We were humbled to see our name presented to the awards committee and we were actually nominated in five categories. This morning was the Press Conference where they announced the finalists. We finaled in two categories. The Creative Space is a finalist for the NEW BUSINESS AWARD presented by the Strategic and Economic Development Office of The City of Barrie. We share this nomination with former Creative Space member Andrew and Emily Sorlie with Honey and Dear Productions. Bring it on Sorlie! ;o)
The big surprise was at the end of the announcements when they opened the second envelope to reveal the finalist for the Arch Brown Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This is a prestigious award, one that all business leaders covet. Debbie DeCaire, from the Chamber (and owner Skipwith and Associates, one of Rhubarb Media’s clients was the presenter). She opened it up and said “the finalists are in alphabetical order… (killer pause…) “Chad Ballantyne, of The Creative Space…” !
Here’s the list of all the nominees
http://barriechamber.com/barrie-business-awards
We’ll let y’all know on Nov 30th when the Awards Gala happens.
Wow! – Thanks to those who nominated and to the committee who had to choose. I’m humbled.
Thanks to all current and former members of The Creative Space – if we win, these awards will be shared with you all as your participation in this vision of coworking in Barrie is part of the success.
Peace.