Economic Development

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Invest and grow in Peterborough

Peterborough's strength in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, cleantech, small business and tourism is buoyed by business support programs for real results.

If you were to ask one hundred different people “What makes Peterborough and the Kawarthas amazing?” you would likely get one hundred different answers.

What our region has to offer cannot be summed up with any one thing, rather it is the feeling of this place that is truly extraordinary. It is a place to gain a different perspective, to take a breath of fresh air, to find balance between personal and professional life. It is a region of communities that offer businesses, residents, and visitors an affordable and incredible place to grow.

Peterborough Airport

The Peterborough Airport offers fully serviced industrial and commercial lands airside and groundside. Lands are fully serviced with hydro, natural gas, communications fibre, water, and sewer services, ideally situated for aviation and aerospace related businesses.

Cleantech Commons

Peterborough is building Canada's premier cleantech destination in partnership with Trent University. Cleantech Commons will be host to a cluster of world-class companies and start-up enterprises in the fields of clean technology, agro-biotechnology, water treatment and advanced materials.

Community Futures Peterborough

Community Futures Peterborough helps create a thriving and sustainable business community in the City and County of Peterborough. With a personalized approach, it offers flexible financing and strategic advisory services to small businesses. It aims to nurture sustainable employment and promote business growth in the region.

Business Advisory Centre

Community Futures Peterborough operates a Business Advisory Centre, providing entrepreneurs with training and support to start and grow successful businesses.

Innovation Cluster

Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and scale their businesses. It helps entrepreneurs reach their business goals so that our local community, job market, and economy continue to grow.