Economic Development eNews | December 18, 2018

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Business Profile

Top feature photo: Linda Scallion in her colourful shop demonstrating a singing bowl used for meditation and relaxation.

The shop is located at 247 Old River Road West but you can spot the sign from the Parkway between Rockport and Mallorytown.

Photos above: Products, books and CDs; Photo below, Purple Door studio for workshops and events.

Open The Purple Door

to discover & connect

MALLORYTOWN LANDING - There is much to see and experience at The Purple Door Books and Gifts shop.

Owner Linda Scallion is in her 6th year of business and says her business overlooking the 1000 Islands Parkway has a loyal following and has become a destination in "a great old house with great energy and history."

The Purple Door is a hub for spiritual, metaphysical and New Age information, products, esoteric events and workshops. You'll find an array of inspirational gifts, meditation tools, singing bowls, statuary, Tarot and Oracle cards, healing crystals, music, pendulums, flying wish paper and more than a 100 different tumbled stones.

Linda offers the largest selection of New Age and metaphysical books along the St. Lawrence Corridor.

"There are new people coming into the store all of the time," says Linda, adding customers tend to stop in and stay for a while because there is so much to see. "It's been very positive and the business is growing each year."

Among some of the special events, classes and workshops are visits from spiritual and intuitive mediums. Recent events included Intuitive Readings by Kristy Gibson, a Christmas Tea Tasting with Zen Acres, and Divination Stone Readings with Yaeb'Et. An Intention Setting workshop by Sheryl Pederson is set for January 12th.

The shop is open year round from Tuesday to Saturday. Learn more about the products, store hours and the schedule of upcoming events and shows by visiting Linda's website or Facebook page or by calling 613-923-5320. Sign up for Linda's newsletter and follow her Book of the Week post. You can also email her.

Regional Marketing

List your festival or event in the Ontario Guide

It's that time of year again to submit your festival or event in the Festivals and Events Ontario Guide. It's free!

Your information will appear in the guide and on the Ontario Travel website. It has an annual reach of more than 4 million consumers.

For a listing to be considered in the selection process for inclusion in the Guide, your Festivals or Event(s) must be submitted to BOTH the Festivals and Events Ontario website and the Destination Ontario website.

The printed guides will be available through a broad distribution network, including the Festivals and Events Ontario office, the Destination Ontario visitor information centres and associated tourism related channels.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 11, 2019.

Workshops and Seminars

The Basics of Exporting

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27,

1-3 p.m.

WHERE: Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls

COST: $22.52

The speaker is Christian Siviere of Solimpex. The seminar will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad including: Financial issues, Canadian export regulations, declarations, Permits and LIcenses, logistics costs, Free Trade Agreements and their impact, regional differences, shipping to trade shows, the roles and responsibilities of the exporter, importer, carrier, freight forwarder, customs broker and other intermediaries.

Importing 101: An Introduction to Importing in Canada (Basic)

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27,

10 a.m. to 12 noon.

WHERE: Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B, Smiths Falls

COST: $22.52

This seminar will provide a broad outline of what you need to know to start importing goods from abroad: Financial issues (Incoterms, payments, exchange rates, insurance), Canadian import regulations, labeling, quotas, Permits and Licenses, logistics costs and documentation required for smooth customs clearance, and Free Trade Agreements and their impact.