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Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CARRINGTON GROUP OF COMPANIES IS A WINNER OF THE CANADA'S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES GOLD DESIGNATION FOR 2025
EDMONTON, AB, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Carrington Group of Companies is honoured to be recognized as a gold winner of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025. Now in its 32nd year, the list recognizes privately owned and managed Canadian companies. This year's 494 recipients demonstrate outstanding achievements in strategic business transformation and operational resilience, positively impacting their workforce and communities, and driving economic growth. As a proud Canadian family owned and operated company, Carrington Group of Companies has grown over 52 years to design, build and manage each development using an innovative approach, incorporating the latest technology and trends to deliver unsurpassed quality, service, affordability, and create lasting value for our customers. Our continuous investment in process improvement, collaboration and team development allows us to pivot as market and customer demands evolve. "This achievement is a testament to our remarkable staff and trade partners who we work with daily," said Jason Theiss, CFO, Carrington Group of Companies. "We are honoured to be recognized for the fourth straight year of this prestigious business award. This recognition is a reflection of our wonderful team and our commitment to develop and maintain good long term business relationships that has allowed us to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025. We share this recognition with all our employees and trade partners." "Over the 32-year history of these awards, Canadian companies have shown resilience and adaptability through economic highs and lows, and this year is no different," said Lorrie King, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner with Deloitte Private. "We are honoured to recognize this year's Best Managed Companies across Canada, who excel in all aspects of their business. These companies all help drive Canada's productivity and innovation, which bolsters our economy, so it's important to recognize their accomplishments and showcase them as examples and inspiration to the broader business community." These Best Managed Companies employ more than 556,000 people across the nation and achieved total sales of over $221,000,000,000 in the previous year, operating across a diverse range of industries, including consumer, energy, resources and industrials, financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications, life sciences and health care, and education, among others. Notably, 274 of the 494 companies are family-owned, underscoring the entrepreneurial spirit in Canada. "We are honoured to support Canada's Best Managed Companies and the exceptional leaders who drive innovation and growth in their industries and local communities," said Blair Cowan, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking at CIBC. "Together, we are fostering a vibrant business environment that encourages excellence and inspires future generations of entrepreneurs." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About Carrington Group of Companies Founded by Ken Ferchoff in 1973, he set out to build quality and affordable homes, and since then Carrington Group of Companies has grown to be a top, award-winning residential builder and developer in Western Canada. The original purchaser of Ken's first built home still resides there 50 years later, a true testament to Ken's commitment to building exceptional homes. Our family-owned and operated company focuses on key facets of our industry to offer our clients housing throughout their entire life journey – single-family housing, multi-family housing, rental, retirement, and land.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CARRINGTON GROUP OF COMPANIES IS A WINNER OF THE CANADA'S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES GOLD DESIGNATION FOR 2025
EDMONTON, AB, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Carrington Group of Companies is honoured to be recognized as a gold winner of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025. Now in its 32nd year, the list recognizes privately owned and managed Canadian companies. This year's 494 recipients demonstrate outstanding achievements in strategic business transformation and operational resilience, positively impacting their workforce and communities, and driving economic growth. As a proud Canadian family owned and operated company, Carrington Group of Companies has grown over 52 years to design, build and manage each development using an innovative approach, incorporating the latest technology and trends to deliver unsurpassed quality, service, affordability, and create lasting value for our customers. Our continuous investment in process improvement, collaboration and team development allows us to pivot as market and customer demands evolve. "This achievement is a testament to our remarkable staff and trade partners who we work with daily," said Jason Theiss, CFO, Carrington Group of Companies. "We are honoured to be recognized for the fourth straight year of this prestigious business award. This recognition is a reflection of our wonderful team and our commitment to develop and maintain good long term business relationships that has allowed us to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025. We share this recognition with all our employees and trade partners." "Over the 32-year history of these awards, Canadian companies have shown resilience and adaptability through economic highs and lows, and this year is no different," said Lorrie King, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner with Deloitte Private. "We are honoured to recognize this year's Best Managed Companies across Canada, who excel in all aspects of their business. These companies all help drive Canada's productivity and innovation, which bolsters our economy, so it's important to recognize their accomplishments and showcase them as examples and inspiration to the broader business community." These Best Managed Companies employ more than 556,000 people across the nation and achieved total sales of over $221,000,000,000 in the previous year, operating across a diverse range of industries, including consumer, energy, resources and industrials, financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications, life sciences and health care, and education, among others. Notably, 274 of the 494 companies are family-owned, underscoring the entrepreneurial spirit in Canada. "We are honoured to support Canada's Best Managed Companies and the exceptional leaders who drive innovation and growth in their industries and local communities," said Blair Cowan, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking at CIBC. "Together, we are fostering a vibrant business environment that encourages excellence and inspires future generations of entrepreneurs." