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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring HBC Lakefield, Camp Kawartha Forest School & 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…
Lakefield is getting a new Home Building Centre! Located in the former Rona Building Centre, behind Foodland in Lakefield, the building has been completely gutted and refurbished. The newest addition to the Kawartha Home Hardware Group of stores, they expect to be open by the end of November, after the finishing touches and stocking the lumber yard and shelves. “Like” them on Facebook here.
New Home Building Centre closer to being completed
Camp Kawartha Forest school is one of the more creative business pivots of the Summer. Completely shuttered by the pandemic, Jacob Rodenburg and staff have created a complete curriculum-linked program taught by professional educators. Located at the main camp on Birchview Road, sessions are running until December and there are still spots available in all their Forest School programs, Kindergarten, Grade 1-3 and Grade 4-6. They have week-long and month-long sessions available. For details, visit campkawartha.ca.
Cindy Lewkawesky-Dowdle has joined the team at Fully Promoted/Signarama. Cindy is a well-known and respected expert in the branded merchandise, promotional products space. Fully Promoted and Signarama are locally owned franchises by Morgan Smith. fullypromoted.ca
The annual Tri-Association Manufacturers Conference goes October 22nd from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. With “Resilience” as this year’s theme, the virtual event will feature a plant tour, workshops, panel discussions, and more. For details visit thekma.com.
And the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce annual Business Excellence Awards is coming up October 21st. Host Megan Murphy will take you through the completely recorded and produced show with lots of laughs and of course lots of trophies. Local businesses will be honored in over 20 categories, including the Business Citizen of the Year, the Business Women of the Year and the Farm Family of the Year. You can watch the show for free on the Chamber YouTube or Facebook channels, and you can purchase a ticket to the pre-show Zoom party and get a $15 Gift Card from Gerti’s, who would have been catering the event, and a donation goes to Showplace as well. All the details are at peterboroughchamber.ca.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Spray-net, Zingha, Kidz Playland & 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…
Jason Rutherford is the new Franchise Partner for Spray-net, a product that promises a painted finish that won’t peel by customizing the paint to the surface, the weather and to your unique colour selection. Whether it’s aluminum or vinyl siding, engineered wood, fiber cement, stucco, brick, windows or doors or even kitchen cabinets, Spray-net covers it. Jason will be focused on the kitchen cabinet side of the business for this winter, while he is taking bookings for exterior jobs next year. Details are at spray-net.com or you can give him a call at 705-957-8813.
Zingha is an Afrocentric social business recently launched by Cheryl Edwards and Charmaine Magumbe. Cheryl and Charmaine design and sell Afrocentric images on T-shirts, mugs, and tote bags. They also sell Nigerian COVID masks. In addition, they are serving as a community resource for those who wish to increase diversity and inclusiveness. You can visit by appointment at 211 Hunter St East, check out the pop-up shop at Watson and Lou at 383 Water Street, or online at nzingha.ca.
Kidz Playland has re-opened! They offer a 5000 sq ft play ground that includes slides, obstacles, trampolines, ball pits, ball machines, an interactive smart board, and a welcomed mental health break for both kids and parents. They are hosting family or friends within the same social circle, by appointment only, and of course following all safety precautions, thoroughly sanitizing all spaces and equipment after every guest, and more. Details are at kidzplayland.ca.
Russ Sanders has written for various newspapers for over 25 years, a published author and presently a columnist for two local magazines. His new business name is “Let Me Write It”. Russ specializes in writing mini biographies for seniors. The typical scenario involves 3 or 4 interviews which are turned into a 15 – 20-page biography, complete with photos in a loose-leaf book form. A great idea and a wonderful keepsake for children and grandchildren. You can contact Russ Sanders for details at 705-292-7454.
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.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Pilates on Demand, April Corner's Inspiring Book & 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…
Pilates on Demand is a unique business concept in that it started out pre-Covid, and remains an entirely online concept. Owner Jessica Dalliday and her team of instructors deliver therapeutic exercise like Pilates, meditation and yoga into the comfort of your own home. Their approach is focussed on inclusivity and body diversity and classes range from 10 – 30 minutes. Their Covid pivot included the addition of live classes, in order to facilitate more social connections and they will remain. Check out the free 14-day trial at pilatesondemand.ca.
April Corner was diagnosed with Otosclerosis at the age of 25. An abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear, it causes hearing loss. After struggling with her situation for a few years, April finally learned to embrace her hearing aids and realized that they were actually her superpower. Inspired, April has written a book called What’s Your Superpower? It’s a conversation starter between kids and parents about people with different abilities, not disabilities. Check it out on Facebook here, or email aprilcorner@gmail.com to order a copy.
Pensieri, now operating as Blue Shoes, has been an iconic shoe store in Downtown Peterborough for 31 years! But no more, as Sylvia has announced their retirement and the doors will close at the end of November. The store has had a good run and is a great example of a small backbone business. Congratulations to the entire team, and be sure to get in to bring your best wishes and take advantage of the store closing deals.
Haya, Health for Life, is a Peterborough based company offering an all-natural premium supplement. With a complete line of 16 products, formulated by Dr Chakib Hammoud and delivered free locally, Haya covers everything from nutrition and skin care to joint flex and immunity. Details are at livehaya.com.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Rockin' Business Beat This Week Featuring Marwood Drums & 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…
Marwood Drums recently celebrated their Grand Opening. Owner Andrew Hunter (pictured below) is starting with snare drums made from a mix of birch and beech wood in a variety of finishes and colours, including custom colours. Inspired by, and named after his grandfather, Andrew developed his passion by working on his own drums. Available online at marwooddrums.ca.
