Business

Chiropractic practice - A grand opening for McDonald Chiropractic (www.mcdchiro.ca) in Harriston was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.

FERGUS – The inaugural “Trade Tracks” trade show and symposium was hosted at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 5 and 6 by the South Wellington Community Lions Club.

PALMERSTON – The provincial government will contribute $1.5 million toward a $10-million expansion and production enhancement project expected to create 68 new jobs at the Trusscore manufacturing facility here.

TEVIOTDALE – Bosman Homefront celebrated 25 years in business and the grand opening of a local manufacturing facility with an open house on April 29.

Board cutting – Instead of a ribbon, Ace Hardware has a tradition of sawing through a board to officially open its newest store locations.

HARRISTON – After nearly a dozen years in business locally, Ms-Beauty Med+Salon, Spa, Laser and Foot Care Clinic has opened in a spacious new downtown location here.

ELORA – Stirling Marathon has completed construction of the 50,000 square-foot addition it added to its manufacturing plant in Elora and expects to have it fully operational within the year. And when that happens, the family-owned business will be ready to hire.

PUSLINCH – Wellington Motor Freight wants to build its new headquarters on property at the corner of Brock and Gilmour Roads and relocate from its current location on MacLean Road.

ERIN - Despite being called the “Mayor’s Breakfast,” the March 24 social gathering focused less on Mayor Michael Dehn and more on the challenges facing Erin’s Main Street business community.

MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.

ARTHUR - Wellington North has issued a compliance order to a Caledon-based developer adding 11 new rental apartments to the Sussman’s building at 143 George Street.

ARTHUR – The Farmers Plus on Smith Street in Arthur is closing its doors after nearly a decade serving the farming community in Wellington North.

FERGUS – Frank Moretti has spent more than 50 years cutting hair, 30 of those from his second-storey barbershop overlooking St. Andrew Street. And on May 20, he’s bidding Fergus farewell. Moretti’s for Men will close and Frank, who is 80, will retire.