Airdrie Airdrie Business Awards

Ambition Performing Arts (APA) is honoured to be a finalist in the Employer Excellence and Business Leader categories of the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards. In addition, APA was named 2019 Business of the Year and has served the community for 18 years.

The place you start and the place you stay for Music, Drama and Dance (jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, acro lyrical, boys only, piano, voice, guitar, group voice, ukulele and theatre classes) is Ambition Performing Arts Inc.

“Parents need quality programming they feel good about investing in; programming that matches their values, says Owner and Founder Tara Pickford. “We work hard to provide a family-first atmosphere, focussed on age appropriate development and happy, healthy training teaching life skills through the arts. We do this while setting the gold standard of business practices and technology in our industry. We know less than 5% of our students will become professional performers, but 100% of our students will use the life skills gained throughout their education here.”

APA is tech-enabled with personalized portals to allow students to go between in-class and online instruction as needed while following Safer Studio Guidelines™.

Learn more at: www.ambitionarts.com.

AT&T Executive Safety Consultants is pleased to be an Innovation Award finalist in the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Business Awards.

For more than 25 years, A&T has been Airdrie’s solution for a variety of safety training and products.

“We are a safety consulting company offering first aid training, CPR training, development of occupational health and safety management programs, auditing services, PPE equipment, and safety supplies such as first aid kits, AED’s, and more,” says Corryine De Souza, Operations Director. She started as a volunteer on a safety committee and grew to realize the need for reliable and professional training and products across multiple industries. “I am very passionate about safety and love working people,” she says.

DeSouza continues, “Our services are important because we customize safety programs to suit clients’ needs, promote safety and wellness to workers, and assist employers in meeting and exceeding occupational health and safety legislation. Investment in safety is an investment in oneself. Putting safety first benefits everyone including your family, colleagues, community, and employer/employees.”

In this time of handling a pandemic, A&T Executive Safety’s goals are even more important.
“We managed to procure much needed safety supplies at reasonable costs that have been difficult to obtain in these ever changing times of COVID-19,” DeSouza confirms.

A&T Executive Safety has been a member of your community for decades and will continue to help ensure your health and safety for years to come. Learn more at www.atairdriesafety.ca

Glenn Smaha of Davis Chevrolet GMC Buick is pleased to be a Business Leader finalist in the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

General Manager Glenn Smaha, who has been working in the auto industry for more than 30 years, notes, “The nomination affirms that we have been doing the right things. The recognition is nice, but the affirmation is the most important thing. The strong sense of service and wanting to give back being recognized – that resonates with me and makes me feel good.”

Glenn started off in the industry in 1984 as a lot attendant, a job he worked before going to school. He said he quickly fell in love with the business. Glenn explains, “I never pursued what I intended to with post-secondary. Instead, I found a lifelong career.”

Five pillars are vital to the success of Davis Chevrolet: putting the customer first, having urgency in everything they do, always selling and promoting the cause, remaining open to new ideas and empowering people to “own it.”

The dealership is also known for being very involved in the community. The Airdrie Food Bank, Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society, North Rocky View Community Links, Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie, and Airdrie Meals on Wheels are among the organizations Davis Chevrolet continues to support.

Learn more at www.davischev.com.

For more than 15 years, BrokerLink has been proud to help the Airdrie community find the personal or business insurance policies they need.

“We find insurance that fits you. We are here to keep you and your families safe and protected, providing peace of mind,” says Kristen Moran, Branch Manager. “We make buying insurance easier by providing competitive quotes to help find the right coverage at the best rate possible. We are proud to serve and support the members of this great community.”

Unlike working with an agent, brokers shop the market on your behalf. Insurance is available in two ways: an agent can sell the products of the company they work for, or a broker can get quotes from a wide variety of companies and compare them on your behalf. While both methods have their advantages, the difference in using a broker is choice. You speak with the broker about your full range of needs. Then the broker contacts several insurance agencies, gets the quotes, compares the rates, terms, conditions, and exclusions, and then presents the ideal one for your consideration. You save time and have an expert insurance professional on your side.

Experience the difference today. Visit www.brokerlink.ca to learn more or visit one of the two BrokerLink locations in Airdrie.

A finalist for the 2020 Legacy Business Award, Big Springs Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is a locally owned and operated business that has served Airdrie and surrounding areas since 1980, specializing in residential and commercial repairs, renovations and new installations.

From its origin, Big Springs has consistently been family owned and operated. It began as a small home-based business in 1980 with one Owner/Operator, Gus Gauthier, primarily servicing small town Airdrie. It wasn’t until the mid-90's that Gus’s oldest sons started to work for the company. All four of Gus’s sons obtained their plumbing and gas tickets while working for the family business.

The turn of the millennium brought on board the two youngest sons, Matt and Mike, who currently own and operate the company. The business now operates from an office in southeast Airdrie and has a staff of twelve dedicated employees who live in or around the Airdrie area.

Big Springs is very proud to be part of Airdrie’s business community and we continue to reciprocate the support that we have received for so many years from all our loyal customers and businesses. We take pride in the long-standing relationships that we have built in our community over the past 40 years and the amazing people that we have met along the way.

MJ McClain Chartered Professional Accountants is thrilled to be an Employer Excellence 2020 finalist in the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

“We do corporate tax returns, financial statement preparation, personal tax returns, bookkeeping and accounting services,” says Melody McClain, CPA. “I love working with people in a small office/business environment,” she continues. “I take the time to understand your business, ensure complete compliance with tax filing requirements, and I maximize your tax deductions and savings.”

Melody’s advice for business owners is, “Ask lots of questions! Make sure you understand the accounting side of your business. Also, keep your business activities and personal activities separate.”

Accounting firms are a very important partners for businesses of all sizes and for individuals looking to stay compliant with CRA. In this time of COVID-19 with its many benefit programs and new filing deadlines, many people have questions about what they are entitled to and which benefits withhold tax. Canada Revenue Agency is swamped with calls, but independent accounting firms like MJ McClain are happy to help. Contact them for assistance with your individual or business taxes, whether or not you are including benefit relief programs or taking advantage of delayed filings.

This year, MJ McClain celebrates six years of service. Learn more at www.mjmcclain.ca.