When was the last time something you said was misunderstood? If you’ve ever travelled to another country, or sent an email for that matter, you can probably think of at least one.  In the UK, the words ‘jumper’ and ‘braces’ don’t mean what they do here, for instance.  In certain scenarios this type of miscommunication can be treacherous. For businesses, clear communication can be just as important as the quality of their product or service. This is where Carl Michener comes in.

Bruce Zigman is the entrepreneur behind another ‘first’ for Collingwood, “bringing insanely good coffee and a first class bike service with a fulltime bike mechanic to an ideally situated café setting.” April 10th, 2021 they opened at 246 Hurontario Street, serving the ever-growing clusters of cycling and outdoor enthusiasts in Collingwood and surrounding areas.

Husband and wife team, Cheryl McMenemy and Alex Yuen, opened the doors of The Collingwood Olive Oil Company in May of 2014. Alex, a native of Collingwood, is best known for managing the original Bamboo Terrace Restaurant.

What do you do when COVID-19 makes you terribly sick? You figure out a way to reduce the chance of that happening to others. That’s the case with George Irwin, self-professed “Toycoon” and Owner of Irwin Toy, along with business partner Brenda Elliott.

Black Bellows Brewing Company operates a craft brewery, restaurant, and fully-stocked bottle shop on the corner of Simcoe and Sainte Marie in downtown Collingwood. The brewery officially opened its doors in 2020.