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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Tree House Timber Works, Optimize Wellness Solutions & 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…
Tree House Timber Works owner Mike Adams recently announced a business expansion to a 4000 sq ft shop at 111 Robinson St in East City. Tree House uses traditional timber frame techniques—no screws, nails or other fasteners, just mortise and tenon construction. They've built everything from timber frame porches, cabins, trusses, and braces, to smaller buildings. The shift to a larger space will give Mike and his crew the capacity to cut, test-fit and store complete structures, even for large structures such as timber accents, buildings and barns. Check out thetimberworks.com for more info.
Home Instead Senior Care recently opened their office at 241 Charlotte Street. Home Instead has been in the community in a different location for over a decade. The new owners Glen and Nadine Robson both have a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors and look forward to providing personalized care, specialized support services, and education. Home Instead also advocates on behalf of seniors through national, provincial and local community initiatives including Age-friendly Peterborough. There is an Open House and ribbon cutting on Tuesday (January 28th) at 11:30 a.m. Home Instead is currently hiring caregivers and PSWs. Go to homeinstead.com to apply or call the office at 705.243.5697.
Optimize Wellness Solutions provides employee wellness consulting and programming. Owners Dana Burtt and Rochelle Malley work with companies to provide employee wellness consulting and customized wellness programs such as ergonomic assessments, fitness testing, smoking cessation, injury prevention, workshops, lunch and learns, one-on-one consultations and lots more. Visit their website for full details.
Dick Crawford is a well known local building consultant, but he is also the developer of the PKA SoftTouch Micro-Needle. The device delivers medication in a painless, safe and cost-effective way, and Dick envisions the SoftTouch system replacing the traditional needle/syringe system for many typical medications in both humans and animal healthcare. They are at the clinical trials stage and you have an opportunity to buy into the company through equity crowdfunding. Details are online at pkasofttouch.com.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Merrett Home Hardware, Robert Gauvreau & More!
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Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre is undergoing a significant renovation, expanding their store by 8,000 square feet. Owner Drew Merrett says the renovation includes an expansion of their retail sales area at the front of the store, and an additional 60 feet of retail space to the East of the store. The store remains open throughout the process. Merrett Building Centre sells everything from lumber, windows, doors, kitchens, and house wares, to paint, tools, plumbing and electric.
Shout-out to Nash and Jordan Struk, the owners of the now open Hampton Inn by Hilton Peterborough (1400 Crawford Dr.). It’s a beautiful hotel, offering a number of room options, a salt water pool, free hot breakfast, free wifi, and free parking. Located right beside the new Shorelines Casino, stop in and check it out, the staff will show you around.
Congratulations to Robert Gauvreau, who just launched his new book The Wealthy Entrepreneur. Gauvreau owns the accounting firm Gauvreau and Associates, and is a partner in the Venture North Building. His book offers The Formula for Making Money and Gaining Financial Clarity in your Business. You’ll find The Wealthy Entrepreneur on Amazon, or connect with Robert Gauvreau on Facebook.
Trent Valley Honda is celebrating 45 years in business this month. The brother sister team of Monika and Frankie Carmichael carry on the legacy of their parents who opened the dealership.
And Lester Awnings is also celebrating a milestone this year—60 years in business! Joe Lester and his dad Dennis carry on the tradition started by Gerry Lester in 1960. Located at 1582 Chemong Road, visit their website here.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring D.M. Wills, Blue Shoes PTBO & 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…
Bruce Bonner recently stepped down as President of D.M. Wills Associates after 10 years in the role. Michael Lang is the new President and will continue to build their engineering, environmental and planning services. Bruce will continue with the firm as a senior level team member. Gord Krieger replaces Michael Lang as the Manager of Transportation. Congratulations to all.
Michael Lang, at left, succeeds Bruce Bonner (at right) as the new President of D.M. Wills.
Nufas Media is a full-service digital marketing brokerage made up of a team of young entrepreneurs and freelancers dedicated to offering a one-stop shop for new businesses for web design, branding, content creation and writing services. Partners Sean Thornton and Jordan Porter bring years of experience in the business and can cater to the specific needs of your business. Located at 144 Hunter Street, check them out nufasmedia.com.
Just getting to this now, but a shout-out to Pensieri Shoes owners Joseph Saraceni and Silvia Ferreri on the refresh and rebrand of their iconic George Street shoe store to Blue Shoes PTBO. Same owners, same staff, same great brands, just a fresh new name. Celebrating 30 years of retail, stop in to 373 George Street or find them on Facebook.
The Reframe Film festival, the annual festival of social justice documentaries, runs January 23 – 26. Tickets are available now at the GreenUP store, Watson and Lou or Happenstance in Lakefield, or online at reframefilmfestival.ca.
The Chamber of Commerce monthly ChamberAM goes Tuesday morning (January 14) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Venture North. Stop in for a free coffee and a secret guest speaker.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Jolley Painters, K9 In Motion Wellness & More!
