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A long-term care home in Gananoque has been named Business of the Year for 2020.
The prestigious award recognizes a business that has demonstrated responsible business leadership and harmony within the community. It was presented to
Carveth Care Centre, a combined 150-person retirement lodge and long-term care home, by the 1,000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 26, 2020.
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According to Amy Kirkland, executive director of the chamber, “This business was nominated for their amazing diligence and their tireless, continued efforts, put forth to ensure safe practices of care given to all of their residents during the global pandemic. It’s a lot of pressure to be charged with the care of others’ loved ones and this nominee has worked bravely to ensure the safety of both residents and staff, while continuing to
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GANANOQUE – The 1,000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce held its annual business and awards gala on November 26. Due to COVID-19, the affair was virtual and conducted online.
“In March, when we were blocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a lot of uncertainty as we saw the province shut down,” Amber Scott, president of the 1,000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce, said. “And while there’s still a lot of questions about what the future will look like, we are so incredibly proud of this community who rallied around our vulnerable members and our small businesses. We had a fantastic list of nominees from all across industries and backgrounds. On behalf of the chamber, I want to first say congratulations to the nominees on your nominations and second to say thank you for your hard work and dedication to this community that we all love.”