The Brandon Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2020 Business Achievement Awards (137th annual) during an online awards event yesterday afternoon. Business Person of the Year: Bob Ritchot ( B.O.B. Headquarters, Humble + Fume) Business Excellence (Large): Christie’s Office Plus Business Excellence (Small): Brandon Business Interiors Outstanding New Business: Greenstone Building Products Community Impact: Brad Munn (Royal LePage) The "awards recognize, celebrate and profile the accomplishments of member businesses and individuals" each year.

A new food truck/trailer, Willey's Grub Hub is set to hit the streets of Brandon tomorrow starting at 11am. They will be setup at the Just 4 Kidz (1608 Park Ave) parking lot. Menu items include a variety of burgers, wraps, fries, poutine, mac-n-cheese, mozza sticks, home-made perogies, and a foot long hot dog. In addition to setting up at Just 4 Kidz, plans also include having the food trailer running in and around southern Manitoba at special events, fairs, & festivals. They will also be available for catering. The food trailer is being operated by Jamie Sims who has 20 plus years experience in the food industry including several years traveling in the summer fair circuit. The menu will also be adaptable depending on the function they are attending. Their Facebook page can be found here.

Kickin' Axe Throwing Ltd is targeting a July 25th re-opening (by appointment only) at their new location at 1203 Princess Ave. Owner Darcy Low tells bdnmb.ca that he had been shopping for a new address for close to a year to accommodate his needs which included a ceiling height greater than 10' and additional space for future expansion. The 1203 Princess Ave location (3,000 sq feet) is approximately 1,000 sq feet larger than the original address on Park Ave East. He took possession of the building on July 1 and renovations are currently underway in anticipation of the July 25th re-opening. Kickin’ Axe Throwing Ltd. first opened in Brandon in October of 2017.  It's a great activity for stags/stagette’s, birthday/anniversary celebrations, corporate team building or for a fun night out with friends. Stay tuned to their Facebook page and website for exciting updates as they approach their official re-opening date.

Shawarma Queen, one of Brandon's extremely popular restaurants, has departed it's Rosser Ave location in favor of a new home at #4-2430 Victoria Ave. Owner Kyle Koksal tells bdnmb.ca that he is targeting opening the doors at the new address on Monday, July the 6th. Shawarma Queen has been a highly regarded Mediterranean/Middle Eastern-influenced restaurant in the city since opening in February of 2018. The menu features a variety of wraps including chicken shawarma, beef donair, chicken shish kebob, steak shish kebob, falafel and more. In addition to the wraps, an expanded selection of salads and appetizers will also be available. For more information on Shawarma Queen, or their menu, please visit their Facebook page or website.

Fun N’ Games HQ (824 18th Street) re-opened today at 11AM. Covid 19 safety measures mandated by the province of Manitoba have been implemented to keep everyone safe, healthy and happy. Some new prizes, new games, fresh paint, and plexiglass hanging above the front prize counter are among a number of changes made to the business over the past several weeks. Birthday party's are available for groups up to 10 people. Hours of operation will be 11am-9pm daily. The locally owned and operated business has over 50 games and simulators for your amusement.