People’s Choice Of The Year
Business: Hollywood Glamour
What is your product, what service do you provide? I am a Lash Artist, specializing in Volume and Mega Volume lashing. I am also a top lash educator in Eastern Ontario.
I offer Lash extensions (classic, volume mega volume), lash lift and tint, paraffin wax treatments and brazilian waxing.
Soon to add: body waxing, Manzillians, teeth whitening and brow lamination.
Who are your clients? My clients are men and women looking for a little pep in their step and a little more confidence with instant results.
In your opinion what was your or your businesses most important achievements/contributions to the community in 2020? (Include examples such as financial success, awards, recognition, growth of markets, new products, job creation, on-going stability. Examples may also include leadership, economic spin-offs, payroll, community involvement, attraction of new markets) Moving towards creating a ‘one stop shop’ service menu, every year I add a new service to compliment my existing services. I am also always taking new courses to enhance my skills of my existing services so I can always be on tend in this fast, ever growing industry. With this, I have been able to retain a stable client list with a cancellation list of others wanting to be my client.
In your opinion what is exceptional about your business? Why do you feel that your business merits nomination as People’s Choice Business of the Year? In a saturated market, it’s important to find a way to set yourself apart from the crowd. I have always been someone who strives to be different, who takes something and makes it ‘better’ or twists things to challenge and attract a different market of clientele. With theses services that I offer, I add value to them with knowledge of my craft and education for my clients. I enhance their experience with high quality products, mini massages and Reiki treatment at every lash appointment.
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Business: The Beckwith Kitchen
What is your product, what service do you provide? To provide home made Chef prepared meals that can be brought home to reheat or do the last cook off as well as wonderful desserts and breads made by our talented bakers. All are prepared from scratch at our kitchen on site.
Who are your clients? The community of Carleton Place and surrounding communities
In your opinion what was your or your businesses most important achievements/contributions to the community in 2020? (Include examples such as financial success, awards, recognition, growth of markets, new products, job creation, on-going stability. Examples may also include leadership, economic spin-offs, payroll, community involvement, attraction of new markets) We are proud the meals and variety of meats and products we have been providing to our community. During COVID we also reached out and provided meals to some of our first responders and treats to our local hospital. 2020 has been by far business as usual. We were one of the lucky ones to be able to remain open during the pandemic but it was very challenging having to meet the Health requirements but also the worry of ensuring that our staff were safe as well as our costumers. Our staff are our backbone and were resilient during very difficult times. The met the constant changes we were facing and offering up great suggestions on what we could do to improve and to keep going.
In your opinion what is exceptional about your business? Why do you feel that your business merits nomination as People’s Choice Business of the Year? Our product and service to our customers comes first. But we, the owners, do not take credit for this. It is our staff that are our strength and support. Without their loyalty, hard work and dedication to our businesses, we would not succeed. We are small businesses that rely on a small number of staff. Their willingness to come in to work everyday, meeting the challenges they did and still provide the best service to customers even when some were a bit challenging , we cannot thank them enough. This nomination is being put forth for them, not for us the owners.
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Business: The Beckwith Butcher
What is your product, what service do you provide? Beef, Chicken and Pork. We believe that you should be able to walk into your local butcher shop to buy fresh meat that will make your meals taste great. We offer 36 different kinds of inhouse made sausages, variety of hamburger patties and chicken burgers. We also offer a deli counter with various cold meats, and salads made from the Beckwith Kitchen and cheese counter – Our staff also make our famous twice backed potatoes and various items to put on your BBQ such as stuffed mushrooms, stuffed jalapeno peppers, stuffed dill pickles to name a few. we also carry a wide variety of sauces and condiments to accompany meal. The Beckwith Butcher is also a distributor for the Traegar Smoker/BBQ and pellets.
Who are your clients? The community of Carleton Place and surrounding communities
In your opinion what was your or your businesses most important achievements/contributions to the community in 2020? (Include examples such as financial success, awards, recognition, growth of markets, new products, job creation, on-going stability. Examples may also include leadership, economic spin-offs, payroll, community involvement, attraction of new markets) We are proud the meals and variety of meats and products we have been providing to our community. During COVID we also reached out and provided meals to some of our first responders and treats to our local hospital. 2020 has been by far business as usual. We were one of the lucky ones to be able to remain open during the pandemic but it was very challenging having to meet the Health requirements but also the worry of ensuring that our staff were safe as well as our costumers. Our staff are our backbone and were resilient during very difficult times. The met the constant changes we were facing and offering up great suggestions on what we could do to improve and to keep going.
