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OABE recognizes businesses from all sectors continued from p.1 "This reception provides us with the opportunity to thank all the nominees for their hard work, dedication and sacrifice and for their contribution to a healthy and sustainable economy in Oakville," said Julia Hanna, Oakville Chamber of Commerce chair. It will also be a fundraiser for RCOW youth initiatives, including school lunch and breakfast programs, bursaries and scholarships. "This gala event raises more than $40,000 and for this we are grateful and thank everyone for their support," said Duncan McLeod, Rotary president. From 145 nominations received, 48 companies made it through the qualification process across eight award categories. The final round of judging will take place with award recipients announced at tonight's (March 27) gala. The nominees include: Small Business of the Year · 7 Park Avenue Financial (6169899 Canada Inc.) · Active Academics Ltd. o/a Sylvan Learning · Baeumler Quality Construction · Blazer for Men · Canadian Pet Connection · Dearcroft Montessori School · Enza Natural Health Centre & Day Spa · Fotografia Boutique · Intelligent Office · JY Jewellery Ltd. · Monique's Quality Cleaning · Nurse Next Door Home Care Services · Personal Service Coffee Corp. · Safety On Site Interactive Training Solutions (SOS First Aid) · Soleil Salon & Spa · Stage2Data · SYGNET Community Builder of the Year · Baeumler Quality Construction · ConnectUs Communication Canada · Dufferin Construction Company, A division of Holcim (Canada) Inc. · Enza Natural Health Centre & Day Spa · Knar Jewellery · Moen Inc. · Virox Technologies Inc. Large Business of the Year · Astound Group Inc. · Euro-Line Appliances Inc. · Kennedy Ford Sales Limited · Staples · Virox Technologies Inc. Professional Service Provider of the Year · Acorn Family Health and Wellness Centre · CHR Health Centre Inc. · The Oakville Hearing Centre Inc. · Innermedica · LEON Pharmacy · Oakville Endoscopy Centre Inc. · BioPed Footcare Centre, Oakville · Wellness for the Body Restaurateur of the Year · Boston Pizza Dorval Drive Oakville · Cora's Breakfast & Lunch · Cucci Ristorante · Hampton's Restaurant & Catering · The Crepe Kitchen Restaurant Young Entrepreneur of the Year · Emmerson Strength and Conditioning · Family First Organic Meals MTO Approved OAKVILLE'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL 3 | Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com · Oliberte Limited · Switch Studio, a Division of Staci Edwards Design Inc. Hospitality/Visitor Attraction of the Year · Quality Suites Oakville · Glen Abbey Golf Club Employee of the Year · Francine Bujna, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. · Nancy Jacky, Vision Source Office of Dr. Ronald Gall · Michelle Eglington, Euro-Line Appliances Without Compromise The Best Price for Driver Training in Town · Maximum Insurance Discount · Easy Payment Plan 21 · Patience and Courtesy Is Our Virtue YEARS YEARS · Modern Dual-Controlled Car · Course Fee May Be Tax Deductible EXPERIENCE · Driving Tests Arranged · Specialist In Teaching Nervous Beginner WEEKEND COURSE Apr 13-14,20-21 May 4-5,11-12 All Lessons are Private 905.469.8880 · drivingedge.ca · info@drivingedge.ca 2448 Lakeshore Rd. West · Unit 18, 2nd Floor $ DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE *Promotional price subject to change anytime. 400* + HST HUGE SELECTION NEW OUTDOOR COLLECTIONS HAVE ARRIVED CLEARANCE ON SELECT FLOOR MODELS Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money Voted Number 1 Financial Planner 10 Years Various sizes and colours · Patio Furniture · Gazebos · Awnings · Patio Umbrellas · Bedroom · Dining · Bar Stools · Office Chairs · Sofas · Home Theatre Seating DESTINATION FURNITURE OPEN EVERY DAY! MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI Certified Financial Planner Peter Watson SINCE 1991 584 Kerr Street @ Speers, Oakville 905.337.3653 www.destinationfurniture.ca 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com