PTBOCanada is delighted to to be running StooNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Ryan Cornish and Allison Laming of IG Wealth Management recently announced that they now have a second office located in Cobourg at 259 Division St. The second location allows them to serve their growing clientele. The main location remains at 300 Aylmer St. North in Peterborough. Ryan and Allison provide full financial planning, financial goal setting and insurance for families, businesses, and professionals. Call them at (705) 304-1144 for info.
Plan A is offering a unique option for anyone looking for supplemental, casual employment in the long-term care sector. Recruiter for Plan A Peterborough, Aaron McMillan says they ask for a commitment of three shifts per month to remain on the staff pool. When and where you work is completely up to you. Plan A utilizes a shift-filling software called StaffStat, which notifies all staff within each specific designation. RN’s RPN’s, PSW’s of a shift to be filled, and its first come, first served from there. Located at the Peterborough Business Hub on McDonnell Street, call Aaron at 705-243-3659 or visit jointheAteam.com.
Local media company Redstone Media Group recently launched “I Heart Saving”, a new app that takes “Shop local” to a whole new level. Owners Tim Hockley and Dana Cox say that I Heart Saving gives members deals and discounts at local merchants throughout Peterborough, with a portion of every $29.95 membership supporting a participating local charity, including Five Counties, Habitat for Humanity, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society, Camp Kawartha or Ptbo Strong. The free App is for both iOS and Android. Go to iheartsaving.com for more.
The Future Ready Business Summit 2020 is coming up on March 11th. Presented by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, the full morning and lunch agenda includes a keynote address by Daniel Lewis from T by Daniel, panel discussions on succession planning, the psychology of the sale, the circular economy, digitization, and marketing, mediums and messages. Breakfast and lunch are included in the $50 registration fee, as well as a professional headshot by Moss Works Photography, and some awesome swag. Check it out at peterboroughchamber.ca.