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Ken Brown has a new book about an intriguing bit of local history. It’s called Macdonald and
Mrs. Hall and it explores the relationship between John A Macdonald and Peterborough widow Elizabeth Hall, whom he refers to as loving Lizzie. The book uses original primary source research to follow Macdonald, at the time an out-of-town developer, who arrives by train to meet with Hall about developing a 471 acre waterfront land parcel that includes what is now Beavermead Park. Get a copy of the book, which includes many never before published images, at Ashburnham Alehouse, Sullivan’s Pharmacy, The Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough Museum, Take Cover Books, Mark Jokinen Books, Trent Valley Archives, and in Lakefield at Happenstance.

It’s time to develop practical artificial intelligence skills for your business. The Innovation Cluster Peterborough &the Kawarthas is launching a new workshop & Hands on: AI made easy for non-geeks on Wednesday June 19 from 12 to 1 pm at Venture North at 270 George Street North. The workshop includes a free lunch and will be led virtually by renowned AI expert B.L. Ochman. She is known for her successful campaigns at IBM and Meijer. For more information go to innovationcluster.ca.

There’s a new podcast from the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. It’s a spinoff of the popular Voice of Business column and will feature a different guest every second week to talk about local business issues. It’s hosted at Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses in Peterborough. The first edition features Heather Watson, president of local marketing agency Acorn30, in conversation with me as we talk digital adoption and upcoming technology. You can find it at pkchamber.ca.

Don’t miss the Living Well Senior Showcase this Wednesday, June 19, at the Peterborough
Sport and Wellness Centre from 9 am to 4 pm.

Do you have some business news you want to share? The Business Beat is here to promote
and share what’s happening locally, like new businesses, new ownership, renovations, new
product lines, milestones, new business partnerships, and retirements. We talk about big
businesses, small businesses, and people who dabble in business. If you have a suggestion for
us to profile, let me know. You can find me at pkchamber.ca or email joel@pkchamber.ca.

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