by Stuart Harrison
Monday, March 7, 2005

Welcome to The Business Beat.

New stores in downtown Peterborough

Peterborough's downtown core continues to evolve. The former Scotiabank building at 333 George Street will be opening this summer as a Factory Outlet store for Shoes, Bedding, Curtains and Home Décor. Owner Edmund Qin is renovating the space right now, and yes yet to decide on a final name for the store. Meanwhile Edmund also purchased the store next door at 337 George, the former United Cigar Store. The new store will be called Smooking, and will feature everything from high-end Cuban cigars, to a complete line of pipes, to a full selection of cigarettes, plus smoking accessories and gifts. Edmund and his wife Ying also own the Downtown Dollar Convenience store. For more information on either project, you can call 705-876-8688.

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Scrubs ... and other stuff

Scrubs & Stuff is a new business at 242 Charlotte Street and, as the name suggests, it's all about scrubs. Owner Heather Durham carries several different lines of scrubs, including Crest, Mob Medical and Cherokee, as well as lab coats, one-up jackets, shorts and Capri's, hand lotions, hand bags, water bottles and of course shoes - the new 3 ounce Rockers by Cherokee. Rockers are not only light, but washable and blood and betadine resistant. Scrubs & Stuff is open Monday - Friday from 9.30 - 5, Saturdays from 9.30 - 1pm. They are located at 242 Charlotte just West of Aylmer between Jim's Pizzeria and Charlotte Paint & Wallpaper.

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Renovated lodge in Cloyne

The Marble Lake Lodge in Cloyne has new owners. Nick Wittek, Natalie Ricupero and Chef Lee Stewart purchased the property and have spent the winter restoring the cabins, lodge, and restaurant. They'll be opening in April as a four-season resort. The property includes campsites and a trailer park. Groomed snowmobile trails, a 9-hole golf course and Bon Echo Provincial Park are all nearby. The Marble Lake Lodge is located off Highway 506, 6km East of Highway 41, North of Kaladar, or Napanee if you're on the 401. www.marblelakelodge.com has the full story and directions. Call 613-336-0117.

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Freelance Chef

Karen Markovitz has a great name for her new personal chef business, it's called Dinner's Ready. Karen is a graduate of the George Brown School of Culinary Arts and has 12 years of experience as a personal chef. She'll prepare custom made meals in your own kitchen, either for a special occasion or for the whole family for the whole week. She even cleans her own pots and pans! If you want more information, call Karen Marcovitz at Dinner's Ready at 705-745-6519.

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Upcoming home shows and more

The Home Show season is just around the corner, with the Memorial Centre Home Show on March 18, 19 and 20. It's sold out, but there is still room in the Kawartha Home Cottage and Renovation Show which is April 8, 9 and 10 at the Evinrude Centre. It's presented by Peterborough Promotions and the Peterborough and District Home Builders Association. You can call Don Hicken at 705-745-6812 or Tim Kelly at 705-743-5356 for booth space. Following that there's the Kawartha Outdoor and Adventure Show on April 22, 23 and 24 at the Evinrude Centre. You can call 705-748-6101 for more information.

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Peterborough County business awards

The County of Peterborough's annual Recognition Awards are coming up. Nomination forms are available at Municipal Offices, Libraries, Chambers of Commerce, Community Care Offices and the County Offices. Categories of interest to Businesses include Business Leadership, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Tourism Promotion, Heritage Preservation and Agricultural Leadership. There are other categories as well. For more information call Lynn Clark at 705-743-0380 ext 301.

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Congratulations

Restwell Upholstery is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Congratulations!

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