StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring The Chocolate Rabbit, Planet Renovations, JA-NEO and Innovation Cluster

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…

The Chocolate Rabbit recently hung a ‘Coming Soon’ sign at 72 Hunter St. in East City.

The Chocolate Rabbit is already a well-known stop in Lakefield and Bancroft, and owners Elaine and Scot Webster and their family promise more of their popular Handcrafted Swiss Chocolate treats, loose-leaf tea, gifts and more. Watch for an opening soon as East City continues its exciting commercial growth.

Peter DeSanto and David Whan are planning the launch of a new design center for their company - Planet Renovations.

Located at 71 Princess St. in Peterborough, the design center is meant to inspire contractors, designers and customers to dream big. PDeSanto brings 40 years of construction, project management and home improvement experience. Whan is an avid woodworker with 25 years of experience in the kitchen and bath renovation sector. Planet Renovations offers everything from general contracting to complete interior, exterior and commercial renovations.

Nominations are now open for Junior Achievement - Northern and Eastern Ontario’s 2024 Business Hall of Fame for both Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes!

Nominee candidates will look like esteemed members of the community, widely respected for their business acumen, integrity, and contributions to the community. Nominations close Nov. 24. Nomination forms can be found online at ja-neo.org.

The Innovation Cluster recently announced a strategic partnership with PORCH, an exclusive community dedicated to empowering immigrant entrepreneurs by providing resources, events, and a community platform designed to address their unique challenges.

The collaboration will focus on mutual referrals, joint event collaborations, and a combined marketing effort, all designed to maximize the reach and impact of immigrant entrepreneurs. It’s a great partnership and you can find out more at innovationcluster.ca.

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