The Halifax Chamber of Commerce will host the 18th annual Halifax Business Awards at the new Halifax Convention Centre on Thursday.
The chamber said in a statement it expects hundreds of attendees for the event, in which 30 finalists are vying for six awards. The dinner is sold out.
“We’re recognizing the new, the innovative, the exporters, the big, the small businesses and the leaders who continue to grow our city,” said Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of the chamber. “Our finalists represent a variety of industries, but what they all have in common is their drive, determination and passion. We are thrilled to be able to highlight some of the risk takers in our community.”
The finalists are:
New Business
The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Small Business
Export
BlueLight Analytics Inc.
InterTalk Critical Information Systems
World Link Food Distributors Inc.
Innovative
BlueLight Analytics Inc.
Business
InterTalk Critical Information Systems
PAVIA Gallery – Espresso Bar & Café
Business Leader
Ross Argante, Partner of Integrated Staffing Ltd.
Martina Kelades, Co-Founder of Shattered Silence Mental Health.
Joe Metlege, President of Templeton Properties.
Tony Nahas, Founder of Mezza Lebanese Kitchen.
Dave O’Connor, President of Glow, The Event Store.