Business Briefs

The Kawartha Store was recently named the winner of the Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Award by the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce at their recent Annual General Meeting. The award was for the most improved facade and building in the downtown.  This award came with a cheque for for $1000. Trish Dougherty, owner said “I…

Beth Tait is a certified reiki master, teacher, practitioner and owner of Tranquil Healing. Reiki is a simple, natural laying on of hands, known as a “hands on energy healing” technique that is said to help move people toward a balance, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. According to Tait, reiki treatments are a way of…

Jardine Funeral Home, Cremation & Tribute Centre has just launched a brand-new enhanced website design featuring an online “shop at home” feature for both cremation and burial services. The new website provides the Kawartha Lakes community with a new and interesting way to learn about and select the funeral services of their choice, according to…

When it comes to the efficient use of office space, RJT Solutions has you covered. Offices and work spaces come in all shapes and sizes – but sometimes it’s not easy to find the right sized desk to fit the space you have. That’s where Jeff Tompkins of RJT Solutions comes in. He likes to…

Marketing Strategies and Social Media Workshop Presented by:  Sandy Greenberg, Serial Entrepreneur and Established Business Coach Businesses only thrive by understanding their customers and using marketing strategies to meet their needs. Today’s consumers are overwhelmed by promotional ‘noise’ (in both on and off-line environments), so it’s essential that your message is the one that ‘cuts…

There are many great resources in Kawartha Lakes to help local businesses with their finances, strategic planning, recruitment, marketing, and operations. But so many local businesses find themselves in a very competitive market and even the best business plans, operations, or advertising does not result in the growth or customer retention that they need. With…

Small Business Week celebrates the contribution of small businesses to the local economy. To celebrate, the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce is offering a fun and informative evening to both network with local businesses and learn more about an important and relevant topic which effects all business owners.  We will dive into the topic of:…

Entrepreneur Jackie Waldner is owner of Treasures on 35, and is proud to be celebrating her one year anniversary next month, in November. Located at 3921 Hwy. 35 in Cameron, Treasurers on 35 is a unique blend of many businesses in one which provides an opportunity for to browse and reminisce among antiques, collectibles, decorative items…

All businesses are faced with the same challenges. How do we scale? How do we attract more customers? How do we better market ourselves? How do we separate ourselves from our competitors? This workshop will teach you how to come up with creative and innovative ways of solving these problems. Human-centered design is a practical,…

Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. announced the release of two new beers: East Coast IPA and Kawartha Sparkling Ale. The inaugural release will be at the Beer Garden at the Fenelon Fair, July 19 to 21. These are two new additions to their established flagships, Fenelon’s Vienna Lager and Red Ale, currently found in select licensees,…

Join Rx Cosmetics on Friday, July 19 from 4-8 pm for their grand opening and second year anniversary celebration. Appointments are now available at the new location. There will be special pricing on this day only, along with prizes and giveaways. RxCosmetics is a professional medical spa located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes.…

Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has formed a strategic partnership with the Fenelon Agricultural Society to launch an inaugural Beer Garden at the Fenelon Fair on July 19-21. The beer garden is designed as an extension of the Fenelon Fair to provide a licensed area for visitors to enjoy Fenelon’s local premium craft beer. Visitors will…

Ctrl V is a huge supporter of an organization called Extra Life. It’s a collection of gamers who, through various outlets, raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network of hospitals. All locations participate in a 24 marathon event every November. Now, Ctrl V has decided to make every Wednesday a charity event. “We will donate…

Don’t miss Hamilton Creek’s ‘Sips & Sweets’ event on June 13. Billed as “a VIP evening of fashion, dessert, and live music” the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the fashion show beginning at 7 pm. Plus, enjoy a private shopping experience featuring in-store promotions and lots of special give-aways. Tickets are just $20…

Tammy Adams has always been in the helping professions. She had long helped children and adults with special needs, supporting and advocating for them. Then she noticed there was a shortage of that same assistance for seniors in Kawartha Lakes. “I wanted to help them maintain their independence and live their lives to the fullest,…

There is still over a week for local businesses and community organizations in Kawartha Lakes to submit applications to the Kawartha Lakes CFDC for their innovation projects that may be seeking financial assistance through the Government of Canada’s new Community Economic Development and Diversification funding stream. “Innovation remains the backbone of our economic and social…

