Spotlight On Business 2/4

Mugford's Trim Shop creating upholstery excellence in Port Perry

Feb 13, 20241 min read

Mugford's Trim Shop creating upholstery excellence in Port Perry

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Since July of 2021, Mugford's Trim Shop in Port Perry has been offering their clients service excellence....

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Historic Port Perry pub has a new name and a new owner

Dan Cearns

Feb 7, 20241 min read

Historic Port Perry pub has a new name and a new owner

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A famous landmark business in Port Perry has recently received a new name and new ownership. Formerly...

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Scugog Computers continuing a technology business tradition from a new location

Dan Cearns

Nov 14, 20232 min read

Scugog Computers continuing a technology business tradition from a new location

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Computers has officially moved into new digs in Port Perry, and is continuing a tradition of...

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Oct 17, 20232 min read

Envoy delivers all your business needs

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Envoy Business Services provides quality small business shipping and printing services to the local...

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Ocala Winery a hidden paradise in Port Perry

Dan Cearns

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Ocala Winery a hidden paradise in Port Perry

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Ocala Winery, Vineyard and Event Venue’s owner/operator Stacey Burns sees the business and the property...

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Rosario Greco Styles invites residents to a 10th-anniversary event

Dan Cearns

Sep 14, 20231 min read

Rosario Greco Styles invites residents to a 10th-anniversary event

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Rosario Greco Styles, in Port Perry, is celebrating their ten-year anniversary in business, this month,...

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The Standard

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Celebrating 20 years of Curiosity

KATIE HUNTER The Standard SCUGOG: Started in 2003, Curiosity Child Care, owned by Jodi Konick, is still going strong after 20 years of...

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Kawartha Conservation and Two Blokes Cider collaborate on new project

The Standard

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Kawartha Conservation and Two Blokes Cider collaborate on new project

NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation, a leading environmental organization, committed to protecting and restoring the...

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How entrepreneurs can approach funding their businesses

The Standard

May 26, 20232 min read

How entrepreneurs can approach funding their businesses

Successful entrepreneurs often say that few, if any, professional endeavours are as rewarding as starting a business and ultimately...

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Real Food, Real Opportunities – Open a New Store M&M Food Market Franchise in Port Perry

The Standard

Mar 29, 20233 min read

Real Food, Real Opportunities – Open a New Store M&M Food Market Franchise in Port Perry

A new year brings new opportunities, and M&M Food Market, an iconic Canadian brand for more than 40 years, may be coming to your...

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Five reasons to shop small versus big box

The Standard

Nov 24, 20222 min read

Five reasons to shop small versus big box

The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses...

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Four unique ways to help small businesses grow

Colleen Green

Sep 22, 20222 min read

Four unique ways to help small businesses grow

The role small businesses play in thriving local communities cannot be overstated. Vibrant downtown areas that feature independently...

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Ontario-Wide Financial offers clients several mortgage solutions

Colleen Green

Sep 1, 20222 min read

Ontario-Wide Financial offers clients several mortgage solutions

DAN CEARNS, The Standard ONTARIO: Ontario-Wide Financial provides its clients with a number of mortgage options. “We provide financing...

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Billyard Insurance looks to keep growing after celebrating its first anniversary

Colleen Green

Jul 28, 20222 min read

Billyard Insurance looks to keep growing after celebrating its first anniversary

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) location recently celebrated their one-year anniversary in...

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Barber Rick Stylist soon to become Ferreri Barbershop

Colleen Green

May 14, 20222 min read

Barber Rick Stylist soon to become Ferreri Barbershop

COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: Phil Ferreri is the new owner of Ricks Barbershop. He also has a location in Lakefield, which he has...

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Brock Built-In continues tradition of providing exceptional service

Colleen Green

Apr 29, 20222 min read

Brock Built-In continues tradition of providing exceptional service

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Brock Built-In Specialists has been offering customers exceptional technological service since...

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Free Topping Pizza returns to Port Perry

Colleen Green

Apr 29, 20222 min read

Free Topping Pizza returns to Port Perry

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Free Topping Pizza Port Perry store has new ownership and a new location, right near the waterfront....

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Unique ways local businesses can work together

Colleen Green

Mar 24, 20222 min read

Unique ways local businesses can work together

The effects of a thriving small business sector are undeniable. A post-pandemic return to normal could help small businesses regain that...

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Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand

Colleen Green

Jan 27, 20222 min read

Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand

by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Silver-Lights-seeing-increase-Jan...

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Colleen Green

Dec 23, 20212 min read

Get to know Boxing Day

Many people may get their fill of boxes on Christmas Day. However, people living in certain countries, including Canada, know that there...

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