Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Handmade Heaven, The Good Baker YPQ, Bar 379 and the Peterborough Chamber

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Handmade Heaven is on the move.

Thursday will mark their last day at Lansdowne Place as they head to a new shop at Portage Place at 1154 Chemong Rd., between Fabricland and the LCBO. They facilitate a connection between artisans and potential customers who seek bespoke, handmade items. The platform aims to promote creativity, preserve traditional craftsmanship and bolster Canadian communities. Opening Sunday, the new store is three times bigger and is expected to have room for 100 local makers. Owner Samuel Milne says in one year in Peterborough, the store has done so well that they have now opened five new locations in busy malls across Ontario and will soon be supporting more than 700 local makers and artisans.

There’s another reason to head to Peterborough airport, even if you’re not flying anywhere.

The Good Baker YPQ has opened in the restaurant space at the terminal building. Seating overlooks the airport’s apron where you get a good view of what’s happening on the runway. It’s open daily from 8 am to 4 pm at 925 Airport Rd., serving breakfast and lunch options as well as pastries.

There’s a new bar in downtown Peterborough called Bar 379, located at 379 Water St. in the former Twisted Wheel location.

It is a live music venue, performance space, cocktail lounge, third place, and safe space. They feature alternative life music, DJs, drag, burlesque, comedy, film screenings, craft beer, craft cocktails, art, and more. Check out their upcoming shows at bar379.ca.

Looking for a private office to rent?

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce currently has vacancies at the Business Centre at its location at 175 George St. N. in the beautiful and historic train station. It is fully accessible with shared kitchen space, boardroom, and reception. Offices are available for daily and yearly leased rentals. The Business Centre offers ample free parking and secure access when you want it. And you can have your office just down the hall from me. Contact the Chamber at pkchamber.ca for more information.

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