The Business Beat for the Week of March 4th

New owners take the reins at the Black Horse Pub, Harmony for Healing donates funds to CMHA-HKPR, Summer Soul Yoga and Wellness has some exciting March Break activities, and the Chamber anounces Dan Tisch as keynote speaker for their March AGM.

The Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough is under new ownership. Sajen Ganeshalingam has purchased the pub from Desmond Vandenberg, who bought it six years ago from long-time owner Ray Kapoor. The Black Horse is a downtown landmark that has remained relatively unchanged for decades and the new owner plans to continue the tradition of being a live music venue. Drop by 452 George Street North for some good food, drinks, and live entertainment.

A big congratulations to Phillip Jolicoeur and everyone involved in the inaugural Harmony for Healing event at Market Hall. The event raised $13,500, far exceeding the $10,000 goal. The event is in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge with funds going toward the Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention program. The sold-out event is a beacon of hope for suicide and mental health awareness. Plans are already underway for next year’s event titled Wish You Were Here, which will feature music from the 70’s. Tickets are already more than half sold! Get yours at harmonyforhealing.ca.

Summer Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio at 394 George Street North is kicking off March Break with a series of workshops. They are hosting a beach party, family yoga, and a teen yoga mini retreat. The following week they are hosting a Somatic Healing workshop on March 23. Additionally, they’ll be hosting a Candlelight Market on April 20. Get the details on upcoming events or find out more about their regular schedule of 19 yoga and pilates classes at summersoul.ca.

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is hosting Dan Tisch, the newly appointed CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, for their Annual General Meeting on March 27. Dan is known globally as an expert in corporate communications, public policy, community engagement, crisis and reputation management. He spent the last 20 years as the entrepreneurial force behind Argyle Communications. Dan has lectured at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business since 1996 and regularly provides commentary on national media. Tickets are available at pkchamber.ca.

Joel Wiebe

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