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If you're a current or past client of ours, send us your business card or logo (in either jpeg or gif format), contact information (address/phone/ fax/website), and a brief description of your business with hours of operation. Contact Erica Jurus at ejurus@niagaracollege.ca or
905-641-2252 x 4435 for more information or to submit your materials. Please note: all participating businesses must keep their posting up to date by sending updates to the BDC via the contact information above.
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About A Bride Weddings & Events Inc. Proprietor: Ellen Steen Location : Niagara Ph. 289-668-7933 E-mail: ellen@aboutabride.ca About a Bride provides coordination for weddings (Full Planning or "Day of") and for your Special Events (fundraiser, gala or private party). "More than just satisfied with your event...just about Amazed" |
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Amigo Cleaning Services Proprietor: Marcela Ospina Location: 77-59 Rykert St., St. Catharines Ph. 905-325-1586 Amigo Cleaning Services offers cleaning for residential and commercial establishments, with an emphasis on consistency, quality service and responsiveness to clients' needs. |
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Any Colour You Like Proprietor: Kevin Haner Location: 5078 Friesen Blvd., Beamsville Ph. (h) 905-563-0112; (c) 905-327-3040 E-mail: twohaners@sympatico.ca ANY COLOUR YOU LIKE has successfully completed jobs throughout the Niagara Peninsula from Burlington to Niagara Falls. We use only the finest paints and stains from top quality manufacturers like PARA, SHERWIN WILLIAMS and BENJAMIN MOORE. We take pride in the fact that we treat your home or place of business as if it was our own. We strive for 100% of our customers to be 100% satisfied 100% of the time. |
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A Page Home Improvements Proprietor: Art Page Ph. 905-941-2549 A Page Home Improvements offers complete handyman/renovation services to residential and commercial customers. Art Page provides a wide variety of services -- room renovations, bathroom remodelling, drywall installation, doors and trim, finish carpentry, decking, home theatre installations and much more. |
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Arm Guards Proprietor: Derek Spear Location: 4257 Mitchell Ave., Niagara Falls Ph. 289-407-6062 E-mail: armguards@cogeco.ca The Arm Guard is a highly durable, one size fits all, ready-to-use eyewear sleeve designed for the hair salon industry. It slides easily on and off customers' eyewear to protect their glasses from colour chemicals during a hair treatment. |
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Ballooniverse Proprietor: Angela Bachert Ph. 905-687-2117 E-mail: abachert@cogeco.ca Ballooniverse offers unique balloon decor for events, conferences, weddings and private parties. |
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Best Friends Dog Walking Pet & House Services Proprietor: Kimberly Kester Ph. 905-563-3813 Cell: 905-570-5471 E-mail: bestfriendsdogwalking@sympatico.ca Our mission at Best Friends Dog Walking Pet & House Services is to maintain your pet's health with exercise and tender loving care. We want our clients to feel totally comfortable with the security and maintenance of their home, gardens and other services we provide. We are fully registered, bonded and insured, giving you peace of mind while you're away. |
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The Bleu Turtle Breakfast Bistro Proprietor: Robert Berry Location: 215 St. Paul St. W., St. Catharines Ph. 905-688-0330 The Bleu Turtle Bistro Breakfast Bistro is focused on being innovative with food and on sharing Niagara's amazing array of fresh and local produce. Chef Robby bakes bread daily and prepares his own foods, including roasted meat and vegetables. |
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Confident Image Chez France Proprietor: France Di Paola, Electrologist & Skin Care Professional Location: 569 Ontario St., Unit 1, St. Catharines Ph. 905-931-0686 E-mail: confidentimage@cogeco.net Hrs (by appointment): Mon-Thu 9am to 7pm, Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 8am to 2pm France Di Paola offers a permanent solution to unwanted facial and body hair by Electrolysis. She specializes in Aesthetics (incl. Microdermabrasion, Non-Surgical Face Lifts, and Phototherapy -- for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation correction and acne treatment. Her clinic is focused on making you look younger and building your self-confidence with all natural products. |
