Business of Distinction Award Winners-2018

General Business - Tammy Bursey-Bursey’s Kwikway Ltd

A former employee of a small convenience store which operated in Lower Island Cove since 1994, Tammy welcomed an opportunity to purchase the enterprise in the fall of 2013.  She believed in this business and knew this was her chance to become an entrepreneur. 

Tammy met with staff of CBDC Trinity Conception and through its process, in January 2014 she purchased the business, completed renovations, added an extension to the building, paved the parking lot and re-opened the gas bar to better serve her customers.  

Since taking ownership Tammy has upgraded to a Point of Sale system, added baked goods, pizza, sub sandwiches and all the necessities which a one-stop convenience store offers.  In September 2017 Tammy added a full take-out food service, which is now operating as a seasonal business.   

Lower Island Cove has a population of approximately 250 residents, and it’s a common pit-stop for locals travelling from Salmon Cove to Old Perlican.  Tammy has taken this small convenience store and created 3 full time and 2 part-time jobs and has had significant growth in sales by approximately 200%.  

Youth-Chantal Dean and Gayle Dean-My Place Restaurant

Early 2015 these two employees of My Place Restaurant were extremely enthusiastic in purchasing a business where they were both employed for 5 and 8 years respectively.   The owners were retiring and wanting someone to take over the family operation and business name, which had been operating for 30+ years.  

Chantal and Gayle believed in the continued success of this business and approached CBDC Trinity Conception to help realize their dream.  

And in August 2015, it was realized as they opened the door of My Place Restaurant under their management.  They put their own touch and flavour to the operation and added new features to the menu.  Their returning patrons love the atmosphere and friendliness of “My Place”!

Since taking over the operation they have increased sales by 22% and currently employ 8 staff.  They are an iconic landmark located in the TC Mall and throughout the Avalon when tourists and travellers are seeking great food and service!

Social Enterprise-Heart’s Delight-Islington Marina Committee Inc.

This not-for-profit corporation was formed in 2002 to manage the marina for recreational boating in the Town of Heart’s Delight-Islington.  It is solely operated by volunteers and currently has 7 Directors with a Management Committee in place to run day to day business.   Its mandate is to serve as the lead agency for the development and management of the regional marina facility.  
The Committee first approached CBDC Trinity Conception in 2015 for funding through the Consulting Advisory Services initiative to assist with financing its Phase III Marina Development Strategy.  As a result of this report, funding was secured from AOCA, Government of NL, CBDC Trinity Conception and their Committee’s own contribution, to complete the extension of the existing wharf and install 3 additional floating docks.  

CBDC Trinity Conception is very pleased to be working with this social enterprise and its continued partnership.  

Self-Employment Assistance-Mark Murray-Atlantic Machine Works

Mark Murray is a graduate of the CNA Mechanical Engineering Tech program with over 11 years’ experience in the field. Having all of this experience and education to back him he decided to become his own boss, in 2017 he started his own business-Atlantic Machine Works where he currently operates from his garage in Bristol’s Hope.
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Here he provides CNC (computer numerical control) machine services to the local region. He provides manufacturing parts and prototypes for manufacturing and research development companies. Mark availed of the SEA program and financing in 2017 and his business has been going strong ever since.

Youth Ventures-Kimberley Dunphy-KMD Designs

Kimberley Dunphy is the sole owner and operator of KMD DESIGNS located at 193 Water Street Carbonear, Newfoundland.

KMD Designs started in 2015 as a home-based business. Kim received the support of the Youth Ventures program initially and with her business growing steadily, Kimberley decided to leave her full-time job and dive into running her company full time to focus mainly on her business. She approached CBDC where she assessed financing along with business counselling supports. When Kimberley first opened her doors she solely sold her products; today she sells products from four other women entrepreneurs. 

This past August, Kimberley was the proud recipient of the 2018 Provincial Venture of the Year Award.