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Peterborough and area entrepreneurs chosen for 2024 Starter Company Plus program

Community Futures Peterborough announced the 21 local businesses to receive funding.

October 28, 2024

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21 entrepreneurs selected for Community Futures Peterborough’s first cohort of the 2024 Starter Company Plus Program

Community Futures Peterborough has selected 21 entrepreneurs for the Starter Company Plus program.

October 25, 2024

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Local Peterborough Event Celebrates Small Business Week

The Modern Entrepreneur Event hosted by Community Futures Peterborough Business Advisory Centre

October 23, 2024

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By supporting Community Futures Peterborough’s ScaleUP program, Scotiabank is investing in the community

Graduating entrepreneurs who learned how to expand their established businesses could create a ripple effect in the local economy

October 8, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough Launching Small Business Week Event Beginning Oct. 23

Community Futures Peterborough CFP has announced its inaugural Small Business Week event which will take place on Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the El(p) event space.

October 3, 2024

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Choose your adventure at Small Business Week event

Community Futures Peterborough hosts The Modern Entrepreneur Experience on Oct. 23 in Peterborough.

October 1, 2024

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Local entrepreneurs ‘scale-up’ businesses

Local entrepreneurs ‘scale-up’ businesses

September 18, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough’s ScaleUP Program Announces 2024 Cohort of Graduated Businesses

Community Futures Peterborough's ScaleUP Program Announces 2024 Cohort of Graduated Businesses

September 18, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough celebrates 2024 ScaleUP program participants at graduation ceremony

Community Futures Peterborough celebrates 2024 ScaleUP program participants at graduation ceremony

September 18, 2024

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New Business Advisory Centre officially opens in Peterborough

Entrepreneurs in need of help with anything ranging from registering a business to applying for grants can now do it in one location.

September 10, 2024

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Business Advisory Centre officially relaunched under Community Futures Peterborough

Community leaders mark the launch of the new Business Advisory Centre in downtown Peterborough, previously operated by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development.

September 9, 2024

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Community Futures Launches Business Advisory Centre; Starter Company Plus Program Applications Open for Business Funding

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) expanded its services by launching its newly revamped Business Advisory Centre (BAC) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Venture North Building on Monday afternoon.

September 9, 2024

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Business Advisory Centre officially opens under the Community Futures Peterborough umbrella

The revamped BAC — a historically leading resource for local entrepreneurs starting a new business — was opened under the auspices of Community Futures Peterborough (CFP).

September 9, 2024

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Business advisory services to move from PKED to Community Futures Peterborough

A new agency will be tasked with assisting small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Peterborough, Ont., area after the agency currently running the Business Advisory Centre (BAC) folds at the end of the year.

June 25, 2024

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Collaboration will help boost local economic development fortunes: Peterborough mayor

MPP Dave Smith says Business Advisory Centre’s move to Community Futures historic for province.

June 24, 2024

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Local Business Advisory Centre will continue after dissolution of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development

Community Futures Peterborough will take on provincially funded program that supports small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the city and county

June 24, 2024

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Business advisory services to move from PKED to Community Futures Peterborough

The provincially funded BAC will now be under Community Futures Peterborough.

June 24, 2024

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Business Advisory Centre Services Moving to Community Futures Peterborough

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can access funding and advisory services in one place as Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) will begin delivering services provided by the Business Advisory Centre (BAC), announced on Monday morning.

June 24, 2024

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Peterborough’s Business Advisory has a home at Community Futures Peterborough

Peterborough’s Business Advisory Centre has a new lease on life.

June 24, 2024

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Silver Bean Café brewing up a second location at Peterborough’s new lakefront Canadian Canoe Museum

Silver Bean Café brewing up a second location at Peterborough’s new lakefront Canadian Canoe Museum

May 9, 2024

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Up to $100K in loan funding available for businesses looking to go green

New loan funding is now available to help businesses finance projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions or waste

April 22, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough announces new ‘green’ loan fund program on Earth Day

Prime rate loans up to $100,000 from Climate Change and Environment Fund aim to get more local businesses to adopt greener practices and strategies

April 22, 2024

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Peterborough Marks Earth Day

Monday is Earth Day. And it's all about raising awareness for environmental causes and creating a more sustainable planet.

April 22, 2024

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New ‘green’ funding program launched by Community Futures Peterborough

Loans of up to $100,000 are now available for local businesses aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.

