  NewsSpeedpro Canada held their Annual Convention at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. The 2009 Speedpro Awards were handed out at the Awards Dinner on Saturday March 13th.
The awards dinner took it’s theme from the recent Winter Olympic in Vancouver. The top stores in most categories received Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for their performance in 2009.
Speedpro Signs Franchise of the Year
Gold - Pembroke Ontario won their first ever Franchise of the Year award. For years they have been consistently in the top five Speedpro locations in Canada, though being in a smaller market in the Ottawa Valley
Silver – Calgary NE, last years winner was the top volume Speedpro Signs for 5 months in 2009;
Bronze – Grande Prairie AB, 4 time winner had the highest volume of any Speedpro Signs in 2009.
Speedpro Imaging Franchise of the Year
Gold – St Catharines Ontario won their 4th award and the 3rd in a row. They were the top Speedpro Imaging location for 7 months in 2009
Silver – Mississauga ON, 2 time winner was the top volume Speedpro location in Canada for 2009
Bronze – Markham ON, awarded for consistent performance in a very competitive market.
Franchise of the Decade
Grande Prairie, a 4 time winner of Franchise of the Year won this award for being not only the top performer of the decade but for their contributions to the Speedpro brand.
Other stores nominated:
Medicine Hat, 3 time Franchise of the Year winner,
St Catharines, 4 time Imaging Franchise of the Year winner,
Mississauga, 2 time Imaging Franchise of the Year winner,
Calgary NE, 2009 Signs Franchise of the Year winner,
Victoria, a consistent top performer for almost 2 decades.
Fast Start Award
Gold – Red Deer AB won this award for winning 8 medallion awards in their first year of operations.
Silver – Hamilton ON
Bronze – Kingston ON
Marketing Award
Gold – Bedford NS
Silver – Corner Brook NL
Bronze – Courtenay BC
Sales Achievement
Gold – Mississauga ON the top volume Speedpro in Canada for 2009
Silver – Pembroke ON, who finished in the top five in a small market
Bronze – Maple Ridge BC, for consistent growth in a medium sized suburban market.
Innovator Award
Pembroke - For their work in helping integrate LCD Digital signage into the chain
Promotion of the Brand Award
Gold - Mississauga
Silver - Medicine Hat
Bronze - Grande Prairie
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of their tenth location in the Province of Ontario with the opening of the Kingston Speedpro Signs. Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Robert Friendship and Diane Kimpinski. Their Team also includes Graphic Designer Pamela Farrance.
If you are located in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville or the surrounding area and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Robert a call. Speedpro Signs is located just off Highway 15 in the St Lawrence Business park.
Kingston Speedpro Signs
496 Discovery Avenue; Unit 7
Kingston ON
K7K 7E9
Ph: 613-542-3535
Email: robert@speedpro.com
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Joanne Ruston is a winner of the prestigious “leaders of tomorrow” award run annually from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
In evaluating the nominees, points were awarded for business achievement, community involvement and contributions to their industry.
The judges were insistent that their theme of integrity be present in every aspect of the nominees profile.
The Judges commented that “the nominees passion and pride are being honored because starting a business is one of life’s biggest challenges and the winners have the passion and drive to succeed.”
Congratulations Joanne! All of Speedpro honors your achievement and the positive impact you have made to our chain and our Brand.
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Charles Aubie, General Manager of Speedpro Signs and Imaging in Nova Scotia, is pleased to announce the opening of a Speedpro office in Sydney, NS. “We’re very excited about setting up here, says Mr. Aubie. This is the continuation of serving greater Nova Scotia with an emphasis on providing excellent local service. We’ve always set ourselves apart by building long lasting relationships with our customers and we've found that delivering excellent local service is key to that.”
Speedpro Signs and Imaging, a locally owned company will be operated under the leadership of Blaise Abbass. Speedpro opened its first Nova Scotia store in Kentville in 1999. Known for high quality work and attention to customer service, it attracts customers from across Nova Scotia.
Today Speedpro has locations in Kentville, Windsor, Bedford and Sydney each offering a full range of sign products and large format digital imaging as well as graphic design services.
“We understand the importance of communicating your message and achieving your visual communication goals” says Aubie. We accomplish this through high-resolution, full-color, large-scale graphics, signage and graphic designs.
Our focus is to help your business grow by maximizing your advertising and marketing dollars in the promotion of a brand, product or event.”
If you live in Cape Breton Island and are in need of Signs or digital printing please stop by and visit Blaise.
