SEB Success Stories
The Self-Employment Benefit program has witnessed many successful ventures in the North Simcoe area. Here is a listing of some of the most recent successes.
Artists
Christine’s Picture Perfect Pet Portraits provides detailed soft pastel portraits painted from your photos on velour paper. Christine Seyforth is an award winning pet and wildlife artist. Call 705-549-0622 or visit her website at www.petandwildlifeportrait.com
Diversity Studio & Gallery is located at 43 Morning Dove Trail, Perkinsfield. Paintings by Jim Ogilvie and guest artists from the surrounding Simcoe area are featured. Hours of operation are Wednesday to Friday 1 - 5 pm or by appointment. Contact 705-427-3311, or visit www.DiversityCollections.com
At A and E Creationz, we are striving to help make homes and offices more appealing one print at a time. We sell affordable, numbered, original fine art prints. Using the finest quality papers and inks on the market today, we are producing images that will last for generations to come. Please visit www.aandecreationz.com to peruse our portfolio. You can contact Adam at 705-543-0705 or by Email at aandecreationz@gmail.com
Automotive
Vic’s Auto Fix offers quality automotive repairs. Victor Cadeau will take the time to explain the details of the repairs required. Vic’s Auto Fix is located at 270 Wilson Road, Unit 2, Midland, ON. Please contact Victor at 705-526-7690, or e-mail vicsautofix@hotmail.com Visit Vic’s website at www.vicsautofix.ca
Business Assistance
Balanced Books will assist your business with all of your bookkeeping needs including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Government Remittances, Banking, and Financial Reports. Mary McGrath is an expert with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting software. For more information, call Mary at 705-534-1397 or e-mail at balanced-books@bell.net or visit www.shopmidland.com/balancedbooks/
D&R Bookkeeping caters to small business. For all of your bookkeeping needs, contact Dianne King at 705-538-0253 or 705-627-2826 (cell). Pick up and delivery available. You can e-mail Dianne at kingd@csolve.net Please visit www.shopmidland.com/DRBookkeeping/
Globality Advertising specializes in building professional websites, flyer distribution, and building banners and signs. They also create and deliver professional gift baskets. For more information, contact Suzana Petrov at 705-528-1307 or visit the website at www.midlandadvertise.com
Office Overload provides "Temporary Office Staff Solutions”, on-site and virtual administrative support, interim staff coverage, project management, event planning, teaching & adults training. Contact Janice Samuels at 705-527-4654 or e-mail at janice@officeoverload.ca You can also visit www.officeoverload.ca
Pagets Gadgets provides computer services such as repairs, upgrades, data recovery, custom built systems, virus removal, computer maintenance, networking and plenty more. Please call 705-529-1494 or email geoffpaget@pagetsgadgets.com or visit www.pagetsgadgets.com for more information.
Research Shopper wants to know if you're searching for the unknown, hard to find or just want a great deal! Guaranteed to meet your needs. Research Shopper specializes in seniors' needs, small business and contractor equipment & materials. Contact Steve Thomson at 705-549-0537 or e-mail steve@researchshopper.ca. For more information, please visit www.Researchshopper.ca
Write Solutions Proposal Services offers value to non profit & small businesses. Turn your visions into reality with services for Business Plans, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Workshops, and Grant Funding. Contact Lee Ann at 705-506-5555 or email wsproposals@gmail.com or visit www.shopmidland.com/proposalservices/
Light Works Business Solutions provides innovative solutions for business administration. Off-site document processing, office set-up / organization / management, data entry, budgeting, presentations, small business bookkeeping, research, travel arrangements, conference planning... just to name a few of our many services. Please visit our website for full information about us and our comprehensive list of services, or call Marg Light at 705-543-1476. www.lightworksbusinesssolutions.ca
Cleaning Services
Quality Cleaning Services is a bonded and insured source for all your commercial and residential needs. Provided are janitorial cleaning of banks, churches, offices, cottages, construction sites and more. All house cleaning with no toxic chemicals. Experience and value. Contact Ray at 705-322-4167. Visit www.shopelmvale.com/qualitycleaningservicesby/
Electrical
Baumer's Electrical Services owned and operated by Brian Baum of Penetanguishene can service all your electrical needs whether it is Residential, Industrial, or Commercial. Feel confidant with the fact that you are contracting a Master Electrician with 30 years experience. Call for a free quote 705-770-2673. Visit www.shoppenetang.com/baumerselectrical/
Greater Energy is a solar installation company that helps consumers take advantage of the Microfit program, which pays you 80.2¢ for the power you deliver to the grid. We offer financing and with 20% down, the panels will make the rest of your payments. Contact Shawn at 705-527-0574 or e-mail at shawnohara@sympatico.ca For more information please visit the website at www.greaterenergy.ca
Scott Upham Electrical Service offers complete home & cottage electrical work for new construction & additions. Service upgrades, residential renovations & rewiring by a Master Electrician. Fully Licensed & Insured. Call 705-526-9181 or 705-717-9181. Seniors Discount !! Visit www.shopmidland.com/scottuphamelectrical/
Health and Wellness
DayLily Aesthetics is owned by Certified Aesthetician, Dianne Day. She offers natural & organic aesthetic services. Treat yourself or someone you care about. Call 705-686-3053 (within Coldwater area) or 705-730-9360 (outside Coldwater area). You can also visit the website at www.daylilyaesthetics.com Visit 1233 Anderson Line, Coldwater. Where Natural Beauty Blossoms!
