TAB Members continued to take their businesses to new heights last year. 14 Members achieved average 3 year growth rates of 460%+ on annual revenues of $2MM to $88MM - - making the elite 2010 INC. 500 / 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in North America.
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Our members are a blend of professional service firms, retail, internet, marketing, manufacturing and distribution companies, real estate and construction companies; they have a distinct edge -- instead of facing critical issues and challenges alone, they work on their businesses at monthly meetings with a group of owners/CEOs from non-competing businesses.
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Artists Emporium is a “one stop” distributor and retailer of framing and art supplies distributing to galleries/art supply stores, and selling to teachers and artists of all levels and recognized as one of the top art supply stores across Canada. Janeen Balenovic (204) 772-2421 has been a TAB Board Member since February 2009.
AVANT is a professional IT services company; customer base includes large companies as well as small to medium size local firms; core service offerings include project management, IT consulting and business analysis, custom software development, application outsourcing services, and system integration. Patrick Hannah (204) 789-9596 has been a TAB Board Member since November 2004.
C & T Rentals Manitoba’s leading independent equipment rental company. Since 1987, has been providing expertise, rental equipment and selling equipment to contractors, industrial companies and homeowners. Ed Dwyer (204) 235-1333 has been a TAB Board Member since July 2006.
Cocoon Branding Inc. believes there is always a better way. The company implements creativity and innovation to build more engaging brands and help companies grow by addressing the opportunities and problems that marketing, branding, advertising and design can solve. The company is considered a leader in the local creative industry and is expanding to work with more larger clients in Toronto and Calgary. Coccoon has received industry recognition via 100+ awards. Kyle Romaniuk - Brand Director and Principal (204) 885-7742 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
Custom Castings is a leading single source provider of aluminum and zinc castings using the permanent mold process. The company has been in business since 1972 and prides itself on using the latest technologies to supply Original Equipment Manufacturers in Canada, USA and Mexico. With over 45,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 100 employees, Custom Castings has experienced significant growth over the past decade. Mark Striepe – President, Custom Castings Ltd. (204) 663-9142 has been a TAB Board Member since October 2011.
Germinate is a personal agency for providing financial planning services and a partner of and licensing through Lawton Partners Financial Planning Services Limited. We provide financial planning services to individuals, companies & institutions. Cameron Inglis (204) 944-3522 has been a TAB Board Member since December 2005.
Golden Wear Clothing evolved into a retail outlet, catalogue, mobile and web store service to seniors. The business sells regular clothing and footwear as well as accessible clothing for the disabled in four provinces - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario. Pat Stephenson (204) 953 4505 has been a TAB Board Member since December 2009.
Headingley Sport Shop is THE Kawasaki and Polaris MotorSports store, serving Manitoba and surrounding area for 38 years. Their expertise lies in providing the entire “One Stop” MotorSport experience, offering a large line of accessories as well as a full line of motorcycles, ATV’s and snowmobiles. Jill Ruth (204) 889-5377 has been a TAB Board Member since June 2007.
Hospitality Solutions Inc. (H.S.I.) provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, cash management, income tax and administrative services to small and medium size businesses as well as individuals. H.S.I. offers daily, weekly, monthly and annual services designed to meet client requirements, using QuickBooks, Simply, Accpac and Stay In Touch software. H.S.I. has a diversified client base which allows for a quick understanding of a new client’s business. Bonnie Kawka – President, (204) 927-7111 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
IBuilderMart.com provides a powerful online. turnkey estimating and product ordering tool for small to medium sized contractors/entrpreneurs. A cloud based system that provides a fully integrated back-end office system typically afforded by large enterprises only. IBuilderMart.com will take care of administrative tasks freeing builders to focus on construction and customer satisfaction. Larry Brandt - President (866) 270-2397 has been a TAB Board Member since May 2011.
IQ9000 Ltd. provides quality and process / continuous improvement consulting and training services for Six Sigma, Lean, ISO Quality Management Systems, and People Development. IQ9000 is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a QMS Principal Auditor. Patrick Ilett (204) 453 5900 has been a TAB Board Member since May 2008.
King's Transfer Van Lines is a household move service provider established in 2005. The Company specializes in long-distance move services (including special product/freight), and has also established a thriving local move component in the Winnipeg area. They also provide their customers with ancillary services such as packing & storage in their 22,000 square foot warehouse. Long-distance services include the ability to accommodate overseas transport and the company is an agent for Atlas Van Lines. John Mellof - President (204) 949-0733 Ext 8 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
King's Septic provides liquid waste removal services and portable toilet facilities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. The company primarily services commercial and government customers but also services the residential market surrounding the Winnipeg area that is not currently serviced by sewer systems.
Steven Moon (204) 633-9010 has been a TAB Board Member since November 2005.