Speedpro Signs Sydney
170 Townsend Street
Sydney NS B1P 5E2
Ph 902-539-5265
Fax 902-539-5410
speedprosydney@gmail.com
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The Speedpro Awards for 2008 were given out at the recent Speedpro Annual Convention held in Calgary Alberta. The Awards Dinner was held at Heritage Park in Calgary on March 7th, 2009.
Speedpro Signs Franchise of the Year – Calgary Northeast owned by Joanne Ruston won this award. The criterion for this award is not only sales volume but community support, brand building and team spirit. This is first time Calgary NE has won the award.
Also Nominated for this Award were: Victoria Downtown, owned by Al Crow and 4 time winner Grande Prairie owned by Jennifer and Dave Metituk
Speedpro Imaging Franchise of the Year – St Catharines, owned by Doug and Lynda Setterington. The criteria is the same as the Sign Franchise of the Year award. This is the third time Doug and Lynda have won this award.
Also Nominated for this award were: Kelowna Imaging, owned by Janet Fitchett and 2 time winner Mississauga owned by Brian and Jan Spiteri
North American Sales Champion - Mississauga Speedpro Imaging owned by Brian and Jan Spiteri. This trophy goes to the North American store with the Highest Sales Volume. Speedpro has over 70 stores in Canada and the USA. Last years winner was Grande Prairie Speedpro Signs from Grande Prairie Alberta.
Fast Start Award - Courtenay Speedpro Signs, owned by Mike Finneron was the winner. This award goes to the store that has substantial growth in the owners first year.
Also Nominated: Victoria Westshore owned Jaime Pachel and Calgary Downtown, owned by Bill Webster.
Marketing Plan Success Award – Richmond Speedpro Imaging, owned by Bennett Hui was the winner. Bennett and his Marketing assistant Liz Chui won this award for their implementation of the Speedpro Marketing plan and the subsequent results.
Also Nominated: Kelowna Imaging, owned by Janet Fitchett and Thompson owned by Christine Auger,
Sales Achievement Award – Grande Prairie, owned by Jennifer and Dave Metituk. This award goes to a store that has had a great year of sales growth.
Also Nominated: Calgary NE, owned by Joanne Ruston (Last years winner of this award) and Kelowna Signs, owned by Brian and Ellie Bonsma
Innovation Award – St Catharines, owned by Doug and Lynda Setterington took this award. This award goes to the franchise that successfully pioneers new technology or programs, that in turn are added to the Speedpro system. St Catharines is the first Canadian Speedpro to add a Grand Format printer.
Also Nominated: Medicine Hat, owned by Ernie and Eileen Whitrow and Grande Prairie, owned by Jennifer and Dave Metituk.
Speedpro Spirit Award - Ernie Whitrow of Medicine Hat. This award goes to the individual who contributes their time and effort to help new stores and the franchise group as a whole.
Also nominated: Chris Hermitte or Pembroke and Brian Spiteri of Mississauga
Congratulations to all the Winners and Nominees!
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of the Brampton Speedpro Sign Centre. It is the 9th Speedpro Location in the province of Ontario. Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Ron and Andrea Ferguson
If you are located in the City of Brampton or in the northern portion Mississauga and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Ron and Andrea a call. Speedpro Signs is located on Lucknow Drive just north of Lester B Pearson International Airport.
Brampton Speedpro Signs
2410 Lucknow Drive, Unit 21
Mississauga ON
L5S 1V1
Ph: 905-671-0322
Fax: 905-671-8003
Email: ron@speedprosigns.ca
Website: www.speedprosigns.ca
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of store number twenty-one in the Province of British Columbia with the opening of the Burnaby Speedpro Sign Centre. It is also the 9th Speedpro Location in the BC Lower Mainland region.
Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Alan Gowland. The Burnaby Team also includes Graphic Designer Alan Gowland Sr. and Marketing Assistant Nicole Miscisco.
If you are located in the Burnaby Area and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Alan a call. Speedpro Signs is located on 6917 Russell Avenue off Kingsway, just east of the Metrotown Centre.
Burnaby Speedpro Signs
6917 Russell Avenue
Burnaby BC
V5J 4R8
Ph: 604-434-4356
Fax: 604-434-3465
Email: agowlandled@speedpro.com
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of our ninth store in the Province of Alberta with the opening of the Red Deer Speedpro Sign Centre. Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Tammy Schlamp. The Red Deer Team also includes Graphic Designer Annie Rondeau and Marketing Assistant Caley Hoskin.
