The Business Beat for the Week of Jan 27th!

Treblecock Studio is moving above ground to 157 King Street in downtown Peterborough. Treblecock offers music, video, and film production. There’s a full podcast studio for those looking for a quiet space with top notch recording equipment. Podcasts continue to grow in popularity due to the rich focused content on a small business budget. There’s also the option to do it live on video. It’s not just an ideal studio space, owner David Joyce brings 35 years of experience in media production and works with a talented team of successful industry experts. Drop by February 7 for their grand re-opening.
 
Some of Peterborough’s most distinguished businesses are being recognized in the 10th annual induction to the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. New inductees include:
• Darrell Junkin, Craftworks at the Barn
• Toni and Kelli Grady, Grady Feet Essentials
• Grant Seabrooke, Machine Dynamics Ltd.
• Matt Holmes and Michael Riseley, Holmes Riseley LLP
• Donnell Leahy, Natalie McMaster and Julia Leahy, Natalie Donnell Entertainment
• Margo and Paul Hudson, Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods
• Nancy Wiskel, Dan Joyce Clothing
• Martin and Kelly Carbajal, La Mesita Restaurante
• Drew Merrett, Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre
• Diane Richard, Diatom Consulting
• Raj Patel, Ennismore Foodland
• Peter, Rita, Michael, Eric and Graeme Eatson, Peterborough Volkswagen
Tickets are available at ja-neo.org for the May 29 awards night at The Venue.
 
Forbidden Pleasures is closing its doors after Valentine’s Day following 35 years of business here in our community. They have already closed their Market Square and Oshawa locations, but deals can still be had at the Brookdale Plaza store. Forbidden Pleasures was a groundbreaking venture as city’s first boutique-style adult store.
 
Power Hour, one of the Chamber’s signature events, is coming up on February 21. It’s your chance to hear from Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal, County Warden Bonnie Clark, MPP Dave Smith, and MP Michelle Ferreri as they take questions on local business issues. This lunch hour event is at The StoneHouse Hall with doors opening at 11am. Get your tickets at pkchamber.ca.