Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring REIF Funding, New Coworking Launch, and Anchor Gear's Boat Show Triumph

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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…

Welcome to the latest edition of Business Beat, your go-to roundup of exciting developments shaping the Peterborough and Kawarthas business landscape. Fresh ideas take root as the long-awaited warm weather arrives, especially those that drive positive environmental change.

Nurturing Green Innovation: Apply to the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF) before April 2

A standout opportunity is blooming right now through the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF), a collaborative initiative from the Rotary Clubs of Peterborough, Peterborough-Kawartha, and Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield. This fund empowers students, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community leaders by offering funding (grants up to several thousand dollars in past cycles), mentorship, and increased visibility for projects that deliver innovative, measurable solutions to environmental challenges.

Whether you're developing cleantech, sustainable practices, or local eco-initiatives that benefit our region and beyond, REIF is designed to help your vision grow. Applications are open now, but the time is short—the deadline is April 2, 2026. Winners will be celebrated at an upcoming reception. Learn more and apply today on the official site: https://peterboroughrotary.ca/page/environmental-innovation-project

As environmental ideas grow, we are also excited about the growth of a new infrastructure to support business growth.

A Fresh Hub for Collaboration: Focus Business Lounge Grand Opening on April 7

Excitement is building for the grand opening of the Focus Business Lounge, presented by Aim & Focus Business Solutions. This modern coworking space is set to become a dynamic hub for entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses seeking collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Mark your calendars: the official grand opening is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Located at B-785 The Kingsway, Peterborough (near Lansdowne Mall). Expect a welcoming environment complete with day office rentals, hourly options, creative stations, mailbox services, and more—perfect for networking and productivity in the heart of the city.

The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will be attending to join in the ribbon-cutting festivities, highlighting the event as a key boost to local business development.

Ready to explore this new beginning? You're invited to reach out directly via email at aimnfocus@gmail.com or visit their website for full details and updates: aimnfocus.com.

The entrepreneurial scene in our community continues to make waves—both figuratively and literally.

Riding the Wave: Anchor Gear Co. Shines at the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show

Closer to home in the Kawarthas, Anchor Gear Co.—the premier nautical lifestyle brand based at 46 Fire Route 82 in Buckhorn-turned triumphant at the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS), North America's largest indoor boat show. The event attracted thousands of boating enthusiasts and featured over 500 exhibitors displaying boats, gear, accessories, and innovations.

Owner and operator Amanda Fydirchuk reported an electric atmosphere, with meaningful connections being forged among boaters and businesses from across Ontario. Anchor Gear Co.'s presence not only showcased premium, Canadian-made apparel designed for life on and off the water but also proudly put the Peterborough-Kawarthas region in the spotlight.

Celebrate this local success and gear up with their collection. Visit anchorgearco.com to browse boating-inspired apparel built for adventure.

Our business community is characterized by creativity, resilience, and forward momentum. Spring is truly a season of growth and we can’t wait to see what happens next.

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