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Debra Gallo has launched a new business called Authentic Love, where she does life coaching
and Reiki. Private coaching is available at home or via Zoom and she offers guidance and
support for personal growth, healing, and the development of tools within to achieve success
and fulfillment. Reiki is available for home visits and promotes healing through energy to find
balance. She works with people experiencing trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression,
grief, and both physical and mental illness. You can find her on Facebook or email
4.authentic.love@gmail.com.

Thamer Linklater has launched Linklater Administration where they partner with small
businesses in Peterborough and the Kawarthas to take on administrative tasks, helping
business owners clear up their hours so they can focus on doing the things they love. They can
help manage appointments, communications, create and maintain filing systems, and assist
with various tasks that bog owners down. Services are offered in a hybrid model, online, or at
your location as needed. Find out more at linklateradmin.com.

Saturday, April 27 is Local Yarn Shop Day and what better way to celebrate than to do some
local yarn shopping. River of Yarn in Keene is marking the occasion by holding a tent sale, fibre
and yarn tasting, tool demonstrations, and light refreshments. River of Yarn provides luxury
knitting and crochet yarns, tools, and accessories at affordable prices. They offer a variety of
brands and sources of yarn, including alpaca, wool, cotton, flax, hemp, and acrylics. Drop by
353 Kent’s Bay Road on Saturday and find something that sparks your creativity.

Do you know a local business that goes above and beyond? Nominate them for the 2024
Business Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards are hosted by the Peterborough and the
Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce on October 29 at Showplace, but now is time to nominate
outstanding businesses in the region. The deadline for nominations is May 22. Additionally,
nominate a local business by May 8 and you’re entered into a draw for a $100 gift card for a
chamber member of your choice. With 22 awards, there are categories for businesses of every
size and sector. Nominate an excellent local business at pkexcellence.ca.

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