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Looking to grow your business?
Building a growing and successful businesses takes planning and investment. Peterborough has a strong network of non-profits and businesses ready to help you grow 

Business Essentials 

Business Advisory Centre 
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre is a key step for businesses on the path to success. It offers support including market research, creating a business plan, information on regulations, and access to expert help. 

Tech startups at the Innovation Cluster 
The Innovation Cluster provides a vibrant community of advisors, partners, and tech talent. They help startups shape the future and have been changing entrepreneurs lives for over a decade. They offer three locations 

Hands-on Workshops 
Hands-On is a program aimed at enhancing the skills of entrepreneurs. With a wide range of workshops including intellectual property, marketing, and cybersecurity – you will leave more equipped to make better decisions for your business.  
Hands-on Workshops

30 Day Cube Bootcamp 
The Cube is the region’s only full-service incubator designed to put innovative entrepreneurs on the path to success. Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the 30-day Cube Bootcamp. 
30 Day Boot Camp

Locating downtown

Doing Business in Downtown Peterborough 
Located in the urban heart of our city, the Downtown Business Improvement Area offers assistance to businesses in the core, including assistance finding and securing a location, navigating development in a historic area, and opportunities to apply for incentives. 

Financing 

Community Futures – Flexible financing and support for small business 
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is an important business resource in Peterborough and has been a part of our community since 1985. CFP fosters a vibrant and sustainable ecosystem by supporting local business development. 
Their goal is to be a leader in the region by developing and supporting the growth and expansion of local business and employment opportunities. They do that by providing flexible financing and business resources to all small businesses in the City and County of Peterborough. 
https://communityfuturespeterborough.ca/

The Business Development Bank of Canada  
Keep moving your business forward with flexible financing solutions and expert advisory services. BDC offers resources to build a solid foundation for success with a strategy and planning help  
https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/business-strategy-planning
The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit offers business tools to help you successfully manage, grow, and promote your business 
https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit

Member businesses: 
Marketing and Communications
BDC Business strategy and planning https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/business-strategy-planning 
BDC Entrepreneur’s toolkit https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit 
BDC Entrepreneur’s toolkit https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit 
Chamber Resources 
Ontario Chamber of Commerce – Grow Your Business Online 
Discover Ability Network – The Discover Ability Network provides resources and training to help your business become more inclusive and connects you with the persons with disabilities talent pool. 
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    • Calendar
    • Monthly >
      • The Business Exchange (TBX)
      • ChamberAM
      • Business Owners Sharing Solutions (BOSS)
      • Not-for-Profit Group (NFP)
      • 26 Coffees
    • Annual >
      • Power Hour
      • Business Summit
      • Seniors Showcase
      • Annual General Meeting
      • PK Excellence
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      • #lovelocalptbo campaign
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