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July 29, 2024

   
 
 
 
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S IBBY AWARD FINALISTS!

Following a record number of nominations (way to go, IBPSA Business Owners!), the IBPSA IBBY Committee is pleased to announce the following finalists for this year’s Pet Care Business Excellence Awards (also known as The IBBYs!)

Facility Small Business Award Finalists:

  • Paw & Order; Keswick Ridge, NB
  • Furry Friends Pet Resort; Hampton, ON
  • You Dirty Dog; Hopkinsville, KY
Facility Medium Business Award Finalists:
  • Bed & Bark Pet Resort; Waxhaw, NC
  • K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel of Hamilton; Hamilton Township, NJ
  • Top Dog Country Club; New Germany, MN
Facility Large Business Award Finalists:
  • The Pet Station Country Club; Louisville, KY
  • Golden Paws Pet Resort & Spa; Robbinsville, NJ
  • K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel of Fanwood; Fanwood, NJ
Independent Provider Award Finalists:
  • Jill’s Next Door Dog Walking & Pet Services; Highland Beach, FL
  • 4-Legged Kids; Ellisville, MO
  • K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training; Golden Valley, AZ
Industry Leader Award Finalists:
  • Jennifer van Garderen; St. Louis, MO
  • Amy Hillis; Pineville, NC
  • JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic+; Brockton, MA
Industry Partner Award Finalists:
  • Paragon School of Pet Grooming
  • First Financial Bank
  • Kuranda Dog & Cat Beds
This year’s winners will be announced during the IBBY award ceremony to be held the evening of Wednesday, September 25th during this year’s FLOW Business Conference. Admission is included in your conference ticket, and IBBY-only tickets are available as well. Both can be found at petcareconference.com.

We cannot thank the IBBY Committee enough for the countless hours they put in, and for their dedication and desire to celebrate those businesses who are “raising the bar” for standards in our industry. Be sure to thank them when you see them at the ceremony!

Learn more about the Pet Care Business Excellence Awards here!

IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO ASK A QUESTION

If you could ask one question of a leader in the pet care industry, what would that question be?

Email your question to ceo@ibpsa.com and help our panelists prepare to answer YOUR questions at this year’s FLOW Conference.

HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS TO THE FLOW BUSINESS CONFERENCE?

We can’t wait to see you in Tucson, Arizona September 24-26 for this year’s conference. And we’re excited to meet all of our new Speakers and Exhibitors who will be there!

Current ticket prices are good through August 25th! But keep in mind that hotel reservations must be made by August 19th.
See Details and Register Here
Make your Hotel Reservations Here

 
 

 
 
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