Since start up in 2014, the company has experienced growth and made strategic partnerships to enable it to move from a leased building in Belleville to a company-owned facility at 42 Gotha Street in Trenton. Ideally located in the city that is home to the largest Air Force Base in Canada, the facility supports the company’s strategic and growth objectives while better positioning the company to serve its customers......
The Trenton Santa Claus Parade delighted thousands of spectators with marching bands and entertainers, this past weekend. Everyone was in high spirits and enthusiastic crowds lined the streets from Centennial Park to Queen Street to see what is undoubtedly one of the best parades in the Quinte Region.
After working for years in Sales & Marketing, Lorraine Shalitis decided to follow her love for the visual arts and open her own business in Quinte West. After completing the Starter Plus program through the Small Business Centre, Purposeful Painting was born offering paint night fundraisers throughout the Region. “I have always enjoyed the arts" said Shalitis........
he Opening of Ryde Automotive in Quinte West has been a lifelong dream of Jeff Brown. He took the steps needed to open this business after he retired from the Canadian Armed Forces with over 27 years of service. After he took the Ontario Motor Vehicle industry council (OMVIC) Used Car Dealer course and license, he can now make his dream a reality......
Tyrannosaurus Pets of Belleville have expanded into a second location in Quinte West. Located at 21 Dundas Street East in Trenton, this new store location is filled with products for all, from furry to reptile. Food, toys, even terrarium decor and accessories can be found there as well as amazing pets too! Ferrets, geckos and dragons are some examples of pets they have....
Small Business Week across Canada is celebrated the third week of October and this year Quinte Business Week will run from October 15 to October 19. Small and medium sized businesses make up 99.7% of the companies in Canada and employ close to 90% of all private sector workers. Every year the Business Development Bank of Canada takes a lead role in promoting this event and this year they are advising....
TDL Canada is entering into their 40th year of business and now have several distribution points serving customers nationwide across Canada. They import and wholesale to retail stores, internet service providers, installers and provide e-commerce fulfillment for big box stores such as Best Buy, Walmart, Costco and many others.....
The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Municipal Candidate Night for the upcoming Municipal Election on Monday October 1 at Trenton High School. This will be an excellent opportunity for residents in Quinte West to meet the councillor candidates from all the wards in Quinte West including Trenton, Sidney, Murray and Frankford........
Dogz & Catz Boutique is a new business in Quinte West that specializes in clothes and accessories for the small breed dog, but can do larger dogs by special order. Nancy Eastaugh who makes everything with Love owns this boutique store. “Everything in the store is designed and sewn by me,” said Nancy. “Pet owners enjoy shopping for unique products for their favourite furry baby and as everything is made in house.....
Like many people moving to the Quinte area, Brent and Jen Parsons relocated here last summer to get a better quality of life. They brought along their twin 5-year-old boys, two dogs and 15 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry. They were thrilled to purchase the Macintosh café in April of this year and have recently renamed it Parsons Café & Catering.
