I Love Thorndale business network hosts get-together

James Weedmark of Weedmark Construction in Thorndale and Thorndale realtor Garan Stevens talk with Susan Judd, board member for Community Futures Middlesex, about the opportunities and services they offer at a recent I Love Thorndale business networking get-together.

By Nancy Abra

Directors of I Love Thorndale (ILT) invited businesses listed on the ILT business directory to a social networking gathering last Thursday evening, Oct 16.

This get-together was the opportunity to celebrate our local businesses and entrepreneurs for Small Business Week Oct. 19-25. But it was also important to thank them for their contributions to the community of Thorndale.

Also invited to this business-networking get-together was Graeme Lyons, general manager of Community Futures Middlesex, as well as Susan Judd, a member of the board of directors from Thorndale who represents the Municipality of Thames Centre. Community Futures Middlesex is a business help centre that provides financial assistance, planning and advisory services to entrepreneurs, small businesses and social enterprises in this region.

Mamta Patel from St. Marys Independent also attended, enlightening business owners on the advertising opportunities for the Thorndale News page.

Business owners enjoyed meeting and getting to know what they have to offer to each other. We not only recognize our local businesses’ achievements, but also that supporting them has a domino effect in our community’s economic progress and our social wellbeing and vitality.

For the listing of small businesses in the community of Thorndale, check out www.ilovethorndale.ca/businesses/.