New business offers a chance to escape
Lift Lock Escape is a new entertainment hub in downtown Peterborough. Located at 351-A George Street across from Peterborough Square, owner James Wallwork is offering a board game café, escape rooms and virtual reality gaming. The escape rooms allow you to either break out of jail, or save mankind from nuclear Armageddon.
The virtual reality games feature everything from action to relaxation. There’s a grand opening Tuesday at 4 p.m. Check out the details at liftlockescape.com or stop in. 705-874-3100.
Legal Shield
Gloria Whitfield is an independent associate with Legal Shield Business Solutions, which offers access to legal advice through a monthly membership fee. If something comes up, whether it’s a landlord tenant issue, a human resources or employment question, debt collection or litigation, legal advice is a phone call away.
Gloria has added additional services through Go Small Biz, giving you business consultations on sales and marketing, customer relationship management, digital marketing, online courses and more. For details call Gloria Whitfield at 705-875-8685 or email gloria.legalshield@bell.net
Real estate appraisal
The real estate appraisal firm of W.J. Dietrich Real Estate Appraisers located at 649 The Parkway in Peterborough has joined forces with Antec Appraisal Group, an appraisal firm with five other offices across southern Ontario.
The Peterborough office with eight staff members joins the management team of the Port Perry based office, bringing over 35 years experience and serving the communities of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes.
If you need a real estate appraisal for residential, agricultural or commercial contact Antec Appraisal Group at 705-743-4554. antecappraisals.com
Taco 74
Brandon Card recently expanded his Norwood business. Brandon opened Taco 74 last December, right beside his Dad’s Pizza business.
Brandon’s father is Richard Chaplin, who some will recognize from Bo Pizza as well.
Some recent developments with Richard's health has seen Brandon taking over the pizza business as well, which he will not only continue to run, but add submarine sandwiches this fall. Brandon is proud of his unique family recipes, so stop in and try it out at 4249 Highway 7 in Norwood or visit taco74.ca.
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.