The Business Beat for the Week of January 22nd

Big Mama's Community Kitchen is filling bellies, new owner of Black Honey takes the reigns, JA announces their 9th annual Business Hall of Fame inductees, and the Chamber's travel program is back with Marlin Travel!

Looking for some delicious meals that you can take home and reheat? Big Mama’s Community Kitchen is offering just that at 441 Rubidge Street. Based out of Right to Heal PTBO, Big Mama’s Community Kitchen offers a place of gathering to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Pre-order your food online or over the phone for pickup at a later date. They offer custom catering options for the workplace, community events, and special occasions. You can find them online at righttoheal.ca.

Black Honey is officially under new ownership. Lisa Dixon opened the business at 217 Hunter Street West 18 years ago. Since then, the café, bakery, and catering business has become a fixture of downtown, leading Hunter Street to become a thriving café and restaurant district. New owner Jennifer Miles has been working with Lisa and is a trained chef herself. Take a stroll down Hunter Street and grab a hot drink and a warm treat.

Junior Achievement has announced the inductees to its ninth annual Business Hall of Fame. Inductees are selected for their lasting contributions to economic development locally, their leadership, and their innovation. They serve as inspiring role models and mentors to the students that benefit from Junior Achievement’s programs. A big shout out to Tim Barrie, John Cunningham, Gwyneth James, Richard Labelle, Jill and Robert Staples, Jeannine Taylor, Nicole Truman, Cora Whittington, and the crew at Winslow Gerolamy – you have all shown yourselves to be exceptional community and business leaders.

Dreaming about a vacation to somewhere warm? The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is partnering up with Marlin Travel to bring back their popular travel program. Head to Northern Italy for nine days this October and take in Venice, go on a Prosecco Winery Tour, and check out the Dolomite mountains. The trip is open to both members and non-members and provides guests with premium accommodations, a chance to try some authentic Italian cuisine, and an opportunity to see northern Italy with local colleagues and friends. Visit PKChamber.ca or contact Marlin Travel for more details.