April 22, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough Launches New Green Funding Program For Any Peterborough City/County Business Of Up to $100,000

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) for Earth Day, unveiled its Climate Change and Environment Fund to help any Peterborough County and City businesses reduce their carbon footprint, announced at Charlotte Products Ltd. on Monday morning.

April 22, 2024

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ScaleUP program returns to help Peterborough-area entrepreneurs grow their businesses

Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank announce applications open until April 2 for program providing classroom sessions and one-on-one strategic consultations

March 11, 2024

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Micro loans up to $20,00 in as little as 24 hours

Pre-approved loans are also available for clients of partner economic development organizations and business students of partner educational institutions

February 5, 2024

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Community Futures Peterborough announces new funding program

Community Futures Peterborough has revealed its groundbreaking Community Advancement Program.

January 16, 2024

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$50K available to help individuals, businesses, and non-profits expand in Peterborough region

Community Futures Peterborough launches program to distribute funds for projects that drive economic stability and job growth

January 16, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough making $50,000 available to businesses, non-profits, and individuals

Applications being accepted until March 8 for non-repayable funding under new Community Advancement Program

January 16, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough To Give $50,000 To Peterborough and County Projects In New Funding Program Launch

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) has launched a new funding program called the Community Advancement Program (CAP) to distribute $50,000 to projects driving economic stability, job growth and job creation which was announced at the Venture North Building on Tuesday morning.

January 16, 2024

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Community Futures Peterborough launches funding to help startups, small businesses

Community Futures Peterborough's new Community Advance Program will offer up to $5,000 to support projects by small businesses and not-for-profits

January 16, 2024

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How do you electrify a classic Ford Bronco? Interviewing Ontario’s ARC Motors | Driving.ca

Interviewing Ontario's ARC Motors | Driving.ca

December 6, 2023

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ARC Motors’ Bronco EV previews a future of electrified Canadian restomods

ARC Motors is a green-tech start-up that transforms and upcycles iconic classic cars into modern and powerful electric vehicles.

December 6, 2023

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Government of Canada highlights recent CFDC partnerships in the region, while showcasing women-led and clean tech businesses

Government of Canada highlights recent CFDC partnerships in the region, while showcasing women-led and clean tech businesses

November 15, 2023

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New Peterborough Company Transforms Iconic Classic Cars Into Modern Electric Vehicles

New Peterborough Company Transforms Iconic Classic Cars Into Modern Electric Vehicles

November 15, 2023

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Peterborough startup electrifying classic cars

Peterborough startup electrifying classic cars

November 15, 2023

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Peterborough start-up ARC Motor Company is transforming iconic classic cars into powerful electric vehicles

Peterborough start-up ARC Motor Company is transforming iconic classic cars into powerful electric vehicles

November 15, 2023

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Community Futures holds graduation ceremony for budding Peterborough entrepreneurs

New Community Futures client brings EV technology to classic cars

November 15, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough Introduces New Start-Up With Arc Motor Company

Community Futures Peterborough Introduces New Start-Up With Arc Motor Company

November 15, 2023

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Nine Entrepreneurs Graduate From Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank’s ScaleUP Program

Nine Entrepreneurs Graduate From Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank's ScaleUP Program

October 26, 2023

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Community Futures holds graduation ceremony for budding Peterborough entrepreneurs

Community Futures holds graduation ceremony for budding Peterborough entrepreneurs

October 26, 2023

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Nine Peterborough-area entrepreneurs graduate from 2023 ScaleUP program

Nine Peterborough-area entrepreneurs graduate from 2023 ScaleUP program

October 26, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough’s free October 17 breakfast seminar encourages business owners to plan ahead

Community Futures Peterborough’s free October 17 breakfast seminar encourages business owners to plan ahead

October 8, 2023

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ScaleUP Program helps small business take the next big step in Peterborough City and County

Community Futures Peterborough announces 10 entrepreneurs selected for 2023 ScaleUP program

September 13, 2023

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ScaleUP Program helps small business take the next big step in Peterborough City and County

ScaleUP Program helps small business take the next big step in Peterborough City and County

August 18, 2023

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Peterborough entrepreneur Mitchell Lowes turned his passion for hot sauce into a thriving business

Peterborough entrepreneur Mitchell Lowes turned his passion for hot sauce into a thriving business

August 15, 2023

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Community Futures partners with Scotiabank to launch ScaleUp program for Peterborough entrepreneurs

Community Futures partners with Scotiabank to launch ScaleUp program for Peterborough entrepreneurs

July 28, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough program will help 12 local entrepreneurs grow their businesses

