Redefining Success
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is a wonderful place to take a breath of fresh air, pursue your passion, grow your vision, and to enjoy life. What makes this region so inspiring? Why does it stand out from the crowd?
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The Valley Shoppe – Business Advisory Centre Success Story
Every morning, Louise Bedford drives down King St. East in Millbrook and is greeted by Medd’s Mountain,…
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Emerald Beauty – Starter Company Plus Success Story
From the Emerald Isle, to the Electric City, Niamh Bradley is bringing those lush Irish colours to…
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Starter Company Plus Recipient Launches New Party Bike
The group pedaling concept at the heart of PedalBoro is part of a growing cycle tourism phenomenon…
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$29,000 in Funding Announced for Local Entrepreneurs
This afternoon, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre announced $29, 000 in funding to support local…
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Meet Our Latest Intake of Starter Company Plus Clients – June 2018
We’re happy to announce our latest round of clients participating in Starter Company Plus. Is this your…
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Seven Local Small Business Owners Connected with $27,000 through Starter Company Plus
This evening, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre announced the first seven Starter Company Plus grant…
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Meet the Makers: Starter Company Plus April 2018
As we do every few months at Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre, a new group…
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Seven Local Small Business Owners Connected with Funding Through Starter Company Plus
This evening, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre announced the seven grant recipients that will be…
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Starter Company Plus Entrepreneurs Getting Down to Business
The past few weeks have been busy ones for the participants in the third intake in the…
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$25,000 in Funding Announced to Help Local Small Businesses Grow
Participants from the second intake of Starter Company Plus connected with funding and resources to start and…
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Chalk Therapy – Starter Company Plus Success Story
We reached out to TaraLee Genge, the owner of Chalk Therapy to talk about the idea of breathing…
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Watson & Lou – Starter Company Plus Success Story
Watson & Lou is a brand new, contemporary gift boutique and studio space located in downtown Peterborough.…
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New Crop of Businesses Growing with the support of the Starter Company Plus Program
Our second intake of participants through the Starter Company Plus program are getting off to a great…
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Starter Company Plus Connects Seven Local Business Owners with Funding
$26,000 in funding announced to support entrepreneurs as they start and grow their businesses in Peterborough &…
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Verner Construction: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
As a skillful tradesperson with keen decision-making skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, Lee Verner knows that Peterborough…
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Peterborough Economic Development Supports Entrepreneurs over 30 with B.L.A.S.T. Pilot Program
Today, Peterborough Economic Development announced the “Top 16 in 2016” finalists from the B.L.A.S.T. (Business Launch Assistance,…
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Kawartha Original Greens: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
“Eat your vegetables.” Something you likely heard around the dinner table growing up, to encourage a healthy…
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Show Them Motion Graphics: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
When a management reorganization left Timothy Dowsett looking for new opportunities, he realized that with over 27…
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Appsell: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Work life balance is a key part of most entrepreneur’s success stories. Romell, the owner of Appsell…
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Oak and Fire Fitness: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Rochelle Andrews believes in helping people get stronger and empowering them to live the life they want.…
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Dream Theme Weddings: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Melinda Masters’ business expansion is customer-driven. Over and over she has been asked by brides to create…
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Chef Marshall: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Marshall Eckler’s love of food and healthy alternatives led him to the creation of his company “Chef…
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Revive Hair Lounge: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
A tipping point in her life influenced Kerry McMaster to become a business owner. She decided to…
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The Mane Intent: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
The Mane Intent offers individual coaching and group sessions using facilitated equine experiential learning (also known as…
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Collective Entertainment: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
A young boy’s dream… a helping hand… experience as an entertainer… and a little magic? This is…
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BIOS Natural Health: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Erin Bell brings a background in natural health and a passion to share its benefits with others…
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Doo Doo’s Bakery: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Doo Doo’s Bakery is one of those Peterborough & the Kawarthas hometown favourites. What is more quintessentially…
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Northern Designs: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
Northern Designs is a full-service architectural design firm offering solutions with certified in-house staff. They take designs…
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PURE Dental Hygiene Care: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
PURE Dental Hygiene Care provides their clients with high-quality dental hygiene care services in a relaxed, stress-free…
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Muddy Girl: B.L.A.S.T. Top 16 in 2016 Success Story
After working with several contractors who weren’t interested in establishing environmental best practices, and seeing how few…
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Starter Company Profile: Kawartha Combat
At Peterborough Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre we are lucky to see a variety of different business…
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BAC Client Success Story: Play Cafe Peterborough
Last summer, Sarah Susnar opened Play Cafe – a great space for families to enjoy together –…
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Starter Company: Dohjo Muay Thai & Fitness
A couple of weeks ago we visited Starter Company participant, Mike Doherty of Dohjo Muay Thai &…
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Noble Tech Announces $20 Million CleanTech Algae Plant
This week, Noble Tech Inc. founder Adam Noble announced plans for the company’s growth and evolution, including…
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Persian Empire Opens Their Doors at Newly Expanded Peterborough Facility
Bruce Khabbazi, President and CEO of Persian Empire (CDC Inc.), along with the team at Peterborough Economic…
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Lucky Strike Bait Works – A Part of Peterborough’s Heritage
Lucky Strike Bait Works has an 87 year history as a family-run Peterborough manufacturing business. On October 28th,…
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Peterborough Entrepreneur Recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Development
Peterborough’s entrepreneurs are setting the bar high for businesses across Ontario. Next Millennium Farms was selected from…
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Local Farm Reaping The Rewards Of Sustainable Farming
Summer of 2015 has been a good one for Peterborough Economic Development’s client Harley Farms, based in…
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Amusé Coffee Co. Opens Its Doors
This week was an exciting one for one young entrepreneur in Peterborough, as Lindsay Brock opened her…
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Charlotte Products Launches First Canadian-Made All Organic Cleaning Products
Peterborough has a proud history of manufacturing innovative products, therefore a part of our role as an…
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The Future of Nuclear is Here: Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear Canada Ltd. Expands
Rolls-Royce Civil-Nuclear Canada Ltd. has been located in Peterborough for over 40 years. They customize specialized equipment…
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Local Youth Forging Their Own Path With Summer Company
[PETERBOROUGH, ON]: The Business Advisory Centre, a division of Peterborough Economic Development, is pleased to announce the…
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Cambium Inc. Experiencing Impressive Growth
Local consulting and engineering firm Cambium Inc. has doubled in size over the past two years and…
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Peterborough Starter Company: Pearson First Aid Plus
Our sincere congratulations to Rachel Pearson, successful Peterborough Starter Company candidate and grant recipient! Rachel is the…
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Peterborough Starter Company: Soundspeaks
Young Entrepreneurship is growing in Peterborough Peterborough Starter Company program participant is young entrepreneur Caroline O’Grady. Caroline…
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Peterborough Starter Company: Clearwater Creations
Young entrepreneur Joey Azzarello will be creating backyard oases in Eastern Ontario with his Peterborough Starter Company.…
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15 New Peterborough Youth Businesses
Today Peterborough Economic Development announced the creation of 15 new Peterborough Youth Businesses. We celebrated our 13th year…
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Andritz Hydro Expansion: New Manufacturing Facility
Andritz Hydro held their grand opening of its first multi-turn stator coil manufacturing facility yesterday in Peterborough.…
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Local Square Nail Pale Ale Introduced to LCBO
Publican House Brewery announced today that its renown Square Nail Pale Ale will be introduced into select…