Kim Cranfield, Owner of South Bay Marketing and Events has been in the Kawartha Lakes area making connections and working with local businesses since 2013. Specializing in the Ontario Craft Beer industry, she established the Kawartha Craft Beer Festival in 2015 while working as the Marketing Director for the largest craft brewery in the region.

Kim has launched South Bay to expand her services to include marketing, copywriting, and event management to help a wider range of businesses in the area. Having worked with many start-ups and small businesses, she has had a chance to experience a wide range of marketing-related duties, and makes it her job to think of every last detail so there’s a plan for success. She hopes to contribute to the city by helping businesses grow and expand in the area, and by creating memorable, impactful events that showcase the Kawarthas.