Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Recovery Centre Portal
COVID-19’s impact has been significant and wide-spread. As the agency responsible for delivering Economic Development on behalf of The City of Peterborough, County of Peterborough and the 8 surrounding townships, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is stepping up to take a lead role in collaborating with municipalities and the business community to see this region through economic recovery. We all have an important role to play, and the health of the local economy relies on all of us coming together towards a meaningful and measured approach to recovery.
We’re here to help! Contact us todayThe Mayor and Warden are both political leaders as well as community leaders. In this crisis, their role is to help guide their community through the crisis and towards economic recovery. Although the Economic Recovery Plan was developed by PKED as the lead regional economic development agency for the City and County, the Task Force will be led by the Mayor and Warden as representatives of the City and County. PKED will be responsible for the implementation of the plan on behalf of the City and County, with support from and in partnership with leaders from various business support agencies and organizations who regularly work together to support business and industry in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.
Reopening Ontario – Stage 3 Reopening Information
Learn about what can reopen in each stage and where, according to the government’s regional approach.COVID-19 Related Resources for Business
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Joins Digital Main Street’s ShopHERE Powered By Google To Support Local Businesses
Peterborough & the Kawarthas has joined the ShopHERE powered by Google program. As part of ongoing regional economic recovery efforts, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) spearheaded an effort to bring the program to the region to support small businesses and artists to help them sell online as quickly as possible.
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Detailed Resources for Businesses, by sector
Don’t see your sector? Check out this Government of Ontario page to view all available sector guidelines
Resources to Prevent COVID-19 in the Workplace
Municipal services available to you
Services available through the City of Peterborough
Services available through Peterborough County
Peterborough Public Health is actively monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and collaborating with local hospitals, primary care, emergency services, the Ministry of Health, provincial and national colleagues.
If you think you have symptoms related to COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further care: Self Assessment Tool
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) –
Reopening Safely – Guidance for Workplaces & Retail
Ontario Ministry of Health Sector-specific Guidance Documents
World Health Organization: COVID-19 Pandemic Information
