Steer Enterprises named business of the year
Steer Enterprises is proud to have been named 2025 Business of the Year at the Clearview Chamber of Commerce’s eighth annual business awards ceremony held Feb. 21 at Highlands Nordic in Duntroon.
Since 2019, the 36,000 square foot facility at County Road 9 and Airport Road has been a local landmark. Controller Judith Crawford says Steer currently employs about 65 people, and is a major supporter of community projects including student co-op programs.
“Many of the people on the other side of that wall (indicating the service bay area) came to us as co-op students,” she said. “We typically have at least two students per semester.”
Founded in 2004 by owner Tim Young, Steer originally operated as a mobile operation travelling to customer locations to service their diesel equipment, heavy trucks and trailers. By 2006 they established a home base in Glen Huron, but quickly outgrew that space. After several expansions and renovations, the decision was made to construct the new facility at Cashtown Corners.
The Business of the Year Award is presented to a company that has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments. Their dedication to exemplary business practices not only fuels their success but also benefits the community, fostering greater awareness and interest in Clearview. This award celebrates a business that serves as a role model, inspiring others with its positive contributions and commitment to excellence.
According to Clearview Chamber of Commerce director Jiwon Khun, the chamber received roughly 160 nominations in 13 categories for this year’s awards.
Steer was selected Business of the Year based on exceptional accomplishments in growth, sales, innovation and leadership.
This award celebrated a business that serves as a role model, inspiring others with its positive contributions to the community.
Other winners include:
Best Presented: Barb’s Clothes Closet;
Business Community Advocate: Emily’s Place Bed and Breakfast;
Champion of Diversity and Inclusion: Torn Pages; Contribution to the Arts: Kat’s Meow Beautiful Burlesque;
Food, Tourism and Hospitality: 1904 Social House Grower of the Year: eARTh Revival;
Industrial Excellence: Creemore Springs Brewery Retail Leadership: Tim Hortons Stayner;
Service Provider of the Year: The Belmont; Non-Profit of the Year: Brad’s Place Addiction Treatment of South Georgian Bay;
New Business of the Year: Nottawa Cottage Bookstore;
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Jewellery for You.
Nominations open for Clearview Women In Business Awards
Clearview Chamber of Commerce is celebrating International Women’s Day with its fifth annual Women in Business Awards.
The nomination deadline is 10 a.m. on March 8.
Complete the online form to nominate a local business woman.
Nominees must be a local business owner who is involved in their community whether through volunteering, sponsorships or local charity work. Their personal dedication to ideals concerning customer service are second to none and they have established a significant and positive reputation for their business and have received recognition for their accomplishments.
The nomination form is available at www. clearviewchamber.com.
Bonnie MacPherson photo: Judith Crawford and Tim Young accept the Business of the Year Award from the Clearview Chamber of Commerce.
