​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)