StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Clarke's Cafe, The Loomex Group & More!

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If you’re in Millbrook and you say you’re going to “Clarke’s”, you could be going to the car wash, the laundromat, the gas bar, the service station, and now the café! Heather and Mike Clarke recently opened Clarke’s Café. Managed by Taylor Post, the café offers breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, for both dine in and take-out. They also run the automotive repair shop called Clarke’s Service Centre, and Mike’s father Bill still punches the clock every day to operate the car wash, laundromat and gas bar. Go to clarkesservicecentre.ca for details. 

The Modern Makers Market opened last week at 651 Chamberlain Street. A collective of over 35 vendors, The Modern Makers Market brings local small businesses into a store front for an easier shopping experience. A market vibe in a retail location! Whether you are Christmas shopping, or looking for something unique for yourself, or a special present, you’ll find one-of a kind art, home décor, soaps, jewellery, candles, clothing and more. Find the Modern Makers Market on Facebook. 

Congratulations to The Loomex Group on acquiring Montreal-based Explorer Solutions, known for their economic development and airport planning services. The move gives the Loomex Group access to a global market through the US and France.

The Canadian Council for the Blind, Peterborough Chapter, has a unique project called “From the Blind, For the Blind”. They gather visual aids from people who are no longer using them and pass them on to those in need. They have rehomed everything from closed captioning units to large key keyboards, and they have clients looking for scanners, braille printers, cctv’s, vision max glasses, magnifiers and more. Contact ccbpeterborough.com or call Debby Haryett at 705-874-6905.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Rise and Run, Ryan Haacke Photography & More!

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Nicole Gagliardi and Jason Stabler have just launched their new social enterprise, called Rise and Run. The couple bring decades of experience helping small nonprofits grow their impact, with Jason putting his background in policy, law and management to work alongside Nicole’s expertise in program design, strategy and communications to help small nonprofits with big plans get to where they want to go. So, if you are looking for a consultancy dedicated exclusively to supporting the capacity of small nonprofits, check out riseandrun.co.

Nicole and Jason

Ryan Haacke recently launched his new photography business. Still photos or video, Ryan can capture Canadian landscapes, family photos, or drone and real estate work. Whether you are listing your home or business, or capturing a moment for loved ones and friends, Ryan will bring his Bachelor's degree in Film and Media and his creativity to every shoot. Check out Ryanhaackephoto.com for more info.

The Original Farmers Market will be moving inside the Morrow Building this Saturday (November 7th), complete with spacing between vendors and a one-way direction for shoppers. The Market has worked with the Public Health Unit to make it a safe indoor space. Masks must be worn of course, and hand sanitizer is available. The Market has enjoyed a strong Summer and appreciates the support of the Peterborough Community.

Meanwhile the new Farmcrest Marketplace, which operated at the former Trentwinds location this Summer, has secured the Baker’s Hill Banquet Hall for the indoor season. That’s at the corner of Parkhill Road East and Television Road. They open at the new site this Saturday, and will be supporting the Royal Canadian Legion offering poppies, poppy face masks, and Legion “Poppy” Yard Signs. Go to farmcrestmarketplaceptbo.com for more info.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring The Creative Lounge, Foggy Clean Peterborough & More!

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The Creative Lounge opened recently at 247 George Street. Owners Ashley Martin and Susan Adams are both born and raised in Peterborough, and have put together a wonderful tribute to its vibrant music scene, with all kinds of cool music décor and a menu that features everything from “bandwiches” to “Raps”. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m., but as of this Saturday (October 31st), their Grand Opening, they’ll be open from 8 am for breakfast as well. Check them out on Facebook here or call 705-775-2788 for more info.

Shawn Salo recently started his new business called Foggy Clean Peterborough. Shawn offers residential and commercial disinfecting services, using a 100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly and Health Canada approved disinfectant. Viruses, bacteria, mould and fungus and of course, the Coronavirus, can all be treated by Foggy Clean using Shawn’s spraying technique, which releases a steady stream of sanitizing droplets that settle onto surfaces and into cracks. You’ll them on Facebook at Foggy Clean Peterborough.

Congratulations to local broadcaster and author Gord Gibb on the publication of this first novel. Called The Fifth Season, Gord describes it as a warm, Canadian story with an eclectic cast of characters: including the hero of the story, who has Down Syndrome. You can purchase the kindle version now for just $2.99, or wait for the print-on-demand and audio book later this year. Just look for The Fifth Season on Amazon.

Gordon Gibb

The Peterborough Rotary Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, they are producing a special commemorative Centennial Book. The club is selling a limited number of ads in the book, just enough to cover the costs. If you’d like to support the club just get in touch with Bruce Gavel at bruce@brucegravel.ca.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring The Hard Winter Bakery & More!

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The Hard Winter Bakery has just opened its new East City production facility and storefront at 133 Hunter Street East. Hard Winter is a popular stop at the Thursday Lakefield Farmers Market, and the Saturday Regional Farmers Market. Owners Jessica and Graham make a variety of rustic, handcrafted breads and pastries, wood fired bagels and breads, cookies, granola, scones, brownies, biscotti and more. They also do catering. Check out hardwinterbreadco.com for more info.

Farmcrest Marketplace is hosting “Food Truck Wars” this Saturday (October 24th). Located at 264 Lansdowne St. E. in the former Trentwinds Convention Centre location, the Food Trucks will offer tasty menus for both breakfast and lunch from 8 - 1 and patrons will vote for the best Food Truck Food. It’s a fundraiser for the YWCA. Details are farmcrestmarketplaceptbo.com.

The Regional Farmers Market moves indoors at Peterborough Square this Saturday, and the Wednesday Market is outside at Peterborough Square until the end of the month.

The Workforce Development Board is hosting information sessions on October 29th and November 12th that will look at the latest local labour market data, the Top 10 jobs and skills in demand for our region, and multiple resources for job seekers and employers. Running from 2 – 3 p.m, you can register at wdb.ca.

On the topic of workforce, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Ryerson University - Future Skills Centre are looking for local businesses to help them examine the workforce skills needed for small businesses in Ontario. If you are interested in participating, please email Sandra Dueck at sandra@peterboroughchamber.ca.

And don’t forget to check out the annual business Excellence Awards ceremony this Wednesday (October 21st) at 7 p.m. on the Peterborough Chamber Facebook and YouTube channels.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring HBC Lakefield, Camp Kawartha Forest School & More!

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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.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Spray-net, Zingha, Kidz Playland & More!

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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.

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

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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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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Pilates on Demand, April Corner's Inspiring Book & More!

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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.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Rockin' Business Beat This Week Featuring Marwood Drums & More!

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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.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Lavender and Play, Cedarridge Dog Daycare & More!

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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.

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