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Media Release: Local Waterloo Region investigation firm celebrates 10 years

Posted - October 4, 2014

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Local Waterloo Region investigation firm celebrates 10 years

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October 4, 2014 marked the 10th anniversary of Benard + Associates (www.benardinc.com), a local investigation firm experienced in matters involving workplace and regulatory investigations, mediation, policy design and education that works with a wide variety of regulatory bodies, government agencies, and corporations across Ontario and other parts of Canada.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating such a milestone and appreciate the support from clients who believe in us, committed hard working professional staff, and our dedicated business partners,” explains Dean Benard, president of Benard + Associates. “Our company has come a long way since our humble beginnings in 2004 and I am extremely proud of our continual growth and the future of this company”

Benard + Associates was founded in 2004 by Dean Benard, who combined his passions and eclectic background, which includes positions as a registered nurse, police officer, and manager of investigations.

With it’s head office in Waterloo, Ontario, and investigators strategically based in Toronto and Ottawa, Benard + Associates serves clients who are dealing with situations that require third party neutrals to undertake unbiased approaches aimed at resolution throughout the province and across Canada.

Continuing to grow and expand

As Benard + Associates celebrates 10 years in Waterloo Region, it is also continuing to attract new clients and will be expanding its Waterloo location by 1000 square feet.

“We are very fortunate to be expanding our team and the services we offer,” said Dean Benard, “The demand for our educational services has grown steadily and we will be offering many new and innovative approaches to educating investigators and organizations. We are also very excited about the expansion of our locate and background screening services.”

Understanding clients ongoing and evolving needs has led Benard + Associates to enhance its services to include background screening and locate services, providing clients with added value such as:

  • Locating people of interest such as witnesses or those who are subjects of investigation

  • Performing in depth background checks

  • Conducting asset searches

  • Compiling pre-employment background checks

With the additional square footage and added services, Benard + Associates is currently looking to recruit a full-time investigator to its team in Waterloo.

Giving back to the community

While Benard + Associates has a lot to be thankful for, Dean Benard and his team understand the importance of giving back to those in need. As part of its 10th anniversary, the organization is proud to support a number of charitable organizations. Special donations have been made to local charities on behalf of Benard + Associates’ many clients as a thank you and expression of sincere appreciation. Charities include:

  • Children’s Wish Foundation

  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

  • Prostate Cancer Canada

  • Casey House

  • Tema Conter Memorial House

More information about the charities that Benard + Associates supports is available here: https://www.benardinc.com/charities-we-support

About Benard + Associates:

Benard + Associates helps clients create clarity through a variety of services including investigation, mediation, policy design and education. As experienced workplace investigators, regulatory investigators, mediators and consultants, it has the ability to assist clients in dealing with the most complex conflicts. Benard + Associates is a licensed agency under Ontario’s Private Security and Investigative Services Act.

Stay Connected:

Twitter: @Benard_Inc

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/benard-associates

Like Benard + Associates on Facebook

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Media:

For more information about Benard + Associates, to arrange an interview or in-studio appearance with Dean Benard, or visuals, please contact Melanie Witzell at Mad Hatter Technology Inc. Tel: (519) 807-1739 Email: media@madhattertech.ca

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