Jenn, Kathy and I attended the Christmas Meet and Greet for the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce (PECCTAC) held at the Victory on Tuesday evening.

A beautiful space, the Victory is Picton’s former Post Office (205 Main Street), and houses the Canadian Society of Marine Artists. Founded in 1983, the non-profit society is dedicated to Canadian artists who are inspired by our oceans, lakes, ships and sailors. I would highly recommend that you stop in and browse through the many books or enjoy the various art pieces on display, many of which are for sale.

At the event, presentations were made by Gillian Chapman, Business Development Manager of PELA CFDC to the winners of the 2008 Business Competition.

The Grand Prize, a $50,000 interest-free loan, went to Shryl Nussey and Tamara Porter for e & co., a destination store that will soon open in Picton which will provide customers with a wide array of green products.

Additionally, awards were presented to Brad Lynd of Picton’s Bean Counter Cafe, and Chuck Taylor of Artmount Laminating of Bloomfield for $5,000 interest-free loans and renovations support packages provided by Home Hardware in Picton.

Following the presentations, a live auction of wrapped Christmas gifts donated by attending guests raised over $1000 for the Children’s Aid Society.

Congratulations and thank you for a lovely evening.

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