
Global Peterborough’s Business Beat Aug. 11
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Global Peterborough’s Business Beat Aug. 11
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August 11, 2025
Joel Wiebe profiles businesses, entrepreneurs and events in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
This edition:
Janice Simmonds is celebrating 30 years as a Registered Massage Therapist; Erin Livings is bringing back the Academy of Dance; Jigsaw Organizing Solutions marks a decade and the Chamber of Commerce has hired Brenda Whitehead as its new president and CEO.
Global Peterborough’s Business Beat Aug. 11
Description
August 11, 2025
Joel Wiebe profiles businesses, entrepreneurs and events in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
This edition:
Janice Simmonds is celebrating 30 years as a Registered Massage Therapist; Erin Livings is bringing back the Academy of Dance; Jigsaw Organizing Solutions marks a decade and the Chamber of Commerce has hired Brenda Whitehead as its new president and CEO.
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