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About Carrington Group of Companies Founded by Ken Ferchoff in 1973, he set out to build quality and affordable homes, and since then Carrington Group of Companies has grown to be a top, award-winning residential builder and developer in Western Canada. The original purchaser of Ken's first built home still resides there 50 years later, a true testament to Ken's commitment to building exceptional homes. Our family-owned and operated company focuses on key facets of our industry to offer our clients housing throughout their entire life journey – single-family housing, multi-family housing, rental, retirement, and land. SOURCE Carrington Group of Companies View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Norda Stelo Named Gold Standard New Winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Program Français
QUÉBEC CITY, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Norda Stelo was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada's Best Managed Companies award. Norda Stelo won its initial Best Managed award in 2021 and has successfully retained its status, becoming a Gold Standard winner in 2025. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada's Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. "We are extremely proud to be among Canada's Best Managed Companies. Achieving Gold Standard recognition this year is a true validation of our impact business model," says Alex Brisson, President and CEO of Norda Stelo. "Our promise of impact engineering permeates each of our projects, always seeking to produce positive effects on the community and the environment. It is heartwarming to see our efforts in innovation, technological advancements, resilience, and governance recognized in this program." Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs recognizing innovative and world–class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests. "For over 30 years, the Best Managed program recognizes companies who see challenges as checkpoints and obstacles as opportunities," said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte Private, Global Best Managed Leader and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program."This year's winners, including Norda Stelo, have combined strategic expertise and a culture of innovation to not only drive impactful business outcomes, but serve their communities as well. They should be extremely proud of this designation and use it as a catalyst to continue the work they do every day." About Norda Stelo Established in 1963 and headquartered in Quebec, Canada, Norda Stelo stands as an esteemed independent engineering firm. For six decades, it has been distinguished for its comprehensive expertise in executing integrated projects across a spectrum of sectors. These include transportation infrastructures like roads, ports, and railways, as well as diverse industries such as mining and metals, energy, and manufacturing and processing. The firm's enduring legacy is marked by its commitment to innovation, quality, and the successful delivery of complex projects. The company supports its customers at every stage of their projects, emphasizing its commitment to quality, innovation, and value creation. Norda Stelo operates in over 50 countries and is B Corp certified, demonstrating its commitment to the common good and sustainability. For more information on Norda Stelo and its services, visit Norda Stelo's Innovations and Solutions group develops and delivers innovative solutions and services to customers in road, port, and rail transport infrastructures, as well as in various industries including mining and metals, energy and manufacturing and processing. These solutions include asset management, ESG initiatives, decarbonization and the STELAR asset management technology platform. For more information on the Stelar platform, visit About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Bayshore HealthCare Maintains Platinum Status in Canada's Best Managed Companies Program for Tenth Consecutive Year
TORONTO, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Bayshore HealthCare (Bayshore) is proud to announce that it has maintained its Platinum Club status on Deloitte's list of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2025. As one of Canada's leading home and community healthcare organizations, Bayshore has earned the prestigious Platinum Club status for the tenth consecutive year, recognizing its industry-leading performance, global business practices, and sustained growth. The company has also consistently maintained its place among Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2006. "This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences for over 350,000 Canadians each year," said Kevin Webster, President of Bayshore HealthCare. "Our continuous innovation in healthcare delivery, commitment to our employees' growth, and focus on patient-centered care have been key to our sustained success. As we look to the future, we remain committed to delivering integrated healthcare powered by our compassionate workforce, enabled through our digital solutions." Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs that recognizes innovative and world-class businesses. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies undergo a rigorous and independent evaluation process to compete for this prestigious designation. A panel of independent judges, including program sponsors and special guests, evaluates all applicants. Bayshore has demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple areas, consistently meeting high standards in operational excellence, talent development, and patient care. The company's achievements include maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification, implementing innovative digital health solutions, and expanding its service offerings to meet evolving healthcare needs. Bayshore HealthCare has a diverse workforce which comprises over 75 languages spoken. More than 89% of employees believe they can make a difference daily and 84% feel they can succeed regardless of personal background. Bayshore proudly launched a new Leadership Development program this year to facilitate the growth of over 100 leaders. The 2025 Best Managed winners exemplify the highest Canadian business standards of innovation, adaptability, and bold leadership," said Lorrie King, Deloitte