Having a Business Plan is an important management tool, for start-ups, that can be referred to regularly to ensure the business is on course with meeting goals, sales targets or operational milestones. These 3.5 hour workshops make up a 4 part workshop series designed to help new and existing small business owners gain an understanding of the…

Raventree Natural Products, owned by Tracey Mechefske, is committed to helping people by providing natural products at a fair price. Raventree Naturals offers all-natural products for whole home and personal care for health and wellness using natural ingredients and therapeutic grade essential oils. Ingredients are organic when possible and often locally sourced. Handmade products for…

Sew Little Time Emporium is a lot to do about sewing and fabric, but there’s more to the business than that. “It’s  been described  as unique, a little  bit of everything, and warm and inviting,” says owner Karen Suggitt. “We try to keep this inviting feeling” by allowing the shop to have a life of…

Ashley Webster, owner of AW Media Consulting, helps businesses and organizations manage their social media presence — all the while staying on budget. Services include social media page management and creation, social media training and workshops and social media plan development. All services can be customized to meet each client’s needs and budget. If you…

Since 2009, Eastman Plumbing has been providing Kawartha Lakes and the Lindsay area with professional craftsmanship and honest budgeting and timelines. Previously located in Omemee, the company is now based in Lindsay. It’s a family owned and operated business, with a core team of trades and professionals offering its services to City of Kawartha Lakes residences, commercial property and cottage owners.…

Workplace Wellness programs are on the rise because they have been proven to improve employee productivity. This commitment to employee well-being can be injected into any type of work setting, from office to manufacturing. Employees today need more from their employers and workplace wellness programs are the answer. The experts at Optimize Wellness Solutions —…

When professional artist Karen Richardson relocated to Lindsay from Port Perry five years ago, she came with a 15-year tradition of opening her studio to the public every spring, as part of the renowned Lake Scugog Spring Studio Tour. She has been a professional painter for 33 years and is a popular painting instructor and…

Barton Creative Co. offers design, marketing, & automation services to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations maximize their reach and impact. Meet the Bartons, your new business best friends! Robyn is a creative specialist with formal graphic design education and over a decade of graphic design, branding, and marketing experience. Megan is a digital strategist…

Sandy Terzo grew up in Mississauga and lived in Brooklin for a time – but all that changed six years ago when she moved to Kawartha Lakes. Lucky us, considering her speciality is Portuguese and Italian desserts. (Her background is Portuguese and her husband is Italian.) That’s what makes her bakery unique in Kawartha Lakes.…

After 20 years in the Lindsay area, Kawartha Lakes feels like home to Rebekah McCracken, who grew up in nearby Uxbridge. Three years ago Rebekah purchased Hamilton Creek from owner Chery Reid, who was set to retire. Now, the ‘smartly casual’ business is celebrating its 27th anniversary this month. In 2017, Rebekah decided to open their…

Are you ready for that getaway vacation you’ve always dreamed of? Forget the crowded resorts and check out Casa De Sueño and experience the rejuvenating effects of your own private villa. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a maximum capacity of seven guests, you can bring your whole family for weeks of…

Liz Grimes was born and raised in Lindsay, and brought her own family up here. It was 20 years ago that she fulfilled her dream of owning her own business. But her love of fashion was cultivated back in Grade 12 when she took the co-op program at LCVI. As a result, she ensures she…

Joey Henderson grew up in Kawartha Lakes, having lived here since she was four years old. After she began practicing yoga just once a week she slowly began to notice a great deal of benefits. This positively affected all of her relationships and even her overall view on life. That’s when she decided to take her…

Laura and Taryn are two of the four owners of Boiling Over, along with Jamie Bergin and James Myette. Laura has lived in the Kawartha Lakes area her entire life and was recruited by James and Jamie while working elsewhere in Lindsay. Laura manages the day to day operations of the store. “Although I’m often…

Matt Geraghty considers himself a buzzword free, common sense digital marketer. He recently went freelance and started Matty G Digital, primarily focused on small businesses, medium-size businesses, hobby businesses, and startups. He will analyze whatever are the best tactics to grow your business online and reach business goals: search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising…

Is your business an age-friendly business? Not sure what that is? Plan on attending this free information session to learn how to make your business more accessible to all members of the community. Age-friendly business is an initiative taken on by the City of Kawartha Lakes to assist businesses in increasing their understanding on what…

