Local Entrepreneurs
Move over chocolate, popcorn is the new Valentine’s Day treat
By Michelle Poirier
RJ Gorman is betting that your Valentine will appreciate a bag of RJ’s World Famous popcorn more than the usual box...
Women In Business Conference inspires future entrepreneurs
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
After a two-year hiatus, Wonder Women: Women in Business Conference, hosted by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce on September 23, presented local...
Pefferlaw’s treasured pet food store to close in September
By Mike Anderson
The Kibble House, a favourite with pet owners in Pefferlaw, will be closing its doors in September.
Owners Diane Meharg, 63, and John...
Georgina’s new craft brewery is getting ready to open its doors
By: Michelle Poirier
The final pieces are falling into place for Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. (TSBC) as it gets ready to open its new craft...
Why a pandemic can’t stop the mighty butter tart
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
Opening a new business during a pandemic is not for the faint of heart.
But if your business is baking mouth-watering, gourmet butter...
Taste of Georgina coming in February
By: Michelle Poirier
The Town of Georgina's Economic Development and Tourism Division is launching a new culinary event, Taste of Georgina.
"You're invited to experience the...
Business group slams new Ontario retail rule, others laud expanded COVID-19 tests
TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is criticizing new provincial lockdown rules in Ontario, saying they are unfair to small businesses.
For the...
‘Not as easy as it looks’: Small businesses share what it takes to move...
TORONTO — Kiki Lally has never met a mess she was afraid of.
The Calgary entrepreneur launched craft studio Pinnovate in the middle of an...
Keswick Canadian Tire named Jumpstart Charities dealer of the year
By Michelle Poirier
Garry and Elizabeth Johnston, owners of the Keswick Canadian Tire, were named Canadian Tire's Jumpstart Charities Dealer of the Year, during a...
Local restaurants get creative to keep afloat during pandemic
By: Michelle Poirier
Take-out and delivery have not been as lucrative as traditional sit-down service, so some restaurants are coming up with different ideas to...
