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As of 12:01 a.m. on June 2, 2021 the provincewide Stay-at-Home Order is lifted. However the ‘Shutdown’ rules will remain in place until June 11 at 12:01am in “Stage 1” of reopening.
Local Businesses are encouraged to visit our COVID-19 Business Recovery Centre Portal for support.

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Vermin X, a Chemical-Free and Safe Pest Management Alternative

Jun 16, 2021 Category: Blog

Vermin X offers pest control solutions for: residential, commercial and cottage customers in the Peterborough area. Specializing in difficult interior wasp and bee removal without the use of chemicals. Exterminations services are all delivered…

Business Success Stories

Aclarus Ozone Planning to ‘Significantly Expand’ Global Sales, Emphasis on US market

Mar 19, 2021 Category: Success Story

The name Aclarus is based on the Latin word clārus/clāra meaning to be clean and clear which aligns with the goals of the company for both water treatment and client relationships. In 2004, Michael…

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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E-Learning Courses

The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre has launched a new online learning platform for local entrepreneurs to access BAC programming anytime, anywhere.

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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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In the news

GreenUp: Sowing the seeds of a local green economy

The Peterborough Examiner

March 17, 2021

Ontario Continues to Support Economic Growth and Job Creation In Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough

MPP Dave Smith’s & MPP Laurie Scott’s Office

March 11, 2021

EORN Submits Proposal for Ultra-Fast Gig Internet Project

EORN

March 1, 2021

Inventory to be taken on lands for industrial development in Peterborough County

The Peterborough Examiner

February 17, 2021

Our local businesses are resilient. We are here for you. We are stronger together.

Business Blog

Vermin X, a Chemical-Free and Safe Pest Management Alternative

Business Success Stories

Aclarus Ozone Planning to ‘Significantly Expand’ Global Sales, Emphasis on US market

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Why Peterborough & the Kawarthas?

Check out these programs

Starter Company Plus

E-Learning Courses

Tourism Partnership

In the news

GreenUp: Sowing the seeds of a local green economy

Ontario Continues to Support Economic Growth and Job Creation In Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough

EORN Submits Proposal for Ultra-Fast Gig Internet Project

Inventory to be taken on lands for industrial development in Peterborough County

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Peterborough & the Kawarthas: 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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