County of Brant held their annual Salute to Brant Business event on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
The evening provided an opportunity to network, enjoy food and drink, hear from a keynote speaker, and celebrate the achievements of local business leaders with awards.
“We are incredibly grateful for our Brant business community,” said Zach Gable, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. “Salute to Brant is a small token of appreciation for all they contribute to the County. We hope events like this help convey how much we value and thank them for choosing Brant.”
A key highlight of the event was the awards presentation, recognizing the achievements of businesses across five categories: Brant Farms For All Agriculture Award, Brant Works High Growth and Innovation Award, Good Times in Brant Award, Our Future Brant Sustainability Award, and new for 2024, the Accessible Brant Award.
This year’s award recipients are:
• Glenridge Hazelnuts – Brant Farms For All Agriculture Award
• Tigercat Industries Inc. – Brant Works High Growth and Innovation Award
• Grand River Rafting Company – Good Times In Brant Award
• Custom Steam Solutions Inc. – Our Future Brant Sustainability Award
• Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada – Accessible Brant Award
Nominations for the awards opened in early March and closed on May 31, 2024. Award recipients were selected by a committee of industry experts.
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a County of Brant business,” added Gable. “The support from the community is a testament to what a wonderful place Brant is to live, work, and play.”
The event also featured a keynote address from Ilona Dougherty, an expert on navigating demographic changes, whose research-backed insights help leaders build strong teams and attract young talent.
