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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, May 28, 2007

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Trinkets and Treasures opens in Lakefield

Rachel Sloan had so much fun doing Trinkets and Treasures Home Parties, she's decided to open a Trinkets and Treasures store in downtown Lakefield. Located at 46 Queen Street in Lakefield you'll find home décor, gifts, scrapbooking, and kids stuff from country cottage charm to urban chic! Call (705) 652-6826 for more information.

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Shaw Computer Systems under new Ownership

Congratulations to Martin Boruta a long-term employee of Shaw Computer Systems, who recently took over the reigns of the company from Matt Shaw. Matt started the company in 1983 and will continue to operate his two other companies he owns. Meanwhile it's business as usual for Shaw who offer complete computer systems, service and support as well as on-site or classroom software training. Shaw is located at 1434 Chemong Road www.shawcomputer.com call (705) 742-2204.

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CraigCat Catamaran now on Chemong Lake

Here's a snappy new boat for you to try out this summer. Gary White, President of CraigCat Canada Inc. has announced that CraigCat Catamarans, will be available in Bridgenorth throughout the summer. The CraigCat t is an 11'4" catamaran with side-by-side padded seats. There are lots of options available including deluxe padded bucket seats, twin-Halogen docking lights, AM/FM/CD stereo, fishing rod holder (4 rods), storage compartments, many fishing accessory options, electric tilt and trim, and lots more.

Electric models start at less than $3000 and 30HP Models top out at $12,500. Call Gary for a demonstration in Bridgenorth at (519) 980-4279, or Toll Free: 1 (877) 335-0984 www.craigcatcanada.com.

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Our Little Flea Market now open.

"Our Little Flea Market" is now open. Located 10 km east of Havelock on Hwy#7 at Blairton Rd., Our little Flea Market is a great little spot, newly renovated with a bunch of new vendors. You'll find antiques, collectibles, glass and china, original and decorative art, fresh farm produce in season from local farms. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Check it out at www.dconsortium.org/FleaMarket/FleaMarket.htm

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New Chamber of Commerce club

Club Laurus, the new Chamber of Commerce club for business people under 40 meets again this Thursday evening (May 31) at The Junction, 251 George Street, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. John Witzing, with a marketing background that includes Pepsi-QTG, Timex, and Labatt Breweries will talk about marketing myths. Club Laurus is a great opportunity for young business people to build their own networks. You can get more information on the chamber website at www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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