Businessman of the Year: Pete Beaucage Jr., Praztek Construction

Indigenous businesses from across the North were recognized for their achievements in business by the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) in Timmins on Oct. 18.

Seven awards were bestowed on businesses based in NADF’s service area, which encompasses the areas of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Robinson-Superior 1850 and Treaty #3.

Established in 2003, Praztek Construction has more than $25 million invested in property and apartment complexes, commercial leasing space and more than 100 residential custom property builds for clients, recently completing 18 residential affordable housing units for the Timmins Native Friendship Centre.

The company is currently undergoing an expansion plan that would see the business expand into the industrial and mining sectors.

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