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Key highlights from The Globe and Mail Recognition and NIVO Launch

PomeGran’s Toronto event brought together partners, community leaders, and industry peers to celebrate two major milestones, our recognition by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies and the official launch of NIVO, our new rural ISP brand. The night captured the momentum driving our national expansion, and the photos featured here showcase the energy in the room, the conversations that sparked new ideas, and the shared commitment to strengthening rural connectivity across Canada. See the highlights below.

Addresses from our Leadership Team

Our leadership team, Dr. Kalai S. Kalaichelvan, CEO of PomeGran, Joe Hickey, President of PomeGran, and Christine Marion, President of PomeGran Quebec, addressed attendees and expressed their appreciation for the Globe and Mail recognition, noting that this achievement reflects the collective hard work and commitment of the entire PomeGran team. They also affirmed that NIVO represents a significant next chapter in advancing rural connectivity, positioning us to extend our impact and support more communities across Canada.

Dignitary Remarks

The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy Intensive Industries, the Hon. Gudie Hutchings, former Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Ogimaa Tim Ominika of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory congratulated PomeGran for its recognition and spoke to the importance of connectivity in rural Canada.

A Night to Remember

The evening featured aerial hoop artists, fire performers, live music, and our emcee Sam Laprade, creating an atmosphere of celebration and connection. We were joined by stakeholders from across the industry, as well as teams from our subsidiaries and project partners whose collaboration continues to strengthen our national efforts. It was a fitting conclusion to an event that highlighted our shared commitment to advancing PomeGran’s mission and expanding connectivity for communities across Canada.

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