Business Archive
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Vaughan’s window of opportunity
Posted on February 8, 2012 | 1 CommentWoodbridge’s Blinds to Go manager Ognjan Pavlovic has worked across Canada and the United States but says the citizens here stand out for their candidness. “Sometimes it’s hard get to... -
Stilettoed storekeepers
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWearing four-inch heels while baking cakes and cupcakes has helped Adrienne D’Amico and Cat D’Agostino make a name for their company. In 2009 the friends teamed up to open We... -
Play, and play some more
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsPlanet Play combines laser tag, indoor playground under one roof Welcome to Planet Play. That’s the name of Vaughan’s newest family entertainment facility, which boasts nearly 1,000 square metres of... -
Porchetta sandwiches key to shop’s success
Posted on November 19, 2011 | 1 CommentThe secret to Vicentina Fine Foods’ success may be in the recipe for Mike Mannara’s porchetta sandwiches. His daughter Genny Branco says it is their signature and best-selling dish. “He’s... -
Relaxing win
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsSerenity Spa and Laser takes top prize in health Cindy Chiovitti hopes to show other moms they can have the best of both worlds. “I’d like to be an inspiration... -
Making the dough
Posted on November 12, 2011 | 2 CommentsToronto-based bakery Pita Break expands to Vaughan After 15 years of baking bread, it’s time to take a Pita Break. But not for long, as the family-owned business recently expanded... -
Friends joined to form award-winning Haven
Posted on October 13, 2011 | 1 CommentBy ANN RUPPENSTEIN Friends Melissa Caiazzo and Milea Rollo teamed up to open Haven Salon and Spa on October 12, 2010. “It was something we wanted to do for years,”... -
Dancing to be the best
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsBy ANN RUPPENSTEIN When Ginette Guimond started the Maple Academy of Dance 14 years ago it consisted of two staff members, 80 students and one dance studio. Today the company... -
Best of the best take a bow
Posted on October 13, 2011 | 1 CommentThe city’s favourite businesses recognized at first annual Best of Vaughan Awards By OMAR MOSLEH Vaughan’s entrepreneurial spirit was on full display at the Best of Vaughan Awards on Sept....










