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Today's introduction of Business Link Hamilton 2026 Class 40U40 Business Achievement Awards Recipient: Ariana Cirillo Co-Founder, Brand Strategist & Designer, Coffee Bean Media Ariana blends branding, design, photography and storytelling to help businesses build thoughtful, recognizable brands that feel true to who they are. Congratulations, Ariana! 🎉 #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #ClassOf2026 #Leadership

🏆 Meet the top honours of the Hamilton 40 Under Forty Class of 2026! Best in Class: Derek Decloux, chosen from among 40 outstanding honourees. Thank you to DESO Construction Limited for sponsoring the Best in Class Award. Alumni Impact Award: Erica Lamont of Lamont Law, recognized for continuing to make a difference long after joining the 40 Under Forty family. Thank you to UFCW Canada Local 102 for sponsoring this award. We're introducing every member of the Class of 2026 each weekday. Follow along! #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #BestInClass #AlumniImpact #classof2026

Today's introduction of Business Link Hamilton 2026 Class 40U40 Business Achievement Awards Recipient: Kenneth Chavez Vice President, CARSTAR Chavez Auto Group From detailing vehicles to leading operations across four CARSTAR, one Take 5 Oil Change and three UniglassPlus locations, Kenneth is growing the family business while giving back through fundraising, hiring initiatives and local sports. Congratulations, Kenneth! 🎉 #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #ClassOf2026 #Leadership

A look back at the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards 🎥 Congratulations to all 40 honourees in the Class of 2026! Thank you to our Masters of Ceremony Vince Genuardi and Brooke Hicks, our Presenting Sponsor Triple Automation, our sponsors, judges and alumni, and every guest who filled Carmen's Event Centre. #40u40hamilton #businesslinkmedia #classof2026

Today's introduction of Business Link Hamilton 2026 Class 40U40 Business Achievement Awards Recipient: Nicole Carter Founder, Valley Centre for Counselling · Assistant Professor, McMaster University Having grown up with anxiety herself, Nicole helps children, adults and families navigate anxiety and obsessive-compulsive challenges. She is also the author of the children's book "Brave on Purpose." Congratulations, Nicole! 🎉 #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #ClassOf2026 #Leadership

💙 Once a recipient, always family. The Class of 2026 had plenty of company last Thursday at the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards. 40 Under Forty alumni from across the years came back to Carmen's Event Centre to celebrate Hamilton's newest class of leaders. 🏆 Our alumni were part of the whole night: 🎤 Hosted by MCs Brooke Hicks (Class of 2025) and Vince Genuardi (Class of 2023) 🤝 Sponsors thanked by Event Co-Chair Charlie Agro (Class of 2018) 🏅 Best in Class Award presented by Dennis Sousa (Class of 2021) of DESO Construction ✨ Alumni Impact Award presented to Erica Lamont (Class of 2019) of Lamont Law Thank you to every alum who came out to cheer, mentor and welcome the 40 newest members of the community. You show what this program is really about: the recognition is only the start. Since 2012, 520 Hamilton business leaders have been named to the 40 Under Forty, and it all keeps growing. 🌱 👉 Alumni, find yourself in the photo and tag yourself! 📣 Know someone who should join them? Nominations for the 2027 Hamilton 40 Under Forty are now open: businesslinkmedia.com/hamilt… #40u40hamilton #40UnderForty #40u40Alumni #ClassOf2026 #HamiltonBusiness #HamOnt #BusinessLinkMedia

Today's introduction of Business Link Hamilton 2026 Class 40U40 Business Achievement Awards Recipient: Monica Carnicelli Director of Operations, Carriage Gate Monica guides major residential projects from land acquisition to customer care at her family's development company, building in Hamilton and Burlington since 1988, and serves on the Board of the West End Home Builders' Association. Congratulations, Monica! 🎉 #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #ClassOf2026 #Leadership

Today's introduction of Business Link Hamilton 2026 Class 40U40 Business Achievement Awards Recipient: Ahmed Ashraf Crisis & Business Resilience Leader, BDO Canada LLP · Founder, Futuroos A former military officer who rebuilt his life after paralysis, Ahmed leads BDO Canada's national resilience practice and has helped more than 100 organizations across Canada become more resilient. He is the author of "Falling Forward" and founder of Futuroos. Congratulations, Ahmed! 🎉 #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #ClassOf2026 #Leadership

Thank you to all our sponsors! 🙌 The 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards wouldn't have been possible without the partners who stood behind 40 of Hamilton's brightest young leaders. Presenting Sponsor: Triple Automation Best in Class Award Sponsor: DESO Construction Limited Alumni Impact Award Sponsor: UFCW Canada Local 102 Corporate Sponsors: TNG Capital Corp., Darwynn Shipper, Empire Mortgage Group Automotive Sponsors: Chavez Auto Group, Mercedes-Benz Burlington Silver Excellence Sponsors: CARSTAR, FirstOntario Credit Union Bronze Leadership Sponsors: LaunchLife International, RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., University of Niagara Falls Canada, Ontario Ravioli Networking Sponsors: LiUNA Local 837, Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd., Brock University, Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP, Radius and Southbrook, Desjardins Insurance · Stephen J Dunn, Brooke Hicks Team, Royal LePage, Oakridge Group Inc., Triple A Cheese Ltd. Brand Spotlight Sponsors: Mercanti Management Inc., Clean Sweepers, Saputo Capital Collision Group, Ferrell Builders' Supply Ltd., Mercanti Automotive, Gatestone Law, YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford Wine Sponsor: The Good Earth Food & Wine Co. Thank you for investing in our region's next generation of business and community leaders. 💙 #40u40hamilton #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #ThankYouSponsors #CommunityPartners

