Does your local business have a story to tell?

Donald Fraser is launching a new venture called Around the Fire, a writing and communications business with a focus on storytelling. Community-building is at the core of Donald’s work and he’s looking to work with non-profits, public institutions and community-based businesses and programs.

He will be working with local designers, producers and content creators to present your story. Donald has spent more than two decades telling stories as a writer, communications specialist, social media pioneer, local food promoter, music promoter and songwriter. You can find him at aroundthefire.ca.

PFF Group of Companies

There are some leadership changes at PFF Group of Companies. Elizabeth Teleki is taking on the role of president for the Park Place Advisory pillar of the business, Chris Zelasko is moving to the role of president for the employee benefits firm and Chad Donnelly is moving into the role of chief operating officer for the PPF Group of Companies and stays a partner in the firm.

The PPF Group of Companies is a boutique, full-service financial firm with expertise in employee benefits, wealth management, insurance, succession planning, taxation and estate planning. With offices across eastern Ontario, the pillars of the business include Peak Benefit Solutions, Park Place Financial, Farm Life and Park Place Advisory.

Bowl-a-thon

The Down Syndrome Association is hosting a Bowl-a-thon in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on Sunday, March 24, at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Bowl. This is your chance to support the Down Syndrome Association by sponsoring a lane or donating prizes. The association is celebrating the recent move into Alternatives Community Program Services.

Chamber of Commerce workshops

The Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade from Peterborough and the Kawarthas, Port Hope, Northumberland, Clarington and Trent Hills are partnering with the Goodman Sustainability Group to offer three workshops.

■ Indigenous Economic Reconciliation will be offered virtually on Thursday.

■How to think, lead and implement sustainability strategies will held April 30 at Dalewood Golf Course in Cobourg.

■ Leadership trends will be offered virtually on June 27. Find out more at pkchamber.ca.

JOEL WIEBE IS VICE-PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS, PETERBOROUGH

AND THE KAWARTHAS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DONALD FRASER PHOTO Donald Fraser is launching a new venture called Around the Fire, a writing and communications business with a focus on storytelling.