Dentists team up
Electric City Dental now open in new plaza on Lansdowne Street at The Parkway
Congratulations to Dr. Koren Bennetts and Dr. Verona Sulja on the recent opening of Electric City Dental.
The two dentists formerly worked at Cornerstone Family Dentistry, established by the late Judith Buys. Located at 999 Lansdowne Street behind Mastermind Toys, Verona and Koren have started from scratch to do a complete renovation, right down to the Edison light bulbs, and offer a full range of dental services.
To make an appointment call 705749-9994, or just check them out at electriccitydental.ca or find them on Facebook.
Spoken word
There are a ton of business related events coming up, including the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word all this week at various locations in Peterborough. This is a national festival that takes place in a different city each year and is highlighted each year by the Poetry Slam competition, though the week has expanded to represent the full spectrum of spoken word. Details are at cfsw.ca
Win This Space
Win This Space is back! Launched last week the annual DBIA competition gives entrepreneurs the chance at winning a downtown storefront rent free for a full year along with numerous other valuable prizes. Details at winthisspace.com.
Human resources
The Human Resources Professionals Association is hosting a conference on HR Employment and Labour Law this Thursday. The full day agenda will cover everything from key labour and employment law hot topics to legislative changes, health and wellness and more. You can find the details at hrpa.ca but remember it’s this Thursday.
Selling food
If you think your salsa is ready for market, or your butter tarts deserve some shelf space, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development and OMAFRA are presenting a full day workshop on Selling Food to Ontario this Thursday at the Fire Training Room in Keene. Details at peterboroughed.ca
Skills shortage
If you are a manufacturer having trouble attracting skilled employees the Kawartha Manufacturers Association wants your input to develop a strategy to deal with the skills shortage. There is a facilitated session next Monday at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Board room. Details at thekma.com
Stuart Harrison is general manager of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. To submit your business news, send an email to stoosnews@nexicom.net or call 705-748-9771 ext 202. Please note, Harrison does not test any of the products mentioned, or endorse any of the businesses mentioned in The Business Beat.