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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, June 22, 2009

Welcome to The Business Beat.

Gary Ainsworth relocates his law offices.

Gary Ainsworth Gary Ainsworth has relocated his law practice to the Old Colonial Weaving Building at 294 Rink Street, at Rubidge, in Peterborough. Gary has been a lawyer for over 27 years and brings a financial, insurance and accounting background to the profession. Same phone, same fax, same email, full details online at www.ainslaw.com

A+ Perks Bookeeping and Office Services

Monica Perk recently started A+ Perks Bookeeping and Office Services. Monica has over 20 years experience in everything from inventory control, payroll, taxation, from small business right up to large multi-nationals. So for bookkeeping, administration and taxation visit her website at http://aplusperks.webs.com or call (705) 745-4108.

Russell's Estate and Junk Removal

Many times an executor will be left with a big mess. Cliff Russell of Russell's Estate and Junk Removal will do interior and exterior property clean up, apartment move-outs, junk and scrap metal removal, cut the grass and get your property ready for sale. He'll even donate any useful household items to needy families. Whether it's an estate situation or just general property clean up, you can call Cliff Russell at (705) 928-8977 or 775-0465.

The Village Tea Room and Gift Shop

The Village Tea Room and Gift Shop is open again in Keene. Michelle Desormeau, one of the original employees has opened with an assortment of homemade desserts, salads and hot lunches. Michelle's children help her out in the business. Open Tuesday through Sunday, The Village Tea Room and Gift Shop is located in beautiful downtown Keene.

Free Identity Theft Seminar

The Dan Grady Team is hosting a free seminar on Identity Theft tomorrow (June 23) at the Comfort Inn from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Diana Thompson. For more information call Gloria at (705) 748-9930.

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