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David Walker Computer Security Proprietor: Dr. David Walker Location: Virtually everywhere: on the Internet. (in person: in the Niagara Peninsula!) Blog: blog.dwcomputersecurity.com E-mail: dw@dwcomputersecurity.com In as little as 30 seconds, a determined criminal can break into your computer through the Internet and have access to all of your confidential data. We provide the information and training that you need to prevent intrusion, in language that you can understand. For your own peace of mind, contact us. We look forward to helping you. |
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Delyla's Gourmet Pizza & Italian Eatery Proprietor: Deborah Frick Ph. 905-937-1020 Hours of Operation: Mon - Wed 4pm to 11pm Delyla's provides the warm and inviting atmosphere of a quaint Italian restaurant. Gourmet pizzas like "Firenza", "Quatro Formaggio" and "Salsiccia" are the mainstay, but equally appealing are the homemade pasta dishes and tantalizing appetizers. Delyla's also brings back the famous "White Pizza" that was once a community favourite. Since Italian food and wine go hand in hand, Delyla's will be stocking Italian and other imported wines, as well as Niagara vintages. Unique to this area, Delyla's also offers the BYOW endorsement, allowing patrons to bring their own purchased wine for a nominal corkage fee.
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Dentalogics Proprietor: Susan Bafaro Ph. 905-680-7539 Dentalogics brings a new attitude of advanced care to the dental sector. Their complete charting system has been designed for organized individuals -- its thorough yet simplistic approach will help clients save time and money, and its integration ability will allow for ease of transference. A must have for the professional in all of us. |
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D'Vine Wine Proprietor: Phillip & Linda Saulnier Location: 6175 Dunn Street., Niagara Falls Ph. 905-357-6363 Fax: 905-357-6313 Phillip and Linda Saulnier offer a wide variety of custom-made red and white wines, a selection of cheeses, gift items & accessories, wedding wines and special occasion packages in their Niagara Falls shop. |
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Easy Storage Solutions Proprietor: Stephen Burt Location: Niagara Region Ph. 289-296-9541 E-mail: easystoragesolutions@live.com Wherever you have storage needs, ESS has the solution. Easy Storage Solutions is a home, garage and closet organizing business. We help you with your storage problems. We sell and install: SlatWall and Slatwall accessories, tire racks, ceiling storage, shelves, floor coatings and tiles that can be even installed on your patio. |
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Eco Spa Proprietor: Kristine Halstead Location: Four Points by Sheraton 3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON Ph. 905-650-1056 |
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Elegant Essentials Proprietor: Tracy Butler Ph. 905-468-7541 Elegant Essentials makes wedding planning a snap for couples as well as for wedding industry professionals by supplying wedding details and services that will create that perfect and memorable day. It's also a boutique that provides women of all ages with affordable luxuries to fulfill their dreams, such as designer-inspired handbags, jewelry, gifts and accessories. Experience the royal treatment with high quality products, exceptional service and value. |
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Edit Design Proprietor: Edit Kasza Location: Cambridge, ON Ph. 519-240-9242 Edit Design offers a comprehensive range of services to assist professional space planning, computerized kitchen planning, interior design consultation, and residential and commercial organizing. Using the simple concept that space should be a living reflection of the user, we strive to balance beauty and function. By listening and working with you, we make dreams reality! |
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Finesse Interior Design & Home Decor Proprietor: Michele Auger Location: 89 & 1/2 Geneva St., St. Catharines Ph. 905-688-5105 E-mail: michele@decoratingwithfinesse.com Interior Decoration and Retail Home Decor |
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Flower Sense Proprietor: Fermin de los Reyes Location: 553 Ontario St., St. Catharines Ph. 905-646-3330 or 416-607-5603 E-mail: wecare@flowersense.ca Flower Sense offers only the finest flowers, floral arrangements and gifts. We are proudly serving the St. Catharines area and Niagara Wine Country. Our service is friendly, prompt and personal. |
