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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 22, 2008

Welcome to The Business Beat.

Banjo's Grill

The Village of Hastings Welcomes Banjo's Grill, a new casual family restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and supper from 3 Bridge Street in Hastings. Owners Mike Metcalf and Aiden McGill have daily soup creations, all day breakfast, deep dish pizzas, and homemade desserts for dine in or take out. They have free high speed internet access, and come summer they'll have an outdoor patio overlooking the Trent River. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days per week, you can call (705) 696-9898 for more information.

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Peterborough Battery Sales and Service

Peterborough Battery Sales and Service is a well-known landmark at 612 Water Street. In addition to a complete inventory of commercial, industrial, automotive and recreational batteries, owner Lynn Johnston recently expanded his business into a whole new selection of batteries for everything from cell phones, to hearing aids, cameras to camcorders, they even have solar panels, inverters, regulators and storage batteries. Call it your one stop battery shop! Call (705) 745-0432 for more information.

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Just some of the Phoenix Athletica apparel...

Brothers Daniel and Joe Perilli recently opened their e-commerce website. www.phoenixathletica.ca is where you'll find their line of environmentally friendly athletic apparel. Most of the line is made from natural, sustainable, and recycled fibers that they have researched and tested to the highest standard, with no chemical treatments. You'll find clothing for men and women, and there is lots of variety of styles and colours so check out the website or call (705) 761-6017.

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Divine Inspirations in Peterborough

Divine Inspirations is a new New Age shop, recently opened by Judy, at 655 Parkhill Rd West in Lower Unit #1. Judy offers a wide variety of self help and personal growth literature, as well as a selection of crystals, gemstones, incense, and relaxation and meditation CD's She also offers weekly meditation classes and healing services such as therapeutic touch and crystal therapy. Open Monday through Saturday you can call Divine inspirations at (705) 742-2871.

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Hill Adventure Outfitters in Buckhorn

If you are digging out from under the snow today, it might be a good time to start dreaming about your next camping trip.... Jef and Erin Hill's company is called Hill Adventure Outfitting, and they provide a unique service on their property near Buckhorn. They provide a full backcountry camping experience with all gear supplied. Activities include hiking, canoeing, bird watching and photography. They even do winter camping so if you're really looking for an adventure! They have a great website at www.hilladventureoutfitting.com or call (705) 778-1559 or toll free 1-877-ECO-EDGE.

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