Local businesses given praise at annual plaque presentation

June 19, 2013 · 0 Comments

King Mayor Steve Pellegrini, councillors and staff lauded the efforts of several local businesses recently, during the 2012 Spotlight on Business plaque presentations.
The King Township Spotlight on Business profiles are presented to local businesses in appreciation of their contribution to a Prosperous and Sustainable Community.
They are a feature and are aligned with King’s first-ever Economic Development Strategy and the need to tell King’s story far and wide.
According to Jamie Smyth, King’s economic development officer, they have been releasing the spotlights for 2 years now, and will continue to do so with a series of four underway for 2013.
Local entrepreneurs and businesses are a crucial part of telling King’s story, through our online Economic Development blog located at www.economicking.ca.
The objective is to profile successful businesses as testimonials for attracting new investment and businesses that share our common vision and goals of a Sustainable King that strives for a balance of preservation and prosperity.
The criteria for selection of businesses to profile include: indications of the businesses adaptability and sustainability; demonstrated and incremental growth of the business; and a demonstrated commitment at being valued corporate citizens.
This year’s profile plaques were presented to:
Robert B. Somerville Co. Limited, located on Dufferin in King City.
One of the world’s leading providers of utilities infrastructure. The King locale is the company’s head office, employing 35 to 50 people, and has been in King since the 1990s.
Elizabeth Furlano was on hand to accept the plaque from Mayor Pellegrini.
Cappuccino Bakery, located on King Road east of Highway 27 in Nobleton, was another recipient. Owners Frank Agostino and Rocco Zapone opened the Cappuccino Bakery in 1983. They moved to a new location in 2006, and then moved to the neighboring property and brand new building in 2012.
Councillor Peter Grandilli accepted the plaque on their behalf.
Holland Marsh Wineries is located just outside of Ansnorveldt.
It was founded in 2007 and currently owned by Roland Nersisyan, and run by the entire family, including his wife Suzanne, and their two sons Norie and Narek.
The gorgeous 22-acre location used for wine production and as a wedding & event facility.
Roland Nersisyan was on hand to receive the plaque.
Foley Restoration is located on Highway 27 in Schomberg. Mike and Kelly Foley started the business in 1991, and now have 15 permanent employees.
They are active contributing members of the community, who make a living helping people rebuild what they have lost.
Mike and Kelly Foley received the plaque from Pellegrini.