One of Penticton乌鸦传媒檚 newest businesses has been recognized province-wide.
Maui乌鸦传媒檚 Teahouse in Penticton is nominated in two categories for this year乌鸦传媒檚 Small Business BC Awards, seven months removed from when the caf茅 opened its doors at 2050 Main Street.
Housed at the site of a former cannabis shop, and beside Popeye乌鸦传媒檚, Maui乌鸦传媒檚 Teahouse is in the running to win the 2023 Business Impact Award and Premier乌鸦传媒檚 People乌鸦传媒檚 Choice Award.
The Business Impact Award is distributed each year to the establishment that has taken positive action to invest in the community and views social responsibility as an integral part of its success, according to Small Business BC.
Owners Prashil Maharaj and Kristina Flores opened the Penticton caf茅 last July, naming it after their dog, Maui.
Their pet also serves as the business乌鸦传媒� logo.
Maui乌鸦传媒檚 Teahouse serves up hand-crafted bubble, milk and fruit teas.
According to the Small Business BC Awards page, the caf茅 has a total of five employees.
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Small Business BC is a non-profit organization in Vancouver that offers advice, educational services and free resources for the province乌鸦传媒檚 business community.
The organization is hosting its annual on June 2.
People can vote for Maui乌鸦传媒檚 Teahouse
The business is located in the Main Street plaza that features Popeyes Chicken, Dominos Pizza and Taco Time.