Healing Advantage In pain? Want more self-confidence? Or do you just need to relax? Ongoing workshops and free consultations are offered at Healing Advantage, Holistic Health Centre, 310 First St, Midland (Dr Edwards' Chiropractic, lower level). Call Connie at 705-794-2244 or visit www.healingadvantage.com
Home Renovations and Construction
Fresh Impressions Flooring & Tile Installation is a reputable flooring company that installs vinyl, hardwood, laminate, ceramic and natural stone. "We rise above the rest when it comes to customer satisfaction and affordability." Contact Patrick Butineau at 705-534-0360 for an evaluation. Visit www.shopmidland.com/freshimpressionsflooring/
Home Value Improvements has over 20 years of carpentry experience. Glen Hirlehey offers home and cottage improvements inside and out helping your home reach its full value for your enjoyment, or for resale. From a garden shed to an addition for more space, call Glen at 705-543-1684. Seniors discount. Visit www.shopmidland.com/Home-Value-Improvements
Hunter's Hardwood Flooring offers you the best service & quality in the laying of hardwood or laminate flooring. We take pride in our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. For the best flooring in town call Jon Hunter for your free estimate. Call 705-549-9874. For more information, please visit www.shopmidland.com/huntershardwoodflooring/
M.E.P.P. Contracting offers free estimates for all aspects of home maintenance and repair such as decking, fences, roofing and siding, drywall, flooring, exterior additions, painting & much more. Serving Midland & surrounding areas. Call Mike for a free estimate at 705-526-1077. Visit www.shopmidland.com/meppcontracting/
Pathway Painting is fully insured, reliable, fast, and quality assured. Jeremy Chapman offers interior and exterior painting. Pathway Painting, a step above the competition! Please contact Jeremy at 705-427-2193 or e-mail to pathwaypainting@live.ca. Visit www.shopmidland.com/pathwaypainting/
Traces of Woodland Construction offers concrete counter tops, custom furniture, cabinetry, wood stove hearths, gazebos and sheds. Also, complete kitchen, basement and home renovations. To view portfolio call Bradley Trace at 705-361-3111 or email tracesofwoodland@gmail.com. You can also visit the website at www.tracesofwoodland.ca
Industrial
North Simcoe Welding & Fabricating Brian Jarvis offers mobile welding, fabricating and repairs to gates, custom karts, machine guarding and fencing, custom buckets for mine excavators, repairs to equipment, bins, heavy equipment, holding tanks, shelters and dock repairs. 24 hour emergency service for industrial, construction and snow removal equipment. Contact Brian at 705-529-2520 or visit www.shopmidland.com/northsimcoewelding for more information.
Tools in Motion CNC Specialties is an innovative business located in Victoria Harbour, Ontario. This computerized machining facility boasts over 45 years of combined experience in custom machining and prototyping. Give Norm Robitaille a call at 534-4999. Where experience matters!
Property Maintenance
Complete Property Maintenance is owned by Patty Restrup of Penetanguishene. Fully insured and bonded for services including gardening, lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal. Call locally at 705-790-8417. Visit www.shopmidland.com/comppropmain/
Senior Services
HUGS Senior Services Kevin Loughran offers services supporting seniors in their homes by offering a variety of services from friendly visitation to indoor/outdoor maintenance. “There’s No Place Like Home” No job too small. Just ask. Call Kevin at 705-209-0024. Visit www.shoppenetang.com/hugsseniorservices/
Sewing and Alterations
Boonieville Creations offers creative custom embroidery, one of a kind gifts and imaginative wood creations. Talk to Laura Huggard by phone at 705-538-0290 or e-mail Boonieville Creations at laura.huggard@sympatico.ca
Cabin In The Pines Sewing & Alterations offers dressmaking, men and women's alterations for all occasions, as well as home decor and patio furniture. Contract or piece work. Pick up and delivery to seniors, as well as at-home consultations. Call Debbie Dorion 322-4167.
Small Engine Repair
Done Right Small Engines services and sells all makes of snowmobiles, snow blowers, lawn equipment, motorcycles, ATVs and Sea Doos. Also offered is on-site repair. If it needs to be fixed, it might as well be Done Right! Speak to Leon at 705-534-4115 or 705-305-4115. Visit www.shopmidland.com/donerightsmallengines/