2 Burlington companies take dwelling $200,000 in prizes at small enterprise contest

Joe Apps Technology Support Inc., Kintore Coffee Co., Laila's Cheesecake Co. and Toques from the Heart. are the 2023 winners of the FirstOntario Awards for small businesses.

Burlington organizations are as soon as once more proving they’ve what it takes on an enormous stage.

Joe Apps Know-how Assist Inc. and Laila’s Cheesecake Co. have been two of the winners on the 2023 FirstOntario 1Awards. The annual program, now in its eleventh 12 months, has native companies current 15-minute pitches to companions in regards to the enterprise, previous success, current challenges and future aspirations.

Winners acquired $25,000 in money and $175,000 in skilled, in-kind providers.

Joanne Battaglia, senior vice-president, advertising, communications and neighborhood partnerships at FirstOntario Credit score Union, stated that they had a big variety of candidates for the prize this 12 months.

“We had a record-setting variety of functions this 12 months because the 1Awards program continues to develop and increase. We’re lucky to be surrounded by enterprise house owners who’re so enthusiastic about what they do and the way they’ll make an affect. Congratulations to the entire finalists,” stated Battaglia.

Joe Apps Know-how Assist Inc. is a Burlington-based firm providing IT providers together with cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise course of assist for small companies.

Laila’s Cheesecake Co. is a Burlington bakery specializing in distinctive and prime quality cheesecake.

FirstOntario is a full service co-operative financial institution, serving members for greater than 80 years all through the Golden Horseshoe, Niagara Area and Southwestern areas of Ontario.