Echoflex Wins Business of the Year in Squamish
2008 SQUAMISH LOCAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Squamish, BC, February 2, 2009 — BusinessSquamish.com and the Squamish Chamber of Commerce partnered together to successfully host the 2008 Squamish Local Business of the Year Awards – and the winners have been announced!
Echoflex Solutions Inc. received the 2008 Squamish Local Business of the Year Award, presented at the Squamish Chamber of Commerce 2009 AGM & Presidents Gala on January 31. Founded and run by 2 Squamish locals Brian Aikens and Shawn Pedersen, Echoflex Solutions Inc. manufactures and distributes EnOcean's patented radio and energy harvesting technology, bringing wireless control solutions to lighting, HVAC and process control applications. Honourable mentions were given to the runner ups – Trinity Romance and Plan N Trade Squamish.
These winners were among 13 finalists selected by their peers, nominated online at www.BusinessSquamish.com. The ultimate award winner was selected by a panel of judges from the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, BusinessSquamish.com, and the Squamish Council, based on criteria that included: nominations received, online votes from their peers, innovation, level of service, and contribution to local economic development – all of which Echoflex Solutions excelled in.
The prize for most online peer votes went to Trinity Romance, while one lucky random voter was also awarded a Participation Prize.
One of Echoflex’s nominators explained “Echoflex is putting Squamish on the global map for REAL SOLUTIONS for needs-based lighting, space specific temperature control, and demand response needs in an effort to conserve energy and make the planet 'greener'.”
News
