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Stu Harrison Stuart "Stu" Harrison writes a weekly column about business news (published on KawarthaNow.com on Fridays and in the Peterborough Examiner on Mondays) and hosts a business segment every Monday evening on CHEX-TV's Newswatch.

Stu has extensive marketing and advertising experience and was owner of Harrison Advertising for many years prior to joining the Chamber of Commerce in 2003. He is currently the General Manager of the Greater Peterborough Area Chamber of Commerce.

KawarthaNow is pleased to include Stu as a contributing columnist, and we appreciate his extensive knowledge of the local business community.

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The Business Beat

by Stuart Harrison
Monday, January 4, 2010

Welcome to The Business Beat.

Sew it Seams Tailoring

Sew it Seams Tailoring is a new business located in Westwood, east of Peterborough. Owner Heather Caldwell offers Custom Sewing and Alteration services to customers, specializing in the creation of historic costume for re-enactors, museums and commemoration events. As a re-enactor herself, Heather has an extensive knowledge of historic costumes and has revived many lost hand sewing skills. Heather can also do custom sewing from home décor items to special occasion outfits, alterations and mending of ready-to-wear clothing. Heather can be reached at (705) 696-2847 and by email.

Good Hands Property Maintenance

Good Hands Property Maintenance is Sean Arthur's new business. With twenty years of experience Sean offers seasonal maintenance, eco-friendly upgrades, kitchen and bath renovations, painting, cleanup, and large work projects. You can get full details online at www.goodhands.ca or call (705) 872-7044.

Total Care Wood Products

Richard Burke can turn your logs into lumber with his company Total Care Wood Products. Richard can handle domestic or commercial jobs and can plank anything from single pieces to entire woodlots. You can also bring your wood to Richard and he'll process it to your requirements. For more information call Richard Burke at (705) 760-4654.

The Holistic Health and Education Centre

The Holistic Health and Education Centre just moved from the Brookdale Plaza to share space with the Integrative Chiropractic Team at 159 King Street, Suite 301. Practitioners Jennifer Collett, Janet Hogeboom, Erin Bell, Marnie McBain, and Jan Shoute offer everything from hypnotherapy, reflexology, and nutrition, to allergy relief and biofeedback. There are complete details on their website at www.hhec.yolasite.com

 
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