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SHELBY KRAMP-NEUMAN MP
To kick off small business week I was pleased to attend the 3rd Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by the
Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce. It was an excellent opportunity to highlight & congratulate businesses while
celebrating a special milestone of 45 years of the chamber helping to build strong vibrant communities. In one of the
most difficult economic climates in modern years, these businesses with entrepreneurial spirit are open and thriving.
This points to exactly how resilient and strong they are. Thank-you to the Chamber, supporting municipalities and all
businesses in central and North Hastings who nominated, donated and sponsored. Most importantly, congratulations
to all the deserving recipients:
Entrepreneur of the Year: Matthew Le Sage: Le Sage Property Maintenance
Innovation Award: Woodland North Lavender Farm
Community Builder: Shari Pearce
Business of the Year: The Emerald Earing
The Peoples Choice: Good for the Soul
The People’s Choice Hospitality: Potters Settlement Artisan Winery
The People’s Choice Trades Award: Madill’s Contracting
The People’s Choice Farm to Table Award: Railway Creek Farm
Young entrepreneurs & Professionals Award: Ziva’s Art
Not for Profit of the Year Award: Madoc Lions Club
Businessperson of the Year Award: Debbie Howarth: High Spring Trading Post
Long Time Member Award: Grant & Gayle Ketcheson - Pitts Landing
Thankyou for the invitation to share remarks and present official federal recognition. Support small businesses,
support local communities and shop local. Everyone wins.

Matthew Le Sage Bonnie Moore Shari Pearce
Entrepreneur of the Year Innovation Award Community Builder Award

Susan Lewis Good For the Soul, Marmora Potter Settlement Winery, Tweed
Business of The Year People’s Choice Retail Award People’s Choice Hospitality Award