PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS2012 - Paul Harris Award from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club2010 - Inducted into the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sports Hall of Fame as Athlete and Builder2010 - Chairman of the New Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre Fundraising Committee2007 - The Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Family Enterprise category2003 - The Niagara-on-the-Lake Citizen of the Year2002 – Chairman of the New Arena Fundraising Committee1995 - The Niagara-on-the-Lake Citizen of the Year1995 - The Niagara Grape and Wine Festival/Royal Bank Award for Ontario/Niagara Wine Promotion1992 - 125th Commemorative Medal Recipient1988 - Ontario Hostelry Institute Gold Award Hotelier of the Year1996 - Past Chairman of the Ontario Tourism Education Corporation1987-1997 - Past Chairman of the Community Relations Committee Shaw Festival1984-1998 - Finance and Parade Marshal for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas
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Owner/OperatorNiagara-On-The-Lake Golf Club Dec 2007 - May 2022Niagara-On-The-LakeThe Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club is a semi-private Club along the banks of Lake Ontario. Play on this Historic park-like setting amidst Fort Mississauga. Established in 1875, this is the oldest surving golf course in North America.Breathtaking Views and Waterfront Dining and Patio.We serve Breakfasts, complete lunches and delicious dinners.
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Owner OperatorThe Riverbend Inn & Vineyard 2002 - 2010Niagara On The LakePurchased a 17 acre farm on the Niagara River Parkway with a 12,000 sq ft home built in the1860’s that was not occupied for 10 years. Completely transformed the building into a 21 room Historic Inn with a 4 Diamond AAA/CAA designation. The 12 acre farm was transformed from unproductive plot of land into a productive vineyard with 5 varieties of grapes which produced award winning wine. We received the 2008 Niagara Regional Adaptive Reuse Award for bringing this property back to life.
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Owner OperatorJpw Gateway Travel Centre 1997 - 2002Niagara-On-The-LakeDesigned, developed and and acted as the general contractor for the construction of the the JPW Gateway Travel Centre on 5.2 acres of vacant land adjacent to the QEW Highway, at the entrance to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Successfully negotiated twenty year leases with Sunoco Gas Bar, a Convenience Store, 12,000 square foot Food Court with Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Pizza, Mr. Sub, New York Fries, a Gift Store, an Arcade, and a drive-thruATM Cash Machine.
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Vice President & General ManagerThe Prince Of Wales Hotel 1975 - 1997Niagara-On-The-LakeAs general manager I was responsible for all hotel operations including: staffing, group sales, food and beverage, housekeeping systems, maintenance, laundry and health club operations. The skill sets I devloped include: planning, pricing, marketing, advertising, monthly and yearly sales projections and budgeting of all departments. When we purchased the Prince of Wales Hotel in 1975 it had 16 rooms and we transformed it into a 106 room Conference and Convention Centre with a state of the art Health Club, and a 4 Diamond CAA/AAA designation.
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John Wiens Education Details
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Niagara District Secondary SchoolSecondary School Graduate Diploma
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