Community Futures Peterborough program will help 12 local entrepreneurs grow their businesses

July 27, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough Launches Program ‘ScaleUP’ to Aid Growth For Local Businesses

Community Futures Peterborough Launches Program 'ScaleUP' to Aid Growth For Local Businesses

July 27, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough’s entrepreneurial clients to receive free introductory chamber memberships

Community Futures Peterborough’s entrepreneurial clients to receive free introductory chamber memberships

June 22, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough launches new partnership

Community Futures Peterborough launches new partnership

June 22, 2023

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‘We fell in love with Peterborough’ says The Ten Spot franchise owner Akshana Katoch

‘We fell in love with Peterborough’ says The Ten Spot franchise owner Akshana Katoch

June 5, 2023

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Young Indigenous electrician takes over the reins of a 44-year-old company

Young Indigenous electrician takes over the reins of a 44-year-old company

May 23, 2023

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Rotary & Cleantech Commons announce “Environmental Innovators Fund” award winners

Rotary & Cleantech Commons announce “Environmental Innovators Fund” award winners

April 27, 2023

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New look for Community Futures Peterborough

New look for Community Futures Peterborough

April 5, 2023

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Community Futures Peterborough unveils new brand identity

Community Futures Peterborough unveils new brand identity

April 3, 2023

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Peterborough’s The Neighbourhood Vintage is thriving thanks in part to ‘Team Ptbo’

Peterborough’s The Neighbourhood Vintage is thriving thanks in part to ‘Team Ptbo’

February 25, 2023

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Federal government announces $40 million for Community Futures Development Corporations in southern Ontario

Federal government announces $40 million for Community Futures Development Corporations in southern Ontario

February 14, 2023

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Strengthening ‘team approach’ key goal of Community Futures Peterborough’s new leader

Strengthening ‘team approach’ key goal of Community Futures Peterborough’s new leader

February 3, 2023

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Devon Girard is new executive director of Community Futures Peterborough

Devon Girard is new executive director of Community Futures Peterborough

February 2, 2023

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How Community Futures Peterborough helped Tiny Greens grow its business

How Community Futures Peterborough helped Tiny Greens grow its business

October 8, 2022

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Community Futures offering loans for Peterborough-area businesses affected by May 21 storm

Community Futures offering loans for Peterborough-area businesses affected by May 21 storm

June 20, 2022

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Community Futures helped Peterborough’s At The Lake Distributing grow during the pandemic

Community Futures helped Peterborough’s At The Lake Distributing grow during the pandemic

May 14, 2022

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Interest-free loans now available for small businesses ineligible for other COVID-19 federal relief programs

Interest-free loans now available for small businesses ineligible for other COVID-19 federal relief programs

May 15, 2020

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Federal government announces over $1 billion in additional COVID-19 support for businesses

Federal government announces over $1 billion in additional COVID-19 support for businesses

April 18, 2020

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TeamPTBO preparing now to help the local business community recover from COVID-19

TeamPTBO preparing now to help the local business community recover from COVID-19

March 17, 2020

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$1.2 Million Announced For 26 Local Businesses To Innovate, Expand & Create Jobs

$1.2 Million Announced For 26 Local Businesses To Innovate, Expand & Create Jobs

March 6, 2020

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Gail Moorhouse helps local entrepreneurs overcome the unique challenges they face in business

Gail Moorhouse helps local entrepreneurs overcome the unique challenges they face in business

September 3, 2019

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Cambium wins Community Future Peterborough’s inaugural ignite100 entrepreneurial competition

Cambium wins Community Future Peterborough’s inaugural ignite100 entrepreneurial competition

June 27, 2019

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Community Futures Peterborough launches new entrepreneurial competition

Community Futures Peterborough launches new entrepreneurial competition

January 10, 2019

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‘It’s all under one roof’ with Community Futures Peterborough’s move to Venture North

‘It’s all under one roof’ with Community Futures Peterborough’s move to Venture North

November 6, 2018

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How Community Futures Peterborough helped Peterborough County ‘raise the barn’

How Community Futures Peterborough helped Peterborough County ‘raise the barn’

June 28, 2018

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Community Futures Peterborough means business

Community Futures Peterborough means business

April 3, 2018

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Community Futures funding helped Lakefield bakery expand

Community Futures funding helped Lakefield bakery expand

January 29, 2018

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Gail Moorhouse appointed interim executive director of Community Futures Peterborough

Gail Moorhouse appointed interim executive director of Community Futures Peterborough

January 5, 2018

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