The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe

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Looking for some special treats for your furry friend? There’s a new local line of treats for dogs and cats called Bentley Bits from Bentley and Co. They’re not only tasty, but healthy too. They are made with all natural ingredients, like grass-fed beef tallow, coconut oil, and parsley. It’s good for their coat, skin, and digestion. Tracey Townsend started making treats as her cherished dog Bentley was getting older and could no longer eat hard treats. You can find them at Starfra Feeds at 152 Douro 9^th Line with more locations coming. You can also buy direct by connecting on Facebook with Bentley and Co.

There’s a lot going on at Escape Maze these days. Just 20 minutes south of Peterborough on a beautiful rural property, they offer elaborate escape rooms, party packages, tactical laser tag, corporate team bonding events, outdoor adventure gamers, and even weddings. They are renovating an old favourite room into a brand new adventure coming later this year. In the meantime, try their Wizards and Dragons room where magic, wonder and adventure come to life. Book your next outing at escapemaze.ca.

Susan Tung, founder of Hanoi House, is opening a new business — Electric City Catering. The new catering business will launch this spring. It offers seamless service and show-stopping culinary creations, serving a wide audience and diverse range of special occasions, including weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Electric City Catering takes pride in providing the wow factor with stunning food displays. Find out more at electriccitycatering.ca.

I’m going to take a moment to honour a true local business and community leader. Carl Oake passed away recently and leaves behind a huge legacy. Carl embraced the Rotary club’s motto of Service Above Self. He built a successful business with Carl Oake Century 21 United Realty. Despite the busy life of an entrepreneur, Carl invested much of his time and resources in building a stronger community through charitable work. He raised more than $1.4 million over 38 years through his annual swimathon, raising funds for Easter Seals and rotary community projects. Carl served on numerous boards, fundraised for many charitable causes, and was recognized for his work with quite a few awards, including the Chamber’s Business Citizen of the Year back in 2002. There’s far too much to list here in the Business Beat, but there’s no doubt he has left our community a better place.

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