​Dear Members,
 
I am writing to share that with both sadness and gratitude I have accepted Sarah
Budd’s resignation from her role as President & CEO of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas
Chamber of Commerce effective October 18th.
 
During her two years at the helm of our organization, Sarah led the Chamber team with
dedication and enthusiasm. Sarah helped usher in a new era of lobbying, ensuring the
concerns of our members were heard by the Ontario and Canadian Chambers, and by our
mayor, MPP and MP.
 
I’m pleased to announce Gail Moorhouse will step in as Interim President & CEO,
supporting the staff as we prepare for the Business Excellence Awards, the Canadian
Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, and an exciting fall of events! Gail is an
expert in executive leadership, with a depth of experience managing through change.
 
On behalf of the board, I extend my sincere thanks to Sarah and I wish her continued
success in the next chapter of her career. I know the decision to leave the Chamber was a
difficult one for her, and we will miss her leadership. I invite you to join me in expressing
your thanks by attending the October Chamber AM, Tuesday October 8th at 8:00am at the
Vine.
 
Sincerely,
Noah Crowley, CPA
Board Chair

Did you know that the Province of Ontario has only hit 25% of their construction goals? Tune in to our latest Voice of Business podcast on YouTube where we discuss labour shortages, housing availability, municipal regulations and more! Join us as we sit down with Executive Officer Rebecca Schillemat to discuss Ontario's current housing situation! ​​​

The Voice of Business Podcast is made possible through the support of Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses and the generous production support of Odigski Media.
 
The Voice of Business Column is made possible thanks to the support of Mark’s and can be found at pkchamber.ca.
 
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy. This includes providing representation on numerous committees, conducting surveys, issuing discussion papers and developing policy positions on issues of significance to our members.

​This week we have Andy Cragg, the executive director at the New Canadians Centre in Peterborough. Cragg joins our podcast to showcase the role the New Canadians Centre plays in supporting new Canadians in Peterborough which has been active since 1979!

The following episode can be accessed on our website or our YouTube channel. Come watch our new episode on an exciting organization that supports new Canadians and connects them with employers!

The Voice of Business Podcast is made possible through the support of Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses and the generous production support of Odigski Media.
 
The Voice of Business Column is made possible thanks to the support of Mark’s and can be found at pkchamber.ca.
 
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy. This includes providing representation on numerous committees, conducting surveys, issuing discussion papers and developing policy positions on issues of significance to our members.​

​This week, we have Bonnie Clark, Warden for Peterborough County joining us. Clark offers us a look into her active role as Warden of Peterborough County. Clark speaks on the pressing needs, challenges, and plans affecting Peterborough County. 

​The following episode can be accessed on our website or our YouTube channel . Come watch this exciting new episode and find out what is on your Warden’s agenda!

Also tune in next month for exciting guests such as Peterborough & Kawarthas Homebuilders Association and The New Canadian Centre!

The Voice of Business Podcast is made possible through the support of Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses and the generous production support of Odigski Media.
 
The Voice of Business Column is made possible thanks to the support of Mark’s and can be found at pkchamber.ca.
 
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy. This includes providing representation on numerous committees, conducting surveys, issuing discussion papers and developing policy positions on issues of significance to our members.

​This week we have Devon Girard, the executive director at Community Futures Peterborough. Devon joins our podcast to showcase the role Community Futures plays in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Joel and Devon delve into the current issues affecting businesses today. Devon shares how “There is a great story of resiliency of those businesses wanting to start and grow in Peterborough”. Devon has witnessed first-hand how businesses navigate economic challenges, and through her work, she assists them in working through these obstacles.
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Devon also explains how Community Futures can help entrepreneurs navigate various financial resources. For example, she highlights the new Climate and Environmental Fund, which offers to lend up prime for businesses who invest in reducing their carbon footprint.

​The following episode can be accessed here on our website or our YouTube channel. Come watch this exciting new episode and discover the different financial resources Community Futures Peterborough offers that can benefit you! Tune in during week of July 22nd for our next episode featuring Bonnie Clark, the Warden of Peterborough County! 

The Voice of Business Podcast is made possible through the support of Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses and the generous production support of Odigski Media.
 
The Voice of Business Column is made possible thanks to the support of Mark’s and can be found at pkchamber.ca.

​This week we have our second episode talking with Lori Richey healthcare Advancement Coordinator, about the need for physicians and the negative impact the lack of physicians has on businesses in Peterborough: https://www.pkchamber.ca/voice-of-business-podcast

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In this episode Joel mentions “By 2026, 1 in 4 Canadians will not have a family doctor”. Richey added that “In Peterborough 30,000 people do not have a family doctor”. With the city of Peterborough having a population of over 80,000 people, this is extremely concerning. 

Throughout the episode Joel and Richey go back and forth on this issue of how this statistic will shake businesses in Peterborough and our broader community. Make sure to tune in next month for future episodes and exciting guests!
 
The Voice of Business Podcast is made possible through the support of Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses and the generous production support of Odigski Media.
 
The Voice of Business Column is made possible thanks to the support of Mark’s and can be found at pkchamber.ca.
 
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy. This includes providing representation on numerous committees, conducting surveys, issuing discussion papers and developing policy positions on issues of significance to our members.
                                                                            

There’s a new podcast available from the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
 
The Voice of Business is a long-standing Chamber advocacy column that will be expanding into the podcast sphere. The written column and podcast will both be published bi-monthly.
 
Check out our first episode talking with Heather Watson, President of acorn30, about the opportunities and challenges of taking your business online.

“We’re excited to explore a new format for the Voice of Business,” says Joel Wiebe, Vice President, Government Relations and Operations with the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. “The podcast gives us a chance to talk with local experts and stakeholders and really dive into business issues.”
 
Later this month in our second episode we will be talking about doctor recruitment with Lori Richey, Healthcare Advancement Coordinator with the County of Peterborough.
 
The Voice of Business Podcast is made possible through the support of Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses and the generous production support of Odigski Media.
 
The Voice of Business Column is made possible thanks to the support of Mark’s and can be found at pkchamber.ca. You can also watch the podcast by clicking the following link: Voice of Business - Heather Watson (youtube.com)