StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Peterborough Barbershop, Working Human, Arcwear Apparel and PTBO Chamber

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

Haircuts and beard trims have arrived on Sherbrooke Street with the help of Curtis Self and Paul Ferguson, owners of Peterborough Barbershop.

The new shop is located at the former Laurie Jones and Company Hair Designers at 165 Sherbrooke St. in downtown Peterborough. The business partners joined forces after years of experience in the industry. Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment online at peterboroughbarbershop.ca.

Dynamic duo and Principal Consultants Kendra Mancini and Michelle Fenn have just launched their new business, Working Human, on Friday.

They provide diverse learning experiences that foster both personal and professional development. They support individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their highest potential through human-centred coaching, consulting and customized learning. Working Human believes in life-defining work, not work defining life. You can find them online at workinghuman.ca and on Instagram at @workinghumaninc.

There’s a new line of clothing for welders, by welders called Arcwear Apparel.

It’s a brand created out of a need for classic, stylish apparel for welders to show their pride in the trade. The branded apparel includes slogans like “Just Weld It” and “Weld Done.” The products include shirts, hats, and stickers. Check out their designs or order some merchandise at arcwearapparel.com.

Do you own a business, want to start a business or are looking to grow a business in the North Kawartha area?

There’s a Business Town Hall scheduled for June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the North Kawartha Community Centre at 340 McFadden St. in Apsley. Interested businesses can learn more about funding opportunities and business support from TeamPTBOKawarthas, which includes the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough and Kawarthas Economic Development and Tourism, Community Futures, the Innovation Cluster and North Kawartha Economic Development. It’s an opportunity to get connected in supporting the local business community. Get more details at pkchamber.ca.

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