Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador — According to the Burin Peninsula chamber of commerce, the employees of Marystown Auto Glass and Graphics in Marystown, NL are the merriest bunch around, earning the facility an “employer of the year” award.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Burin Peninsula chamber of commerce in Newfoundland and Labrador honoured its members during its annual business awards ceremony. The event was held at Marystown’s St. Gabriel’s Hall and presented awards to eight local businesses, including collision repair service Marystown Auto Glass and Graphics. The facility was awarded the title of employer of the year where small businesses are concerned.
Marystown Auto Glass and Graphics has six full-time employees. Each employee has access to medical and dental benefits and the business is always seeking other attractive means to draw in and retain employees.
The local repair shop has been in operation for more than 16 years. Owners Phonse and Angela Stacey took over the business six years ago and have since expanded it from a three-bay garage to a seven-bay facility.
Lake’s Auto Service, which is reportedly the only repair facility in Fortune, NL, was also honoured at Wednesday’s event. The shop, now boasting the title “family business of the year,” was started by Clarence Lake in 1953 and is now run by his sons Don and Neal.
