The Business Beat for the Week of March 10th

Are you looking to get the local advantage for your business? The County’s The Local Advantage series is heading to Havelock on March 24 from 8:30am to 12 pm at Havelock Town Hall at 1 Mathison Street West. This monthly drop-in series gives you access to experts in economic development, tourism, and organizations like Community Futures and the Chamber of Commerce. You can get advice and guidance for your business needs, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and get the tools you need for your business to grow and thrive. Find out more at ptbocounty.ca.
 
The Lakefield ReStore is now open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, making it the only ReStore in the region open for Sunday shopping. The store is transforming into a boutique-style shopping experience, featuring antiques, vintage treasures, and unique finds. Every purchase and donation supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build affordable homes in our community. Drop by 3001 Lakefield Road to shop, donate, and make a difference.
 
Looking to improve your social media skills? Smarketing PTBO is collaborating with Peterborough Business Hub to offer a new series of social media workshops. Each workshop includes a section on Canva for beginners, which will guide you through the essential tools of this powerful design platform including how to create eye-catching graphics that captivate your audience. The second part of the workshop focuses on putting the skills to work by creating a month’s worth of tailored social media content. Find out more at smarketingptbo.ca.
 
Given everything going on right now with our neighbours to the south, I’m going to use the Business Beat for the next while to promote businesses making products locally here in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
 
Swish is a great local success story. It opened right here in Peterborough in 1956 by Walter Ambler. It’s a family-owned and operated business with 13 locations, 250 employees, and services more than 10,000 customers across Canada. Swish makes a diverse range of cleaning products for your home and business with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Drop by their Clean-it Centre at 2060 Fisher Drive or shop online at swish.ca.