In his 1970 essay, Robert Greenleaf coined the phrase ‘servant leadership.’ “A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong,” as Greenleaf wrote. It’s there where we find Lindsay’s Graham Bashford. Bashford is the owner of Castle Keep Retirement, where the goal is the provision of…

Zero In, a local consulting firm based in Lindsay, will be holding three workshops in 2019. In addition to educating individuals from various businesses in the area on the topics of Leadership, Innovation, and Change Management, these workshops will also benefit a variety of charities in the area in a few different ways. A portion…

Lindsay’s first Virtual Reality Arcade is now open, known as Ctrl V, North America’s first and largest brand of virtual reality arcades. Located in the Lindsay Square Mall, Ctrl V Lindsay boasts eight VR stations where players can choose from as many as 50 different games and experiences. With experiences ranging from shooting games, flying…

Former MP Barry Devolin is pleased to announce the launch of TravelMaven, his new tour and travel planning company. To get things rolling in 2019, Devolin says TravelMaven is offering a great one-time Kickstart Promotion. “This Kickstart Promotion will give a $500 discount to the first three couples to sign up for each of our…

Zero In, a local consulting firm based in Lindsay, will be holding its first of multiple workshops for 2019. The first workshop (Zero In on Leadership) will be held May 6-7 at the Days Inn in Lindsay. Participants will learn several different areas of leadership that are required to ensure they have the tools to:…

Kawartha Financial Solutions is a new accounting business, specializing in bookkeeping, business analysis, and personal tax returns. Traci Kemp’s new business started up in December and is serving clients throughout the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton areas. “I want to provide client-focused services that have the maximum beneficial outcome to each individual person or business,” she…

Local home and auto insurance company The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group has announced their annual festive holiday gift to the communities that they serve. The company will be giving away 150 Christmas trees to families in Lindsay, Alexandria and Perth on Saturday, Dec. 1 in exchange for a cash donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters.…

St. Dave’s Diner invites you to join them once again for their special Veteran’s Weekend on Saturday Nov. 10 and Sunday Nov 11. Come and enjoy the all you can eat brunch and dinner buffets! All veterans, past and present as well as their spouses eat for free on Remembrance Day. There is complimentary transportation…

Lawyer Len Siegel has announced he is joining Wards Lawyers, the second largest law firm in central Ontario, in downtown Lindsay. “Over the past 42 years, I have been pleased to offer my clients a quality of service in a number of areas of law,” says Siegel in a statement. “To continue to improve on…

Michele Kennedy began her design career 25 years ago with DeLaval Corporation designing dairy barn systems. Having grown up on a dairy farm and with the nickname ‘Jersey’ as a child, Michele was right at home meeting with farmers to design their barns and milking systems. Michele diversified her designing experience spending several years employed…

Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce members – and people considering Chamber membership – were out in full force Wednesday morning. They were there to network with one another and to hear Dr. Brett Goodwin (pictured) speak about Fleming College. Goodwin, the dean at Frost Campus of Fleming College in Lindsay, has only been in…

Candice Watson serves as a volunteer for the local women’s shelter in coordination with Women’s Resources in Lindsay, which supports up to 190 women a month. Watson is also the customer service manager for Castle Keep Retirement in Lindsay. About 30 per cent of the women who use the shelter’s services are often seniors who…

For the Birds Birdseed Company, just outside of Cameron, is moving as of Nov. 6. Their new location will be at 570 Cambray Road, the farm owned by Matthew Smith and his wife Jo-Anne, proprietors of For the Birds. “Our production facility is at our farm. So production and retail store all in one location,” just made…

Days Inn & Suites in Lindsay, as well as Pie Eyed Monk and downtown Lindsay in general were used by the hotel chain for an eight-week media campaign. The campaign supports its new “Stay Twice, Earn Up to One Free Night” fall promotion. View the branding video here. “Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay…

Steve McCullough has re-branded and launched his music teaching facility as Musicians Performance Centre or MPC. In addition to offering music lessons, they have just announced their introduction of lessons in performance and songwriting. This will make MPC the only teaching facility to offer this in the surrounding area, an incredible opportunity for every musician at any skill level and any age. Performance combines the student’s skills to prepare…

Ballroom Beauty Recycled Formal Wear has moved. The public is invited to their Re-Launch Party on Sept. 13 from 5 pm – 7 pm, at 16 Pigeon Lake Rd. in Lindsay. “As a non-profit we would like to thank you for your continued support,” says Sarah Williams, director at Ballroom Beauty, in a press release. “We have…

