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 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 [...]
A little off the beaten path, offering the best of both worlds: where the spacious grandeur of nature is the catalyst for productive business exchanges in urban and rustic rural settings. Peterborough & the Kawarthas offers an eclectic blend of scenic vistas, charming waterfront resorts and urban chic amenities, with an extraordinary collection of accommodation, [...]
In the past decade or so, Peterborough has attracted some pretty big films including Jumper, Urban Legends 2, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, the Music Man, A History of Violence and, the latest feature film yet to be released, Foxfire by Director Laurent Cantet. Inquiries about filming have traditionally come in with little consistency and [...]
The Eastern Ontario Filmmakers’ Co-Operative (EOCO) will open its doors in September 2012, with offices located in Napanee, Ontario. The co-operative will operate as a not-for-profit corporation, allowing its Members to ultimately shape its’ mandate and use of its facilities. EOCO will encourage participation from; production, post production, marketing and media related companies and individuals [...]
Producers of Ontario’s most-watched morning show,* Breakfast Television on Citytv have chosen the City of Peterborough as the site for an on-location live broadcast August 3rd. Breakfast Television hosts, Kevin Frankish and Dina Pugliese will be on site in the city Friday morning. Citytv will also film advance segments at area attractions on Thursday August [...]
