The Business Beat for March 24th

​Just Spray It is expanding their insulation services to include blow-in fiberglass insulation in addition to their spray foam insulation service. Spray foam works great for basements, walls, and hard-to-reach areas while blow-in fiberglass is a great option for attics. They have helped hundreds of homeowners and local businesses save on heating and cooling costs. Founders Rob and Mitch met in college and saw an opportunity to open their business. They are licenced, insured, and ready to insulate your home, garage, or shipping container. You can reach them online at justsprayit.ca.
 
Celebrate local business leaders by getting an early bird ticket before April 13 for the 2025 Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame on May 29 at 5pm. Now in its 10th year, this annual celebration is put on by Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario and the event is presented by Drain Bros, Alf Curtis Home Improvements, and Peterborough Truss and Floor LTD. Inductees are selected for their lasting contributions to economic development locally. They embody a legacy of excellence, displaying unwavering commitment, leadership, and innovation throughout their illustrious careers. Get your tickets at ja-neo.org.
 
The team at Charlotte Products and Swish Maintenance have been busy celebrating some big milestones. Here’s a shout out to:
- Peter McMurray who just marked 45 years there as a research and development technician
- Ken Fisher, a production mixer who has been with them for 35 Years
- Jennifer Toms, the friendly face and voice of Swish as a receptionist of 35 years
- And production stager Carey Laroche who just celebrated 30 Years
Congrats to all of you for helping make Charlotte and Swish the success they are today.
 
We’re going to keep highlighting businesses making stuff locally. Established in 2021, CAM Containers was founded to address the need for more local distribution of bottles and containers within the Canadian market. CAM is advised by several veterans within the plastic manufacturing industry, as well as the sanitation distribution market, who collectively have over 30 years of experience. With their guidance, CAM is able to navigate through the competitive manufacturing landscape and offer knowledge-based solutions to help meet any customer’s needs.