Congratulations to Craig Busch and Netgain on being named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. This national recognition reflects Netgain’s continued innovation, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering outstanding value to its clients. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and the impact Netgain is making across Canada.
We’re excited to celebrate Innovators Alliance member David Yeaman of Molded Precision Components for launching a new venture that’s breathing fresh life into local manufacturing.
By acquiring a long-standing flowerpot business, David and his team have preserved skilled jobs while reinvigorating Canadian production. Through the fusion of precision engineering and sustainable design, they exemplify innovation, agility, and leadership — turning a simple handshake deal into a homegrown success story worth celebrating.
View more details on LinkedIn.
Congratulations to Doug Hynek and Hynek Financial Group on being recognized at the 2025 Chambers Plan Ontario Advisors Conference. As an agency, they were honored with three prestigious awards: the New Business Award, the Agency of the Year Award, and the Highest Threshold Award for in-force business. These accolades reflect their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service, strategic guidance, and consistent results in employee benefits consulting.
Congratulations to IA members John Ulcar, Edson Fariello and the entire team Crosslink Technology Inc. on being awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal — the highest possible rating for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance! This prestigious recognition places Crosslink Technology in the top 1% of companies globally assessed by EcoVadis, reflecting the incredible progress they’ve made in strengthening their sustainability management system.
Rob served on the Board for three years and was instrumental in strengthening communication between Chapter Chairs and enhancing the overall Chapter experience—contributions that will have a lasting impact.
Congratulations to IA member Shafiq Mohamed and the team at Fully Promoted on being named a 2025 Franchisees’ Choice designee by the Canadian Franchise Association! A well-deserved recognition of your hard work and dedication.
View more details on LinkedIn.
Big congratulations to Jesse Kerr, Craig Busch, and the entire Sandbox Centre team on this monumental achievement!
Becoming the 17th Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) in Ontario, and the first new one since 2010, is an achievement for The Sandbox Centre in Barrie. The Sandbox Centre’s designation as a RIC, will grant its members access to exclusive programs, mentorship, and funding opportunities to support business growth. This expansion of the RIC network is part of a broader provincial initiative to foster innovation and economic development across Ontario.
Congratulations to IA Member Steven Nazarian and the Motif Labs labs team on your merger with Organigram Global, creating Canada’s largest licensed producer by market share!
Here’s to this exciting new chapter of innovation and growth—well done!
Our members are continually solving problems creatively and finding new ways to add value to their communities through innovation in products and services.
We’re proud to celebrate the following member accomplishments in 2024:
Investing in Innovation: $1M Boost for Downtown’s Sandbox Centre
The provincial government has committed $1 million to the Sandbox Centre, a move CEO Craig Busch says will “accelerate our efforts to support start-ups and scale-ups, especially those with high growth potential.”
Read more about this exciting milestone.
Congratulations to Steve Nazarian of Motif labs who has been acquired by Organigram forming the #1 cannabis licensed producer in Canada with international aspirations. Read more.
Congratulations to IA member Craig Busch and the Bins4 Shredding team for being recognized as one of The Globe and Mail’s fastest growing companies in Canada. Wishing you continued growth and success ahead!
We’re thrilled to share that Bruce Whitehouse, CEO of INNOMOTIVE Solutions Group, has awarded Jaimin Shah the Innovators Alliance Innovation Leader Award.
Jaimin’s process improvement mindset has been instrumental in accelerating the Springfield, Ohio operation, driving both efficiency and innovation. See on LinkedIn.
Congratulations to Kenny Johnston on his well-deserved promotion to the new President & CEO of Bill Gosling Outsourcing!
Kudos to Innovators member Gordon Hart and the Selectpath team on being recognized as one of Canada’s Top Consultants!
We are proud to support Sandbox Centre’s application for the Barrie RIC. Our collaboration with Sandbox Centre, an IA member entity, has shown us the significant impact they have on local entrepreneurs and businesses. We fully endorse Sandbox Centre as a pivotal player in Barrie’s innovation ecosystem.
PJ Ferguson, President & Founder of ABL Employment, is proud to announce Kim W as the Recipient of the ABL Employment’s “A Better Life” Award. This award recognizes individuals who actively strive to improve their lives and the lives of others. Read Kim’s inspiring story here.
Craig Busch, President & CEO of Busch Systems, proudly announces that Stephanie MacMillan has been honoured with the Intrapreneur Award at the Women in Business Awards 2024 hosted by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Innovators Member Mark Arteaga and his team at RedBit Development received the Second Harvest Kindness in Kind Award for their significant impact on Second Harvest’s mission throughout the year.
PrintGeek, led by Dan Neto, was honored by Great Places to Work for Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2023 Canada and recognized as a finalist for the 2023 Business Achievement Award by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.
Steve McGowan showcased the groundbreaking Matias USB-C Nano Receiver and Sculpted Ergonomic Keyboard at CES, earning accolades from IntoTomorrow.com
Siltech’s Jim Tellerd was honored with the prestigious Innovator’s Alliance Innovation Award. Jim’s dedication and innovation over his 25-year tenure have made a lasting impact. A huge thank you to Dag Enhorning for leading this recognition within our Toronto West Chapter.
