Applications for participation in the competition for the best New Year's decoration among small and medium-sized businesses were submitted by more than 60 business representatives, including food and non-food stores, catering and services.
Recall that the competition was organized on New Year's Eve by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investment of the city of Almaty, the acceptance of applications lasted from December 26, 2024 to January 13, 2025.
The competition committee included the heads of the Almaty City Entrepreneurship and Investment Department, members of the Public Council, the Association of the Kazakhstan Restaurateurs Club and the NGO "Independent Trade Union for the Protection of SMEs".
The following participants were recognized as winners in four nominations:
• "The best design of a grocery store" - "Turkish Delight Lotte" (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).
• "The best design of a non-food store" - biobutyk "Telly" (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).
• "The best design of an object in the field of catering" - Aurora cafe (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge);
• "The best design of an object in the service sector" - Busy Bee beauty territory (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).
The winner of the Grand Prix of the competition was the ABR restaurant chain (certificate in the amount of 2 million tenge).
The prize fund is formed due to sponsorship.
"The competition showed high activity and interest among the entrepreneurs of our city. The business reacted to this initiative with great enthusiasm, and it was possible to create a special New Year's mood for residents and guests of the city. We thank all participants of the contest for their activity. Together we make our city even more beautiful and more comfortable," said Alisher Satybaldiev, Head of the Almaty Entrepreneurship and Investment Department, during the award ceremony.
The organization of a contest for the best New Year's decoration among small and medium-sized businesses has a high social and cultural significance.
Such initiatives have contributed to creating a festive atmosphere, improving urban aesthetics, strengthening a comfortable environment for residents and developing the tourist attractiveness of the metropolis.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922242