The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership driven association that advocates on behalf of the Peterborough business community.  They are committed to helping create the conditions for growth and to improving the competitiveness of the Peterborough business community through our lobbying efforts at every level of government.  They can help you build your brand and find new partnerships and collaborations through our online directory, social media channels, marketing and advertising, sponsorship and events. 

Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
175 George Street North
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3G6
Phone: 705-748-9771 or 705-743-2331

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) is the lead regional economic development agency for the City and County of Peterborough. Working collaboratively with local stakeholders, we attract, retain and support businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and visitors in order to nurture growth opportunities and foster the continued development of a vibrant, prosperous community with quality and sustainable jobs throughout the region. We promote and position Peterborough & the Kawarthas as a place to live, work, invest and visit. We operate Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (one of the Government of Ontario’s 57 small business enterprise centres) and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (the official destination marketing organization for the City & County of Peterborough).

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development
270 George St. N., Suite 102
Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1
Canada
Telephone: 705- 743-0777
Fax: 705-743-3093

The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation operates a Business Advisory Centre that offers free professional consultations, by appointment, to advise business owners and entrepreneurs about key aspects of start up and maintenance of successful operations.  These aspects include evaluating your business idea, finding financing, developing a business plan and creating a marketing strategy just to name a few.

Business Advisory Centre
210 Wolfe Street
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 2K9
Tel: 705-743-0777 extension 2123
Fax: 705-743-3093

The Community Futures Peterborough is a not-for-profit corporation, run by 16 volunteer Board of Directors. CFP staff under the guidance of this Board of Directors, generate and assist in the creation of employment opportunities by supporting small business through flexible financing and business counselling services. The CFP receives operational support for 3 full time staff through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. This year marks the 30th anniversary. The CFP has been assisting the Peterborough community since 1985. All business counselling servies are confidential and free of charge.

Some of the things they can help with include:

• Business Plan Review
  To review your completed business plan just drop a copy off at our office. We will evaluate your business plan, and give you constructive feedback and evaluation to assist you in moving your business forward. Business plan templates are available on our website.
• Business Advisory Services
  Whether you're just starting out, or you need advice to face a particular business challenge, the CFP can help.  Make an appointment for consultation and we can help with mentoring, counselling, marketing and loans.
• Start Up Packages
  This comprehensive package provides the tools you need to start a business. Start up packages are available at our office.

• CFP Loan recipients have higher business survival rates, 88% vs. 66%
• Businesses that receive CFDC loans grow faster than those that don't: average growth revenue of 14.9% vs. 6.9%
• The Peterborough CFDC has provided 650+ businesses with start up and expansion loans
• The total amount of capital that the CFDC has invested in the community is over $24 million

Community Futures Peterborough
351 Charlotte Street
Peterborough, Ont.
K9J 2W1
Telephone: 705-745-5434
Fax: 705-745-2369
info@peterboroughcfdc.ca

The Economic Development Cooperative is a community led initiative based in Apsley.

Councillor Colin McLellan is the appointed Council Liason on this committee.