If you live in Central Alberta and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Tammy a call. Speedpro Signs is located on Riverside Drive in the Riverside Light Industrial Park
Speedpro Signs
4768 Riverside Drive - Unit 2
Red Deer Alberta T4N sN7
Phone: 403-352-7475
Fax 403-352-7476
Email: tammys@speedpro.com
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of our eighth store in the Province of Ontario with the opening of the Hamilton Speedpro Imaging Centre. Speedpro Imaging is owned and operated by Emilio Sciascetti. Emilio’s Team also includes Graphic Designer Sabrina Maharaj and Marketing Assistant Chantelle
If you live in the Greater Hamilton Area and need digital prints, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, signs, etc., please stop by or give Emilio a call. Speedpro Imaging is located in Stoney Creek on Barton Street
Speedpro Imaging
903 Barton Drive – Unit 21
Stoney Creek Ontario L8E 5P5
Ph 289-656-0336
Fax: 289-656-0206
Email: emilio@speedpro.com
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of it's newest store in Williams Lake BC, in the heart of BC's Cariboo-Chilcotin.
Speedpro - Williams Lake is locally owned and operated by Thomas Foley. The team consists of Liz Kennedy, our highly talented Graphic Designer who has moved here from Victoria, BC. Liz is a graduate of the the Art Institute of Toronto in Digital Design. Our other team member is Christina Wharton, who is the Marketing Assistant. Christina recently moved here as well, from Edmonton, AB where she received her Marketing diploma form the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. We are eager to be in business and thrilled to be located in such a wonderful city.
We'd like to invite you to come and check out what we have to offer at Speedpro and hope to see you soon! We are located at 118A North 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC. Feel free to call us at (250) 305-2227 or preview us at www.speedpro.com!
If you live in BC's Cariboo-Chilcotin Region and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Tom a call.
Speedpro Signs is located in downtown Williams Lake.
Speedpro Signs
118A North 1st Avenue
Williams Lake BC
Phone: 250-305-2227
tomfoley@speedpro.com
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Speedpro Signs & Imaging recently had their annual convention February 21st to 23rd in Niagara Falls Ontario. The Top Speedpro Franchisees of 2007 were honoured at the Awards Dinner Saturday night at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara on the Lake.
Speedpro Signs Franchise of the Year: Medicine Hat Alberta, owned by Ernie and Eileen Whitrow. They have now won this award three times in the last 8 years. Medicine Hat has consistently been a top store in the chain for well over a decade.
Speedpro Imaging Franchise of the Year: St Catharines Ontario, owned by Doug and Lynda Setterington. This is their second time winning this award in the last 4 years.
Speedpro Global Sales Champion: Grande Prairie Alberta store, which was Speedpro Signs Franchise of the Year for the past 4 years won this trophy. This award is given to the Highest Sales Volume store of all Speedpro locations in Canada and the USA. Jennifer and Dave Metituk own the Grande Prairie store.
Fast Start Award: Thompson Manitoba Speedpro Signs, which opened in June of 2007. Christine and Shawn Auger own the store. This award is given to the top new store in Canada.
Marketing Plan Success Story Of the Year: Guelph, Ontario owned by Wally and Sandy Escott.
Sales & Marketing Achievement Award: Calgary North Speedpro Signs, which is run by Joanne Ruston.
Volume Growth Awards
Corner Brook NL Speedpro Signs, owned by Elmer and Barb Gillett
St Catharines ON Speedpro Imaging, owned by Doug and Lynda Setterington.
These 2 stores posted the largest volume growth from 2006 to 2007
Top Ten Sales Volume Awards went to:
1. Grande Prairie, AB ? Dave and Jennifer Metituk
2. Mississauga, ON ? Brian, Jan and Darci Spiteri
3. St Catharines, ON - Doug and Lynda Setterington
4. Medicine Hat, AB - Ernie and Eileen Whitrow
5. Pembroke, ON ? Chris and Louise Hermitte
6. Calgary North, AB ? Joanne Ruston
7. Victoria, BC ? Al Crow
8. North Vancouver, BC ? Trevor Brown
9. Winnipeg Signs, MB - Sue Christie and Rick Henry
10. Sidney, BC ? Janice LeBlanc
Innovator of the Year Award: Winnipeg Speedpro Signs owned by Sue Christie and Rick Henry.
The Speedpro Spirit Award went to Grande Prairie.
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of it?s Newest store in Thompson Manitoba. It holds the distinction of being the Northernmost store in the Speedpro Chain.
Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Christine and Shawn Auger. The Thompson Team also includes Joanne Brooks, Marketing Assistant. If you live in Thompson, Flin Flon, The Pas or elsewhere in Northern Manitoba and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Christine a call.
Speedpro Signs is located right behind the Pizza Hut beside Calm Air
Speedpro Signs
#6 - 90 Thompson Drive North
Thompson, MB
R8N 1Y9
Phone: 204-778-6410
christine@speedpro.com
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Speedpro is happy to announce the opening of the Speedpro Signs in Edmonton Alberta.
