The Business Beat for the Week of July 20th

​Y Drive has launched a new instant courier service. This rideshare service is now available to help with getting documents signed and returned, deposits made, and orders fulfilled. Y Drive has hundreds of vetted drivers and some of the top technology in Canada to offer a courier service built for speed, security, and convenience.  Use the Y Drive app to manage, schedule, and track your courier jobs in real time. Download the app or visit ydriveapp.com to find out more and get started.
 
A big congratulations to Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre on celebrating 20 years in business. To mark this milestone, they’re holding a celebration on August 16 from 10am to 4pm. Come on out and get some celebratory cake and hear a bit about their story. The day will feature a bouncy obstacle course, vendor booths, a barbeque lunch, giveaways, and fun for the whole family. Located at 1699 Chemong Road in Selwyn, Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre is a large modern store specializing in kitchen and bath design as well as Beaver Home and Cottage design.
 
Miskin Law are making it easier to get the information you need at the scene of an accident by releasing their Crash Companion app. Pre-load your licence, insurance, and vehicle information and you’re ready for an emergency, at which point you can add photos, witness statements, and even provide QR code links for witnesses to file their own accounts. Being prepared with the Crash Companion app will help you be ready for the unexpected.
 
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory are launching their 4th Annual Gear Up for Good campaign, which is an initiative dedicated to providing essential resources to underserved local children. They are looking to fully stock 200 backpacks to help support Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation. Union Barber is providing free haircuts so the kids can go back to school looking their best and Domino's Pizza are offering a free pizza to each participating family. Your business can help by providing snacks, water bottles, backpacks, and supplies by August 11. Contact Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory or drop off donations at 150 King Street.