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Four Point Travel Proprietor: Danuela Freel Location: 274 Fourth Avenue Square, St. Catharines Ph. 905-688-5500 Fax: 905-688-5501 E-mail: dan@fourpointtravel.ca Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am to 5pm Four Point Travel is a full-service travel agency that emphasizes individual customer service. The owner, Danuela Freel, has 18 years of experience in the travel business and specializes in European travel. The agency is senior-friendly and has a German-speaking agent. They can arrange everything from bus tours to cruises to honeymoon/weddingmoons. |
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Frans Ipema Home Renovations Proprietor: Frans Ipema, Licensed Carpenter Location: Niagara Region Ph. 905-563-9499 C: 905-931-9499 We specialize in basement renovations -- transforming basements into beautiful, functional living spaces. Call for "Free" estimates. We service the entire Niagara Region. |
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Freedom Home Solutions Proprietor: John Strachan Ph. 905-321-7775 Freedom Home Solutions is dedicated to providing assistance to seniors who want to continue to live in their home and who may just need "an extra hand" to take care of things. By running errands, assisting with or making shopping trips, and performing minor home repairs, Freedom Home Solutions helps seniors maintain their safety and independence in their own homes. Freedom provides hourly, weekly and monthly home assistance services. |
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Garden City
Environmental Services President: Michael Legall Location: 48 Beamer Ave., St. Catharines Ph. 905-325-7676 E-mail: gardencityenvironmental@yahoo.ca Garden City Environmental Services is an asbestos and mold solutions provider. We are a licensed, insured and experienced environmental services contractor serving residential, commercial and institutional clients throughout the Niagara Region and southern Ontario. |
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GoGirlGolf Proprietor: Sandi Campbell Location: Niagara Region Ph. 289-257-0427 E-mail: sandie@gogirlgolf.ca GoGirlGolf is dedicated to encouraging women of all ages and abilities to get involved by providing opportunities to learn, play and enjoy a lifelong involvement with the game. We provide women with a variety of golf-related social events and activities that provide a fun, welcoming atmosphere while cultivating valued personal and business relationships. |
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Gypsy Alley Proprietor: Talia Gillan Location: 11 Front Street, Thorold Ph. 905-227-0007 Fax: 905-227-0007 Talia Gillan stocks an eclectic and unique mix of clothing and accessories in her roomy shop on Front Street in Thorold. The shop carries clothing for both men and women, in a wide range of sizes, as well as a collection of beautiful hand-crafted jewellery. |
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Happy Being Me Proprietor: Wendy Matthews Location: 84 Elma St., St. Catharines Ph. 905-935-2082 E-mail: inspire@happybeingme.com Happy Being Me™ is a unique business in Niagara that offers organic and eco-friendly clothing and accessories. All of our products are printed with the positive message of Happy Being Me™, and with one of our family of characters. We offer clothing for the whole family, from newborn to adults. Owner Wendy Matthews has started this business to promote this positive message of well being, not only for ourselves but also for the world around us. |
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Hire A Spouse To Fix Your house Proprietor: Rob McDougall Ph. 905-650-9862 Hire a Spouse to Fix Your House provides handyman, home and yard maintenance and renovation services, along with minor plumbing and electrical repairs. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Owner Rob McDougall is available for providing estimates in the early evening. |
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Italian Bakery Pure Cake Design Proprietor: Tracey Kahlen and Mark Gerbrandt Location: 4243 Drummond Rd., Niagara Falls Ph. 905-371-0725 Italian Bakery Pure Cake Design provides artisanal breads, wedding and specialty cakes, biscotti, flatbreads, pastries and pies, cookies, pizza and gourmet goodies, all made with the finest and purest ingredients. |
