From supporting wheelchair basketball, to hockey and soccer teams and food banks, family owned and operated businesses like Prime Windows and Doors make a difference in the local community.
Small businesses are often described as the backbone of the economy, helping out with local charities, jobs, and more. For Small Business Week, MBC is celebrating local businesses all week long, and recently caught up with Chris Woolnough, owner of Prime Windows and Doors.
“Prime Windows and Doors focuses on exterior residential windows and doors,” explains Woolnough. “We offer some high-performing products at a reasonable price.”
Through its two local locations, the company serves communities stretching from Kingston through to Durham, and more.
Woolnough says initially they started out in 2014 as a renovation company – but about six years ago, a medical diagnosis in the family prompted a change.
Prime Windows and Doors works with an array of manufacturers to meet customers’ needs – whether that means budget, style or custom needs, notes Woolnough.
Meanwhile, he says giving back continues to remain at the forefront for the team.
And while that’s a big focus, it’s not the only way the company helps in the community.
Meanwhile, 2025 has marked a challenging year for the overall business community on several fronts – whether navigating global economics, the rise of artificial intelligence, the affordability crisis, and more.
For Woolnough, he says the housing market has taken a “big dip” and people are more conscious of their money right now – but they also want to shop local and see Canadian-made. And that part isn’t new for Prime Windows and Doors.
He’s hoping for a turnaround and to see more homes being built again soon. He also notes that installation of new windows and doors can help with savings at home through utility costs, as well as add value to homes.
