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BIA looking to expand boundaries

GRAVENHURST - Seeing great opportunity in challenges and hoping to expand its embrace, the Gravenhurst BIA is already barrelling ahead with plans for 2013.

Face of main street will change soon

GRAVENHURST - Although it’s taken a little longer than planned, the face of Gravenhurst’s downtown core is about to drastically change.

Annual getaway weekend biggest ever

HUNTSVILLE - The biggest and best ever.
That’s how one of the key organizers of the 2012 Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend has described this year’s event, held Nov. 8 to 11.

Sales techniques can always assist small businesses

HUNTSVILLE - Selling is often thought to be only for those special people that have a gift for it, and is considered by many to be the most difficult part of running a small business. As small... ...

Sandhill wins awards

HUNTSVILLE - Two area businesses have been recognized by their peers.
Landscape Ontario named the winners of the Awards of Excellence for Garden Centres in the province on Oct. 17 at the... ...

Second annual Keane entrepreneur award given out

BRACEBRIDGE - Entrepreneurial spirits run deep in Bracebridge. Danielle Clodd’s business Dani’s Pet Services opened just this past May and helped her earn the second annual Daniel Keane...

$100-million builders meet Muskoka contractors,suppliers

MUSKOKA - Over 40 architects and interior designers had their eyes opened this past weekend, as the Muskoka Builders’ Association hosted its first ever designers’ showcase.

New law group officially opens its doors

BRACEBRIDGE - The Bracebridge Examiner’s newest columnist is also the newest biz on the block.
The Oldham and Valiquette Law Group officially marked their presence in Bracebridge this past... ...

Company has appetite for growth

HUNTSVILLE — The chef/proprietor of Belly Ice Cream Company, a three-year-old Huntsville-based company, is in the midst of expanding its business to the point where it could go nationwide.

Association looking to improve business for local accommodation, restaurant owners

HUNTSVILLE - After a brief hiatus to restructure, the Huntsville Lake of Bays Accommodation and Restaurant Association has come back stronger as a non-profit, peer-to-peer networking group.

Association looking to improve business for local accommodation, restaurant owners

MUSKOKA – After a brief hiatus to restructure, the Huntsville Lake of Bays Accommodation and Restaurant Association has come back stronger as a non-profit, peer-to-peer networking group.

Fireplace business gets new home

HUNTSVILLE - Bigger is better.
That’s the idea the owners and employees at the Fireplace King had when they moved into their new home at 3 Cairns Drive in Huntsville. With a bigger... ...

Getting your business more organized

MUSKOKA - One of the least enjoyable, yet most valuable aspects of running a small business is getting and staying organized.  Let’s face it, we didn’t go into business so we could... ...

Grand opening set for Huntsville ReStore Thursday

HUNTSVILLE - Thursday marks a big day for one local business.
Habitat for Humanity Muskoka is holding a grand opening celebration for its Huntsville Restore.
The festivities will take... ...

How many days until Christmas?

HUNTSVILLE - Just in case you were wondering, there are only 75 days before Christmas and the holiday season.   
There is plenty of time to start your festive shopping. More than 70... ...

Georgian Bay Airways chief pilot honoured

The Northern Lights Award Foundation held its fourth annual gala dinner and award ceremony on this past weekend. Each year, the national not-for-profit foundation recognizes the outstanding... ...

ArtsVest has successful run in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE – A national funding program designed to bring the business and arts communities together in Huntsville successfully raised just over $85,500 in investment funds during the yearlong... ...

Source for Sports to take over centre's pro shop

GRAVENHURST - With the hockey season all but underway a decent void at Gravenhurst Centennial Centre has been filled. Town council approved its first lease agreement for a sports shop and skate...

Discount opening up rental market in town

HUNTSVILLE – Recognizing a need for a vehicle rental market in Muskoka, Jason Armstrong saw an opportunity to improve the customer service experience at both his Honda and Hyundai dealerships by...

Study uncovers what employers look for

PARRY SOUND – The main thing employers look for when filling an entry-level position is an employee’s work ethic, while they pass on the potential staff member who has a poor attitude or... ...

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