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Doug Jolley has over 20 years in the painting business, working in Peterborough, Calgary, Toronto, and now returning to Peterborough to start his own business. Jolley Painters offers interior and exterior painting, complete drywall repair, disaster cleanup, textured ceiling repair and more. Born and raised in Peterborough, Doug provides free estimates and no job is too small. You’ll find Jolley Painters on Facebook.
Doug Jolley
Diane Richard is a Peterborough-based consultant covering everything from project management, strategic planning and product development to food safety systems, continuous improvement plans and more. She recently helped the Toronto-based etee company, well-known for their wax-coated food wrap and bags, to develop a new dish soap product—a concentrate delivered in a wax pouch. The unique plastic-free product was just listed as one of the Top 10 favourite green products on treehugger.com, one of the largest and most credible sustainability blogs in North America. Check it out at shopetee.com.
Diane Richard
etee soap
K9 in Motion Wellness is celebrating its Grand reopening here in Peterborough this Wednesday, January 8th, all day. Owner Karen Kearney provides canine hydrotherapy, massage, exercise programs, and specialty products such as wheel carts, lifting harnesses, all sizes of pet life jackets and more. They also do workshops in basic pet massage, dental care, and managing pain in dogs and cats. Now located at 932 Mervin Avenue in Peterborough, the website is k9inmotionwellness.ca.
And if you didn’t get one for Christmas, you can still buy yourself a Musicfest Diner’s Super Saver Booklet. The popular annual booklet contains discounts from 46 of Peterborough’s finest local restaurants, cafés and pubs. Just $25, it’s also an important fundraiser for Musicfest, helping them put premier artists on stage all summer long. Pick yours up at the customer service desk at Lansdowne Place, City Hall, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism office on George St. or online at ptbomusicfest.ca.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Boardwalk Board Game Lounge, South Bay Marketing & Events, & 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…
Kim Cranfield has decided to take her experience as the Marketing Director for Publican House Brewery and start her own business! South Bay Marketing and Events will offer marketing, copywriting and event planning and management. Kim will continue to spearhead the Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, and will also be taking on new clients looking for marketing, communication or event services. Kim’s work has also included Chalk Therapy, Sirius Satellite Radio, Bacardi, the CFL, and more. Check it out at southbaymarketing.ca.
Colleen and Rachel from Naturally Nested Maternal Services are excited to support families in Peterborough who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are in the postpartum period. They provide childbirth education, infant feeding and cloth diapering support, birth photography, nutritional consultations, and more. They are hosting the Peterborough Wellness Exhibition on Sunday, March 8th, at the Evinrude Centre, offering live music, a children’s play space, educational lectures, and organic, fair-trade coffee and tea. General admission is $5. Details at naturallynestedmsp.com.
The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge in Downtown Peterborough recently expanded. Owners Dylan and Connor Reinhart added a second room to the space allowing for more seating board game sales and the ability to host events and parties. You get access to a board, card and dice game collection of over 350 titles and lessons on how to play the games. The facility is licensed by the LCBO, and Connor is a Red Seal Certified Chef so the snacks are great! Visit boardwalkptbo.ca for more info.
360 Wellness Clinic is going through some significant changes, with a new partnership, downsizing and rebranding. Owner Seana Collins Mander is welcoming Marie Claire Ruttan as her new partner. As of January 1st, 2020 they’ll be located at 306 George Street inside LaBelle Spa. And the new name will be RMT Ptbo. RMT meaning registered massage therapy, and that, along with related modalities, is the new focus for Seana and Marie. Just look for 360 Wellness Clinic on Facebook for details.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Statement House Vintage, Kitchens Depot Limited & 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…
Sheila Patel started business on Charlotte Street as a seamstress 45 years ago, going full retail the following year. She moved Sheila’s to Lansdowne Place when the Mall opened in 1980, and then opened Sheila’s and Classic Lane on George street in her own building in 2006. Sheila’s husband DJ, and her kids Biren and Rita have been involved in the business as well, but it’s time to wind it all down. The store will close on December 24th, and there are lots of great bargains available until then. Go to sheilasandclassiclane.ca for more info. Congratulations to the Patel family on a great run!
Gary Williams and Keven Condon are bringing their 25 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry to their new business. Kitchens Depot Limited is located at 810 Rye Street, and features a 1,000 square foot showroom and 400 square foot warehouse to showcase their extensive selection of kitchens and floors, and storage solutions—including take it home today products. Contractors and homeowners alike are welcome. Details at kitchensdepot.ca.
