The Business Beat for the Week of Jan 20th

IG Wealth just officially opened their newly renovated office at 1743 Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough. The company says this investment in the local office underscores their unwavering commitment to Peterborough. It offers a modernized, professional environment with state-of-the-art technology. The office includes enhanced sustainability measures and dynamic collaboration spaces. It’s all designed to meet the diverse financial planning needs of clients. Drop by to see the new space and see what IG Wealth has to offer.
 
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Community Futures Peterborough, is doubling the funding available through its Community Advancement Program. That means there will be $100,000 available for local not-for-profits, charities, municipalities, and First Nations communities. Funded by the Government of Canada, the Community Advancement Program aims to create economic stability, growth, and job creation. It is designed to develop and diversify competitive local rural economies and foster economically sustainable communities. Find out more at communityfuturespeterborough.ca.
 
It’s a new year and that means it’s a good time to declutter your home and office. Habitat for Humanity offers free donation pick-up for individuals and local businesses. It’s a win-win. You get rid of those things that are still in good condition but have been sitting around taking up space and habitat is able to sell them to help pay for building affordable housing in our community. You can drop off donations and do some shopping at the ReStore locations at 300 Milroy Drive in Peterborough, 3001 Lakefield Road in Selwyn, or 55 Angeline Street North in Lindsay.
 
Peterborough’s BDO office is under new ownership. MNP, one of Canada’ s leading professional services firms, has acquired 21 BDO offices, including Peterborough. MNP is committed to being national in scope and local in focus, offering access to national resources for whatever professional service clients may need. MNP is a Canadian company that started in 1958. The acquisition means they are up to 150 offices across the country in communities of all sizes.