Finalists: Unison Small-Medium business award

Hawke's Bay Embroidery & Print has grown, as have the products and services it offers. Photo / Paul Taylor

Finalists for the 16th Westpac Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are being profiled in Hawke's Bay Today ahead of Thursday's black-tie award ceremony at the Hawke's Bay Opera House. Judges have visited all businesses and selected category winners with the ultimate prize the Westpac Supreme Business of the Year winner to be announced on the night.

Hawke's Bay Embroidery

Hawke's Bay Embroidery & Print is a family-owned Napier business, which began in the Bay more than 20 years ago.

Initially, the only service it offered was embroidery.

However, over the years as technologies and services have evolved and the customer needs have changed, more was offered.

As well as embroidery, it provides uniforms, screen printing, heat press, printed promotional products, custom flags, name badges and can source any branded product.

Quality control systems are in place and deadlines are not a problem.

Boss Group

With more than 200 staff employed through BOSS Group this year, it is an emerging leader in the supply of temporary and permanent staff in Hawke's Bay.

Locally owned and supported with a dedicated team of recruitment professionals, BOSS Group fully embodies its Mission Statement: To provide our clients with superior candidates and to provide our candidates with exceptional representation.

It is achieved through developing professional, long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships based on respect, integrity, honesty and professionalism.

The growth in their portfolio of clients can be attributed to the way in which they work with them, confirmed by glowing testimonials.

Paccon

Paccon (Pacific Consumables Ltd) began nine years ago, importing and selling a range of industrial workwear including gloves, safety boots, hi-viz corporate clothing to freezer gear.

They also offer alterations, embroidery and printing.

Locally owned and operated, head office, safety store and warehouse are located in Onekawa with an office in Shanghai.

As a separate business, they supply floral supplies and gift ware.

They offer great service locally through visiting representatives or by calling into their friendly store.

Nationwide customers located anywhere in the country experience the same efficient service and Paccon are known as an innovative company specialising in development, importation and supply of high-quality products at competitive prices.

World Travellers at Best Travel

Nestled in the heart of the Hastings CBD for more than three decades, World Travellers at Best Travel offers award-winning service, catering to leisure and travellers and small to mid-sized enterprises.

It boasts more than 167 years of combined experience in the travel industry.

Seasoned, passionate travellers themselves, the travel designers are able to craft travel plans to suit clients' needs.

Customers act as ambassadors - it boasts a 95 per cent repeat business rate.