The Business Beat for the Week of February 5th

A new shirt design honours local artist, The Village Apothocary in Millbrook expands their offerings, a local author is capturing life stories, and the Carl Oake Rotary Swim returns for it's 38th year.

The children of the late artist George Elliott are collaborating with PTBO Northern Originals and Flavour to launch a new clothing line with the catchphrase “I’d rather be in Peterborough.” The phrase came from a callout from the Chamber of Commerce to local artists and marketers back in the mid-70’s to create a brand statement for the city. The campaign helped launch his art career. The clothing design features a collage of local landmarks, including Market Hall, the Pagoda Bridge, and the Lift Lock. You can get your “I’d rather be in Peterborough” clothing at Flavour at 383 George Street or find them online.

The Village Apothecary in Millbrook is expanding with a refillery. Refilleries promote sustainable shopping practices by using reusable packaging that can be refilled on-site with your shampoo, moisturizers, cleaners, and more. They prioritize plastic-free products to reduce waste in the environment and to help reduce your carbon footprint. Drop by The Village Apothecary at 36 King Street in Millbrook and get your containers refilled.

After a two year lay-off due to Covid, Russ Sanders of Let Me Write It is again taking bookings for senior seniors for mini biographies. Your life is important, a mini bio would be a cherished gift for loved ones and friends. The mini bios entail five or six interviews (or more if needed) which will include proof reading to assure all facts are correct. He will also take your old photographs and renew them. The mini bio along with your refurbished photographs are then entered into a loose-leaf book. To book an appointment, contact Russ at [email protected].

The 38th annual Century 21 United Carl Oake Rotary Swim, sponsored by Baker Tilly, is back March 1 at the YMCA of Peterborough. Last year’s event raised $40,000, bringing the total to $1.4 million over the last 37 years. This year there are two new events — a Cannonball Challenge and a Floating Catwalk Challenge where participants try to run the length of a slippery plastic mat floating on the pool. Funds raised will go to Easter Seals. Sign up to swim or make a donation at CarlOakeRotarySwim.com

Joel Wiebe

Author of The Business Beat and Vice President, Government Relations & Communications