Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
Media Release
October 25, 2024
2024 Business of the Year:
Seaway Veterinary Clinic & Thrifty’s
Seaway Veterinary Clinic and Thrifty’s were both named the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 2024 Business of the Year at Township’s Business Breakfast held Thursday, October 25, 2024 held at the Brockville Country Club, located in the Township at 1548 County Rd 2.
Danae O’Neill of Seaway Veterinary Clinic and Lacey Lalonde, Bethany Gamble, and Grace Neal of Thrifty’s accepted the award from Mayor Brant Burrow and MPP Steve Clark. The Business of the Year Award honours businesses that have demonstrated excellence in their field, longevity, innovation and involvement in their community.
Left to Right: Mayor Left to Right: Mayor Brant Burrow, Winner Danae O’Neill of Seaway Veterinary Clinic, and MPP Steve Clark
Left to Right: Mayor Brant Burrow, Winners Grace Neal, Lacey Lalonde, and MPP Steve Clark
Four businesses were nominated this year:
· Blackscape Supply
· Chit-Chat Convenience
· Seaway Veterinary Clinic
· Thrifty’s
In acknowledgement of the accomplishments of the nominees, the Committee presented each in attendance with a certificate recognizing their excellence.
Left to Right: Danae O’Neill Seaway Veterinary Clinic, Nominee Bethany Gamble, Grace Neal, and Lacey Lalonde Thrifty’s, Nominee Allison and Sheldon Black Blackscape Supply, and Nominee Jean-Eric and Kristine Gibeau Chit-Chat Convenience.
The event featured guest speaker Steve Duff, Chief Economist Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agri-business.
The Business of the Year award was created in 1994 to recognize the contribution of local businesses. This event marked the 29th Business Year Event and 1st breakfast hosted by the Township and Economic Development Committee.
Left to Right: Guest Speaker Steve Duff and Mayor Brant Burrow
Danea O’Neill of Seaway Veterinary Clinic speaks after receiving award
Lacey Lalonde of Thrifty’s speaks after receiving award
Full media release: 2024-10-25 Media Release – EK 2024 Business of the Year
Laura Stanzel, Deputy Clerk
Township Of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Road
RR 2, Addison ON K0E 1A0
613-345-7480 / 1-800-492-3175