SPECIAL INFORMATION SECTION
Business openings, transformations & businesses new to On The Bay BLACK ROCK CONSTRUCTION COLLINGWOOD LTD. Black Rock is a new excavation contractor specializing in septic systems, shoreline protection, general excavation, trenching, lot grading, water & sewer services, and driveways. Services include repairing existing septic systems; Greg Waddell, owner of Black Rock designing and installing Construction. new systems; trenching for water lines, electrical and sewer; lot grading; installing culverts and driveways; shoreline protection and erosion control; excavation and backfill for new foundations. “I’m a strong believer in delivering high-quality service and value to my clients,” said owner Greg Waddell. “With over 15 years’ experience, Black Rock Construction is here to correct your problems and deliver a solid foundation to your next project.” With a background in oil and gas pipeline construction, water & sewer construction and general excavation, Black Rock is also licenced to design and install septic systems. “We strive to deliver excellent quality work to all our customers,” said Waddell.
In business for more than 50 years, Central Marine is opening a sales location in Thornbury this spring. “Central Marine is the world’s biggest Stanley boat dealer,” said general manager Pete Moreau. “We also specialize in many other outboard brand boats including Jeanneau, WorldCat, Blackfin and Lighthouse. We Pete Moreau, General Manager and have the ability to do our Erin Cox, Business and Marketing Manager of Central Marine own custom fabrication and electronic installs in-house.” With the addition of Thornbury, the company will have three sales locations and two full-service marinas on Georgian Bay, plus a sales office in Muskoka. “We have our very own in-house welder and can customize your Stanley to suit you, from custom canvas to electronics, stereo, finishing packages and more,” said Moreau. “Our dedicated sales staff and top-trained technicians are here to make your boat shopping experience fun, easy and financially advantageous.” Central Marine is also an authorized repair and service dealer for Mercury, Volvo and Yamaha. 171 Midland Ave., Midland (Head Office) 705-526-4251 • centralmarine.ca
705-351-2617 • blkrck.ca
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JDC CUSTOM HOMES INC.
Edwards Insurance Brokers is an independent insurance brokerage with 15 years’ experience providing comprehensive and customized solutions to protect client assets. “We’re the only locally owned and independent brokerage in Collingwood,” said owner and President Brian Edwards. “We combine the exceptional personal service Brian Edwards, owner & president of you would expect from a small Edwards Insurance. brokerage with the expertise, capabilities and insurer support that are normally only found with larger GTA-based brokerages.” The firm offers a wide range of products for both personal and commercial clients. Personal insurance includes life, home and auto as well as coverage for cottage or vacation properties. On the commercial side, specialty areas include ski resorts, recycling operations and adventure tourism. Commercial expertise ranges from contractors to manufacturers and retail, and includes everything from unique one-off businesses to large national operations. “We don’t want to just sell insurance; rather our goal is to work with our clients to understand their unique needs and then source the best coverage for them,” said Edwards.
JDC is a full-service construction and design team providing consulting, designing, building and management for your addition, custom home or renovation. Owners Paul and Margaret Janssen started the business 27 years ago, offering design/build services, project management, waterproofing and maintenance programs for new homes, additions Paul & Margaret Janssen, owners of and renovations. “At JDC we JDC Custom Homes. work as a close-knit team, providing services from concept ideas all the way to move-in condition,” said Paul Janssen. “We provide each client with their very own ‘client journey.’ ” An award-winning design/build company, JDC has been a member of the Greater Dufferin Home Builders Association, Tarion and RenoMark. Paul is currently president of the local home builders association and a board member of the Dufferin Board of Trade. “Our passion is to give the ultimate experience to our clients, staff, trades, suppliers and everyone involved in the journey,” he said. “JDC proudly believes in the concept that by building honest relationships, one can build anything.”
1 First St. Suite 220, The Admiral Building, Collingwood edwards-insurance.ca
23 Commerce Road, Unit #3, Orangeville 519-925-0663 • jdccustomhomes.ca
ON THE BAY
SPRING 2021