Len Dubois Trucking is a full service transportation company providing shipments of general and dry goods to and from points in Canada and the United States. The company provides transportation, warehousing, cross dock service, contract trucking, third party logistics, transportation consulting and truck & trailer repairs and maintenance. Jason Dubois (204) 783-2798 has been a TAB Board Member since November 2004.
MuddRuckers provides concrete lifting and leveling services to residential and commercial customers throughout Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. MuddRuckers introduced the concept of mudjacking to the Manitoba marketplace in 1990 and since then has developed its expertise and equipment to broaden its range of services and strengthen its commitment to outstanding customer service. Doug Cook - President, (204) 992-6833 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011
Postime Signs has been specializing in outdoor and indoor digital signage since 1989. Postime has supplied signs to over 1,000 locations across Canada, the Caribbean and overseas. Clients range from financial institutions to airports, elementary schools to the US Navy. Postime offers turn-key solutions, or completely customized products to meet the widest range of customer needs. Peter Maconachie- President (204) 452-3444 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
Sage Garden Herbs is a retail garden centre specializing in sustainable horticulture. The business is built on the pillars of healthy production practices, exceptional customer experience, and high quality all-natural gardening products. The company takes pride in offering some of the most unique plant selections in Canada, a down to earth, interactive shopping environment and a strong leadership role as organic gardening educators. Dave Hanson - Owner/Founder (204) 257-2715 has been a TAB Board Member since May 2011.
Kittson Investments Ltd. is the holding company to Singleton’s Hair Care with 25 locations across 3 provinces. Sister company Inflatables By George.—a Cold Air Inflatables business, including an E-Z UP Instant Shelter dealership that specializes in generating brand excitement, building awareness and maximizing advertising value with dynamic inflatables of virtually any size or shape Robert McGhie (204) 772-3999 has been a TAB Board Member since February 2009.
6P Marketing is a proudly Manitoba based company that gives technical excellence and business responsibility equal weight with creative excellence. 6P supports businesses, for profit or not, in a wide range of industries to find and share their passion. 6P Marketing specializes in brand development, CMS websites, email marketing, advertising and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions, all tailored to the specific needs of small to medium sized businesses. Paul Provost, President (204) 474-1654 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
Taiga Air Services provides helicopter charter and specialty aerial imaging services; transportation and aerial work services to government and private sector clients involved in forestry, film, environmental, security and land management to name a few. Tony Ursini (204) 943 3645 has been a TAB Board Member since February 2009.
Vomar Industries refurbishes propane cylinders for sale at service stations and is the largest manufacturer of re-qualified propane tanks in Manitoba. Tank Traders, a division of Vomar, delivers pre-filled cylinders to convenience stores, gas bars and big box stores as part of their Barbecue Tank Exchange program via dealers across four provinces. Marcel Vouriot (204) 736-4288 has been a TAB Board Member since March 2007.
Ultra‐Span Technologies Inc. is a world‐wide leader in the manufacturing of concrete extrusion machinery and ancillary equipment for the precast/prestressed concrete industry. Ultra‐Span Technologies Inc. is a privately owned company with corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Additional after sales service support and sales/marketing representatives are located around the world. Highly export orientated, 80 % of total sales are exported outside North America. Alain Valdes– President & CEO (204) 992-3200 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
Vacuflo Manitoba is the exclusive Master Distributer of Vacuflo and Hide-A-Hose central vacuum products for Manitoba and NW Ontario. The company sells, services and installs central vacuums and related products, for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Alan Gray (204) 783-8505 has been a TAB Board Member since March 2008.
Vandenbergs Fine Jewellery is a retail fine jewellery store with two retail locations that focuses on jewellery designs by staff designers and brand name designers. VFJ also operates a subsidiary called Armada Jewel - a wholesale and distribution arm that imports, packages, and distributes various jewellery product lines throughout Canada through a network of commissioned sales agents. Peter Vandenberg (204) 487-4732 has been a TAB Board Member since March 2008.
West End Radiators services, manufactures and distributes industrial cooling system products for the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and N.W Ontario area. Its business has been family owned and operated since 1980 and now resides in a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art radiator manufacturing and service centre. Wayne Feeleus – Co-owner (204)633-5648 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
Wilderness Supply Company is a retail outdoor gear, outdoor apparel and sporting goods store. The company is central Canada's canoe and kayak experts, with the best and largest selection of boats in Manitoba and North-Western Ontario featured at their Winnipeg and Thunder Bay stores. Central Canada is a haven for camping, hiking, and paddling, offering fantastic opportunities around Winnipeg and Thunder Bay for back country outdoor enthusiasts. Rick Shone - President (204) 783-9555 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2011.
Zantek provides information technology services to small and medium size businesses primarily in Manitoba. Services include information technology consulting, planning, implementation and ongoing support. Zantek also supplies a wide variety of technology related products such as servers, personal computers and software. Ron Mondor (204) 975-5140 has been a TAB Board Member since April 2005.