The Business Beat for the Week of April 7th

​Restwell Upholstering is celebrating 80 years here in Peterborough, keeping our homes and businesses looking and feeling good. Restwell’s expert upholsterers, sewists and sales staff can help you with anything from a small repair to a cherished family heirloom, from commercial restaurant seats to refilling patio cushions and everything in between. They work with 25 fabric suppliers, many of which are Canadian. They can help you find the perfect fabric, vinyl, or leather for your project. Check them out at 494 The Parkway, Unit 5.
 
It's great to see local businesses working together. Summer Soul Yoga and Wellness worked with Le Boat last summer on some promotional material. Le Boat is an international boating vacation company that recently began service on the Trent-Severn Waterway based out of Peterborough County. Summer Soul owner Ashley Woollacott recently had her picture on one of Le Boat’s luxury vessels in the Globe promoting the Trent-Severn Trail Towns, a key local tourism program, to a national audience. Check out Le Boat for your Ontario staycation and you can find Summer Soul at 394 George Street North in downtown Peterborough.
 
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a couple election events. There’s an all-candidates business issues debate on Tuesday, April 8 at Lakefield College School from 7 to 8:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. There will also be a Coffee with the Candidates event on Tuesday, April 15 at Holiday Inn Peterborough from 9 to 10am. These events are in partnership with The Kawarthas Home Builders Association, Central Lakes Association of Realtors, Peterborough and District Construction Association, and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area. Visit pkchamber.ca for more information.
 
We’re going to keep highlighting some amazing companies making products locally. This week it’s Peterboro Matboards. They’ve been in business locally since 1902. They make high-quality matboard for the art and framing industry. Their pulp and paper chemistry expert has helped design matboards that cut better, giving smooth bevels and a clean look. Their quality has earned the company both the Fine Art Trade Guild and new PPFA standards.  Peterboro Matboards are a major global player in the industry, shipping product around the world from their Peterborough facility.