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Jacob's Exquisite Cuisine Proprietor and Chef: Jacob Lucas Ph. 289-668-4229 E-mail: personalchef@jacobsexquisitecuisine.com www.mychefsite.com/exquisitecuisine As your personal chef, I can provide two weeks' worth of dinners in your home -- fully cooked meals in your refrigerator or freezer that you can "heat-n-eat". I can also prepare private dinner parties, showers, romantic dinners for two, and cocktail, birthday or anniversary parties. As your Personal Chef Service I can save you both money and time. |
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Landscape Visions Proprietor: Kean Trelford Ph. 905-358-6318 E-mail: landscapevisions@sympatico.ca Landscape Visions takes pride in offering superior landscape property maintenance in the Niagara Region. |
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MC Antiques & Furniture Repair Proprietor: Amir Tavasol Location: Niagara Falls Ph. 905-380-4969 E-mail: mali.saeedi@yahoo.ca MC Antiques & Furniture Repair, with more than 20 years of professional experience, can make your furniture look beautiful again. We are based in Niagara Falls but will pick up and deliver anywhere within the Niagara Region for no additional charge. |
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Momentos
Personal Historians Proprietor: Rita Visser Ph. 905-356-3225 Momentos wants to make a difference in people's lives. We deliver peace-of-mind through the documenting and sharing of personal histories. We capture the authentic memories and essence of loved ones in order to pass on their stories and images for generations to come. Momentos also offers fine art books for occasions such as anniversaries, retirement, weddings, baby books and more. |
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Muileboom Greenhouses Proprietor: Peter and Robin Muileboom Location: 462 Pinecrest Road, Port Colborne Ph. 905-834-3443 Fax: 905-834-3474 Muileboom Greenhouses, is a family owned and operated farm in Port Colborne that produces tomatoes and seedless cucumbers of the highest quality and exceptional taste. Their produce has been featured on shows by both Anna & Michael Olson. |
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Niagara Pet Nanny Proprietor: Janet Spratt Ph. 905-937-1756 Fax: 905-937-2776 E-mail: niagarapetnanny@yahoo.ca Your pet deserves the best. Caring for pets like only a family can. Janet is a member of Pet Sitters International, All Canadian Pet Services Network, and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. She has been a pet owner and lover all her life, and has over 25 years experience caring for, training and showing dogs. |
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Personal Optical Proprietor: Rachel Hill-Campbell Location: 2F Tremont Dr 1a, St. Catharines, Ontario Ph. 905-227-9937 Fax: 905-684-0717 E-mail: eyewear@personaloptical.com Personal Optical offers a unique selection of eyewear custom-chosen for your features and lifestyle. Rachel offers both a retail location as well as a mobile service that brings eyewear to clients with busy lifestyles or mobility issues. |
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Perfectly Painted Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Proprietor: Michelle Gentile Ph. 905-964-7283 High quality interior and exterior painting and decorating for residential and small commercial projects. Perfectly Painted delivers a neat, clean and perfect job every time. We can work with any budget. |
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Planned to a T Proprietor: Tara Santo Location: 9 Pine St. North (Pine Plaza), Thorold Ph. 905-680-7526 Fax: 905-680-7527 E-mail: tara@plannedtoat.com Exceptional events, without exception! Tara Santo will fill all your planning needs, whether it's for a wedding, private party, fundraiser, or corporate event. |
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Precision Metals Proprietor: John Klassen Location: 31-113 Cushman Rd., St. Catharines Ph. 905-687-3535 Precision Metals provides fine metal fabrication of countertops, sink units, cabinets, ventilation hoods, or just about anything else you can think of. There are samples in the showroom at 31-113 Cushman Rd., St. Catharines, to illustrate what John Klassen can create, including his beautiful and unique metal sculptures. |
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PWP Storage Proprietor: Peter Harlamow Ph. 905-321-1414 E-mail: gpsharley@yahoo.ca PWP Storage in St. Catharines is a gated property which houses portable storage units of various sizes and types for clients who need additional storage space. Contact owner Peter Harlamow for more information. |
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Red Dog Design Proprietor: Michele Young Location: St. Catharines Ph. 905-932-3932 E-mail: michele@reddogdesign.ca Make an impact with knockout marketing materials! We do: Logos, Business Cards, Web Design, Writing/Editing, and much more. Your company deserves a smart, professional image -- call us with your ideas! |
