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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.

KawarthaNow is pleased to include Stu as a contributing columnist, and we appreciate his extensive knowledge of the local business community.

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The Business Beat

by Stuart Harrison
Monday, January 30, 2012

Welcome to The Business Beat.

New partner at Robert D. Gauvreau Chartered AccountantJeffrey Lingard and Robert Gauvreau

Robert D. Gauvreau Chartered Accountant recently announced that Jeffrey Lingard, CA has joined his practice as a Partner. Jeff has worked within the practice since December of 2010, has been practicing public accounting for 11 years, and has completed the in-depth tax specialist program allowing him to offer specialized tax services. Call Jeff at 705-745-8390 or visit www.RDGPC.ca.


Dan Horlings starts new construction company

Dan Horlings recently started his own company. Called Dan Horlings Construction, Dan brings over 20 years experience in construction and carpentry and offers carpentry, trim, hardwood, ceramic and tile floors, renovations and repairs. You can call Dan Horlings at 705-761-3961.


New staff members at Accurate Accounts

Norma Cummings, Joan Bennett, and Marilyn Martin (seated) of Accurate Accounts

Marilyn Martin of Accurate Accounts recently added 2 new staff members, Norma Cummings as Tax Specialist, and Joan Bennett as Administrative Assistant. Accurate Accounts offers a customized service and is currently accepting new clients including for tax returns. Located in the Chamber Business Centre at 175 George Street, call 705-740-2400.


New owners for Welsh Limousine CompanyTami and Craig Vanderburgh

Congratulations to Craig and Tami Vanderburgh who recently took over Welsh Limousine Company. Craig and Tami will continue the service established by Welsh Limousine over the last 12 years. For more information on their extensive fleet, visit www.welshlimousine.com.


Information sessions for regional tourism reservation system

The Regional Tourism Organization 8 and Meridian Online are offering a new online reservation system. Of interest to accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping, transportation, arts, events, anyone who want to offer online reservations, there are three upcoming information sessions - February 8 in Lakefield, February 9 in Peterborough, and February 10 in Lindsay. For more information call Lorne Kelsey at 1-866-251-0005 or visit www.RT08.com or www.ourfavouriteplace.ca.


 
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