Dieppe, February 22, 2023

Expansion Dieppe is proud to announce the opening of its nomination process for the 2023 Banquet.

The Expansion Dieppe Banquet has been a staple event in the city for over twenty years. It showcases the achievements of local businesses and organizations, and recognizes the hard work and dedication of the people who drive these organizations forward.

The nomination process is open to any business or organization that has made a significant contribution to the growth and development of Dieppe. The categories are as follows:

• The "Business Excellence" award will be presented to a Dieppe business that excels in the production and/or distribution of goods;
• The "Service Business Excellence" award will be presented to a Dieppe business that excels in the providing services and;
• The "Emerging Business" award will be given to a Dieppe business that, in its short time of existence, has been able to build a reputation as a credible, innovative business with a promising future.

Nominations can be submitted online; the link is available on ExpansionDieppe.ca and on our social networks. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experts to determine the list of finalists.

Save the date of June 21st, the Expansion Dieppe Banquet will continue its tradition of wowing you. Over the past few years, the venue has been the object of creativity and this year is no exception. The City of Dieppe is proud to be the host by opening the doors of the UNIplex to host the 21^st Annual Expansion Dieppe Banquet. “We are thrilled to be hosting this event in our brand new recreational facility, the UNIplex,” announced Mayor Yvon Lapierre. “This state-of-the-art event centre located in the heart of Dieppe is the perfect place for this great celebration of our business community. We are excited and confident that the 2023 edition of the Expansion Dieppe Banquet will once again be memorable and exciting.”

The 2023 Expansion Dieppe Banquet promises to be an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognizing the achievements of the business community and bringing together members of the local business community and organizations to network and connect with one another. In keeping with its tradition, the event will include a delicious meal as well as amazing entertainment and most importantly, a spotlight on the nine finalist companies. "The Expansion Dieppe Banquet has a long tradition of recognizing the efforts of those who have made a positive impact on the city. Especially since, we are celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of the creation of Expansion Dieppe this year, which was founded in 1973 under the name Parc Industriel Dieppe Ltée/Dieppe Industrial Park Ltd. This is an opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate the progress that has been made in Dieppe and to recognize the people and organizations that have made it all possible," explains André Pelletier, President of Expansion Dieppe.

Until March 30th, you are invited to nominate your company or another company that you feel deserves recognition for being outstanding in 2022. The 2023 Expansion Dieppe Banquet is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year, and we look forward to seeing you there!

About Expansion Dieppe

Expansion Dieppe is the organization dedicated to the economic development of the City of Dieppe and its industrial park. Its objective is to ensure Dieppe’s territory development to take place in a timely and efficient manner by providing essential information, seeking to form partnerships as well as playing the role of intermediary for projects and real estate investments, thanks to advice, expertise, support and data from strategic sites.

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Media contact:

Martine Tremblay, Communications and Marketing Officer

506-877-5019 [email protected]