Speedpro Signs Opened in late March in the West end of town on 156th Street a few blocks south of the Yellowhead.
Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Les Sacrey.
If you live in Edmonton and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop in or give Les a call.
Speedpro Signs Edmonton
11739 - 156th St
Edmonton AB T5M 3N4
Ph 780-488-3389
Fax 780-488-3369
les@speedpro.com
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The 2006 Speedpro Awards Dinner was held at the Annual Speedpro Convention February 3rd, 2007 in Vancouver BC at the Marriot Pinnacle.
Speedpro Signs Franchise of the Year - Grande Prairie, Alberta
This is the 4th year in a row for Jennifer and Dave Metituk. They were again the Top Volume store and posted the Highest month in Speedpro History in October. Also their work with the franchise association and team spirit were factors in their being chosen.
Speedpro Imaging Franchise of the Year - Mississauga, Ontario
This is the 2nd year in a row for Brian, Jan and Darci Spiteri. They were the highest volume Imaging Centre and also worked with other stores in their region promoting a team spirit. Brian mentioned how all the local Ontario stores contributed to each others success.
Volume Awards
Top Ten Stores by Sales Volume in Canada:
1. Grande Prairie, Alberta - Jennifer & Dave Metituk
2. Mississauga, Ontario - Brian, Jan & Darci Spiteri
3. St. Catharines, Ontario - Doug & Linda Setterington
4. Pembroke, Ontario - Chris & Louise Hermitte
5. Medicine Hat, Alberta - Ernie & Eileen Whitrow
6. Victoria, BC - Al Crow
7. Calgary North, Alberta - Joanne Ruston
8. Sidney, BC - Janice & Dan LeBlanc
9. Winnipeg, MB (Signs) ? Sue Christie & Rick Henry
10. North Vancouver, BC ? Trevor Brown
Volume Growth Award
For Significant Sales Volume growth between 2005 and 2006:
Penticton, BC ? Ken & Judy Lakusta
Markham, Ontario ? Brian Godin
Innovators Award
Mississauga, Ontario
Quick Start Award
Corner Brook, Newfoundland - Elmer & Barb Gillett
Team Player Award
Vaughan, Ontario - Derek Creavelle
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Speedpro is happy to announce its first store in the Province of New Brunswick. The store is located in Fredericton on Wilsey Road.
Speedpro Signs is owned and operated by Bob Armour. His team consists of Sharon Morehouse (Sales) and Kevin Maguire (Production). If you live in the Valley and need signs, banners, vehicle graphics, tradeshow displays, etc., please stop by or give Bob a call.
Speedpro Signs Fredericton
385 Wilsey Rd, Unit 6
Fredericton, NB E3B 5N6
Ph 454-7423
Fax 454-6092
speedprofred@speedpro.com
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The 2005 Speedpro Awards Dinner was held at the Annual Convention April 1st 2006 in Calgary Alberta. Grande Prairie, Mississauga and Medicine Hat were the big winners in 2005.
Speedpro Signs Franchise of the Year - Grande Prairie, Alberta
This is the 3rd year in a row for Jennifer and Dave Metituk. They were again the top volume store but also their work with the franchise association and their positive team spirit were also factors in their being chosen franchise of the year.
Speedpro Imaging Franchise of the Year - Mississauga, Ontario
Brian, Jan and Darci Spiteri posted the highest month in Speedpro History in October and also worked with other stores in their region promoting a team spirit within the chain.
Volume Awards
Top Ten Stores by Sales Volume in Canada:
1. Grande Prairie, Alberta - Jennifer & Dave Metituk
2. Medicine Hat, Alberta - Ernie & Eileen Whitrow
3. Victoria, BC - Al Crow
4. St. Catharines, Ontario - Doug & Linda Setterington
5. Mississauga, Ontario - Brian, Jan & Darci Spiteri
6. Pembroke, Ontario - Chris & Louise Hermitte
7. Sidney, BC - Janice & Dan LeBlanc
8. Kelowna (Signs), BC - Morgan & Lisa Borrowman
9. Calgary North, Alberta - Joanne Ruston
10. Calgary South, Alberta - Betty Little
Volume Growth Award
For Significant Sales Volume growth between 2004 and 2005:
Medicine Hat, Alberta
St. Catharines, Ontario
Innovators Award
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Quick Start Award
Awarded to a New Store for getting off to a good start in their 1st year:
Vaughan, Ontario - Derek Creavelle
Corner Brook, Newfoundland - Elmer & Barb Gillett
Team Player Award
Awarded to the Store that promotes a team spirit within the chain:
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Service Excellence Award
This was awarded by the Franchisees to Lance Barnett, Speedpro Product Research Manager
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Speedpro has a second location in Winnipeg this week, with the opening of the Speedpro Imaging Centre in the St James Industrial Park near the Airport.
