The attendees, speakers and staff of Elmhirst Resort made our last Creative Cocktail on December 3rd, 2012 a festive and inspiring night. Photos… Dan Taylor, President & CEO – Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC), began the evening with an informative introduction about the event and the Creative Economy. At this event, Creative [...]
Earlier this year, the Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) granted the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) $30,000 for active business development and investment attraction in Peterborough’s Aviation and Aerospace sector. The GPA boasts a dynamic and robust aviation and aerospace industry. It is anchored by world class organizations like Flying Colours Corp [...]
Peterborough is pleased welcome a new addition to the post secondary community. Peterborough will be welcoming Seneca College’s School of Aviation and Flight Technology to its Municipal Airport with open arms. Peterborough’s supportive community was chosen as the College’s preferred location for their flight school, which is planning to commence its operation here in January [...]
What if there was a day dedicated to the very best of Canadian culture? A day to shine light on the kindness of strangers? National Philanthropy Day is that day! November 15th recognizes and celebrates the profound impact that philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our communities and [...]
The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough in partnership with the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation held Creative Cocktail + Philanthropy, A Winning Recipe at the stunning new venue ARIA on Monday November 5th, 2012 in celebration of Philanthropy Month in Peterborough. It was our most impressive turn out yet, with both new and familiar [...]
There’s a fairly common assumption that American retailers have better deals than their Canadian counterparts. Shoppers looking to expand their holiday shopping budget often cross the border or shop on American websites. Although the deals are tempting, they don’t always add up to more savings. 1. Take the exchange rate into account. The [...]
[PETERBOROUGH] The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC)’s Business Advisory Centre is excited to announce Brenda Ibey’s The Avant-Garden Shop as the next EPIC Venture. For 10 years, The Avant-Garden Shop has contributed to the uniqueness and vitality of the downtown shopping experience by offering specialized inside and outside garden-themed décor. The shop [...]
Creative Cocktail + Philanthropy – A winning recipe Going to Creative Cocktail Tonight? Want more info? REGISTER HERE: http://creativecocktailaria.eventbrite.com Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough in partnership with the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation Monday, November 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM – Monday, November 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM (EST) Aria 331 [...]
The latest insight from the Martin Prosperity Group says that the Creative Economy is not just for large, urban centres. Smaller cities and towns that are seen as hubs of creativity, such as Peterborough, are attracting young entrepreneurs and professionals. This insight acknowledges that big cities are important leaders of the global economy, but recognizes [...]
GPA EDC representatives Dan Taylor, President & CEO, and Kate Young, Communications Officer recently presented a proposal at County and City of Peterborough Councils to market the region to potential investors and small businesses and to rebrand the community. The presentation highlighted the efforts of the Economic Development Corporation as: A. Have a direct, focused [...]
