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Five reasons to shop small versus big box
The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses...
The Standard
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Four unique ways to help small businesses grow
The role small businesses play in thriving local communities cannot be overstated. Vibrant downtown areas that feature independently...
Colleen Green
Sep 22, 20222 min read
Ontario-Wide Financial offers clients several mortgage solutions
DAN CEARNS, The Standard ONTARIO: Ontario-Wide Financial provides its clients with a number of mortgage options. “We provide financing...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Billyard Insurance looks to keep growing after celebrating its first anniversary
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) location recently celebrated their one-year anniversary in...
Colleen Green
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Barber Rick Stylist soon to become Ferreri Barbershop
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: Phil Ferreri is the new owner of Ricks Barbershop. He also has a location in Lakefield, which he has...
Colleen Green
May 14, 20222 min read
Brock Built-In continues tradition of providing exceptional service
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Brock Built-In Specialists has been offering customers exceptional technological service since...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Free Topping Pizza returns to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Free Topping Pizza Port Perry store has new ownership and a new location, right near the waterfront....
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Unique ways local businesses can work together
The effects of a thriving small business sector are undeniable. A post-pandemic return to normal could help small businesses regain that...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Silver-Lights-seeing-increase-Jan...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Get to know Boxing Day
Many people may get their fill of boxes on Christmas Day. However, people living in certain countries, including Canada, know that there...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20212 min read
Eduardo’s Fine Foods brings great taste to Port Perry
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Food has always been Eduardo’s, first love. He first studied English and did that for a while, but he...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20213 min read
Rediscover local businesses and Shop In Durham this holiday season
DURHAM: This holiday season and beyond, Durham Tourism, along with the Durham Region Joint Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, have...
Colleen Green
Nov 25, 20212 min read
How to reduce reliance on big-box retailers
Big-box retailers span the globe. Though Wal-Mart, Target and Lowes may offer great deals, there’s often nothing unique about big-box...
Colleen Green
Nov 25, 20212 min read
Never Enough Wool
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard Meet Carol McGavin and Barb Harvel, the business partners who run Never Enough Wool. Both women are...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20215 min read
Mrs. Fields looks to complement Port Perry downtown area
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Mrs. Fields is returning to their roots with a new storefront, at 255 Queen Street, Port Perry. While...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Scugog’s first cidery to open June 19th
MATTHEW SOMERVILLE, Special to The Standard with additions from Colleen Green The Standard SCUGOG: Matthew Somerville and Andrew Paul of...
Colleen Green
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Louie’s Cafe and Desserts Opens in Port Perry
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard Louie and Sophia, are proud to welcome everyone to their new Cafe and Dessert shop, conveniently located on...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Port Perry Auto Glass Celebrates their 40th Anniversary!
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Owners of Port Perry Auto Glass & Trim Ltd., Glenn and Kelly Evans, are celebrating 40 years of business...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20212 min read
How small businesses can plan for financial uncertainty
The uncertainty wrought by the pandemic has affected people from all walks of life. In the winter of 2019-20, the outbreak of the novel...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Shopping locally is now more crucial than ever
The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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