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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Country Bakery & Market, Mayor's Breakfast, Chicken N'Dough and Spark Centre
/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…
Country Bakery & Market is growing, recently opening a new location in Lansdowne Place.
This complements their other locations at Fowler’s Corners, Belleville, Whitby, Scarborough and Courtice. Drop by and you’ll be sure to find some UK favourites, including pies, sausage rolls, Victoria sponge Cake, Empire Biscuits, scones and more. Country Bakery & Market is a celebration of timeless British baking, blending age-old traditions with fresh local ingredients to deliver a slice of Britain with every bite. Drop by their new Lansdowne Place location and try some delicious treats.
The Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting their annual Mayor’s Breakfast at Peterborough Golf & Country Club on Nov. 27 starting at 8 a.m.
The event will feature a keynote address from Mayor Jeff Leal followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The Mayor’s special guest this year is Stuart Betts, Chief of Police with the Peterborough Police Service. This is your chance to learn what the City and the police are working on and ask your questions. Get your tickets at pkchamber.ca.
Chicken N’ Dough have a new location in downtown Peterborough at 182 Charlotte St.
Chicken N’ Dough aims to provide a unique, yet messy experience with wings, burgers, and poutine. They also have locations in Oakville, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Oshawa, Eglinton, and Orangeville. Drop by and try a savory smashburger, get messy with some loaded nacho wings, or get your wings served shredded on poutine. They use the freshest ingredients, quality cheese, and pride themselves on marinating their wings to perfection.
There’s a new program to help female founders and newcomer entrepreneurs start and scale their ventures in eastern Ontario’s energy, environment and engineering sectors.
Landing-Pad Accelerator offers support, funding, and mentorship to help your business grow. The program will provide participants with customized support, skill development, and access to a network of innovative partners. Funding includes a grant of up to $10,000 plus another $10,000 in co-investment as well as loans of up to $50,000. It is put on by the Spark Centre with support from the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. Find out more at sparkcentre.org.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring DBIA, Lansdowne Place, TD Canada Trust and JA-NEO
/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…
Halloween is coming up and there are some events you don’t want to miss.
First, there’s Halloween in the Booro on Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Peterborough. Hosted by the Downtown Business Improvement Area, this event features 45 participating locations for tricks and treats. Plus, there will be costume prizes and a photobooth. This is your chance to get a head start on Halloween and check out some of the interesting shops in downtown Peterborough.
On Oct. 31, head to Lansdowne Place from 4 to 7 pm for another round of trick-or-treating with local businesses.
This event is in support of Autism Ontario. Collect treats from participating businesses and try your hand at spooky crafts in the Centre Court. Wrist bands are already on sale. Come out for a safe, inclusive, and fun-filled Halloween experience.
Lansdowne Place is looking a bit different these days.
The new TD Bank is open beside The Keg in the parking lot of the mall at the corner of Lansdowne and High Streets. It has been an ambitious build that creates more banking options for local TD customers and adds to the growing collection of businesses at Lansdowne Place.
Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario are looking to connect workers with local farms. T
hey have a pre-apprenticeship training program for the agriculture sector for people ages 15 to 24 to take on paid work placements. Employers are reimbursed up to $250 per week over 8 weeks. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Junior Achievement at ja-neo.org.
Joel Wiebe is moving on from the Chamber of Commerce.
Here’s what he had to say about his departure:
“It has been an honour working with local businesses through the Chamber over the last five years. My next chapter involves working for Alto on the new high-speed passenger rail line planned from Toronto to Quebec City with a stop in Peterborough. It’s a project I’m excited to be a part of. I’ll still be writing the Business Beat for the next couple weeks while we figure out the next steps for this column.”
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Lakefield Senior Skating, Office Connection Peterborough, Salti Yoga and KO Studio
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A big shout out to Swish Maintenance and Blue Diamond Window Cleaning for once again sponsoring Seniors Skating at the Ennismore Community Centre.
The Seniors Skating events are every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. on now through to March 27. Additionally, thanks to Regency Retirement Lakefield on sponsoring the Senior Skating in Lakefield every Tuesday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Their generous sponsorship means skating is free for everyone 55 and older. Swish Maintenance has been Canada’s trusted source for quality cleaning supplies and equipment since 1956. Blue Diamond Window Cleaning has been providing professional window cleaning services for homes and businesses throughout the region since 1987. Regency Retirement is a thoughtfully engineered senior residence to support safe and healthy aging.
Office Connection Peterborough has acquired Kawartha Business Equipment.
This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Office Connection’s continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional business communication and technology solutions across the Kawartha region. By joining forces, the two companies will combine decades of experience, local expertise, and customer-focused service to better support businesses with enhanced offerings in telecommunications, printing, and mailing.
Salti Yoga is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in downtown Peterborough.
To mark the occasion, they’re hosting a community party on Oct. 17 at their studio at 242 Hunter St. W. Over the last decade, Salti Yoga has introduced thousands of people to hot yoga, aerial yoga, and mindful movement. They have some special deals on as part of the 10-year celebration. Check out Salti Yoga and become a happier and healthier human.
