City Invites Input on Economic Development Strategic Plan

Peterborough, ON – Residents, businesses, community groups and local organizations are encouraged to help shape the future of economic development in the City of Peterborough. 

The City is creating an Economic Development Strategic Plan that will guide economic growth and investment priorities over the next five years. 

The plan will establish a vision, goals and actions to support local businesses, attract investment, encourage entrepreneurship, strengthen the workforce, support key sectors and create opportunities for long-term economic success.  

“Peterborough’s economic future depends on the ideas, talent and ambition of the people who live and work here,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This is an opportunity for the community to help shape a strong, resilient economy that creates jobs, attracts investment and supports prosperity across our community. It’s all about making tomorrow better than today.” 

Community input will play an important role to ensure the plan reflects local priorities and opportunities. 

 
How to Get Involved 
A community survey is open at connectptbo.ca/EcDevStratPlan until Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Paper copies of the survey are available at Service Peterborough, 500 George St. N. 

A Community Open House will be held on Monday, July 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W. in Multi-Purpose Room A-B (located on the second floor). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The open house will begin with a brief presentation at 6 p.m. 

The Economic Development Strategic Plan follows the transition of economic development services to the City at the beginning of 2025. Feedback gathered through the engagement process will help inform the plan, which will guide the City’s economic development efforts from 2027 – 2032. 

For more information on the project, visit connectptbo.ca/EcDevStratPlan.