2021’s 10 to Watch Winners Unite Purpose and Profit
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2021’s 10 to Watch Winners Unite Purpose and Profit
Douglas magazine is proud to announce this year’s 10 to Watch winners, who represent the very best of Vancouver Island’s new businesses.
JUNE 7, 2021 - VICTORIA, BC (NEWS RELEASE) — Douglas magazine is proud to announce this year’s 10 to Watch winners, who represent the very best of Vancouver Island’s new businesses.
From identifying faulty infrastructure to ending period poverty and printing living human cells, these innovative companies have created unique and competitive businesses that stand out. The 10 to Watch winners were selected by an independent panel of judges that included local business leaders and representatives of the University of Victoria Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and Royal Roads University School of Business.
"These companies have weathered the storm and are coming out strong,” says Douglas Editor Carla Sorrell. “It hasn’t been an easy year for business and, during a time when we could not connect in person, the media’s role in shining a light on success stories has been more important than ever. We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners, whose unique values have been deep-set from the start and are foundational to the businesses that they have successfully built."
The 2021 10 to Watch winners are:
Niricson Technologies
“A 10 to Watch Award is a strong endorsement from local business experts,” says Lise Gyorkos, co-owner of Page One Publishing, which produces Douglas magazine. “The award recognizes that these businesses demonstrate sound business models, scalability, talent and great market potential.”
Now in their 11th year, the 10 to Watch Awards recognize Vancouver Island’s best new companies, which have been in business for three years or less. Previous winners include: SendtoNews, Sea Cider, Echosec, DeeBees Organics, Flytographer, Rumble Energy Drink, Elate Cosmetics and Family Sparks.
Douglas is published by Page One Publishing, creators of YAM, Victoria’s lifestyle magazine, and SPRUCE, Victoria’s home and design magazine. Find profiles of the winners in the June/July issue of Douglas or at douglasmagazine.com, and a backgrounder on each on the next page.
For further information and interviews, contact:
Carla Sorrell, Editor, Douglas Magazine
Mobile: 250-532-3877, Email: csorrell@pageonepublishing.ca
The 10 to Watch Awards are made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: TD Bank, Acacia Landscape, PI Financial/Ocean Wealth, Monk Office, Mac Renovations, Equitex, City of Victoria, Mike Geric Construction, Royal Roads University, TELUS Business and CHEK TV.
ABOUT DOUGLAS MAGAZINE’S 10 TO WATCH WINNERS 2021
Enabling the successful printing of living human tissues, Axolotl’s unique bioink formulations support the viability and function of living cells that can then be printed.
BinBreeze is an organic and naturally scented blend of untreated wood waste, minerals and silicates that is added to compost to reduce odour and fruit flies.
To provide quick and affordable professional design solutions, Flathaus has created a digital design service that enhances DIY renovations by offering off-the-shelf design packages and on demand, digital consultations.
Simultaneously fighting for period equity and environmental sustainability, and using a subscription model with conscious packaging for affordability, joni donates one biodegradable bamboo pad for every one sold.
The company unites renters with homes through better property management administration. Using an artificial intelligence platform, LetHub manages rental administration so property managers can efficiently engage with prospective tenants.
Locelle connects women in leadership; especially those in male-dominated industries. The company offers tailored mentor-matching through employer funded programming.
Chef Israel Alvarez Molina is elevating a daily staple — the tortilla — into a taste bud triumph. Organic corn kernels mixed with calcium chloride or lime are boiled and soaked overnight. The kernels are later rinsed, hulled, shaped into masa dough and fried into tortillas.
The customized beeswax food wraps are created in partnership with corporations to offer unique and sustainable gifts for clients and staff. The community driven company fundraises with charity partners.
Niricson provides safe, fast inspection of critical infrastructure. By adding software to pre-programmed drones from partner companies, Niricson collects data five times quicker and 50 per cent cheaper than traditional methods and generates a report detailing concerns.
Catering to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives to seafood, Save Da Sea’s first product, a Vegan Salmon Lox, is created with natural ingredients including marinated carrots and kelp.
Additional Info
Source : http://www.douglasmagazine.com/
Media Contact : csorrell@pageonepublishing.ca