Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Albert County

Susan & William MacCallum, owners of Falcon Ridge Inn in Alma, were awarded the Environmental Stewardship award. Installing solar panels and charging stations for electric vehicles are two of the many things they have done to make the business more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Photo by Samantha White, McKenzie College.

Submitted by Kat Hallett

Ten Albert County businesses were recognized for outstanding service and commitment to community at the second annual Albert County Chamber of Commerce (ACCofC) Business Excellence Awards Gala. ​

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The Gala took place at Broadleaf Ranch April 6th with more than 110 community members. The evening featured live music from Samantha Robichaud and Stacey Read, and ‘Albert County Appetizers’ from Oliver’s German Bakery, Shepody Preserve, AnC Meats and Broadleaf Ranch.

The committee received a total of 25 nominees representing business from Riverview all the way down Route 114 to Alma. The 2019 ACCofC Business Excellence Award winners are:

• Non-profit of the Year: Boys & Girls Club of Riverview
  
• Emerging Business of the Year: Coverdale Counselling & Consulting
  
• Tourism Excellence Award: Fundy’s Cape Enrage
  
• Accommodations Excellence Award: Broadleaf Ranch
  
• Food & Drink Services Award of Excellence: An Octopus’ Garden Café
  
• Community Service - Albert County Ambassador: Five Bridges Neighbourhood Bar & Grill
  
• Environmental Stewardship: Falcon Ridge Inn
  
• Arts & Culture Award: LadyBossCollective
  
• People’s Choice: Glassroots Inc.
  
• Business of the Year: Rehab One Performance Centre
  

The ACCofC extends an enormous thank-you to the Gold Sponsors (CBDC Westmorland-Albert, SCOW Cider & Rogers TV), Silver Sponsors (Darren Phillips Auto Repair, Downey Home Hardware & Maritime Window Film Specialists), and our many Bronze Sponsors.

​We are already looking forward to next year’s party! ​