The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe
TVM Group have opened their new, nine-storey East City Condo building at the corner of Armour Road
and Hunter Street East, on the former St. Joseph’s hospital property. They refer to it as rivalling Toronto’s
most upscale offerings. The building features a contemporary interpretation of the original hospital
legacy with its masonry architecture. The site of the new building was formerly a parking lot. Now
parking is underground and includes a host of electric vehicle chargers. Find out more and book a tour at
eastcitycondos.com.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area has a new location and a new Executive
Director. The organization has moved into the Venture North building at 270 Water Street into unit
202A. They have also hired Nour Mazloum as their new Executive Director, taking over from Terry Guiel
who left the organization in the fall. Nour brings experience and expertise from her time at Kingston
Economic Development Corporation where she has worked for the last five years, including the last two
years as the marketing and communications manager.
Kawartha Gymnastics has a new location scheduled for a grand opening on June 15. The new location is
at 1575 Chemong Road in Peterborough. At 14,500 square feet, it’s twice the size of the old location.
This new, bigger location will allow them to reconfigure the floor plan, enhance their equipment and
training environment, and expand their programming and membership. The new building is going
through some upgrades, including a 30 by 20 in-ground foam pit.
The Living Well Senior Showcase is almost here. Join us June 19 at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness
Centre for one of the largest seniors trade shows in Canada, featuring more than 100 exhibitors and two
dozen workshops. There are still some booth spaces available for local businesses looking to take part.
Chamber of Commerce membership is not required. The show provides a good opportunity both for
those planning to retire and those well into their retirement years to see what the local business
community has to offer. Learn more at pkchamber.ca.
