Thunder Bay to host prestigous NOBA event.

• Position: SPECIAL REPORT: CONFERENCE, CONVENTION AND EVENT PLANNING

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Northern Ontario Business Awards program, and it is most fitting that it will be held in Thunder Bay, on Thursday, October 5th, at the Valhalla Inn, where it was first celebrated.

The nine prestigious awards include: Company of the Year (1-15 employees), Company of the Year (16-50), Company of the Year (51+), Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, First Nations Business Award of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Community of the Year, and Judges' Choice.

The awards are given to honour Northerners who have demonstrated determination, leadership and creativity. They have created the opportunities that strengthen Northern Ontario, and allow us to enjoy living and working here. More than 160 companies and individuals have been honoured by the NOBA, since the...