CALGARY, Alberta (July 8, 2014) — The founders of mobile tire service franchisor Go Tire Inc. are among the finalists for the 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Canadian Prairies.
Craig Howes and Heather Murphy, co-founders of Red Deer, Alberta-based Go Tire Inc., are nominated in the “emerging entrepreneur” category, according to Ernst & Young Americas L.L.C., which describes the annual program as a celebration of the “contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere.”
The Canadian program is in its 21st year. Award finalists are chosen based on their vision, leadership, financial success and social responsibility, Ernst & Young said.
The Prairies winner will be announced on Oct. 16. The overall Prairies winner will represent the region at the national E&Y gala held in Toronto on Nov. 25.
Go Tire Inc. provides mobile services, including tire changeovers and maintenance, windshield repair and replacement, auto detailing and additional service lines. The company was founded in 2011 after finding start-up funding on the television show “Dragon's Den,” the Canadian version of the ABC-TV series “Shark Tank.”