Batchawana Bay eco resort takes home top prize in pitch competition

Over a dozen business owners from across the Algoma District took part in the competitive process which was part of the annual Bridges to Better Business learning and networking event

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City of SSM Manager of Enterprise Services & Millworks Harleen Puaar Shukla, Ann Marie Barry from Sunnd Nordic Eco Resort, Bronson Kovacs from Zoli's Kleaners, City of SSM Marketing & Program Coordinator Jessica Maione, and City of SSM Coordinator of Small Business Advisory Services Anthony BuffoneImage supplied by City of Sault Ste. Marie

An eco resort in Batchawana Bay took home the top prize in a business pitch competition.

Over a dozen business owners from across the Algoma District took part in the competitive process, part of the annual Bridges to Better Business learning and networking event.

They were scored by an expert panel of judges and audience voting.

Sunnd Nordic Eco Resort owner Ann Marie Barry and Bronson Kovacs from Zoli’s Kleaners earned their way to the finals, which saw the four-season geo dome glamping resort come out on top.

Barry went home with the contest’s grand prize valued at $15,000, while Kovacs took home the second place prize valued at $5,000.

Erin Bury – one of Canada’s top female entrepreneurs, and CEO/co-founder of Willful – delivered the event’s keynote presentation.

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