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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, December 21, 2009

Welcome to The Business Beat.

Gourmet Cup Coffee Shop

Lorna Ray is a familiar face to many who frequent her Gourmet Cup Coffee Shop in Portage Place. Lorna has just completed a facelift of her business including new countertops and paint, and a new high-tech espresso machine. Lorna has also added lots of new gifts including local hand-crafted jewellery, Rogers Chocolates, and a complete line of gluten-free products including mixes and frosting, crackers, gluten free gift baskets and more. That's Gourmet Cup in Portage Place.

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The Urn Gallery

The Urn Gallery carries a line of wooden cremation urns that are handcrafted here in Peterborough by Dan Woods. Using both domestic and exotic woods, Dan creates unique one of a kind and affordable urns. Check out the designs at ww.theurngallery.ca at the Urban Crafters Market in Portage Place or call (705) 743-2755.

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Chiropractor Dr Carlos Hernandez

Dr Carlos Hernandez recently started a new chiropractic practice in Peterborough at 403 McDonnel Street. Dr. Hernandez uses a new chiropractic technique called the Graston Technique which used various instruments to treat restrictions and scar tissue. There is more information online at www.grastontechnique.com or call Carlos Hernandez at (705) 874-8042.

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Zhea's Creations

Zhea's Creations is a custom jewellery business. Owner and designer Suzan Evans uses pearls, crystals and semi precious stones to create hand-crafted jewellery pieces. She can match specific outfits by customizing something for you. You can call Suzan at (705) 652-0489 or check out her website at www.zheascreations.ca

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Wrapped in Silk Nails

Heathers Wrapped in Silk Nails recently opened in Hastings. Heather offers, silk wrapped nails, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and jell nails. Heather has been in the nail business in Bowmanville for more than 10 years. She is leaving her shop in Bowmanville at 19 Scugog Street in the capable hands of her daughter Dawn. The Hastings shop is located at 4 Front Street, call (705) 696-3424. Or call dawn in Bowmanville at (905) 697-1909.

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