The Business Beat for August 12th!

 
There’s an end of summer sidewalk sale and block party in downtown Peterborough on August 26. Organized by the Downtown Business Improvement Area, the event will offer exclusive deals, unique finds, and a lively atmosphere as George Street is closed between Simcoe and Hunter streets. There will be live acoustic music and a pedestrian-friendly space to shop and explore downtown. Get more info at theboro.ca.
 
Would you like to master the art of a successful grant application? The Chamber of Commerce is holding a seminar for not-for-profits with facilitator Gail Moorhouse of Recharge Solutions. The seminar will include essential skills and strategies to create compelling grant proposals, best budgeting practices, demonstration of budget impacts, and aligning with funder priorities. The seminar will be September 20th from 9 to 11:30 am in the Chamber boardroom at 175 George Street North.  Get more details at pkchamber.ca.
 
The Cottage in Havelock is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an entire year of festivities and fun.
They have added an 18 hole Mini Golf course, café and outdoor patio to their retail store. Each hole in the mini golf is thoughtfully crafted to provide a unique challenge to keep you entertained and making memories. Be sure to check out their showroom of top clothing brands with goods and gear that extend from apparel to water toys. While you are there grab an ice cream, coffee, latte, milkshake, and a world famous Dooher’s donut. It’s always cottage season. Drop in or connect online.
 
The Nine Ships 1825 board of directors hosted Irish Consul General of Toronto– Janice McGann for the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project launched on July 30 at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. The Nine Ships 1825 organization has been created to co-ordinate and promote this 200th anniversary in 2025 of the Peter Robinson Emigration of 2,024 Irish people to the Peterborough area. Visitors are expected from all over the world for the bicentennial and the Nine Ships 1825 project looks forward to welcoming them to the area. Visit nineships1825.com for information.