The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) provides a variety of services on behalf of the City and County of Peterborough, Ontario including active support of business attraction, relocation, start-up and expansion, tourism, innovation and research, agriculture and rural development. With an accessible location 90 minutes northeast of Toronto in the beautiful Kawarthas vacation and lakes region, the Greater Peterborough Area is an outstanding place to visit, live and do business. For detailed information on regional demographics, population and major employer data see our Community Profile.
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2012-02-03 BAC RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY [PETERBOROUGH] Today, the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC)’s Business Advisory Centre recognized excellence in small business and those who cultivate the spirit ... [more details] |
| 2012-01-26 GPA EDC New Board Chair What does a retired executive from one of the largest manufacturers in this region do with all his new found spare time? If you are ... [more details] |
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2012-01-26 Thinking back on Doctor Appreciation Day Almost a year ago, I had serious cause to appreciate our local health network when my daughter experienced a number of health issues within the ... [more details] |
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2012-01-20 SGS Lakefield Contributing to Local Youth Retention SGS Canada is part of the multinational SGS Group, which operates globally. From their site in Lakefield, they provide clients with metallurgical, analytical, mineralogical and ... [more details] |
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2012-01-19 DOCTOR APPRECIATION DAY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP 11th ANNUAL DOCTOR APPRECIATION DAY: CELEBRATING HEALTH CARE DOCTOR APPRECIATION DAY: ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP (PETERBOROUGH) Greater Peterborough Area Physician Recruiter, John MacDonald, is pleased to announce ... [more details] |
The main image featured on this page is the historic Peterborough Lift Lock, completed in 1904 it is the highest operating hydraulic Lift Lock in the world. Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway connected to the Great Lakes of North America, it is recognized as a National Historical Site of Canada and an American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Landmark. It is a symbol of our region's heritage, innovation, industry, agriculture, tourism and access to global communication travel channels.
