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8 FOCUS - JUNE 2015 Dorie McDonald Belonging to a club means more to members than simply access to its facilities. Its like their cottage says Dorie McDonald owner of Sunnybrae Golf Club. We look to give every guest a good experience and make them feel welcomed. Theyve obviously succeeded as the long- established facility proudly accepted the Scugog Chamber of Commerce 2014 Award of Excellence for local businesses over 15 employees. The towns setting and friendly atmosphere attracted Dorie and her husband to the establishment of both award-winning businesses. Graham and I drove through Port Perry for years going to and from our cottage Dorie comments. Ironically we almost bought Sunnybrae years ago. When it came back on the market in September 2013 we jumped at the chance. There was an energy we liked about it. One key to success in assuming an established business was changing its public perception. Sunnybrae wasnt what it had been so we set about making improvements. Our greenskeeper did an excellent job on the course and inside we upgraded the dining room and the bathrooms. The publics reaction has been positive and steady. Membership has gradually increased as has use of the banquet facility. The Chamber of Commerce award Dorie says documents publicly just how dramatically things have changed. And it tells us as the people running the club that were on the right track with what were doing. Naturally shes pleased to receive an Award of Excellence from the Chamber of Commerce and stresses she didnt win the award alone. Everybody on staff won this award its not about me. They did it by treating our guests with respect and kindness and those feelings reflect back to them. This way everyone enjoys being at Sunnybrae staff and guests. Almost you might say like coming home to a welcoming cottage. Jennifer Docherty Jennifer Docherty whose Anytime Fitness took home the Award of Excellence in the Under-15 category echoed Dories sentiments about the role of customer service in establishing a successful business. Our staffs professional and very dedicated to our members she says. We celebrate their successes as they work toward their fitness goals. She stresses how community involvement has also contributed to its acceptance. Weve participated in charitable and town events. Weve also reached out into the community with a program promoting a healthy lifestyle for parents and kids which ranges beyond team sports and into everyday life. Preparing to begin a new chapter in their working lives Jennifer and her husband John targeted Port Perry for what it had as well as what they felt it didnt. We wanted to relocate to Port Perry because its a beautiful town says Jennifer. And a full service gym was a service we felt the community would embrace as well as something we personally felt good about. Working with Anytimes parent company the couple began building their business from the ground up literally opening their doors in October 2013. The facility which occupies 5000 square feet in the McDonalds restaurant plaza offers a blend of traditional and new-style services. We have free weights and weight machines for individuals as well as group fitness classes. We also offer functional training resistance and weight classes where the movements mimic everyday life. Theres also bootcamp-style exercise running and power- walking clubs massage therapy. And in good weather we have an outdoor area to work out in the fresh air She too was delighted by the recent award. Were thrilled to be recognized for our work Jennifer says. We plan to continue supporting other area businesses with our membership advantage discount program because shopping-local is important. And of course to carry on promoting healthy living She graciously shared the spotlight of success. Our instructors have more than just technical skill. They relate to the members on a personal level. That simple recipe has proven itself the secret to success. And just like its members Anytime Fitness has grown strong and healthy on a steady diet of it. By Scott Mercer Focus on Scugog Sunnybrae Golf Club and Anytime Fitness Winners of the 2014 Business of the Year Award take the spotlight Focus on Scugog apologizes to Lori and Larry May owners of Ray Hobbs Garage for the error with names published in May 2015 issue of Exceptional Business Leaders. Terry McClurg is their shop foreman. Sorry for any in- convenience this may have caused. 182 Northport Rd. Units 8 9 Port Perry 905-985-0059 rayhobbsgaragepowergate.ca RAY HOBBS GARAGE Lori May Owner Terry McClurg Shop Foreman