Business Beat June 3
Jeff Wakeford is retiring after 38 years at Little Lake Cemetery and Highland Park Funeral Centre. He’s trading in his suit for a set of golf clubs. The team thanked him for his many years of hard work, wisdom and outstanding service to the community. Little Lake Cemetery offers a full range of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. They also operate Highland Park Cemetery and Crematorium, and Highland Park Funeral Centre. AON is hard at work in Havelock. Construction has begun on a new 128 bed long-term care home, called Station Place, which is planned to open in August of 2025. This new facility is expected to bring 140 jobs to the region. In preparation for this, they’re holding a career expo on June 27 at 6 pm at the Havelock Centre. They have opportunities for experienced professionals, students, recent graduates, and those looking for a new challenge. At the expo, AON will share more about what opportunities will be available, what qualifications will be required, and what you can do to become qualified for the specific roles available. After much anticipation, the Canadian Canoe Museum is open! Drop by 2077 Ashburnham Drive and check out the beautiful new location on the shores of Little Lake. Take in the new exhibition space and see the collection of more than 600 watercraft and learn their stories. Grab some coffee and a sandwich at the new Silver Bean Café location. Get some first-hand experience and explore the water yourself in a rented canoe or kayak. The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is holding a Four Mayors Breakfast on June 6 at 8 am at the Burleigh Falls Inn. The event will include Mayor Carolyn Amyotte from North Kawartha, Mayor Sherry Senis from Selwyn, Mayor Heather Watson from Douro-Dummer, and Mayor Terry Lambshead from Trent Lakes. The event will include a full buffet breakfast, networking time, and a moderated discussion on local business issues with the mayors. Get your tickets at pkchamber.ca.
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Business Beat May 27
TVM Group have opened their new, nine storey East City Condo building at the corner of Armour Road and Hunter Street East, on the former St. Joseph’s hospital property. They refer to it as rivaling Toronto’s most upscale offerings. The building features a contemporary interpretation of the original hospital legacy with its masonry architecture. The site of the new building was formerly a parking lot. Now parking is underground and includes a host of electric vehicle chargers. Find out more and book a tour at eastcitycondos.com. The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area has a new location and a new Executive Director. The organization has moved into the Venture North building at 270 Water Street into unit 202A. They have also hired Nour Mazloum as their new Executive Director, taking over from Terry Guiel who left the organization in the fall. Nour brings experience and expertise from her time at Kingston Economic Development Corporation where she has worked for the last five years, including the last two years as the marketing and communications manager. Kawartha Gymnastics has a new location scheduled for a grand opening on June 15. The new location is at 1575 Chemong Road in Peterborough. At 14,500 square feet, it’s twice the size of the old location. This new, bigger location will allow them to reconfigure the floor plan, enhance their equipment and training environment, and expand their programming and membership. The new building is going through some upgrades, including a 30 by 20 in-ground foam pit. The Living Well Senior Showcase is almost here. Join us June 19 at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre for one of the largest seniors trade shows in Canada, featuring more than 100 exhibitors and two dozen workshops. There are still some booth spaces available for local businesses looking to take part. Chamber of Commerce membership is not required. The show provides a good opportunity both for those planning to retire and those well into their retirement years to see what the local business community has to offer. Learn more at pkchamber.ca. Business Beat May 20
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory has launched a new division: Business Valuation Services. This is a new service offering that is essential when dealing with things like the purchase and sale of a business, succession planning and estate freezes, shareholder buyouts, tax planning, and numerous other business situations. Gauvreau is one of the few Canadian accounting firms that can support all services in-house, including a tax specialist, corporate lawyer, and chartered business evaluator. They are committed to fully supporting small and medium-sized businesses. Find out more at gauvreaucpa.ca. There’s a new healthcare business in Norwood — Kawartha Audiology and Hearing Aid Clinic. It’s your friendly neighborhood center for all things hearing. They specialize in detailed hearing tests, comprehensive assessments, and personalized hearing aid evaluations — all designed to help you hear your best. The clinic is known for its warm and personable approach, ensuring that each visit is both comfortable and informative. Using the latest in hearing technology, their dedicated team is committed to providing top-notch care and practical solutions for your hearing needs. Check out their new location at 17 Spruce Street, Unit 4A in Norwood. Next door in Unit 5 at 17 Spruce Street in Norwood, Feeflo Physiotherapy has opened a second location. Freeflo has you covered when it comes to recovering and maintaining your physical health. They offer physiotherapy to fix your shoulder, massage therapy because you threw out your lower back, and acupuncture to help relieve your pain. It’s all available at one convenient location. Modern Makers Market Shop is just finishing up a beautiful renovation. Drop by 651 Chamberlain Street in Peterborough to see the space and do some local shopping. The shop features a wide range of interesting products from creative local makers, including jewelry, baked goods and treats, soaps, children’s books, cleaning products, personal accessories, creative designs, and more. Next weekend rolled ice cream will be back for the season. The market is also available online with an extensive online marketplace at modernmakersmarket.ca. |
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