Kris Daji opened his new shoemaker business a year ago at 1524 Lansdowne Street, across from Holiday Ford. Kris has just opened his second Peterborough location in the former Nelson’s Shoe Repair at the corner of Lansdowne and Ashburnham, and yes Nelson’s Western Boots and Apparel is still downstairs in the same location. Kris offers custom shoes and orthotics, lifts and modifications, repairs and more. ptboshoemaker.com
Congratulations to Sandra Young on the opening of Statement House Vintage. It specializes in vintage new and gently used clothing, shoes, bags and accessories from the ‘50s to the ‘70s for men and women. Buy or rent, they also offer wardrobe consultations. Sandra has been in business since 2011 and becomes the 14th participant in the DBIA’s Win this Space competition to open a bricks and mortar store! Check it out at 378 Water Street, near Planet Bakery, or on Facebook at Statement House Vintage.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring PB's Peterburgers, Couture Candy PTBO & 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 Nosh and Nip recently opened on Queen Street in Downtown Peterborough. Located at 390 Queen Street in the former Charlotte Anne’s location, partners Charlotte Anne Hurley and Michelle Christie have created a unique twist on a classic tea room and gift shop. You’ll find everything from delicious, fresh baked goods to a unique selection of gifts and home decor. They offer a full menu and are fully licensed, so whether it’s an authentic high tea or you’re just looking for some nosh and a nip, check it out. Located at 390 Queen Street at Hunter, next to Dan Joyce’s, you can find Nosh and Nip on Facebook here.
Speaking of Nosh, PB’s Peterburgers just opened recently at the corner of George and Lake Streets. Owners Nicole Combers and Roy Asselstine have a strong history in the food industry and they pride themselves in offering their own recipes, including their own homemade sauces. Check out a variety of signature hamburgers at the brilliantly named Peterburgers, 25 George Street North. Go to Peterburgers.ca for more info.
Wild Rock has just opened its own Cycling Training Centre. If you want to stay in ride-ready condition this winter, you ride your own bike, you can ride with friends or a group, and the facility and equipment are top quality. There are 16 bike trainers, a large projection screen, scheduled classes, a weights and stretching/yoga room, individual change rooms, lockers and long-term storage—including secure bike storage. Located right across the street from Wildrock on Charlotte Street, you’ll find the details at wildrock.net/training-center.
Lisa Couture recently launched her online candygram service. Called Couture Candy PTBO, Lisa offers customizable birthday loot bags, Christmas stocking stuffers, customized or themed candy-grams, party ideas, and more! She can also include special items such as products from Walton Wood Farms, or even merch from the movie Frozen! More details about Couture Candy PTBO can be found on their Facebook page.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Treasures & Memories, Matthew Savino & 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…
Savino Human Resources Partners owner Matthew Savino recently announced a major enhancement to their online HR support platform. HRLive is a web-based human resources tool dedicated to serving small-to-medium businesses with timely, cost-effective HR support. The platform now includes payroll automation featuring “fingerprint” timekeeping technology, as well as compliance training, on-demand HR, performance management, HR content and automation, and lots more. Full details are online at hrlive.ca.
You might recognize Barb Smith da Silva from her many years at Things Remembered in Lansdowne Place. When that store closed, Barb purchased all of their engraving equipment and acquired several Canadian suppliers and started her own business! Treasures and Memories is a gift shop with quality custom engraving on the premises. Barb has gifts for weddings, anniversary, birthdays and births, religious, graduation, retirement, pets and more. Custom designs and company logos are also available. Treasures and Memories is located at 843 Chemong Road in the Brookdale Plaza, down the split in the middle of the plaza across from the bowling alley. Go to treasuresandmemories.ca for more info.
Melinda Richter’s business, Curated, works with clients to manage their collections of art, antiques, and collectibles, and helping them make decisions about what to keep, donate, sell, or give away. Melinda has now launched an online auction service to help clients sell items they have decided to part with. Anyone can bid on Curated Auctions at curated.hibid.com. More information about consignments or hosting your own at-home auction can be found at curated-peterborough.ca.
If your business is connected to the Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, the Innovation Cluster, Community Futures or the DBIA, don’t miss the TeamPtbo Holiday Social at The Venue, Tuesday (December 3) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lots of food and fun, with music by the Smoking Jackets Jazz Band. Please bring a donation for Kawartha Food Share. Details at peterboroughchamber.ca.
And the Starter Company Plus Showcase is happening this Thursday (December 5) at Showplace from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Come and check out some of Peterborough’s young entrepreneurs. Details at peterboroughed.ca.
Shop Downtown Peterborough For Black Friday
/Bring your Holiday Shopping Passport downtown this Black Friday (November 29th) for great deals and a chance to win $3,000 in prizes.
Look for the Black Friday posters and balloons when you shop downtown at 100 participating downtown businesses, including fashion, furniture, restaurants, salons, music, toys, collectibles, sports and more.
Left to right: Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the DBIA; Julie Morris, DBIA Marketing Committee member; Gail Martin, owner of John Roberts Clothiers; John Martin, owner of John Roberts Clothiers
