Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) has announced the inductees for the third annual Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame.
JA-NEO made the announcement on Thursday morning (January 9) at Launch Kawartha/Invest Kawartha in downtown Lindsay.
The inductees are:
- Carly, Debbie, and Jay Poole of Buckeye Marine
- Tim Wisener of The Grove Theatre
- Gord Ferguson of Northern Casket
- The Torrey Family of Torrey Family Farm
- Sherry Peel of Bigley Shoes and Clothing
“These exceptional business leaders are helping to inspire and show local youth that starting your own business can be rewarding and last multiple generations much like the business leaders being honored today,” says JA-NEO president and CEO John McNutt in a media release.
Every year, JA-NEO hosts the Business Hall of Fame to recognizes exceptional business leaders in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
“These inductees strengthen our economy and community through their exemplary accomplishments of vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence in business over a lifetime,” reads the release. “This year’s nominees are no different. Each inductee is widely regarded as an inspiring role model and mentor to the students JA-NEO serves.”
The inductees will be formally inducted at Mackey Celebrations in downtown Lindsay on Thursday, May 8. Early bird tickets for $75 are available until April 13, with the regular price $125 thereafter. tickets are available at ja-neo.org/kawartha-lakes-ja-business-hall-of-fame/.
According to JA-NEO, the event helps the organization recruit volunteers, investors, and partners to help deliver their programs at no cost to students or schools.
“Proceeds from the event help JA-NEO meet the growing demand for financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs, providing essential support to facilitate the future success of every JA student,” states the release.