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Sahara Proprietor: Tony Saleh Location: 5225 Thorold Stone Rd., Niagara Falls Ph. 905-358-1111 Tony Saleh creates fresh, delicious Mediterranean take-out food in Niagara Falls. His specialty is shawarma: chicken or beef shaved off a spit and wrapped in pita bread with sauces and a variety of toppings. His baklava is light and not too sweet. |
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S.R. Business Services Proprietor: Shirley Reyes Location: 51 Junkin St., St. Catharines Ph. 905-397-3274 E-mail: srreyes@cogeco.ca Shirley Reyes brings knowledge, experience and skill in developing personalized accounting packages for existing or new businesses. Her mission is to provide the peace of mind that comes from having a trustworthy and reliable financial service, which will allow her clients to pursue their own goals and accomplishments. Shirley can provide bookkeeping, payroll and tax services on site or online. |
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Tea at the Beam House Proprietor: Brenda Travis Location: 5053 King St., Beamsville Hours: Tues-Sun, 10am to 4pm Ph. 905-563-7584 Located in downtown Beamsville in a restored 1852 Victorian home on the Wine Route in the beautiful Niagara Region, Tea at the Beam House is an ideal stop for a spot of tea in an elegant atmosphere. The tea room offers a select lunch menu that changes according to the seasonal produce available. The accompanying gift shop offers a variety of teas, tea paraphernalia, books and gift items. |
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The Smiling Mom Proprietor: Lara Rootes Location: 4129 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls Ph. 905-358-3053 At The Smiling Mom, owner Lara Rootes both sells and purchases children's and maternity items on consignment, a boon for families with either growing children or those who've outgrown their clothes. All items are "gently used and freshly laundered". |
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The Sweet Spot Proprietor: Brenda Travis Location: 104 Griffin St., Smithville Ph. 905-957-7768 Hours: 11am to 10pm 7 days/week You deserve some Yummy! Treat yourself to smoothies, milkshakes, pastries, cappuccinos, pies, cakes and even penny candy! |
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Universal Home Inspections Inc. Proprietor: Joe Ferro Location: 5040 Sixth Ave., Niagara Falls Ph. 289-241-3898 www.universalhomeinspections.ca A professional home inspection can mean the difference between a great start in a new home or a costly mistake. Our unbiased assessment will provide you with an expert opinion and professional report. We also perform Pre-Home Inspections for sellers, providing a marketable edge when listing your house. Call us or view our website for complete details. |
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VIP Connect Proprietor: Michel Mustapha Location: 42 Autumn Place, St. Catharines Ph. 905-321-8547 E-mail: info@vipconnect.ca At VIP Connect we provide professional referral services to our business partners. We are consistently building and maintaining long-term relationships through an exclusive membership forum that connects our business partners with our consumer clients. Think of us as a family network with business value. Visit our online discount merchant directory. |
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Wee Care Diaper Service Proprietor: Tanya L. Richard Location: 672 Penrose St., Welland Ph. 905-397-8732 C: 905-401-3406 E-mail: weecareniagara@cogeco.ca Changing Niagara One Tushie at a Time! Wee Care offers: |
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Weller Photography Proprietor: Thomas Weller Location: Niagara Ph. 905-327-2318
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Wieler Studios Proprietor: Jody Wieler Location: 67 Lowell Ave., St. Catharines Hours: By Appointment Ph. 905-708-0031 E-mail: jody@wielerstudios.com By combining fire, oxygen, glass and a few simple |
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Fashions for
Special Needs President: Gloria Zawaly Location: 13A Albert St. W., Thorold Ph. 905-227-1200 Fax. 905-227-1205 Toll-free 1-800-631-1200 E-mail: gzawaly@niagara.com www.fashionsforspecialneeds.com Fashions for Special Needs provides attractive, easy-to-put-on clothing and accessories for people with limited mobility or functionality. The products are made from highest quality fabrics, are created for colour-fastness and durability, and are 100% guaranteed. |