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Local couple redevelops key Le Village property
A busy corner in the heart of Le Village has received a fresh new look with the devel- opment of a new two-storey brick build- ing. Local couple Peter and Lynn Kenney are responsible for the ambitious $467,000 re- development project, which saw a dormant building demolished and a new one erect- ed at the southwest corner of Montreal Road and Prince Arthur Street. “We were driving by (the old building) on a Sunday afternoon and he (Peter) said we were going to own it,” said Lynn. “When he gets something in his head, he doesn’t let it go.” Peter acted on his word and before long, the couple had purchased the old building from the previous owner. “We really wanted to buy it. We were convinced it would be a good investment,” Lynn added. At first, the couple were leaning towards renovating the old building, but they soon realized it would be more beneficial to re- build from scratch. That kick started the process of demolishing the old structure to make way for a modern, new building. The Kenney’s are now anxious to see who will take up residence in the new building, For the 14th consecutive year, the high- light of the meeting will be a recap of the year’s economic activity by Mark Boileau, the city’s manager of economic develop- ment. Doors will be open at 7 a.m. and the meet- ing will begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp Dec. 20, at the Galaxy Cinemas on Second Street East. “It is always important to pause and rec- ognize the hard work of so many of our cor- porate citizens,” said Boileau. “The local economy had a number of highlights in 2012, with significant activity across industrial, commercial and residen- tial sectors.” Mayor Bob Kilger is expected to welcome
The development has been warmly re- ceived by other business owners in Le Vil- lage. “We’re thrilled to see this new develop- ment in the area,” said Michel Dubuc, presi- dent of Le Village Business Improvement Area. “This building will help to attract new businesses, jobs and customers to our com- mercial area.” The Kenney’s received some assistance with their project through the City of Corn- wall’s Heart of the City Community Im- provement Plan. The Heart of the City CIP is designed to assist property owners in im- proving their properties by offering finan- cial incentives such as grants and interest- free building restoration loans. “The goal of the CIP is to make our com- mercial areas more vibrant and attractive, and this project certainly accomplishes that,” said Mayor Bob Kilger. “I’d like to congratulate the Kenney’s for completing this great project and making this significant investment in our commu- nity.” Additional information on recent and on- going development projects in Cornwall can be found on the ChooseCornwall.ca website. Business Enterprise Centre, will greet at- tendees as they enter and exit the theatre. Tickets to the Team Cornwall Year-In- Review meeting are $10 each and can be purchased by calling Julie Donkers at 613- 933-0074. Space is limited to the first 300 people, so people are urged to pick up their tickets in advance. Team Cornwall is a group of business peo- ple who have banded together to promote Cornwall to their business contacts around the world. Working closely with Cornwall Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations, Team Corn- wall members help spread the word about the considerable advantages of living and doing business in our hometown. ment, Garth Taylor Humanitarian Award and others. Nominations are open to Jan. 18, 2013. The awards will be announced at the 25th Anniversary gala on Febr. 23, 2013. Specific Criteria for the Ambassador of the Year award include: Raising the profile of Cornwall to people who may not other- wise have known the city; an effort of that is extraordinary in its execution or concept; an effort that succeeds in positively changing perceptions of Cornwall and/or its people The award is open to both individuals and groups.
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Local couple Peter and Lynn Kenney are responsible for the ambitious $467,000 re- development project on Montreal Road in the Le Village area
which features 1,260 square feet of open space on both floors. Each floor has its own separate heating and air conditioning sys- tems, and there are parking spaces avail- able at the rear of the building. The exterior features an attractive brick facade complete with an arched roofline -- a French Cana-
dian architectural style that is compatible with many other buildings in Le Village. “It could be used for pretty much any- thing - lawyers and doctor’s offices, profes- sional office space, restaurant or retail, you name it,” said Lynn, adding the space can easily be fit up for specific tenants.
Team Cornwall presents its annual year-in-review meeting It’s December, which means it’s time once again for the Team Cornwall annual Year- in-Review meeting. a number of out-of-town guests to the meeting. “Cornwall’s success is turning heads in
“Team Cornwall works to support Corn- wall Economic Development and its efforts to attract new investment to Cornwall,” said Gilles Latour, chair of Team Cornwall.
boardrooms across Canada,” said Kilger. “There are a num- ber of people from other parts of Canada and the USA who will be visiting Cornwall and taking this op- portunity to get a closer look at what is happening here.” Along with the
“We always look forward to this meeting as a way of seeing exactly how we are doing and to hopefully get a glimpse of what is down the road.”
“We always look forward to this meet- ing as a way of seeing exactly how we are doing and to hope- fully get a glimpse of what is down the road.” The meeting is open to all - regard-
presentation from Cornwall economic de- velopment, Team Cornwall will also be highlighting its members’ efforts and ac- complishments over the past year.
less of Team Cornwall membership. A light breakfast will be served at 7 a.m., followed by the regular meeting. A small bazaar, organized by the Cornwall
Chamber to recognize the ‘Ambassador of the Year’ at the excellence awards The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Com- merce has added a new award category to its Business Excellence Awards. about Cornwall, we get noticed and that can lead to new investment.”
tradition established in 1988. The awards recognize outstanding achievements by Cornwall area businesses and individuals in the fields of commerce, community work and/or innovation. The awards ceremony, coupled with the presentation of the cov- eted Citizen of Year award is one of Corn- wall’s most prestigious annual affairs. Nominations are submitted from groups and individuals in the community and care- fully reviewed by the Nominations Commit- tee. Other award categories include Busi- ness of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Lifetime Achieve-
The Chamber has been working on the new award for some time. In part, it is rec- ognition of the positive impact that Team Cornwall has had on the community. “There are so many people that act as goodwill ambassadors without realizing it,” said Gilles Latour, chair of Team Cornwall. “I think this award fits in very nicely with the spirit of recognizing excellence within our community.” The Chamber of Commerce Business Ex- cellence Awards is a distinguished Cornwall
The Ambassador of the Year award will recognize the efforts of an individual who goes out of his or her way to promote Corn- wall, and by doing so share with others the story of our community and what it has to offer. “Cornwall is a fantastic city made up of great people, yet we are just one city amongst thousands in Canada and the world,” said Chamber President Rick Shaver. “When people travel and speak positively
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