JA Northern and Eastern Ontario

General Admission - JA Business Hall of Fame

Early Bird - JA Business Hall of Fame

Year after year, JA Northern and Eastern Ontario hosts its Business Hall of Fame (BHF), celebrating visionary business leaders in the City of Kawartha Lakes community. Inductees are selected for their lasting contributions to economic development locally and they embody a legacy of excellence, displaying unwavering commitment, leadership, and innovation throughout their illustrious careers. Beyond their remarkable business achievements, these individuals serve as inspiring role models and mentors to the students who benefit from JA-NEO&rsquo;s programs.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;">The selection process involves public nominations, with candidates reviewed by an independent committee comprising members from JA-NEO&rsquo;s Board of Governors, local business leaders, and past BHF laureates.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;">The BHF event not only honours outstanding individuals but also serves as a platform for JA-NEO to engage volunteers, investors, and partners. Proceeds from the event support JA-NEO&rsquo;s mission to deliver financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs at no cost to students or schools. The crucial backing facilitates the continued success of every JA-NEO student, addressing the growing demand for essential skills in today&rsquo;s competitive landscape.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;">Join us at our 4th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony for the City of Kawartha Lakes<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;">Thursday, May 7, 2026<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;">Celebrations, Lindsay (35 Lindsay St N, Lindsay ON K9V 1T3)<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;">Doors open at 5:00pm, ceremony runs from 6:45pm to 9:00 pm

Hi <span data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name <span data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Last name&nbsp; Thank you for purchasing a ticket to attend the 4th annual JA Business Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony for the City of Kawartha Lakes Just a reminder that the event will be taking place at <span data-custom-variable="{{location-variable-d9b25977-e4d2-4d57-88ce-a8c185a35f22}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Location on <span data-custom-variable="{{date-variable-86e0d535-b989-4118-bccc-ff12daf81f41}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Date&nbsp; . Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with a culinary showcase running until 6:30 p.m.&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you at the event.&nbsp; Kind regards. John McNuttPresident &amp; CEO&nbsp;JA Northern and Eastern Ontariojmcnutt@ja-neo.org705-748-0024

Year after year, JA Northern and Eastern Ontario hosts its Business Hall of Fame (BHF), celebrating visionary business leaders in the City of Kawartha Lakes community. Inductees are selected for their lasting contributions to economic development locally and they embody a legacy of excellence, displaying unwavering commitment, leadership, and innovation throughout their illustrious careers. Beyond their remarkable business achievements, these individuals serve as inspiring role models and mentors to the students who benefit from JA-NEO’s programs.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">The selection process involves public nominations, with candidates reviewed by an independent committee comprising members from JA-NEO’s Board of Governors, local business leaders, and past BHF laureates.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">The BHF event not only honours outstanding individuals but also serves as a platform for JA-NEO to engage volunteers, investors, and partners. Proceeds from the event support JA-NEO’s mission to deliver financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs at no cost to students or schools. The crucial backing facilitates the continued success of every JA-NEO student, addressing the growing demand for essential skills in today’s competitive landscape.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Join us at our 4th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony for the City of Kawartha Lakes<p style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Thursday, May 7, 2026<p style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Celebrations, Lindsay (35 Lindsay St N, Lindsay ON K9V 1T3)<p style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0px 0px 1.6em;outline:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;width:100%;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Doors open at 5:00pm, ceremony runs from 6:45pm to 9:00 pm

JA Northern and Eastern Ontario

City of Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony (May 7, 2026)

35 Lindsay St N

General Admission - JA Business Hall of Fame

$125

Early Bird - JA Business Hall of Fame

$100

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