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Why Peterborough & the Kawarthas?

What our region has to offer cannot be summed up with any one thing, rather it is the feeling of this place that is truly extraordinary. It is a place to gain a different perspective, to take a breath of fresh air, to find balance between personal and professional life. Most importantly, it is a region of communities that offer businesses, residents, and visitors an affordable and incredible place to grow.

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Starter Company Plus

A program designed to provide business training for entrepreneurs at all stages, aged 18 and over in the City and County of Peterborough who are launching a business or expanding an existing business (operating for five years or less).

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New Venture Sessions

Starting a new business? Consider attending one of our New Venture sessions to learn about the fundamentals of business, resources and programs available to entrepreneurs in the area and creating your business plan to get you off to a great start.

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Tourism Partnership

More than 3 million people visit Peterborough & the Kawarthas each year, making the tourism industry here a lucrative one. Align your tourism business with the Official Destination Marketing Organization for the region and become a registered tourism partner today.

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Explore the area

One vibrant city. Eight diverse townships. Two First Nations communities.

City of Peterborough

County of Peterborough

Asphodel-Norwood

Cavan Monaghan

Douro-Dummer

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen

North Kawartha

Otonabee-South Monaghan

Selwyn

Trent Lakes

Curve Lake First Nation

Hiawatha First Nation

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