Back by popular demand, the second annual Local Biz Night at Grand River Raceway is slated for April 25 — opening night of the 2011 live harness racing season

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Last year’s sold-out event saw more than 160 people from 34 local businesses paired with a horse racing in the Local Biz Night Race.

Six-year-old trotter Thrifty Crown was the big winner for 2nd Chance Employment, A Weed Bit Natural: eco store, At Home Bookkeeping Solutions and Stonehurst B&B.

This year’s offering is $20 per person and includes the following: cocktail reception, buffet dinner in the Captain’s Quarters dining room overlooking the racetrack, meal taxes and gratuity. Attendees 19 and older also receive an optional $10 gaming package and a race program.

All participants will receive a guided tour of the paddock and meet their horse in the Local Biz Night Race prior to post time for the dash. The winning businesses receive a trophy to display in their workplace and an equal share of a staff party for 20 at Grand River Raceway.

Local Biz Night is a joint-effort between the raceway, the OLG Slots at Grand River Raceway and the Centre Wellington Chamber Of Commerce.

Tickets are selling quickly and must be reserved no later April 18 by contacting Roberta Scarrow at [email protected] or (519) 843-5140.

(Grand River Raceway)