There’s a new beauty hub for him and her in downtown Peterborough.
The KO Studio are now open at 142 Hunter St. W. It is co-owned by Olivene Villapando and Kareem Danial with the vision to create a welcoming, creative, and inspiring space for clients to relax and for beauty professionals to learn and grow. The KO Studio is designed to be more than a salon, it’s a community.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Summer Soul, Nish Security, Weed Man and Counselling Connection
/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…
Following on the success of their first venture with yoga and Pilates on the Island Princess Liftlock Cruises boat, Summer Soul are doing it again on Oct. 11.
Take in the fall colours on an exclusive 90-minute floating wellness experience that invites you to move, breathe, and toast to self-care on beautiful Little Lake. There will be an opportunity to connect, mingle, and celebrate. Summer Soul is celebrating its own two-year anniversary by continuing to innovate and find creative ways to offer yoga and Pilates. Book your tickets at summersoul.ca.
Nish Security are celebrating five years providing professional security guard services across Ontario, including right here in Peterborough.
President Will Rogers is a Fleming graduate from the policing program, but was injured by an impaired driver. Still wanting to be involved in protecting people, he went into a carer in security. Nish Security provide services for a wide range of corporate, residential, retail, and event needs. You can connect with them through LinkedIn, TikTok, or email nishontario@gmail.com.
Weed Man is collecting donations of non-perishable food and household items for Kawartha Food Share, Kawartha Lakes Food Source, United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland’s Fare Share Food Bank.
They will conveniently collect items during customers’ regularly scheduled lawn care services on now through to October 24. It’s part of the company’s second annual Grassroots Giving campaign, which aims to help the 1 in 5 Canadian families that don’t have adequate access to quality food and other basic needs.
Counselling Connection are celebrating a new location at 169 Lansdowne St. E.
It’s the culmination of the shared vision of three Trent University psychology graduate students. Danielle, Korri, and Nicolle discovered their shared passion for mental health and community care while studying together at Trent. After completing their Master’s degrees, they opened a small counselling practice in Bowmanville. Eleven years later, they’re opening a brand-new office in the city where they got their start.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Faubert HVAC, Cancer Takedown, Hair By Fusion and New Canadians Centre
/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…
Kyle Faubert has been building up his own HVAC business.
He has worked in the field for more than 13 years, specializing in heat pumps, propane and natural gas furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, geothermal, and custom HVAC work. He has even taught at Fleming College part-time for 7 years. He started Faubert HVAC to provide honest, quality HVAC service in a positive work environment. They offer maintenance, repair and installation services. Find out more at fauberthvac.com.
The 4th Annual Cancer Takedown is back at the Flato Academy Theatre in Lindsay on Nov. 4 and Market Hall Performance Centre in Peterborough on Nov. 5.
The event is an uplifting evening of song, story, and solidarity featuring musicians Melissa Payne, Kate Suhr, The Weber Brothers, and more. It’s not just a fundraiser, but also a spirit-raiser for anyone touched by cancer. The event is co-founded by Rick and Amy Kemp.
A big shout out to Sherri Lee of Hair by Fusion.
She got her Red Seal Endorsement, the highest level of licensing available, allowing her to work anywhere in the country as well as the ability to do some work with skilled trades. Sherri not only puts her skills to use with her customers, but she invests in training others and taking on apprentices. This achievement coincides with Hair by Fusion celebrating 18 years in business. Congratulations Sherri!
Are you a business leader or organization that wants to build a more welcoming and inclusive community?
The New Canadians Centre are launching the Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Workplace Inclusion Charter. The launch event is October 9 from 11 am to 3pm at the NCC building at 221 Romaine Street. The Charter is a new toolkit designed to help you create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. The event includes a panel of employers talking about their workplace inclusion initiative, information on getting involved, and a hands-on session with practical, actionable strategies. Reach out to the New Canadians Centre for more information.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Acorn30, City of Peterborough, Pride Ride and Kawartha Manufacturers Association
/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…
Local marketing agency Acorn30 recently launched their marketing lab to help people overwhelmed when it comes to figuring out their marketing.
It’s a free hour-long interactive session held each month. It’s your space to step back, sharpen your strategy, and move forward with confidence. Each session is part insight, part working session. It’s designed to help you cut through the noise and get answers that actually move the needle. Check out their first session on Sept. 24 at 12:15 p.m. titled The Comeback Formula: Reconnecting with Leads in a Noisy Market. Find out more at acorn30.com.
Want to learn more about leveraging sponsorships to support community festivals, events, and support your marketing objectives?
The City of Peterborough is hosting a workshop with experts on Sept. 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre. The event will feature Brent Barootes of the Partnership Group – Sponsorship Specialists. This is a great opportunity to build your non-profit, charity, or business and learn from the best. To register, contact Scott Elliot at selliott@peterborough.ca.
