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Attract, Grow and Retain, leveraging our mix of urban and rural assets 2.2
…& Drink November: Other, Warsaw Caves, Attractions, Food & Drink, Shopping, Culture & Heritage December: Other (Musicfest Diner’s Book), Festivals & Events, Shopping, Parks & Trails, Attractions, Directions What is…
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Category: Stories
Farmhill Weddings: A Modern Farm Wedding Gem in Keene, ON
…guests. “We’re ‘all in’ kind of people,” laughs Jenn. “It just really isn’t like us to not jump in with two feet. So we did.” With the venue structure completed…
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Category: Media Release
Announcement of New Downtown Business Hub
…for mobile visitor services. With the move to a downtown location, PED is allowing for clients to access their services in a convenient one-stop-shop environment. It is anticipated that Peterborough…
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Category: Media Release
FutureProof Your Retail Business Through Free Online Workshop
…to come.” Added Hillary Manion, Entrepreneurship Officer for PKED’s Business Advisory Centre. For more information on the FutureProofing Retail workshop and to register for free visit www.peterboroughed.ca/event/futureproofing-retail/. Registration closes on…
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Category: Stories
Bringing local art and design to the homes of the Peterborough region with Birchview Design
…and large-scale renovation projects,” says Nancy. “This growth is entirely due to the support we have seen from our local community.” Sonja agrees, and for her, the entrepreneurial spirit of…
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Category: Media Release
Six Small Businesses Awarded Grants Through Starter Company Plus
[PETERBOROUGH, ON]: On Thursday, December 5th, 2019, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre announced $30,000 in funding to support local entrepreneurs with their business growth. This announcement of funding…
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Category: Stories
The Loomex Group Providing Emergency Management Expertise to Communities in Need
…emergency management consulting to several First Nation and Indigenous Communities. “We’re managing pandemic response for three first nations communities in Ontario,” Gervais said. “We’re also helping the municipalities adapt and…
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Category: Media Release
2020 Summer Company Launch: 5 Local Youth Launch New Startups
…do the jig, like an OG. Coming soon to Etsy, for business inquiries contact: OGJigs@gmail.com. Instagram: @og.jigs. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCloCCsl5W6/ Mary Wootton, MJ’s Paper Shop Do you journal? Like to plan your…
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Category: Stories
Kawartha Craft Company Giving Kids a Sustainable Crafting Experience
…in Peterborough and the Kawarthas to supplement fundraising initiatives. Our kits are a great hands-on, non-screen, creative activity for kids. Kawartha Craft Company’s website has launched at: www.kawarthacraftco.ca and their Instagram is…
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Category: Stories
5 Ways To Support Local Business During COVID-19
…Work said. “It (localfoodptbo.ca) provides a gateway for the public to learn about all things food-related in the community,” Learmonth added. Localfoodptbo.ca currently includes a list of all the farmers’…
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Category: News
Escape Maze Expanding by Adding 360 Camera, Online Gameplay
…has provided us, the people in this area have been incredibly supportive. Maker:L,Date:2017-8-23,Ver:5,Lens:Kan03,Act:Kan02,E-Y 6. What makes your business unique to our region? Our escape room facility is the only one…
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Winning Finalist "Top 4 Under 40" Lyle Saunders finds success by Connecting with Community Supports
…like mine, this just isn’t reasonable. From there, Peterborough Disability Tax Services was born.” “In addition to wanting to help families like mine, I wanted to be able to own…
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Category: Stories
How the Living Local Box Took Off in Peterborough
…a local charity. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAD–yNHDLP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link PKED: When did you first come up with the concept? Where/what did you draw inspiration from? Doris: Over the last couple of months, we’ve been staying…
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Category: From the CEO's Desk
A Resilient Community, Led by Resilient Businesses
…this ‘new’ normal. Despite all those things, we remain a resilient community, led by resilient businesses. Rhonda Keenan, President & CEO While this pandemic ravages on, I wanted to share…
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Category: Stories
Peterborough is a Centre for Water Technologies Research
…for this region’s growth opportunities in the water technologies sector. Would you like to learn more? Please contact: Mounira Benallou Supply Chain Development Lead at Peterborough Economic Development 705-743-0777 Ext.2132 MBenallou@gpaedc.on.ca…
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Category: News
The Forest Hill Lodge, Winterizing 2 More Cottages to Increase Capacity
…games, enjoy meals and sit by the fire. We look forward to opening this space back up to guests when it is deemed safe to do so. What is…
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Category: Stories
Combining Fitness with Heart at CrossFit PTBO
…the gym.” To learn more about CrossFit PTBO visit their website: https://crossfitptbo.com/, follow them on social media, or stop by the gym at 701 The Queensway Unit 5-6 in Peterborough. …
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Municipal Accommodation Tax
…including London, Windsor, Barrie, Kingston, Cornwall, Oakville, Mississauga, Markham, Brockville, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Cochrane, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Huntsville and Belleville, as well as larger destinations such as…
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Category: Stories
Bringing the taste of European baking to Havelock: Wildflower Bakery
…“All of our bread is made with 100% all-natural, organic ingredients” says Lea. “This commitment to quality and ethically sourced ingredients is what our customers really appreciate and keep them…
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Category: News
Innovative Startups Receive Funding to Support Growth
…Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)’s N1M program. This competitive program offers startups with performance-based funding, strategic support, training support, and a chance to pitch for up to $250,000 in…