The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has named The Bra Lounge as its Business of the Year in the 1 to 10 Employees category. Sheena Johnson and Cortney Hollenga opened the store in February of 2007, when they were 23 and 25 years old. After 9 months it was clear they would be able to make the business work, and the company incorporated. They hired a teenage cousin to help on the weekends, and after another year hired their first full time staff member. After 3 years, Bra Lounge moved to its current location. That was 7 years ago.
The Awards are presented in four categories to exceptional businesses in the Red Deer area. Click on the video to watch a feature on the company, showcased at tonight’s Awards celebration at the RDC Performing Arts Centre.
Other finalists in the category were Breathing Room and Fetch Haus. Bonnee Gregg and Krista VandenBrink opened Breathing Room in September of 2011. It featured two yoga studios: a large, main practice studio and a smaller, children’s studio, a café and sitting area and two, family friendly change rooms. Breathing Room employs 15 instructors and a full time studio manager.
Fetch Haus opened in November 2011 with no employees. Over the past 5 years the has quadrupled our store front space and now have 10 employees. Their vision is to cultivate a community of responsible pet ownership – which includes nutrition, pet care, and overall wellness of our companion pets.
Watch their stories as well! Get to know and support these outstanding business leaders.
About the Chamber: The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most influential business association in Central Alberta. We are committed to promoting business growth and prosperity in the region by providing networking opportunities, educational and relevant speakers, benefit programs like group insurance and discounted merchant card rates to save you money, and being your advocate on issues that matter. Chamber membership is the most effective way to raise your business profile and capitalize on business development opportunities.
All companies, Chamber members and non-members, are eligible for nomination for an award in their respective category.
Todayville is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Business of the Year Awards. Read more stories from Todayville.
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