Chatters Salon - Canada, Toronto, was awarded the Salon Entrepreneur of the Year - Multi Unit Award at 2008 Global Salon Business Awards in Hollywood at the end of June.
The 2008 Global Salon Business Awards - hosted by Leeza Gibbons - were handed out to salon owners from around the world celebrating excellence in the salon industry, including Salon Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards in the categories of Salon Leadership, Client Philosophy and Marketing and Promotion.Chatters Salon - Canada was awarded the 'Salon Entrepreneur of the Year - Multi Unit' Award for excellence in its business, which rose above average expectations, delivered exceptional service to its clientele and an impeccable product, while exhibiting integrity to both staff and clients, and sustained a loyal following and a prosperous business. Chatters was judged on financial stability, leadership, client philosophy and marketing and community involvement. Also considered were leadership style, employee well-being and satisfaction, development, innovative compensation and benefit programs, reward and recognition. Overall, the judging evaluated the salon philosophy, mission and vision as it relates to the customer as well as brand and image management, marketing and promotional programs, customer service and community involvement. The judging panel was comprised of an elite panel of industry experts, UCLA faculty, successful business entrepreneurs and members of the international trade press. This year, an unprecedented 3,000 salon owners were nominated and submitted for the 2008 GSBA Awards from 23 countries worldwide. The Global Salon Business Awards were produced by The B.E.S.T. Foundation (Business Education for Salons Today), a non-profit organization supporting the continued development of the global salon industry through advancement, global recognition and growth. The Foundation was formed by beauty icon and Redken founder, Paula Kent Meehan.
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