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

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Nine entrepreneurs were celebrated as they completed and graduated from the transformative ScaleUP program ran by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) and Scotiabank at the Venture North Building on Thursday afternoon.

The 2023 program was led by Diane Richard, a seasoned industry consultant and a team of regional experts including Savino Human Resource Partners, Holmes-Riseley CPA’s and Tax Advisors and featured a supply chain consultant. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“For the past eight weeks, these ambitious business owners have participated in extensive one-on-one coaching alongside intensive classroom sessions to better equip them with the knowledge and tools to accelerate their business to the next level,” says Devon Girard, CFP executive director. “Each graduate is walking away with a customized roadmap to help guide them through the next phase of sustainable growth for their business.”

The program educated area entrepreneurs and gave them the tools to make key decisions about how to grow and expand their businesses in our community according to a press release.

“Scotiabank offers our heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the ScaleUP program. The support this program offers to participants is aligned to the tailored advice we deliver to our clients as they look to grow and expand their business,” says Chris Skinner, District Vice President of Ontario Central East. “We are proud to have partnered with Community Futures Peterborough in supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in the community.”

Graduates of the fall cohort of the program include:

  • Robyn Jenkins, Charlea’s Riverside Gardens

  • Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts

  • Angela Jones, Lakeshore Designs

  • RJ Kayser, Flowspa

  • Robyn Ivory, Indigenously Infused

  • Brett Pritchard, The 3D Shoppe

  • Kollene Drummond, Well Grounded

  • Matt Anderson, Chemong City Greens

  • Jena Trimble, Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Service

“The insights I learned through the ScaleUP program have sparked exciting new developments for my business,” said Ivory. “Aligning our goals with tangible practices doesn’t feel so daunting when guided by Diane and the ScaleUP program. Working and learning alongside a powerhouse of entrepreneurs has inspired me, to say the least."

“Through the ScaleUP program, I am now better equipped for the leadership roles and business processes I'll need to build upon to successfully grow and scale my business,” said Anderson “This program has provided me with the confidence and know-how to apply the tools and best practices needed to anticipate the many challenges entrepreneurs face. Having the opportunity to learn from Diane and her years of leadership experience plus being in the room and learning from other Peterborough business owners has been very rewarding.”

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Scotiabank Cycling Through Its Annual Ride-A-Thon to Raise Money For Diabetes Research

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Scotiabank is biking its way to helping type-1 diabetes research get one step closer to a cure with their annual Ride-A-Thon inside their Hunter Street branch on Friday.

Youth ambassador and TASSS student Tilly Stimpson, 15, leads off on the bike as one of 16 cyclists participating in the ride-a-thon. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Sixteen cyclists hopped on an exercise bike in 30-minute intervals throughout the day during the SunLife Ride to Defeat Diabetes event. The branch collected donations to help fund the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

The goal is $2,500 and Scotiabank will match the amount raised at the end of the day. The branch has participated in this event annually for roughly the last 10 years, said John D’Altoe, Scotiabank branch manager.

“There are a lot of employees that are impacted by type-1 diabetes and we wanted to make sure that we're showing our support,” he said.

Branch teller Donna Giles was the third person to ride the bike and the first of the Scotiabank employees. She says this event means a lot since her family has been heavily affected by diabetes.

“My son was diagnosed at the age of 11 and I just became type-1 as well in April so it's close to my heart,” explained Giles.

Scotiabank is the leading organization to raise money for JDRF at $296,640, with the National Bank of Canada as the next-best with $183,050.

“Knowing the people who are impacted is an important part of it and it's one of those silent diseases that a lot of people don't know a lot about so again, if we can do our part, we will,” said D’Altoe.

Donations can be made at the branch or online. $1,100 of the $2,500 goal was raised during this article’s publication.

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