B!KE, the Community Cycling Hub, is hosting a Pride Glow Ride on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
This is a family-friendly glow pride parade ride with colourful decorated bikes. Participants are encouraged to arrive with their bikes already decked out in colourful lights and/or rainbow decorations. Riders will meet at Quaker Foods City Square at 7pm and ride a nearly 10 km route that is nearly 10 km long with stops at rainbow locations. Riders are encouraged to join the afterparty at Dreams of Beans.
Are you intimidated by AI and not sure where to start?
The Kawartha Manufacturers Association are hosting a series of workshops to help you get a better handle on AI and your business. It will cover topics like having an AI policy so your team understand the proper use of AI that doesn’t put your company’s information at risk or create other issues, engineering prompts that will help you make quick work of daily tasks, customer communication, marketing, and much more. The first workshop titled AI Security and Policy: What every Small Business Needs to Know kicks off Sept. 17. Find out more at thekma.com.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Onsite Wastewater Association, Women's Business Network, Moon and Bloom and Wardens Breakfast
/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…
Does your home or business rely on a septic system, or are you looking at buying one that does? Peterborough-based Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association is working with their national partners to hold a free webinar on Sept. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. as part of Septic Awareness Week. This online session will provide practical insights, maintenance tips, and expert guidance to help people care for their systems, prevent failures, and protect nearby water sources. Learn more at oowa.org.
The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough is now accepting registrations for its next membership year.
They offer a full calendar of high-impact networking events, inspiring speakers, and opportunities to showcase your business. WBN is a place to build meaningful relationships and elevate your professional journey. They go beyond business, supporting local initiatives, spotlighting charitable causes, and fostering a culture of generosity that uplifts the entire Peterborough community. Find out more and sign up for your membership at wbnptbo.ca.
Moon and Bloom are holding a grand opening for their new location at 159 King St., Unit 110 in downtown Peterborough from 3 to 7 p.m on Sept. 18.
Moon and Bloom, formerly Heather’s Holistics, offers services that include hand and foot reflexology, reiki energy healing, menstrual cycle awareness, and the red tent community. It’s a business designed to empower people and community leaders like you with menstruation knowledge and tools to flow through life’s cycles with confidence. Learn more at moonandbloom.ca.
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Warden’s Breakfast with County Warden Bonnie Clark on Sept. 30 from 8 to 10 a.m at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building.
Come out for a conversation with Warden Clark on local business issues and get an update on what the County is planning for our communities. Plus, breakfast is being provided by a variety of local businesses. Get your tickets at pkchamber.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 joel@pkchamber.ca.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Summer Soul, Skilled Technician, JA-NEO and TBX
/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…
Summer Soul is partnering with Liftlock Cruises to offer Wellness on the Water.
This is your chance to cruise Little Lake on the Island Princess and join in an evening of Pilates and yoga. The 90-minute cruise includes drinks, community, and luxury self-care. The inaugural event will launch on Sept. 14, which happens to be Summer Soul’s second anniversary. They are planning to expand their Wellness on the Water offering to include fall leaves tours and a floating studio at next year’s Musicfest. Find out more about this unique experience at summersoul.ca.
Peterborough’s leading trade associations are taking a bold step to keep skilled talent in the community and strengthen career pathways across the local economy with the newly launched Skilled Technician Leadership Training Program.
This is a collaboration between the Kawartha Manufacturers Association, Peterborough & The Kawarthas Home Builders Association, and the Peterborough and District Construction Association. The program will prepare emerging leaders in technology-based trades to advance into management roles, enabling them to take on progressive job opportunities in areas like manufacturing, construction, and home building. The eight-week course starts in late September. Get in touch with any of the partnering organizations for more information.
Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario is getting $600,000 in provincial funding to invest in the Skills Development Fund Training Stream to deliver the Empowerment of Youth in Skilled Trades project.
The initiative will promote careers in the skilled trades to 2,650 students through hands-on training, mentorship and paid placements for 40 students in high-demand sectors such as construction, manufacturing, motive power, and aviation. Youth interested in getting involved in the great programming at Junior Achievement can find out more at ja-neo.org.
Kick off September with some networking with your business peers at the Chamber’s TBX event at Riverview Park and Zoo on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 6 pm.
This is your chance to meet, mingle, and make business happen in the unique setting of the zoo’s Rotary Club of Peterborough Education Centre. It’s also a great opportunity to meet the Chamber’s new President and CEO, Brenda Whitehead. Find out more at pkchamber.ca.
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Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Community Futures Peterborough, Canopy Support Services, Hello Blush and Classy Chassis
/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…
Community Futures Peterborough is celebrating this year’s Summer Company cohort of our next generation of local entrepreneurs.
The Summer Company Program is an opportunity for eligible youth to receive up to $3,000 in grants to start a business locally. The program provides youth with grant dollars, business skills development, training, advice, and mentoring. This year’s cohort are:
Lauren Connolly – Connolly Swim Academy
Haydon Meade – Scrub Window Cleaning
Neha Mervin – Sparks of Bollywood
Bisma Razaque – Shirt Spark
Spencer Toth – Farm Hands
Teaghan Hartnett – West End Property Care
