The Business Beat for the week of January 15th

Turney’s Truck and Auto Centre clinches the CARS Magazine 2023 Shop of the Year Award, with almost a century of service in Peterborough. Lett Architects rebrands to Unity Design Studio, expanding with 55 years of local impact. Jessica O’Rafferty introduces Nurse Your Soles, a foot care business. Peterborough Chamber of Commerce hosts a free mental health workshop on January 24.

A big congratulations to Turney’s Truck and Auto Centre on winning the CARS Magazine 2023 Shop of the Year Award. Turney’s has been working on vehicles in Peterborough for nearly 100 years. They were chosen for the award for their dedication to fostering a successful shop by encouraging training, allowing for a flexible work schedule, longevity in the community, and maintaining loyalty among its patrons.

Lett Architects is rebranding and expanding. Going forward, the company will be called Unity Design Studio and will have additional offices in Kitchener and Collingwood. The practice has been around for 55 years and the rebrand to Unity is seen as a reflection of their shared values and their work. Their local projects include the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre and the upcoming Canadian Canoe Museum. It’s encouraging to see a thriving local business that has left a lasting positive impact on our community continue to grow with more projects throughout the province.

Jessica O’Rafferty is launching a new foot care business called Nurse Your Soles. A Registered Nurse with specialty training in Advanced Foot Care, she can safely assess and manages foot skin and toenail concerns, providing clients with education and preventative solutions. Whether you are diabetic, suffering from calluses/corns/thickened toenails or just can’t reach your toes, she is happy to assist you in caring for your feet. You can find her online at nurseyoursoles.janeapp.com.

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free workshop on mental health in the workplace on Wednesday, January 24 from 9 am to 11 am at the New Canadians Centre. This event is in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, the New Canadians Centre and Bell Canada as part of the Bell Let's Talk initiative. The event will feature local experts on creating a safe and supportive workplace. Find out more and register at pkchamber.ca.

Joel Wiebe

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