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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| 2012-05-16 GST/HST for New Registrants Information Seminar The Peterborough Business Advisory Centre and Revenue Canada will be hosting a FREE GST/HST for New Registrants Information Seminar for small business owners June 28th, 2012 6pm-9pm at 210 Wolfe ... [more details] |
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2012-05-16 Farming with a Conscience… Farming with a Conscience… Sounds intriguing doesn’t it? I would say most of the farmers I know follow this concept but just don’t promote it. Roger ... [more details] |
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2012-05-16 Small Business Information Seminar The Peterborough Business Advisory Centre and Revenue Canada will be hosting a Small Business Information Seminar June 21st, 2012 6pm-9pm at 210 Wolfe Street, Peterborough ON ... [more details] |
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2012-05-15 Air - One of the 5 Elements of Peterborough's Economy An Elemental Approach to Economic Development In my last 2 blogs I wrote about our Creative Economy and the 5 Elements approach to promoting Peterborough. I ... [more details] |
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2012-05-11 The Promotion of Our Place About a year ago - and after many discussions, targeted research and brainstorming sessions - staff at the GPA EDC decided that it was time ... [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.
