The Business Beat for the Week of September 30th

​Lakefield Youth Unlimited are celebrating 21 years of supporting youth, children, and families in the community. To mark the occasion, they’re holding their biggest fundraising dinner yet on October 17 at 5:30pm at the Lakefield Royal Canadian Legion. At the dinner you will hear inspiring stories about youth and their families in Lakefield. The dinner is 100% free. Donations will get a charitable tax receipt.
 
A big congratulations to some local businesses on completing the 2024 ScaleUp program. This initiative is a collaboration between Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank to equip local business leaders with the strategic insights and tools necessary to accelerate growth. It’s designed to address the evolving needs of regional entrepreneurs with the strategic tools required to make key decisions about how their business can scale up, including expanding their workforce, establishing additional locations, or diversifying their customer base. Graduates of the program are:
• Tracy Cosburn, Kyoto Coffee
• Alicia Doris, Living Local Marketplace
• Jacob Rodenburg, Camp Kawartha
• Debra Ragbar, Kawartha Spice Company
• Clint Clarke, Barking Pixel Design Co.
• Sean Flanagan, Flanagan and Sun
 
Kids Against Hunger Canada are holding their Bowties and Boas event on October 19 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at 270 Braidwood Avenue. This is a party fundraiser in support of the One Million Meals Peterborough program. The party unites fashion and compassion, giving attendees an opportunity to indulge in a sophisticated affair, highlighted by their Crock Pot Mania culinary experience. Get your tickets at kahcanada.org, get out your formal attire, and get your boa or bowtie when you get there.
 
Power up your knowledge and join Peterborough and The Kawarthas Home Builders Association at the Holiday Inn on October 10 from 8am to 12pm to learn how you can create an energy efficient household. Learn about finding the correct energy targets, determining the path to reach them, coordinating their implementation, and much more. Breakfast is also included. Register at pkhba.com.