Business Leaders… PART 3 MICHAEL FILIP Scugog Computers Did you drop your iPhone and break the screen? Does your PC have a virus or did it stop running? Help is at hand! Michael Filip started Scugog Computers four years ago to bring his 18 years of experience to our community. With an extensive back- ground in IT – support, programming, management, and even website development, Michael has the skills and knowledge to solve your technology problems. His friendly approach is refreshing and his pricing is fair. He will often provide advice for free and believes in the “no fix, no fee” policy. His services include PC, laptop and Mac repair, virus removal, tune-ups, data recovery, new hardware or batteries, and beyond. He fixes broken iPhones and iPads too! Michael is proud to be a Scugog Chamber of Commerce Director and is now the Vice Chair of the Chamber. He volunteers on many committees and believes strongly in giving back to his community. 905-985-2161 www.scugogcomputers.com CHRISTEL and GERT VON ENGELBRECHTEN Christel Lake Lavender Christel Lake Lavender is an idyllic place to visit. For the past five years, owners Christel and Gert von Engelbrechten have welcomed people to their relaxing lavender farm. They were looking for a retirement business, and chose lavender because of its beauty. There are lavender tours on golf carts and you can take a stroll among the lavender. Go on a lovely nature walk around the lake and visit the playground and picnic area. The gift shop has lavender products, which enhance health and beauty, plus uniquelavenderproductscreatedbylocalartisans.There’sdriedlavender, culinary products, toys and more! It’s a pretty setting for wedding and engagement photos as well. The public is welcome from May 12 to September 4, on Fridays,Saturdays,SundaysandHolidayMondaysfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or other times by appointment. A fun destination for gardeners and seniors’ groups! 1381 Scugog Line 12, Greenbank christel.lake.lavender@gmail.com www.christellakelavender.com JOE and CATHY GIBSON Budget Blinds of Port Perry Many consumers, selecting decorating needs, can find it challenging to imagine how a product’s colour or texture will look in their home while shopping in a store. Joe and Cathy Gibson, owners of Budget Blinds of Port Perry, offer the perfect solution. “We’ll bring the store to your home!” Cathy smiles. “After all, the best place to shop for your home is in your home.” Joe and Cathy offer free in-home consultations, bringing samples and swatches for comparison to surrounding areas.Appointment times are flexible. Budget Blinds offers full service: professional measuring and installation, a vast array of blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies. They proudly stand behind their motto – exceptional customer service – with a five-year, no-questions warranty. Eight years’ experience confirms they can deliver the goods and they do, right to your home. Your decorating dreams may finish in your home, but as Budget Blinds’ website suggests: “Stylish starts here!” Blackstock • 905-213-2583 www.budgetblinds.com/portperry Style and service for every budget.TM DANA SMITH Dana’s Goldsmithing 186 Queen Street, Port Perry 905-985-2953 www.danasgoldsmithing.com 186 Queen Street, Port Perry Dana Smith, owner of Dana’s Goldsmithing is excited about celebrating the store’s 25th Anniversary this summer. She credits years of success with passion and persistence. She recognizes the great importance of community and giving back and acknowledges her dedicated team of staff in her success. Over the years, she has been honoured to receive numerous awards both personally and professionally and the store has recently been named Central Canadian Retailer of the Year by the Canadian Jewellery Group. Her personal spirit and drive is apparent in all aspects of the business. She ensures her staff are educated and keep up to date within the jewellery industry, but it’s the personal customer service provided to all of her customers that is the most important. Technological advances have offered a broadened clientele area to expand across Canada for her true passion, one-of-a-kind custom jewellery designs. Custom appointments are also available in the store by appointment. Visit us today at Dana’s Goldsmithing… “We Make it Personal” FOCUS - MAY 2017 39