Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Birch + Bloom, Agilec, Opus Tribute Group and Peterborough DBIA

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

A new business has joined the downtown retail landscape.

Birch + Bloom Consignment Boutique, located at 188 Hunter St. Unit 7, celebrated its grand opening on June 4 alongside representatives from Community Futures Peterborough and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area. Founded by Brittany Zarobiak, Birch + Bloom is a thoughtfully curated women's consignment boutique focused on sustainable fashion and elevated style. For more information, you can follow the Instagram: @birchandbloomboutique.

Agilec Employment Services – who helps support job seekers and employers alike – are having an open house at their Lakefield office.

Today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Lakefield office – 25 Bridge Street, meet their team and join them for free coffee, doughnuts, and giveaways while you learn about the services they offer. For more information, you can call their office (705) 652-1935 or visit their website www.agilec.ca

Opus Tribute Group has announced the acquisition of Hendren Funeral Homes.

Opus Tribute Group is a community governed, not-for-profit organization that has been in existence for over 175 years and started out as Little Lake Cemetery Company in Peterborough. Hendren Funeral Homes serves families in the communities of Lakefield, Bobcaygeon and Norwood and is known for its personalized care, professional staff, and strong community roots. The transition is expected to be seamless for families and the communities served by Hendren. Existing services, locations, and commitments will continue uninterrupted. The acquisition aligns with Opus Tribute Group's “North Star” of existing to make our communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient in the face of grief and loss.

The Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales are back in downtown Peterborough!

From June to September, on the second Saturday of each month, George Street between Hunter and Simcoe become a fully walkable, pedestrian friendly market where visitors can enjoy patios, live entertainment, pop-up vendors, special promotions from local businesses, and more! The event expands across downtown including the Neighbourhood Market at the Bankers Commons Courtyard on Waterstreet with over 20 local artisans and makers, as well as additional artisan pop-ups at Avant Garden Shop on Sherbrooke Street. The program is designed to support local businesses, increase downtown foot traffic, and encourage residents and visitors to shop and explore locally throughout the summer. For more information, visit TheBoro.ca

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to brenda@pkchamber.ca.

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