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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.

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The Business Beat

by Stuart Harrison
Monday, January 26, 2009

Welcome to The Business Beat.

Kathy Doornenbal brings the first Driving Miss Daisy franchise to Ontario

Driving Miss Daisy recently announced its first Franchisee in Ontario, and she is Kathy Doornenbal of Peterborough. The company provides senior services including reliable and safe accompaniment for medical and dental appointments, grocery or personal shopping, home support, adult day programs, airport service, even vacation and social event accompaniment, as well as serving as a liaison between medical staff and family, and providing an avenue of respite care for spouses, adult children and caregivers. There are 31 Franchises operating out West. Watch for the blue PT Cruiser "Daisymobile" To reach Kathy Doornenbal call (705) 868-0074, email, or online at www.drivingmissdaisy.net

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Army Surplus Store Opens

Sarges Army Surplus store just opened at 291 George Street, across from Showplace. It is an Army Surplus Store with new and used Military clothing, boots, camping gear, blankets, jackets, parkas, p-coats, British wooly pully's, t-shirts, packs, and lots more from all over the world. Owner Ian Kyle just retired from the army, based in Petawawa. Sarges Army Surplus is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call (705) 741-0811.

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Skin Laser Clinic Opens

Skin Laser Clinic is a new cosmetic laser clinic opened by Dermatologist Dr. Melinda Gooderham and Medical Skin Specialist Janice Towse. Located within the Skin Centre for Dermatology at 743 Lansdowne St. W in the Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza, the services include Botox, Juvederm, Skin Tightening, Airgent skin remodeling, Photofacials, Profractional, Vein and hair removal laser systems. Dermatologist Dr. Melinda Gooderham is a consultant on the medical staff at PRHC and is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Janice Towse was trained by a prominent plastic surgeon and has 10 years experience in delivering Medical Laser services. www.centrefordermatology.com or call (705) 775-FACE (3223).

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The Holistic Health and Education Centre

The Holistic Health and Education Centre is a new business in the Brookdale Plaza on Chemong Road. Owners Janet Hogeboom from Get Smart, and Jennifer Collett from Collett Human Services, have combined their businesses to offer hot stone treatments, massage and healing touch, eft, coaching, wellness assessments, aromatherapy, stress intervention, relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy, and the development of corporate wellness programs. There are also monthly workshops. The Centre is located at the North end of the Brookdale Plaza on Chemong Road. Full details online at www.get-smartforlife.info or call (705) 875-8856.

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Chamber gives away lavish draw prize at their annual Gala

The Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala is happening on Valentine's Day! The dinner and dance features a Caribbean theme this year and 2009 Chamber Chair Mary LaRocque has secured an incredible Balcony Cabin Cruise on the brand new Celebrity Cruises Solstice Cruise Ship sponsored by Cogeco. There are only 250 tickets sold for this event, so you can get a great night out, a chance to win a fabulous cruise, and you solve the old Valentines gift dilemma in the process, go to the chamber website for more information at www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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