Benefits of Supporting Local Business

Supporting local business benefits not only the proprietors, but also the communities they belong to. Successful, independent locally owned businesses enrich the communities they are based in, in many ways. Small businesses generate the following: 1.) Community Character • Diverse small businesses establish a community’s unique character and contributes to its identity. • As small […]

Our Community Unites to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham

On Wed May 6, the communities of Port Perry and Uxbridge Ontario had the opportunity to show a local children’s charity their full support, and they didn’t disappoint! Once a year around the world, McDonald’s Restaurants celebrate McHappy Day where portions of sales are donated to designated charities. This year, Ginger and Sandy Jackson, franchisees […]

Why Upright Doors is Committed to Community Involvement

Learn why Upright Doors is committed to community involvement in this article. Upright Door Service Inc is a family owned and operated business serving Uxbridge, Ontario. Owner Alan Fortnum lives in town. He hikes and cycles on the beautiful trails in the community and the surrounding area. Alan fosters social and economic relationships within the […]

Upright Team Makes Splash in 2014 Polar Plunge‏

On the first morning of 2014, with the temperature hovering around -13 C, volunteers, friends, family and approximately 20 adventurous participants gathered and lined the shore of Elgin Pond for the second annual Polar Plunge to support the United Way. Among the revelers were 8 people representing family owned and operated residential garage door company Upright Door […]