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New Business Celebrated in Lancaster 


MPP Nolan Quinn and South Glengarry Council welcomed Glengarry Pools and Spas to Lancaster with a ribbon-cutting on May 15. This family-owned business will provide pool and spa products, service, and maintenance to residents throughout the region. Congratulations, Mike Bedard and family!


Learn more about this new investment in our community.

Glengarry Businesses Featured in Living Magazine


South Glengarry's Brock Wilson is gaining recognition for his leadership in sustainable home design and Passive House construction. Through his company, Wilson Architectural Design, he is helping advance innovative building practices while serving clients across the region.


Read about Brock's work and vision on pages 18-19. Discover other great South Glengarry businesses, including Marlin Orchards' legacy!

Save the Date: 2026 Business & Community Award Gala


The 2026 Business & Community Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, September 12, at the newly renovated Heritage Golf Club in South Lancaster.


This annual celebration recognizes the businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community leaders who help make South Glengarry a vibrant and successful community.

Nominations open soon. Start thinking about local champions to recognize this year!

Supporting Local Businesses

The Township has promoted 30+ South Glengarry businesses in the 2025 Support Local social media campaign. Businesses have expressed their gratitude for being featured.

Contact Jennifer to take advantage of this free business publicity today.

Business Sisters 5 à 7 in Hawkesbury

Why attend: Connect with fellow women entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network in a welcoming environment.

Date: June 25, 2026

Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Location: 87 John Street, Hawkesbury

Cost: $45 - includes light refreshments

Business Sisters Inner Circle

Why join: Gain practical business guidance, build meaningful connections, and receive ongoing support from a private online community of fellow rural women entrepreneurs. Discover more below.

Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce – Business Excellence Awards

Why participate: Help recognize outstanding businesses, professionals, and community leaders who are making a positive impact. 

Now Accepting Nominations For:

38^th Annual Business Excellence Awards

54^th Annual Citizen of the Year

Chamber members, submit your nomination today!

RTO9-Tourism Summit - Tickets on Sale Now.

Why attend: Connect with tourism professionals across Eastern Ontario, explore emerging trends, innovative strategies, and new opportunities to grow tourism businesses.

Date: November 17-18, 2026

Location: DEV Hotel, Cornwall

Why attend: Chamber members will gain valuable insights into the economic outlook, labour market trends, AI and automation, and other factors shaping today’s business landscape from BDC’s Vice-President, Research and Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux.

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Perch and Paddle Pub, 20170 County Rd 2, South Glengarry

Cost: Free for Chamber members

Ready to Scale Up Food Processing?

Why attend: Learn practical strategies to build stronger marketing systems, increase sales, and support sustainable business growth without requiring a large team or budget.

Date: June 25, 2026

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Format: Online