GIFT BASKETS BY YVONNE

Owner: Yvonne Martens

Address: Kitchener

Phone: 519-741-1146

E-mail: support@giftbasketsbyyvonne.com

Web: www.giftbasketsbyyvonne.com

Business: Whether you want to send a unique gift online to a loved one, express your appreciation to a corporate client or business associate, or send best wishes to a family member, our designer gift baskets will show the recipient that you have class and style.

Employees: 1

Opening date: April 2008

MUSIC LOVERS ACADEMY

Owner: Amy Barber

Address: 30A Grand Ave. S. Cambridge, N1S 2L4

Phone: 519-716-6655

E-mail: amers_238@hotmail.com

Business: Lessons on voice, piano and theory. Owner has a diploma in vocal jazz performance from Mohawk College and is one year away from honours bachelor of music at McMaster University. Six years of private teaching experience at area music schools. Summer specials available.

Employees: 1

Opening date: June 2008

PERSONAL FOCUS

Owners: Dr. Marin Duke

Marcus White

Address: 283 Northfield Dr. E., Suite 10,

Waterloo, N2J 4G8

Phone: 519-880-8999

Fax: 519-880-8998

E-mail: info@personalfocus.ca

Web: www.personalfocus.ca

Business: Our focus? It's all about you! A multi-disciplinary clinic offering laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, laser vein therapy, Botox and fillers, registered massage therapy, teeth whitening, esthetics, and hairstyling by Goldwell educator Holly Robertson.

Employees: 9

Opening date: March 2008

WHO LOVES KITTY?

Owner: Laurie Clarke

Address: Waterloo

E-mail: laurie@wholoveskitty.ca

Web: www.wholoveskitty.ca Business: Who Loves Kitty is an online retail store specializing in unique cat-themed merchandise for cat lovers, including whimsical jewelry, custom cat portraits, and one-of-a-kind art pieces.

Employees: 1

Opening date: May 2008.

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