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Category: Stories
Combining Fitness with Heart at CrossFit PTBO
…quickly realized it’s not easy!” Like many business owners, they knew for their business to do really well, they had to pour their heart and soul into it. Ruth expressed…
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Category: From the CEO's Desk
Tourism at the Forefront of Economic Recovery
…and how important it is to protect this fresh, natural, and inspiring place for generations to come. I am looking forward to taking the pledge to show my gratitude and…
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Category: Media Release
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Announces Recognition of 2022 Economic Development Week
…new Programs & Services Guide which aims to clarify the complex nature of economic development and to ensure the community is more aware of the complementary programs and services that…
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Category: Media Release
Kawartha Choice FarmFresh Announces the Launch of the New and Improved KawarthaChoice.com
…created as an economic recovery tool in 2003, to showcase and support local food sector businesses in the Kawartha region, and that support continues today. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its…
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Category: Media Release
New Crop of Businesses Growing with the support of the Starter Company Plus Program
…Write Communications, will be developing and delivering online courses and coach for businesses and entrepreneurs Chad Miller is creating handmade wooden home decor and sustainably-sourced wood products with his Township…
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Category: Stories
Douglas Works Using Starter Company Plus to Expand Business
…and allows the business to expand over time into additional avenues. What are your hopes for the business in the next 3 years? My hopes are to expand Douglas Works…
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Category: From the CEO's Desk
September's "Fresh Start" and the Important Role Students Play in the Local Economy.
…new first-year students this September. For many, this community may be drastically different than their home community and they want to seek out new adventures and feel comfortable in this…
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Category: Stories
From trains to downtown Peterborough, Solid Leather owner Jesse Bateson’s road to redesigning modern leather making
…for the support I have found from the Peterborough community and PKED.” For more information about Solid Leather and to browse the collections, visit solidleather.com. Or follow via Instagram @solidleather…
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Category: Media Release
Sharing a New Chapter of Peterborough's Epic Canoe Tale
…& Communications for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. “We are thrilled to see the results of our hard work come to fruition and to welcome this group of travel…
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Category: News
Business Leaders Come Together to Launch Green Economy Peterborough
…do this, they receive coaching, training, and tracking tools; their successes are promoted among their hub peers and in the greater community. “I felt that it was really important to…
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Category: News
Camp Kawartha TRF Funding Going Towards New Sustainable Health Centre
…with all of our visitors and to ensure that this land remains healthy and vibrant for generations to come. We want to showcase that it is possible to create spaces…
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Category: Media Release
Peterborough & the Kawarthas named the Inaugural Water Ways Destination of the Year
…2025) and will celebrate destinations from Toronto to Temiskaming, and experiences from wakesurfing to walleye fishing, yachting to kayaking. If you’re floating, you’re boating and we want to share your…
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Category: Media Release
Region Recognized as Leader in Sustainable Education
…is a true testament to the leadership and commitment to sustainability demonstrated across this region. In addition to Toronto and Sudbury, Peterborough-Kawarthas-Haliburton is only the third RCE to be designated…
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Category: Media Release
Building a Connection Between Skilled Youth and Local Employers on World Youth Skills Day
…completed. QUOTES: “Training plays a vital role in ensuring students and workers have the skills that companies need for new jobs of the future. That’s why we are proud to…
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Category: News
Fresh Dreams Upgrading Patio with Heating System
…Madrid, Spain for a decade one of my dreams was to one day open a restaurant. When the opportunity to move to Canada presented itself we decided to move and…
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Category: Media Release
New Online Portal Launched to Encourage Business Collaboration
…at PKED to create an online portal for businesses to connect with each other to offer or ask for support. It is meant to assist local businesses with new partnerships…
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Category: Stories
Unlocking Opportunities & Value: The Circular Economy and Small Business
…underutilized materials or equipment with business and community peers, repurpose products to appeal to new customers, refurbish equipment to reduce costs, or design products for longevity and recyclability. The circular…
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Category: Media Release
2021 Business Summit: Forward Thinking
…topics that all small businesses are looking for. This summit should provide much needed tools, tips, and resources to manage in an environment that is constantly changing. I encourage all…
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Category: News
The Forest Hill Lodge, Winterizing 2 More Cottages to Increase Capacity
…were excited to be able to open in July and welcome guests, and felt comfortable that we were sufficiently prepared to do so in the safest way possible. I think everyone…
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Category: News
Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Rural Communities
…local agricultural industry for success in their communities for success” said Lisa Thompson, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “I am glad to see our provincial strategy and…