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 [...]
It was a beautiful evening in Millennium Park on August 1st, 2012 for Creative Cocktail, an event that brings together Peterborough region entrepreneurs and professionals in the creative economy. Over 130 individuals attended Creative Cocktail, hosted by the Silver Bean Café, to meet other professionals, network and increase business opportunities. Attendees were able to enjoy [...]
[PETERBOROUGH] The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC)’s Business Advisory Centre is excited to announce Medichair Home Medical Equipment as the latest EPIC Venture. Owners Allison and Ron Seiderer purchased the business 4 1/2 years ago and have doubled both the size of their showroom and the number of employees. Originally employing 6 [...]
[PETERBOROUGH] The results of the Diversity and Tolerance report were presented at tonight’s Creative Cocktail hosted by Flying Colours Corp. The report was prepared by Trent University Student, Melanie Grant in partnership with the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) and the Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII). The Diversity and Tolerance [...]
By Julie Andras JAC! Julie Andras Communications www.julieandrascommunications.com Over the past month or so I have had many opportunities to get to know Peterborough, ON better. I’ve dined in fine restaurants, I’ve wandered the vibrant downtown, experienced the wonders of sipping cappuccinos at the many wonderful coffee spots, enjoyed chats with the professionals in my [...]
Wow….you just never know! I am writing as an unintended advocate of the networking value of Creative Cocktail. Once upon a time (twelve years ago) my amazing wife and I relocated to this area entirely for the lifestyle that it offered. I was fortunate to spend most of those years managing Lansdowne Place. [...]
What a night! A huge THANK YOU goes to the fine folks of the #PeterTweeter awards committee who put on a great event filled with networking, laughs and recognition. Held on March 1, 2012, the Peter Tweeter awards were designed to give kudos to the fine folks of the Peterborough Tweeting community who create and [...]
Will jobs follow people where they want to live? Do good communities and economies start with the successes of the people and businesses already located there? This concept, commonly known as ‘placemaking’, is becoming the new norm in talent attraction. Take a look at this video of Mayor Mick Cornett, of Oklahoma City, discussing his [...]
One of the most common questions I get asked by small business owners when they come into the Business Advisory Centre (BAC) is “How can I grow/market my business?” This is usually when I defer the conversation to our resident small business guru – Elizabeth Teleki – Manager of the BAC. However, I just read [...]