In your opinion what is exceptional about your business? Why do you feel that your business merits nomination as People’s Choice Business of the Year? Our product and service to our customers comes first. But we, the owners, do not take credit for this. It is our staff that are our strength and support. Without their loyalty, hard work and dedication to our businesses, we would not succeed. We are small businesses that rely on a small number of staff. Their willingness to come into work everyday, meeting the challenges they did and still provide the best service to customers even when some were a bit challenging , we cannot thank them enough. This nomination is being put forth for them, not for us the owners.
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Business: The Granary
What is your product, what service do you provide? The Granary is your local health food store. We provide our customers with a selection of organic & specialty groceries, quality supplements, natural body care and eco-conscious housewares and gifts. During our product selection process a focus is put on obtaining local, organic, non-gmo and fair trade products. With a focus on continued staff education and a solution based mindset the team at The Granary is able to provide customers with relevant information and product knowledge to help our customers achieve their goals.
Who are your clients? We are lucky enough to serve customers at all stages of their lives. From new parents to vibrant seniors we have something for everyone. We are an all inclusive business and are happy to help each customer on their own path to great health, naturally.
In your opinion what was your or your businesses most important achievements/contributions to the community in 2020? (Include examples such as financial success, awards, recognition, growth of markets, new products, job creation, on-going stability. Examples may also include leadership, economic spin-offs, payroll, community involvement, attraction of new markets)The Granary’s greatest achievement in 2020 is one I wish never happened. Thanks to a small dedicated group of committed staff, we were able to keep our doors open throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. With innovation and adaptation we shifted the way we did business to help our customers in anyway we could. From phone and email orders for curbside pick up and delivery to new product selection we worked hard to keep our customers safe and welcomed. The hard work paid off as we saw an increase of new and regular customers.
In your opinion what is exceptional about your business? Why do you feel that your business merits nomination as People’s Choice Business of the Year? We are a solution based people business which sets us apart from other shopping options. We are dedicated to customer service and providing our customers with up to date information, new products and and an enjoyable in store experience. The Granary is a community minded business that is happy to support many local organizations and causes. Our commitment to the environment with a focus on waste reduction, sustainability and green initiatives also sets us apart.
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Business: Acquisti Life
What is your product, what service do you provide? We are a trendy clothing boutique offering apparel, footwear and accessories for both women and men. We have trained staff that can help you with your fashion choices and assist you with your new wardrobe. We also like to think we offer a warm, friendly atmosphere where we can socialize, chat and support each other on many levels.
Who are your clients? We are lucky enough to serve customers at all stages of their lives. From new parents to vibrant seniors we have something for everyone. Our clients are women and men ranging from teens to grandparents! We like to believe that our clothing suits many age ranges and that fashion is only age specific if you think it is!
In your opinion what was your or your businesses most important achievements/contributions to the community in 2020? (Include examples such as financial success, awards, recognition, growth of markets, new products, job creation, on-going stability. Examples may also include leadership, economic spin-offs, payroll, community involvement, attraction of new markets) Acquisti Life has brought new retail growth to our community offering a local option to shop for everyday, affordable, on trend clothing, keeping residents in town and financially supporting locals businesses. We have attracted new customers downtown which also increases traffic for other nearby retailers and restaurants. We believe that we have added a new charm to the core, facade improvements and overall beautification. We have created 3 part time jobs including a student job.
In your opinion what is exceptional about your business? Why do you feel that your business merits nomination as People’s Choice Business of the Year? I think that the exceptional component of Acqusiti Life isn’t about the store itself, but rather about what this type of store represents in our community for the potential for all of our existing and future retailers. We work very hard at promoting our town and all of the other retailers because we believe that the more we have the better we are. We are exceptional because all of us together are exceptional. My store is a reflection of my pride, passion and belief in our town and how great we all can be. When you walk in our door, you don’t just find clothing, you find passion, excitement and blind faith in our community.