StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Couture Candy PTBO, Marlin Travel & More!

PTBOCanada is delighted to to be running StooNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

The East City Condos project reaches an important milestone this week. Built by the TVM Group, there is a ground breaking ceremony for the project on September 29th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The new building will be located at the corner of Hunter Street East and Armour Road, and will rise to 9 storeys, offering commanding views, chef inspired kitchens, a gym, courtyard, even a dog spa when you get back from your walk. TVM will be honouring pre-construction pricing, with a savings of $10-20 k per unit. Details at eastcitycondos.com.

Accurate Accounts recently relocated to 1054 Monaghan Road in Peterborough. The former Kawartha Credit Union location, the new location gives owner Marilyn Martin a very spacious and open office setting and allows her to bring on new staff. There is an open house this Wednesday (September 30th) from 1 – 6 pm as well as October 1, 2 and 3 from 11 – 2. Offering Income Tax, bookkeeping, payroll, T1 Adjustments and more, visit accurateaccounts.ca for details.

Mary LaRocque of Marlin Travel is expanding her Travel N Style Boutique to create a one-stop shopping experience with a local and Canadian flair. Featuring RAPZ Ladies wear, Walton Woods Farm products, Barefoot Venues, a wine accessories collection, giftware, purses, jewellery and more. All of this in addition to all of her regular Marlin Travel services, including a new “Oh Canada” travel program featuring destinations across the Country. Launching this Thursday (October 1st), check it all out at marlintravel.ca.

Lisa Couture recently launched her online candygram service last year. Called Couture Candy PTBO, Lisa has just announced that she will be opening a retail store in downtown Peterborough. Located at 386 George Street, right beside SOS, Couture Candy offers customizable birthday loot bags, Christmas stocking stuffers, customized or themed candy-grams, party ideas, and more! She can also include special items or merchandise. Full details are at couturecandyptbo.ca.

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