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Stu Harrison Stuart "Stu" Harrison writes a weekly column about business news (published on KawarthaNow.com on Fridays and in the Peterborough Examiner on Mondays) and hosts a business segment every Monday evening on CHEX-TV's Newswatch.

Stu has extensive marketing and advertising experience and was owner of Harrison Advertising for many years prior to joining the Chamber of Commerce in 2003. He is currently the General Manager of the Greater Peterborough Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The Business Beat

by Stuart Harrison
Monday, August 18, 2008

Welcome to The Business Beat.

Gi Gi's Café Opens

Gordana Golumbia has just opened Gi Gi's Café at 340 Charlotte Street at Reid, across from Bowes and Cocks Real Estate. You might recognize Gordana who used to operate Coffee Please in the Peterborough Clinic. Gi Gi's offers a full array of specialty coffees, homemade soups and sandwiches, salads, cookies and muffins, all fresh and made on the premises. Open Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call (705) 749-9917 for more information.

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Tracy Cosburn's Kyoto Coffee
Another way to get your morning coffee is through Kyoto Coffee. Tracy Cosburn uses only organic, planet friendly coffee, and her packaging is biodegradable. You can buy Kyoto Coffee from Tracy at the Saturday market, Sticklings Bakery, the Country Corner, the Lakefield Pantry, or online at www.kyotocoffee.com Call (705) 745-7329 for more information.

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C.O.I.N. launches The Learning Source
The Learning Source, a social enterprise initiative of C.O.I.N. is presenting a wide range of continuing education courses this fall. Oil painting, belly dancing, computer software, digital photography, creative writing, and employee team-building are just a few of the many courses available. The full course outline is online at www.learningsource.ca or call Deborah Clifford at (705) 743-0238.

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Concrete is cool with Kemiko...

Joel Reid's new company is called Kemiko of Ontario. Joel distributes and installs acid staining for concrete. It's an impressive process that transforms a plain concrete slab into a luxurious floor. It comes in 8 colours, works indoors our outdoors, commercial or residential and you can install it yourself if you like. You can get more information at www.kemiko.com or call (705) 875-2008.

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Performance Edge Associates
Performance Edge Associates is a new training organizational and professional development business recently started by Lindsay Frampton. Peak Performance Systems has been in operation since 1985. Lindsay offers training in High Performance Management, Customer Service and the impact of a multi-generational workforce. For more information call (705) 772-4049.

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