The 2013 Minto Chamber of Commerce board of directors was elected at the organization’s annual general meeting on Feb. 4.
New board members include: Kyle Welsh, Minto Computers; Paul Brown, Paul Brown Insurance; and Holly Grotenhuis, Paul Brown Insurance.
Returning directors are president John Mock, Harriston Home Hardware; vice-president Tony Tsotros, Harry Stone’s Pizza Burger; treasurer Mary-Lou Colwell, C&M Seeds/Palmerston Grain; secretary Joe McLaughlin, McLaughlin Financial; past-President Glen Hall, OSiM nteractive; John Burgess, Kimbal Printing; Randy and Sandra Martin, Evergreen Variety; Ralph Drost, Meiklejohn House; Rob Mattice, Harriston Bakery; Kelsey Langridge, Lakeridge Heating and Cooling; Lisa Leslie, Leslie Motors; John Cox, Total Home Systems; and Randy Ruetz, Larry Grummett Insurance.
Business awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Minto Business Achievement Awards in the following categories:
– Harriston Home Hardware Outstanding Organization Award;
– Larry Grummett Insurance Business Community Service Award;
– McLaughlin Financial Group Employer Excellence Award; and
– Wightman Telecom Business Innovation Award.
Nomination forms are available on the chamber website. The award banquet will be held on May 16 at the Roundhouse Restaurant at the King Hotel.