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Business excellence celebrated in Dieppe: finalists for the 24th annual Expansion Dieppe Banquet to be honoured
Dieppe, N.B. – April 22, 2026 - Expansion Dieppe is proud to unveil the finalist businesses for the 24th annual Expansion Dieppe Banquet, a must-attend event for the business community, to be held on June 11, 2026, at the Dieppe UNIplex.
Each year, this event celebrates the excellence, innovation and ambition of businesses that actively contribute to the economic vitality of our region. The Expansion Dieppe Banquet is a place of recognition, networking and building relationships, bringing together entrepreneurs, decision-makers and leaders committed to Dieppe’s growth.
This major evening event will shine a spotlight on nine finalist businesses that have distinguished themselves through their remarkable contribution to the local economy.
Four prestigious awards will be presented on this occasion.
The finalists are:
Emerging Business category:
- Medispine
- Premium Accounting Solution Services
- Sève Bar Apéro
Service Business Excellence category:
- Branco Management
- Citadel Optometry
- MFC Training
Business Excellence category:
- CAVOK
- Canadian Tire Dieppe – Entreprises Pierre Lauzon
- Champlain Place
The My Choice Award will be presented following a public vote. Everyone is invited to choose their favourite business by voting online at https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/BANQUETED2026
The winning business will be announced at the Expansion Dieppe Banquet on June 11, 2026.
“The Expansion Dieppe Banquet is much more than an awards ceremony: it is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit, commitment and expertise that make our business community shine. The finalist businesses embody the dynamism, innovation and regional pride that help build a strong, sustainable and resilient economy in Dieppe.”
— Louis Godbout, General Manager of Expansion Dieppe
In addition to paying tribute to inspiring businesses, the Expansion Dieppe Banquet offers a unifying experience for more than 350 participants, in an atmosphere that fosters discussion, recognition and the development of lasting business relationships.
Save the date
The Expansion Dieppe Banquet will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the UNIplex in Dieppe.
Learn all about the event
Tickets and all information related to the 24th Expansion Dieppe Banquet are available at: www.BanquetExpansionDieppe.ca
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Information:
Martine Tremblay
Communications and Marketing Officer
Expansion Dieppe
Tel.: 506-877-5019
Email: [email protected]
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.
About the Expansion Dieppe Banquet
Expansion Dieppe's mission is to work with entrepreneurs, developers and strategic partners to foster a diversified economy that ensures sustained growth in Dieppe. To encourage this dynamic, it is essential to recognize the considerable contribution of businesses and business people to Dieppe's economic development.
Under the theme "Our businesses. Our Pride", Expansion Dieppe continues its annual Banquet, a unifying event for Dieppe's business community, during which awards are presented to deserving entrepreneurs.
The following awards are presented to outstandingly successful businesses: the Business Excellence award, The Service Business Excellence award, the Emerging Business as well as the My choice award, which is the public's choice. Nominations are made by peers within the Dieppe business community.
Originally known as the Dieppe Entrepreneurs' Banquet, this event was created in 2003. In 2019, its name changed to "Banquet Expansion Dieppe", and the event, which is still a celebration of Dieppe entrepreneurship, adopted the slogan "Our businesses. Our pride! The 20th anniversary of the event is celebrated in 2022, under a large tent. Starting in 2023, the event will take place at the UNIplex, the City of Dieppe's premier facility for accommodating large numbers of guests.