The store is owned and operated by Warren Davies. Warrens Team includes Graphic Designer Saday Ghosh and Marketing Assistant Lorraine Secord
If you live in Manitoba and need large format full colour prints, whether it?s for tradeshow displays, banners, vehicle graphics etc., please stop by or give them a call today!
Winnipeg Speedpro Imaging
#13 - 1391 St. James Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0Z1
Phone: 774-6818
Fax: 774-7765
Email: wpgdigital@speedpro.com
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Speedpro has come to Ontario's Golden Triangle with the opening of Speedpro Imaging in Guelph. The store is owned by Wally Escott and Sandy Ferguson
If you live in Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge and need large format full colour prints, whether it?s for tradeshow displays, banners, vehicle graphics etc., please stop by or give Wally and Sandy a call today!
Guelph Speedpro Imaging
650 Woodlawn Road West, Unit 3A
Guelph Ontario N1K 1B8
Ph 519-829-2100
Fax 519-829-3220
sandy_speedpro@bellnet.ca
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The Speedpro Dalmation finally has a Name! It is Hue. The name fits in nicely with the colorful aspect of the Sign and Digital Print business. The name was decided by means of a contest where Speedpro Owners and their customers could submit suggestions, which would then be voted on by the stores.
We received a number of interesting entries. The most imaginative names suggested were Vinyl Ritchie, D?Ink, CMYKanine, DeePeeEye and Sign Doggy Dog. Some of those names are funny if you understand the Sign and Print business.
Names that got a lot of votes were Spot, Digi and Pixel. In the end Hue garnered the most votes beating out 2nd place Digi by a 25% margin.
Thanks to all our customers, store owners and staff who put in their suggestions. The Winning suggestion came from Warren Brown of Delta Speedpro Signs. To show that great minds think alike Janine Kasai of Nelson Speedpro Signs and Janince LeBlanc of Sidney Speedpro Signs also came up with the same suggestion a few days later.
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Speedpro has come to the Greater Halifax area with the opening of Speedpro Signs in Bedford. The store is owned by Charlie and MaryJane Aubie.
If you live in the Halifax area and need a sign or digital print, please stop by or give Charlie and MaryJane a call today!
Bedford Speedpro Signs
15 Dartmouth Road
Bedford NS B4A 3X6
Ph: 902-454-4646
Fax: 902-454-4688
speedprobedford@eastlink.ca
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Speedpro Opened its first store in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador with the opening of the Corner Brooks Speedpro Signs. The Store is owned and operated by Elmer and Barbara Gillett.
If you live in Western Newfoundland and need a sign or digital print drop by or give them a call. They are located just off the Trans Canada Highway in the same building as Lockes Electrical
Corner Brook Speedpro Signs
#4 Hemlock Road, Corner Brook.
Phone: 709-634-7446
Fax: 709-634-7447
Email: cornerbrook@speedpro.com
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At our recent convention Grande Prairie Speedpro Signs won the Franchise of the Year Award for the 2nd year in a row. In 2004 Jennifer and Dave Metituk broke several records. They broke the top monthly volume for Canadian Stores in June then broke it again in July. In November they posted their 6th Superior Award Winning month for the year, breaking a record going back to 1999. They posted the highest overall volume of any store in the chain.
But more than this they contributed to the chain by working with other stores and head office to make Speedpro a stronger franchise. For all these things they are worthy of winning Franchise of the Year for 2004.
St. Catharines won the Speedpro Imaging Franchise of the Year award for being the top Imaging centre in the chain. This was a new award to recognize the Imaging side of our business. St Catharines was opened by Doug and Lynda Setterington just less than two years ago and they have emerged as leaders in the chain.
US Franchise of the Year went to Richardson Texas owned by Pat and Henry Stewart.This is the 3rd year they have won this award
Mississauga won the Quick Start Award. Brian, Jan and Darci Spiteri posted the highest opening month volume ever for a Speedpro Franchise in April and have been consistent ever since. Steve Fernades from Austin Texas also won the Quick Start Award.
Other Awards included the Top Volume Award won by Grande Prairie. Top Five Volume Awards for Victoria, Sidney BC, Pembroke ON & Calgary South. Volume Growth Awards were given to Medicine Hat and Victoria for exceptional growth from 2003 to 2004.
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