Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Community Futures Peterborough, Lang Pioneer Village and Peterborough DBIA

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Community Futures Peterborough has announced its largest-ever Starter Company Plus cohort, with 23 local entrepreneurs selected from nearly 90 applicants.

The program provides training, mentorship, and access to grant funding to help businesses launch and grow. This year's cohort showcases the incredible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit happening right here across Peterborough City and County. For more information, you can visit: communityfuturespeterborough.ca/programs/startercompanyplus

Fall is just around the corner, and Lang Pioneer Village Museum is inviting the community to celebrate at its annual Applefest on Sept. 27.

The family-friendly event will feature historic demonstrations, live music, local food, apple-themed activities, and plenty of autumn fun throughout the village. It's a great way to enjoy the season while supporting one of our region's most beloved attractions. For more information, visit: www.langpioneervillage.ca

Downtown Peterborough is gearing up for Halloween, with the Peterborough DBIA now accepting registrations for its popular downtown trick-or-treat event.

The annual initiative helps connect local businesses with families while bringing thousands of visitors downtown to explore shops, restaurants, and services. Businesses interested in participating can learn more through the Peterborough DBIA, visit their website: theboro.ca.

If you want to have your business featured on the Business Beat or know of a business doing something new and interested, shoot an email to brenda@pkchamber.ca.

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