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The success of any organization depends on the commitment and tenacity of it’s board, ours also has honest desire to see a strong Chamber of Commerce for this incredible region of the Almaguin Highlands… here are the 2016-2017 Board of Directors.
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I’ve operated our resort with my wife and partner Nancy for the past 11 years! It’s a great community to live in, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city lifestyle and pace. Come see what the Almaguin Highlands have to offer you, we did... And stayed!!! Anthony Rizzo, Owner/Operator of Doe Lake Campground
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I love the absolute beauty of this area that is present in every season. I love the fact that my backyard is the type of place where many people in the world would love to vacation! I couldn't find a better place to do business and raise my children. Jennifer Farquhar, Chair of the Festival of Almaguin Business (FAB)
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I love living in the area for the peaceful nights, wildlife, and warm people who are always willing to greet visitors with a smile. Emilio Foffano, Sales Representative Royal LePage Lakes of Muskoka
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My husband and I retired here in the Almaguin Highlands 15years ago, we love it here. I believe everyone has to work hard in all of our small communities with the Highlands to strive for regionalism to improve future growth and development of our area. Lois Cookman, Artist Actor/Director of Highlands Players, Past President of the Burk's Falls Art and Craft Club
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There is peace and quiet here, enough to dream. There is space here, enough to grow. Romano Marchi, Executive Director Near North Enviro-Education Centre
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I was born and raised here, went away to discover the world, got a business degree, worked for a few multinational companies but I love my hometown. I am my parents succession plan. As treasurer on the Board of Directors I work with a great group of people, all volunteers, that too share the love of this area with passion to see it flourish. Luke Preston, General Manager, G.F. Preston Sales & Service Ltd.
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I have been living in the Almaguin Highlands for 37 years and love the lakes & rivers, the rocks and trees, and the mountain that I see from my kitchen window in every season. What a great area to live, to work (I have always had my own business along with a lovely farm) and to play! Judy Ransome, Broker, Century 21 Cottage Country Realty Inc., Brokerage
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I love the blue herons, bull rushes at the road side, peaceful wilderness and community to grow with. I have had my business for 30 years here in this beautiful region. I came for the landscape but stayed because of community. We have something here that is undefined, it’s a feeling of being home. Penny Stoker, Owner of Zak's