Private, Global Best Managed Leader and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "Their relentless ambition, determined focus, and strategic agility have led them to remain competitive on the world stage, creating sustainable economic growth in an evolving global market." About Canada's Best Managed Companies Program Canada's Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards aregranted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About Bayshore HealthCare Bayshore HealthCare is a Canadian-owned company and is one of the country's leading home and community healthcare service providers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life, well-being, dignity and independence of Canadians of all ages. With locations across the country, including 80+ home care offices, 11 pharmacies and 100+ community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. Bayshore has been a recipient of Canada's Best Managed Companies award since 2006. The Bayshore brand extends across three business divisions: Bayshore Home Health (medical and non-medical home care and staffing services), Bayshore Home Care Solutions (home care services for government care programs), Bayshore Specialty Rx (specialty pharmacy, infusion and pharmaceutical patient support services), in addition to two innovation teams: Integrated Care Solutions and Bayshore Digital. In 2017, Bayshore HealthCare launched the Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living to assist those living with illness, injury or aging to reclaim or maintain their independence.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canadian Business Triumphs: Announcing Canada's Best Managed Companies Français
494 privately-owned and managed Canadian companies lead the way in business excellence TORONTO, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Deloitte Canada is honoured to announce the 2025 winners of 'Canada's Best Managed Companies'. Now in its 32 nd year, it is the country's leading business awards program, recognizing privately owned and managed Canadian companies. This year's 494 recipients demonstrated outstanding achievements in strategic business transformation and operational resilience, positively impacting their workforce and communities, and driving economic growth. "Over the 32-year history of these awards, Canadian companies have shown resilience and adaptability through economic highs and lows, and this year is no different" said Lorrie King, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner with Deloitte Private. "We are honored to recognize this year's Best Managed companies across Canada, who excel in all aspects of their business. These companies all help drive Canada's productivity and innovation, which bolsters our economy, so it's important to recognize their accomplishments and showcase them as examples and inspiration to the broader business community." These Best Managed Companies employ more than 556,000 people across the nation and achieved total sales of over $221,000,000,000 in the previous year, operating across a diverse range of industries, including consumer, energy, resources and industrials, financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications, life sciences and health care, and education, among others. Notably, 274 of the 494 companies are family-owned, underscoring the entrepreneurial spirit in Canada. The 2025 recipients, from Ontario, Québec, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, represent regional business excellence across Canada. Among these, 22 are new members, 81 have achieved Gold Standard status (maintaining their status for four-six consecutive years), including 24 new to this designation this year, and 329 are Platinum Club members (having maintained their status for seven consecutive years or more), with 27 new members joining the Platinum rankings this year. "The spirit within our Canadian business sector is energizing, and the companies in the Best Managed program are well-positioned to adapt to today's evolving economic environment," said Derrick Dempster, national co-leader of Canada's Best Managed Companies program and partner at Deloitte Private. "These companies show national pride by supporting our people and communities and using resources right here at home. Diversification beyond our borders is also important to them, as they explore opportunities to grow investment and elevate Canada's presence in the international marketplace." To secure a coveted Canada's Best Managed Companies designation, companies apply annually and undergo a meticulous assessment led by a multidisciplinary judging panel that evaluates leadership in strategy, capability and innovation, workforce and talent, governance, and financial performance. This year, judges analyzed investment, M&A growth, ESG and DEI strategies, talent retention and recruitment, purpose in local and Indigenous communities, digitization, cyber resilience, data-driven decision-making, and supply chain diversification and nearshoring back to Canada. "We are honored to support Canada's Best Managed Companies and the exceptional leaders who drive innovation and growth in their industries and local communities," said Blair Cowan, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking at CIBC. "Together, we are fostering a vibrant business environment that encourages excellence and inspires future generations of entrepreneurs." First established in Canada, Best Managed is a flagship program presented by Deloitte Private, a division of Deloitte exclusively focused on serving private clients of all sizes. Since its inception, the program has expanded beyond Canadian borders and is now present in more than 40 countries, with over 1,643 Best Managed Companies around the globe. Winners have access to professional development and networking opportunities, as well as an exclusive network to help foster relationships with global industry leaders and other best-managed companies. For more information about Canada's Best Managed Companies and to see the full list of winners, visit About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, Norton Rose Fulbright, Export Development Canada, TMX Group, and The Globe and Mail. For more information, visit About Deloitte Canada At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians. Deloitte provides industry-leading consulting, tax and legal, financial advisory, audit and assurance, and risk advisory services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500 ® and thousands of private companies. We bring together world-class capabilities, insights, and services to address clients' most complex business challenges. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. © Deloitte LLP and affiliated entities.