📸 Meet the Class of 2026! Last night at Carmen's Event Centre, 40 of Hamilton's brightest young leaders were honoured at the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards. Entrepreneurs, executives, healthcare professionals, educators and community builders, all under 40, all making Hamilton stronger. 🏆 ✨ Congratulations to Derek Decloux, this year's Best in Class Award recipient, sponsored by DESO Construction, and to Erica Lamont (Class of 2019), recipient of the Alumni Impact Award, sponsored by UFCW Canada Local 102. 🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 recipients: Ahmed Ashraf · Monica Carnicelli · Nicole Carter · Kenneth Chavez · Ariana Cirillo · Kyle Datzkiw · Derek Decloux · Adrianne DiSimoni · Ohood Elzibak · Chris Esposto · Andrew Fedurko · Carmen Fidanza · Gregary Ford · Dr. Chris Fraccaro · Alfonso John Frisina · Vanessa Giansante · Katelyn Gillis · Jaclyn Halliday · Andrew Hazell · Alex Hill · Simoni Lawrence · Rhianna Malcolm · Ashlynn Marques · Petra Matar · Alexis Mercanti · Parvathy Pillai · Nicolas Randazzo · Mary-Frances Raso · Amber Richardson · Dana Rollo · Tej Sandhu · Jordan Seminerio · Rhianna Simmons · Stefa Sokolowski · Calvin Star · Andrew Tedeschi · Cody Vandommele · Julia Vignanello · Paolo Violi · Christopher Paul Yendt Thank you to our MCs Brooke Hicks and Vince Genuardi, our presenting sponsor Triple Automation, all 32 sponsors, and everyone who filled the room. 💙 You're now part of a community of 520 Hamilton 40 Under Forty alumni. Welcome to the family! 👉 Find yourself in the photo and tag yourself! More event photos coming soon. Starting Monday, we'll introduce a member of the Class of 2026 every weekday. Stay tuned! #40u40 #40UnderForty #classof2026 #hamiltonbusiness #hamilton #businesslinkmedia #businessachievementawards

✨ It's TONIGHT! ✨ The Class of 2026 takes the stage at the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Awards. 🥂 Doors 5:00 PM | 📍 Carmen's Event Centre Share your night: #40u40hamilton 🏆 #40UnderForty #ClassOf2026 #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia

3️⃣ days to go! On Thursday, the Class of 2026 takes the stage, and one recipient will be named this year's Best in Class. We'll also present the Alumni Impact Award. Thank you to @DESOLimited, our Best in Class Award sponsor, and @UFCWlocal Canada Local 102, our Alumni Impact Award sponsor. Ticket sales are now closed. If you're joining us, we'll see you Thursday at Carmen's Event Centre. Doors open at 5:00 PM.

⏰ Last call! Today is the final day to buy tickets for the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards. Ticket sales close tonight at 11:59 PM. After that, the Class of 2026 celebrates without you, so don't miss it. 📅 Thursday, October 29 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Carmen's Event Centre, Hamilton 🎟️ Reserve now: businesslinkmedia.com/hamilt… #Hamilton40UnderForty #40UnderForty #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #LastCall

🚨 Tickets close tomorrow! Friday, October 16 is the last day to reserve your seat for the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards. Celebrate the Class of 2026, find out who wins this year's Best in Class Award, and network with Hamilton's business community over dinner. 📅 Thursday, October 29 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Carmen's Event Centre, Hamilton 🎟️ Get your tickets before they're gone: lnkd.in/ekR_PgZR hashtag#Hamilton40UnderForty hashtag#40UnderForty hashtag#HamiltonBusiness hashtag#BusinessLinkMedia hashtag#Networking

The October issue of Business Link is out! Fashion in the Vineyard comes to Hernder Estate Winery Nov. 28, plus Doors Open Niagara Falls, cobots, respiratory season and year-end investing. Read free: businesslinkmedia.com #Niagara #NiagaraBusinesshttps://pub.businesslinkmedia.com/publications/BusinessLink/2026/10

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Business Link Media Group! This year we're grateful for 40 reasons: the 2026 Hamilton 40 Under Forty recipients, and the sponsors and community who make their night possible. ⏳ Only 3 days left to get your tickets. Sales close Thursday, October 15. 📅 Thursday, October 29 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Carmen's Event Centre, Hamilton 🎟️ Reserve your seats: businesslinkmedia.com/hamilt… #Hamilton40UnderForty #40UnderForty #HamiltonBusiness #BusinessLinkMedia #HappyThanksgiving

Announcing the Business Link Hamilton 13th Annual 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards Recipients! 🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Hamilton 40 Under Forty honorees! 🎉 Save your spot here: businesslinkmedia.com/hamilt… #40u40Hamilton #BusinessLink #40Under40 #HamiltonLeaders

We’re getting ready to announce the 2026 Hamilton 40 Under Forty recipients, an inspiring group of individuals who are driving change, leading with purpose, and contributing to the growth of Hamilton’s business community. #BusinessLink #40u40 #NiagaraLeaders #BusinessAwards

📖 The July edition of Business Link is here! Explore the latest insights on economic development, artificial intelligence, automation, entrepreneurship, and the leaders driving innovation across Niagara and beyond. Read here: pub.businesslinkmedia.com/pu… #BusinessLink #Business

Nominations and applications are open for the 13th Annual Hamilton 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards. 📅 Deadline: July 17, 2026 Apply or nominate today: businesslinkmedia.com/hamilt… #Hamilton40UnderForty #40UnderForty #BusinessLinkMedia #HamiltonBusiness