Business Beat for the Week of August 11

​This August, Janice Simmonds is celebrating 30 years as a Registered Massage Therapist. During her 30 years, she has also completed the Dr. Vodder Lymphedema Course as a certified Lymphedema Therapist. In addition, she is a Reflexology Practitioner, an Acupuncturist, and a Therapeutic Touch Practitioner. Janice continues to follow the health procedures set down during the pandemic, in order to keep her patients safe and healthy. She welcomes new patients by appointment at 705-876-8561. Congratulations Janice on 30 years in business!
 
The Academy of Dance is coming back to Peterborough. Director Erin Livings has created a curriculum focused on safely building strong, young dancers. She offers many different styles of dance for children aged 14 and under. Her mission is to bring back Mrs. Agar's dedication to dance education and instill confidence in her students. Registration is open for a variety of classes, including ballet, jazz, tap, acro, and lyrical. Find out more at academyofdanceptbo.com.


Jigsaw Organizing Solutions is celebrating 10 years in business. As a way to give back, owner Adeilah Dahlke has lined up three winners to receive 10 free hours of organizing in August as part of her Jigsaw Jumpstart initiative. Adeilah is a Trained Professional Organizer with a lifelong passion for helping find solutions for everyday struggles with organizing and she does so with a mind for eco-friendly solutions. She’s an expert at helping with downsizing and helping people free themselves of items hold them back. She brings an efficient way to cut through clutter that leaves you in control of what gets accomplished, where things end up, and the pace of each session. You can find her at jigsaworgsolutions.com.
 
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce have hired Brenda Whitehead as their new president and CEO. Brenda has spent the last seven years running the Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce and prior to that she served as the director of economic and community development with the Township of Cavan Monaghan. Welcome to Peterborough Brenda!
 
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