The Business Beat for the Week of March 3rd

​There’s a lot going on at Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy right now. A big warm welcome to nurse practitioners Emma Winson, Andrea Marsh, and Sarah Priess. And there are two new psychotherapists — Savanna Smith and Kim Berrio. It’s not just the team that’s expanding, but also their services. Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy now offers nurse practitioner care and more options to support ADHD, mental health, gender-affirming care, and perimenopause and menopause. You can also book with one of their Nurse Practitioners for assessments, medication management, and ongoing care. Find out more at acceptanceclinic.ca.
 
There’s a big announcement from Peterborough Musicfest — Serena Ryder is back! The Juno-winning powerhouse and local legend is kicking off the opening night for the 2025 season on June 28 at 8pm at Del Crary Park. As always, the concerts are free to attend, but they aren’t free to put on. Talk to Tracey and the team at Musicfest about sponsoring this summer’s lineup and supporting Canada’s longest running free concert series or pick up your diner’s book and support both Musicfest and some of our best local restaurants.
 
Right to Heal PTBO is hosting Soul Spa, a special wellness event open to all women in the area, on Sunday, March 9 from 2 to 7pm. It is a celebration of self-care, connection, and community. Soul Spa offers a welcoming space for women of all backgrounds to come together, recharge, and experience holistic wellness. This event is presented in collaboration with ELLES—a networking initiative for holistic wellness practitioners in the Peterborough area. Right to Heal is an organization dedicated to making healing a fundamental right, not a privilege. Find out more and get your tickets at righttoheal.ca.
 
Businesses looking to make sense of the current Canada/US trade dispute can get some helpful advice from the experts. Join us for a free event tomorrow morning called Bridging the Divide: Future-Proofing Your Business Against the Effects of US Tariffs. We have a panel of top experts for this free event. Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at Market Hall at 140 Charlotte Street. Doors open at 8am and the speakers and panel discussion will get underway at 8:30am.