The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe
The Willow Studio is celebrating a grand re-opening on September 21. Angela Demeester took
over the business earlier in the summer and is celebrating the new venture with an open house
that includes free classes all day, food and drinks, giveaways, and special offers. The Willow
Studio offers beginner-friendly yoga and Pilates. As the mother of a son diagnosed with
Cerebral Palsy, Angela prioritizes accessibility with an accessible studio and she teaches
adaptive yoga for children with disabilities. Drop by 1600 Lansdowne Street West on September
21 to see what The Willow Studio has to offer.
Local homebuilder Dietrich Homes is being recognized provincially for their great work. They
have been named as a finalist for two categories in the Ontario Home Builders’ Association
2024 Awards of Distinction. Dietrich Homes is a finalist for Builder of the Year in the Small
Volume category and Production Built Home in the two storeys up to 2,500 square feet
category. Winners will be announced September 24 in Niagara Falls. Being one among
hundreds of submissions from top builders across the province, it’s great to see the team at
Dietrich Homes recognized for their hard work and dedication to building quality homes in the
region.
A big shout out to Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory which lead a record-breaking Gear
up for Good drive. They exceeded their goal of collecting 200 fully-stocked backpacks for local
children in need, collecting a total of 208. A big thanks to seven local businesses that stepped
up in support of the campaign: Domino’s Pizza, Ricart Branded Apparel and Promo, Quaker,
Eco Chalet Homes, Mirror Mirror Beauty Salon, Angela’s Hair Co, and Hair Studio One. Great
news as many kids head back to school this week.
Summer Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio is celebrating one year in business! Located at 394
George Street North in Downtown Peterborough, Summer Soul offers an experience that
enhances your growth, boosts your happiness, and connects you to a supportive community.
They even offer stand up paddleboard yoga on the lake. To celebrate their first year in business,
they’re offering three free classes, live music with Deanna Earle, and a number of giveaways
like four free months of yoga and Pilates. Find out more at summersoul.ca.
