Innovation Challenge

We received a record number of nominations for this year’s challenge! Thank you for your support in identifying the innovation taking place every day across Maple Ridge.

After considerable deliberation, seven finalists have been chosen.  The following businesses will be moving along to the next phase of the challenge:

• The Patch Brewery

• Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems

• Advanced Self Storage

• Sunflower Cafe

• MRX Marine

• Novo Lighting

• PMC Labs

Watch this page and the City’s social media channels for more details later this month!

Join us on Monday, October 21 at The Patch Brewery for the winners’ announcement event. Tickets now available for purchase.

Prizes

1st place - $4000 | 2nd place - $2000 | 3rd place- $1000

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June 1 to September 2: Nominate a business for the Maple Ridge Innovation Challenge.

On or before September 3: After receipt of their nomination, nominees will be contacted by City of Maple Ridge Economic Development staff for a more thorough description (via entry form) of their business and their innovative product, process or service.   The business must be in Maple Ridge and have a current business license in Maple Ridge.

September 8: Deadline for businesses to submit entry form.

September 10: Finalists are notified.  They will be chosen by a panel of Economic Development staff. 

September 10 to 30: Finalists will be interviewed in person.  A videographer will attend the business and a short video description of the innovation will be created.  The video will be 1-2 minutes long and the business will describe, display or demonstrate their innovation. The videos, along with the entry form, will be submitted for judging. 

October: Winners will be announced on October 21 at the Patch Brewery .  Tickets available here.

• Premier sponsor Ridge Meadows College
• Teresa Downs, Superintendent of Schools, SD 42
• Scott Banack, Head of Meadowridge School
• The City of Maple Ridge Mayor and Council.