S.K. Pickens is a new Peterborough-based law firm. Owner Shonagh Pickens has spent more than 13 years as an assistant Crown attorney and has decided to open her own practice, specializing in wills and estates, family law, civil litigation, human rights, and administrative tribunals. With Sarah Koschman, her legal administrator, who she met while working in the criminal justice system, she offers a wealth of experience in litigation and client services.

You'll find them in the Time Square building, Suite 264 at 380 Armour Rd., or online at skpickenslaw.ca.

Sustainable economist

For Our Grandchildren is an organization concerned about the impending effects of climate change. The Peterborough chapter is presenting the well-known sustainable economist Tim Nash this Thursday evening at 7 p.m., featuring a presentation on How to Invest Ethically, Safely and Profitably in today's clean, green technologies and sustainable industries. The event will be held at Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St. in Peterborough. Details at fourourgrandchildren.ca.

Trip to Ireland

The Chamber of Commerce travel program is featuring a trip to Ireland May 27 to June 4. The eight-night group tour will feature visits to Dublin, Blarney, Killarney, the Burren Region, Limerick, Galway, Connemara, and more. There is an information meeting about the trip next Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at the chamber office, 175 George St. Details are on the chamber website, peterboroughchamber.ca, where you can also check out our fall trip to India, which sold out last year.

Chamber events

Upcoming events include the Chamber's annual Power Hour Feb. 12 with all four locally elected leaders on the hot seat. See details at Peterboroughchamber.ca.

The Business Advisory Centre is hosting a training session on social media and digital marketing Feb. 13 at the Venture North Building. Check it out at peterboroughed.ca and while you're there have a look at a new event coming up March 28 – a full day business and entrepreneurship conference covering everything from marketing, finance and branding to sales, customer service and law.

Stuart Harrison is general manager of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. To submit your business news, send an email to stoosnews@nexicom.net or call 705-748-9771 ext. 202. Please note, Harrison does not test any of the products mentioned, or endorse any of the businesses mentioned in The Business Beat.