Business BuzzWhen the folks at Woolfy's at Wildwood talk about garden-fresh produce on their menu, they really mean it. Hank Daniszewski |
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 [ 2009-09-17 ] |
Colin Jones of Woolfy's picks some herbs from the fresh herb and vegetable garden in a field next to the restaurant.
Chris and Mary Woolf just have to walk out their back door to pick fresh organic herbs, lettuces and vegetables from the garden behind restaurant at Hwy. 7 and Perth Rd. 118.
Chris said the location allows the restaurant a substantial garden. He can pick fresh produce in the morning and have it on the plate the same day.
"That's the beauty of it," said Chris.
The garden is planted every spring by Ann Slater, who also supplies the restaurant with other produce from her garden near Lakeside.
Chris said much of the meat and cheese on the menu comes from nearby producers.
Chris got his training in his native England and emigrated to Canada working at the Church Restaurant, Rundles and the Benmiller Inn and taught at the Stratford Chef's School.
Mary also has a lot of experience in the restaurant business. She attended the Stratford Chef's School and worked at the Old Prune.
The Woolfs bought the old Wildwood Inn in 1995 and completed extensive renovations. Woolfy's at Wildwood was launched in 1999.
LIQUIDATORS DOUBLING UP
After 10 years in the market, Computer Liquidators is almost doubling the size of its shop on Horton Street.
The store has taken over a building next door formerly occupied by an appliance parts shop.
"There will be more room and the new space will have a higher-end showroom look with granite finishes," said store spokesperson Dean Soufan.
Soufan said the new space will allow the store to offer about 200 new products including security systems and car audio. The store is also adding six or seven new staff, bringing total employment to about 25.
Soufan said Computer Liquidators has been able to thrive despite the tough economic times and competitions from big chains.
"We offer the right prices and customer service," he said.
Soufan said the Computer Liquidators expansion is part of a number of upgrades on Horton Street, including the new addition to the Boys' and Girls' Club and the proposed conversion of the former Salvation Army hostel to student residences.
"There's a lot of activity going on to spruce up the street," said Soufan.
RETIREMENT SEMINAR SET
A retirement planning seminar is set for Windermere Manor Wednesday.
The event features Alex Gabrini, district vice-president of Fidelity Investments, sharing insights and strategies on managing five key retirement risks.
The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. To register, call Bonnie Ramsay at 519-679-0026, ext. 210.
The event will be hosted by Marion Struss, CFP CSA, and Mary Gillick, CFP EPC, executive financial consultant with Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
DARLING TOPS AT FANSHAWE
Jordan Darling, a business administrative marketing student at Fanshawe College is the winner of the Ontario Sales Excellence Award.
The award is presented by the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) to a top student in Ontario in a sales and marketing program.
This is the first time a Fanshawe student has won the $1,300 scholarship award of excellence.
Darling was a member of the Community Consultants Team that put together business plans for Trudell Medical and Odds Enterprises last year.
HOMEOPATHY OPENING HELD
Homeopathic practitioners Ashley Bamlett and Jennifer Paul are hosting a grand opening Saturday for their new joint practice, Riverside Homeopathy.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 110 Riverside Dr.
Riverside Homeopathy offers classical homeopathy, reflexology, healing touch, reiki treatments and attunements, empowerment coaching, family and marriage coaching and post-partum doula services.
Bamlett holds a B.A. from the University of Guelph and is a graduate of the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine. She brings a background of working in vision care to the practice. Paul is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine. She is a birth and post-partum doula and specializes in treatment of pregnant women and infants.
PHONES-FOR- FOOD CALL
Rogers Communication has set up a Phones-for-Food program this month in co-operation with Western and Fanshawe students. The program aims to reduce e-waste and support student food banks.
Student can drop off their used wireless devices or food donations at Rogers kiosks on campus. The collection campaigns wraps up Friday.
Every wireless device or food donation with an approximate value of $5 allows the students to enter a draw for a 26-inch Samsung HDTV and Roger HD PVR. The Phones-For-Food program began in 2003 as an initiative by the Canadian Association of Food Banks.
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