Three more ribbon cuttings take place at new Amherstburg businesses
- Ron Giofu
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
A trio of new local businesses were the site of recent ribbon cuttings.
The most recent ribbon cutting was Sunday afternoon at Studio Seven. That new business is located at 300 Victoria St. S., the former home of the Fighting Island Boxing Club and the Scout Hall.
Owners Laura and Danijela Dobrich opened the new business, which Danijela said is a “boutique reformer pilates studio.” She said her and her mother were happy to see so many people at the ribbon cutting.
“Opening Studio Seven has been a dream of mine,” she said.
The joy of pilates helped bring her and her mother even closer, she added. Danijela said they like the location and they are excited to get going.
Laura added her thanks to their family and friends. She said they are pleased to open where they are at.
“We’re happy to renovate this building and bring it back to life,” she said.
Danijela added both her and Laura were certified together and decided to open their own boutique. She said they now own the site and look forward to offering their services to the Amherstburg community.
Studio Seven offers morning classes at 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and evening classes at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will also be Saturday morning classes.
“We’re really excited to start this new journey together to teach and educate people about pilates and how it benefits their body,” said Danijela.
“We are delighted you have chosen this place,” said Mayor Michael Prue.
Prue noted the history of the building and wished the Dobrich family luck.
“I can’t believe what you’ve done to it,” said Prue. “This is a remarkable transformation.”
Prue thanked them for believing in Amherstburg and opening a business here.
Amanda Kerr Fitness was the site of a ribbon cutting May 31. The business is located in the middle unit at 111 Sandwich St. S., in the building in front of Sobeys and across from the former General Amherst High School.
Kerr thanked her husband for having faith in her and also finding the new space. She said she tells clients to grow their comfort zones and that is what she has done by opening her new studio.
“Opening a studio has been a dream of mine,” she told supporters outside the venue.
Kerr indicated she wants to help train and nourish clients as she improves their well-being.
“Let’s make something happen here,” she said.
Noting she has been a personal trainer and nutritionist for four years, Kerr said she previously worked at a chain gym but wanted to branch out on her own.
“I realized that wasn’t for me,” said Kerr. “I wanted to do something that aligned with me, my goals and my clients.”Her first client was Sunday. Hours vary as early as 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., depending on the need of the client.
Prue thanked Kerr for choosing Amherstburg, adding he likes the location. He said the location will be even better if the former General Amherst High School development that have been proposed by Valente Developments comes to fruition.
“I just want to wish you all the best,” Prue told Kerr. “Amherstburg is very proud of our business community. It’s not long for an empty spot to be filled again.”
For more information, call 647-838-3338, e-mail info@amandakerrfitness.com or search @amandakerrfitness on Instagram.
Another recent ribbon cutting took place at the store and eatery within the Sun Retreats campground on Pike Road. Site Zero General Store and Eatery is officially open under the new ownership of Dan and Megan Monk. The family-run business is open daily.
“We’ve opened up this year to offer great service to the park,” said Dan, whose day job is as the deputy fire chief for the Town of Amherstburg. “We’re trying to create an atmosphere to give everyone here everything they need.”
Dan said he, Megan and their family are regular campers at Sun Retreats and saw the business opportunity open up.
“We thought we could fill the gap,” he said. “We love it. It sounded like a fun adventure.”
Site Zero General Store & Eatery is a seasonal business, operating from May 1-Oct. 31 with hours being 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday with extended hours on holidays.
“It’s for people in the park and their visitors,” Dan stated.
Dan added they sell a wide variety of items, noting they are trying to assist campers who arrive at the campground and realize they left something at home.
“We’re trying to answer the questions of what are things we forget so no one else has to go without them,” he said.
Prue congratulated Dan and Megan “for taking a giant leap” and opening the new store.
“I’m sure Dan and Megan are going to do a great job here,” said Prue.
Sun Retreats is located at 4610 County Road 18 (Pike Road) in Amherstburg.
Three more ribbon cuttings take place at new Amherstburg businesses
By Ron Giofu