Ltd. Relocating from Vancouver to the North Shore in 1967, Seaspan has provided much needed funding for a variety of community programs, activities and services since their arrival. Host recently, Seaspan has presented with the North Shore Museum and Archives, a Pacific Coastal Marine Exhibit to improve the future for women and children who have _positive indication of how, with dedication and in celebration of their 100th anniversary. witnessed or experienced abuse. determination. one person can make a difference. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR. AWARD Sherina jamal — Ancient Secrets. A leader in the natural skin care industry, Sherina is the sole owner of this home bused company on the brink of expansion into wholesale, shipping and showroom space. Sherina is dedicated to quality and to Heather McCullough — Hi-Performance Lifestyles Inc. As the founder and president of her company, Heather specializes in wellness seminars, workplace wellness programs, personal traming and medical exercise. Her passion for a high Johnn Four — Refer-all.com Contacts Inc. Stick-to-itiveness and a long term vision has brought Refer- all.com through the difficulties of starting 2 business, creating a Web Site and helping clients believe in something they weren't familiar with. Johnn helping young students interested in business in her performance lifestyle has given her recognition as an Four is now able to ease businesses into the 21st Century community and other parts of the world. inspiring leader in her field. by saving them time, money and increasing their profile. WITH APPRECIATION These Awards are made possible due to the generous contributions of our corporate sponsors. Our sincerest thanks from the Board of Directors of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. EDIACO THE PRESENTATION COMPANY Alan Gadsby Photography Mediaco Since their start-up in North Vancouver in 1988, Andrew Smith Posters Park Royal Hotel MEDIACO has earned a strong reputation for BC Rail Rogers Cable excellence in technical production and state-of-art Contact Printing Stolen Moments Jazz Quartet audio-visual equipment. MEDIACO has the people, the Cutglass Productions/Superior Videos Tidey's Trophies experience and the expert knowledge you need to Ernst & Young Visual Display Services ensure your next event is flawless. Grouse Mountain ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS COMMITTEE DESIGN COMMITTEE Carol Tennessey, Chair, Business Development Bank of Canada Heddy Bing, Visual Display Services Trixi Agrios, North Shore News Jill Jenkens, Decorating Den Interiors Nancy Mackay, Ernst & Young Teryle Magnuson, Teryle Magnuson Interiors Valerie Mackay, VJ Graphics Lid. Barbara Skwarok, Brenda Cardiff, A Stroke of Genius Judi Ainsworth, Paul Clausen, Michael May, North Vancouver Edith Saatkamp, Edith Saatkamp Interior Design Chamber of Commerce Ded Se a Ee ee tt et Ore Coe ft a he) nO ee oo ce i 2 2 ee oe i Oe ne Cee ee Se ee ie