Ingersoll is a home that I have
grown to love. As a young adult, I could not wait to leave the town
limits and move to the big city. But, soon realized when it was time to
raise a my own family, I couldn’t think of anywhere better to raise my
children.
Ingersoll offers the best of both
worlds – we are a short drive to major cities, but can experience all the
wonderful joys a small town as to offer.
Last night was a night that I will
always remember - Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Awards of
Excellence evening. It is a night I always look forward to - where
members nominate businesses and owners for different awards. Ingersoll
Paper Box Co. Limited was awarded the Industry of the Year for 2014. What
a proud moment!
But before the awards were handed
out, our newly re-elected mayor spoke about all the great things happening here
in our town. We have one of the lowest unemployment rates in
Ontario. There are businesses expanding, and new opportunities
coming to the community. We have new parks building built, and wonderful
festivals bringing people back into the community. It’s encouraging to
hear the town be spoken of in such a positive manner. Because it’s way
too often we get dragged down by the negative.
In addition to our award, there
were four other awards presented. Business of the Year (The Bakery Café),
Business Person of the Year (Brenda Hendry), Youth Citizen of the Year (Sarah
Cameron), and Citizen of the Year (Adam Funnel). The award winders all
exude what living in a small town means to us – they are giving back to the
community each and every day.
It was a wonderful evening. What a
nice way to be recognized for all our hard work - We have done so much this
past year! Added an Inspection machine, new proofing and prepress
systems, had an office facelift, and installed our new KBA printing
press!
So much to be proud of…which makes
receiving this award from our community so much more special.
