Objective 2
Attract, Grow and Retain, leveraging our mix of urban and rural assets (2/3)
What has PKED been doing to help businesses grow?
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PKED partnered with the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce to deliver the 2022 Business Summit: Forward Thinking.
The event was hosted in-person and through virtual events geared to supporting businesses across the region.
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Launch of Spark Tourism Product Development Program
PKT has launched a new program aimed at developing and supporting innovative tourism ideas in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. The “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program will match selected applicants with a mentor and provide a seed grant to help take their new tourism idea to the next level.
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Hosted a series of rural workshops focused on new and growing agriculture businesses in partnership with York, Durham, Northumberland, and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Workshop 1: So You Think You Want to Farm?
Workshop 2: Thinking of Diversifying Your Farm?
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Launched 3rd Annual Business Count Survey on May 5th
The 3rd annual survey of local businesses takes place from May 4th to August 26th, 2022.
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Launched a Small Business Workshop Series throughout the County
In partnership with various townships throughout Peterborough County, the Business Advisory Centre has begun to offer a small business workshop series at locations in the participating townships.
Peterborough Matboards celebrated 120 years!
PKED’s President & CEO Rhonda Keenan MC’d the company’s anniversary celebrations.