Dapagee Industrial IOT Corp is a Kawartha Lakes startup with an innovative monitoring system. Recently partnering with Lakefront Utilities in Cobourg, their monitoring sensors are keeping an eye on municipal water pumps. Dapagee’s main products are four function wireless monitoring sensors that measure and transmit everything from ambient and surface temperature to vibration, humidity and oil debris, 24/7. Details are at dapagee.com.
Dennis Geelen is a Lindsay-based management and business consultant who has just published a new book called The Zero In Formula: The Definitive Guide to Building a Disruptive and Sustainable Business through Customer-Centric Innovation. Billed as a guide for building a disruptive and sustainable business built for long-term success, the Zero-In Formula mirrors Geelens’ consulting business, both in name and approach. For details look for Dennis Geelen on Linkedin.
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Leadercast series wraps up with Keynote speaker and Basketball Hall-of-Famer Magic Johnson. Working like a book club, you can view a 30 minute presentation by Magic Johnson anytime this weekend, and then join a live LeaderChat next Tuesday (September 22nd) at 3pm. Meanwhile, plans are shaping up for the Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards. Details on that event, the finalists, and Leadercast are at peterboroughchamber.ca.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Lavender and Play, Cedarridge Dog Daycare & 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…
Cedarridge Dog Daycare is Tamara Easto’s new business. Tamara offers a large fenced play yard, indoor rest areas, on-leash nature walks, knowledgeable staff, and hourly or daily rates with extended hours for shift workers. Located near the GO Bus/Commuter Parking lot where the 115 meets the 407, the hours are 7 – 7 Monday through Friday. If you want a tired, happy dog at the end of the day, check out Cedarridge Dog. Call 705-957-2261 for more info.
Brandon Bongard recently launched Triple B Electrical Services. Servicing Tweed, Belleville, the Kawarthas and surrounding area, Brandon provides both residential and commercial work, from small renovations, to new builds and everything in between. Brandon brings ten years’ experience to his business and would be happy to provide a quote on your next project... You’ll find Triple B Electrical on Facebook.
Kawartha Curb Appeal is the result of owner Jen Gibson taking over 15 years of experience, with painting, home renovations and home improvements and turning it into her own business—improving home exteriors to improve your curb appeal. Whether it’s paint, construction, gardening, lighting, whatever your home needs, perhaps for resale or just because you want to fix it up. Just look for Kawartha Curb Appeal on Facebook.
Lavender and Play is the result of an amalgamation between two local businesses: Play Café and Rooted Lavender. Owners Sarah Susnar and Sonja Martin offer a boutique, classes in private yoga and meditation, private consultations and behaviorist work in mental health and ASD, and postpartum doula work. Sarah is an Early Childhood Educator as well as a trained birth and postpartum Doula. Sonja has multiple certifications from advanced yoga to applied behavior analysis, infant massage, mindfulness and more. Visit 1434 Chemong Road, or look for rootedlavender.ca or playcafepeterborough.com.
StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Rapids End Coffee Roastery & 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…
Daniel Biro travelled around North America for 15 years, playing music and drinking a lot of coffee. Over those years, he developed not only a taste for good coffee but a solid business plan as well. He launched Rapids End Coffee Roastery at 721 Rye Street, sharing the parking lot with Norms Cash and Carry. With lots of variety to choose from, you can pick up Rapids End Coffee at the Main Ingredient, the Silver Bean, Kit Coffee, Revelstoke, Kitchen Pharmacy—and Daniel is always open to new retailers. Or order online and have it delivered. Click here for more info.
To boldly go where they’ve been before, John and Kelly Dewar recently announced that John Dewar’s Auto Source is moving back to their original location at 1838 Ashburnham Drive, across from the PUC. They’ll still be carrying their great selection of late model, low KM vehicles. Opening day is next Tuesday, September 1st. So next week, when you “go straight to the source” go to Ashburnham, just North of Lansdowne. Autosource.ca.
Women Breaking Barriers is a new program for female-led businesses and startups in science, technology, engineering, math and social innovation. This program will intake two cohorts of 10 women aged 18 or older through six months of fast-tracked programming and mentorship to reduce barriers to grow and scale their businesses. With targeted training, mentorships, collaboration, and access to funding through Community Futures, the program culminates in the opportunity for each business to pitch to the Peterborough Region Angel Network. Applications for the first cohort are due this Thursday (August 27th) at noon. Details at innovationcluster.ca.
Congratulations to Brian Edwards of Rocklands Shows, who recently celebrated 40 years and over 5,000 shows in the music business. Brian and his wife Barbara want to thank the Rocklands Team and dozens of good people in the music business who have given them their trust over the years.
And congratulations to Lindsay Broadband and Accelleran who recently announced that Cogeco Communications Inc. is testing their one-box small cell solution on Cogeco’s network in the province of Quebec. A local company solving some of the rural internet issues.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Shining Waters Chiropractic, Jack The Clipper & 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…
Shannon Eastabrook has been a registered massage therapist for 16 years here in Peterborough. She recently moved her practice to Shining Waters Chiropractic. Shannon treats many different conditions and all ages, incorporating a variety of techniques. Shannon is now located at 91 George Street N, in the Market Plaza, with free parking. Open Monday to Friday, book online now at shiningwaterschiro.com or call 705-775-7707.
Brothers Jack and Aiden Wilson are the owners of Jack the Clipper, a new home-based barbershop at 81 Lynch Street in Peterborough, which is just North of Lansdowne, between Monaghan and Park. Born and raised in Peterborough, Jack and Aiden are fully licensed master barbers and are fully equipped to do any men’s grooming, haircut, fade, or shave. Check them out at jacktheclipperbarber.com for more info.
Jack and Aiden Wilson
