Famous Government Officials…

At the recent TBDC awards, I was graciously invited to a private reception with the Lieutenant Governor Of Ontario. Here is a lovely shot of the group of finalists (all category winners, although we didn’t know for sure at the time of the reception) with the honourable David C. Onley.

On another equally exciting note, earlier this spring, we were graced by a visit from Mississauga’s Internationally recognized Mayor, Hazel McCallian, C.M. Hazel has been the Mayor of Mississauga for over 30 years. She is a legend. We had invited her (and many other local officials) to our open house last summer. Regrettably, she was unable to attend. She showed up in March with all of the notes from the summer’s event and her eagerness to learn about our product, tour our office and meet us herself. We were both honoured and thrilled by the impromptu visit. We liked her car too!

Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship

It is going to be a long day. Mid-week parties are exhausting!

Last night, Soak was honoured with the award for Excellence in Youth Entrepreneurship.

The event was held at the Granite Club.  Suhana Meharchand (CBC) was the Emcee for the lovely evening. We heard from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services, Louise Russo and several members of the Toronto Business Development Centre’s Board of Directors and Staff.

I enjoyed seeing old friends from when the Soak office was at the TBDC building as well as new friends from our current business ventures. All of the finalists deserve recognition for their hard work, dedication and exceptional businesses.

We enjoyed the Silent Auction- with proceeds going towards the creation of the New Opportunities Incubator- designed to help entrepreneurs with disabilities start and grow successful business ventures. I purchased a wine tasting trip to a a Niagara area vineyard. That will be a lovely summer outing for our staff and those who work endlessly to support our business.

Essence of Entrepreneurship Awards

Keep your fingers crossed today. Soak is up for two awards tonight.

We also have the privilege of attending a private reception with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. When you have time, check out his website. It’s full of interesting details and protocols.

I’ll be sporting my blue and white dress and my favourite shoes, my Peter Fox spectators. They’re old, yet classic.

Live interview later today.

AT 12:40pm PT (3:40, for those of us in EST) you can listen to Jacqueline talk about Soak and entrepreneurship on Diva Craft Lounge. The interview starts at 12:00, with entrepreneurs Virginia Green and Mary Lyn Miller. Enjoy!