It’s Christmas all year at the Purple Door  Craft and Christmas Store.  Inspired by the Frankenmuth, Michigan tradition across the border, Anna decided to open her store in Kirkfield to extend the idea here. Christmas in July will be held from the 25th to the 29th from Noon to 4 pm at her 1718 Kirkfield…

Following overwhelming support and demand from the Fenelon Falls community, Country Cupboard will be extending their hours effective this week. “The response from the entire community has been fantastic,” says owner Julia Taylor. “Customers really enjoy being able to save money and shop smarter for many of their everyday staples.” Starting this week, Country Cupboard…

Lindsay X-Ray and Ultrasound is now working with the Peterborough vascular surgeons Dr. Cox and Dr. Clouthier who are reporting all vascular cases, while the radiologists Dr. Selina Lem and Dr. James Haroun do reporting for all other cases. Lindsay X-Ray and Ultrasound believes with their experienced group of doctors they can provide the City…

When professional artist Karen Richardson relocated to Lindsay from Port Perry four years ago, she came with a 15-year tradition of opening her studio to the public every spring, as part of the renowned Lake Scugog Studio Tour. She has been a professional painter for 31 years and is a popular painting instructor and author…

Lakeland Funeral & Cremation Centre in Lindsay, a division of Little Lake Cemetery Co., has an opening for a Junior Funeral Director, suitable for someone who is newly licensed or up to three years experience, to join our team. Pending graduates may be considered, conditional on full licensing from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. All candidates…

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC) in partnership with Women in Networking Kawartha Lakes are hosting their sixth annual women’s event Celebrating the Entrepeneurial Woman – You Gotta Laugh on Friday April 13.  The event starts at 5:30 pm at the Olympia Restaurant, 106 Kent Street West, Lindsay and features guest speaker Susan Stewart.…

Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show is excited to announce Enbridge as the new title sponsor of the 34th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show from April 27-29. With Enbridge’s financial support Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show can offer a bigger, better show than has ever been seen before. Organizers will reveal more details in the…

The Ross Memorial Hospital team is pleased to welcome Kate Farnell to the role of vice president/chief financial officer — a role she also performs at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Kate is a chartered accountant with a Master’s degree in business and ten years of financial management experience in the public and private sectors. “We’re…

Julia Taylor has recently taken over as the new owner of Country Cupboard in Fenelon Falls, where their famous frozen yogurt will continue to be served. Located at 9 May Street in the village, Country Cupboard offers high quality vitamins and supplements, natural beauty products, eco-friendly cleaning products, essential oils, organic and alternative foods and pantry staples…

Did you know that companies with diverse management have higher profits than those that don’t, or that being around people who are different from you makes you smarter, more creative, and better able to solve problems? Following the Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce’s workshop series, “Welcome Diversity”, they are now launching The Bridging Principles a diversity…

Join the Lindsay and District Chamber of a Commerce Feb. 8 at 8 am at the Olympia Restaurant to hear Steve Virtue, vice president of Restaurants Canada, present tips and ideas on implementing the new minimum wage and policies of Bill 148. Learn about the current status of the minimum wage bill and what Restaurants Canada…

Lindsay has another buffet option in town, with St. Dave’s Diner now open for dinner buffet every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4-8 pm. The all-you-can eat dinners are priced at: Adults $17.95, seniors $15.95 and children $1 per year of age. Last seating is at 7:30 pm and there’s no menu service during buffet…

The Yoga Loft’s Joey Henderson says this Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to invest in spending quality time with your partner — with an intimate yoga workshop. The workshop will allow couples to explore partner yoga, and experience ‘loving touch.’ The evening begins with a 30 minute, all levels, partner yoga practice, designed to allow for physical connection in a…

The Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC) has announced three workshops to assist businesses, groups and individuals with possible funding applications as well as to learn more about other products and services they have to offer. “We are now accepting applications for the Eastern Ontario Development Program, (EODP) for 2018,” says Andrew Wallen, general…

Laridae is working with the Workforce Development Board (WDB) to conduct a study of Newcomer Employment Activity in our region. The Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce is surveying local employers to learn more about their views, concerns and needs with respect to recruiting and hiring newcomers to Canada. You can help the Chamber get an accurate picture of…