Laval, November 11, 2021 - Yesterday marked the fortieth edition of the Dunamis Gala organized by the Laval Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILaval). Tommy Pelletier, General Manager, Desjardins Entreprises - Laval - Laurentides, was honorary chairman of the gala, where 14 of the 61 finalists walked away with the prestigious trophy.

Hosted by Karima Brikh, the event, which took place at the Château Royal, was enthusiastically received. "Laval's entrepreneurial ecosystem is highly adaptable and dynamic. It brings together companies from sectors of excellence...". In general, what stands out about Laval is the vigour, boldness and innovative character of its business community," said Lucie Lecours, Minister for the Economy, who was on hand at the gala to congratulate Laval businesses and entrepreneurs on their contribution to the economic development not only of Laval, but of Quebec as a whole.

A gala to take the time

To mark its 40th anniversary, the Dunamis competition has been completely revamped. The registration process and the receipt of entries were made easier, the categories were redesigned and the image completely revamped. The gala was a reflection of all this renewal. The importance of the message; taking the time to highlight the efforts of companies and entrepreneurs who work with perseverance on the region's economic development because, after all, they are the gems of Laval's business community. "40 years of history for the Dunamis gala also means 40 years of working together to raise the profile of Laval's business community. Beyond our desire to drive our economy forward, we must also take the time to recognize excellence and congratulate ourselves," says Caroline De Guire, President and CEO of CCILaval.

A first for the "Grand Prix Reconnaissance de l'Année" award

To better reflect today's reality, the categories have been revised to be more representative of Laval companies, entrepreneurs, businesses, industrialists and manufacturers. For the first time, the Chamber also presented the "Grand Prix Reconnaissance", an award whose criteria reflect Laval's entrepreneurial spirit and current events. This year, the prize was awarded to a company that has demonstrated exceptional resilience since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Of the five finalists, Présentation Design won the first edition of this award.

It was also in an atmosphere of recognition that the winners took to the stage to collect their Dunamis trophies. "The winners in the 14 categories, as well as all the finalists, are inspiring businesses and entrepreneurs who are working to make our local economy an invaluable asset," says Anne-Marie Éthier, Chair of the CCILaval Board of Directors.

Congratulations to all the winners.

You are the gems of Laval's economy.

Category winners :

Retail trade
Presented by CCILaval

Winner > Les Minettes | Boutique gourmande

Services
Presented by Scotiabank

Winner > Creaform

Start-Up
Presented by National Bank and Evol

Winner > Ether innovations

Social economy and cooperatives
Presented by the Laval Rocket and SFL-Gestion de patrimoine

Winner > Centre SCAMA

Tourism
Presented by Tourisme Laval

Winner > ILLUMI - Fairy lights

Young business personality - under 40 years of age
Presented by JMA Diagnostics and Courrier Laval

Winner > Sabrina Bolduc - Plastitel

Business personality - 40 years and over
Presented by TD

Winner > Sébastien Lassonde - Rakabot inc.

Bell Coup de Coeur Award
Presented by Bell

Winner > Local Center for Integration and Social Cohesion - CLICS

Employer of the Year
Presented by CN and Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Winner > C3F télécom

Sustainable initiatives
Presented by the City of Laval

Winner > KIIMA

Technology and innovation
Presented by Laval Innov and Investissement Québec

Winner > GA international

Export
Presented by CCILaval

Winner > Les collections SHAN

Industries
Presented by RBC and CBRE

Winner > ADI Laval - Les industries Albert Davidson ltée

Grand Prix Reconnaissance
Presented by CCILaval

Winner > Design presentation

About CCILaval

The Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Laval, one of the largest in Quebec, brings together some 12,000 business leaders to build a rich and sustainable future in Quebec's 3rd largest city. It ensures that every company, business and industry has the support it needs to shine in its market. For more than 50 years, we have been championing economic issues and representing the interests of the business community before various bodies.

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