Community Futures Peterborough Launches Workshop Series for Summer 2026

In response to increased demand from local entrepreneurs and small business owners, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is launching its Entrepreneurship 101 workshops this summer in partnership with Scotiabank.

Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough.

The summer 2026 series builds on the success of the spring workshops. Feedback from participants and growing interest in business advisory services highlighted the need for summer workshops in business planning, funding, and marketing.

“We are thrilled with the response to the spring workshops and extremely excited to partner on these additional offerings, through the Entrepreneurship 101 program, supporting local entrepreneurs and businesses in the Peterborough area,” says Nolan Frazer, Team Lead, Business Banking at Scotiabank. “We are proud to help provide this type of value and advice and make it accessible to the local community.”

According to CFP, Entrepreneurship 101 is designed to support individuals and businesses at various stages of their business journey, from those exploring an idea for the first time to existing business owners looking to strengthen their operations. The summer series places a stronger focus on practical areas such as funding, business planning, marketing, and branding, reflecting the challenges business owners are seeking in-depth advisory support in.

“Small businesses are the true engine of our local economy, and their momentum shouldn't stall over the summer months. By expanding these vital Entrepreneurship 101 workshops, Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank are ensuring that local innovators have uninterrupted access to the essential guidance, tools, and resources required to build resilient enterprises right here in our community,” says Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.

The summer 2026 Free Entrepreneurship 101 workshops will be held at the Venture North Building in Peterborough from noon to 1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Funding Fuel: Exploring Funding and Financing, July 8, 2026

• Launch Pad: Business Planning, July 15, 2026

• Brand Lab: Marketing and Branding, July 22, 2026

“The overwhelming response to our recent programming has made it clear that local entrepreneurs are looking for more than standard advice,” says Manager, Business Advisory Centre and Corporate Communications, Rose Terry. “They are looking for a roadmap to start and grow their businesses. By adding these summer workshops, we are directly responding to that demand and ensuring each business has the tools and support they need. Whether it’s navigating the early stages of ideation or tackling the most common hurdles our advisors see daily, our goal is to provide accessible support that keeps our business community thriving.”

The Entrepreneurship 101 series is open to anyone looking to start a business, grow an existing one, or sharpen their entrepreneurial skill set.

Registration and additional workshop information are available online at www.cfpeterborough.ca

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