G.R.O.W. Economic Development Plan

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Downtown Millbrook with a title of GROW - growing Ptbo County's economy

Peterborough County is proud to announce the release of its Draft G.R.O.W. Economic Development Plan, its first economic development plan designed to foster Growth, Resilience, Opportunity and Workforce development across the region.

Key Highlights of the G.R.O.W. Plan:

  • Support for Existing Businesses: County-wide implementation of the Local Advantage Program, quarterly business roundtables, and the launch of a Data Centre Business Resource Hub.
  • Sector Growth: Focused initiatives in Agriculture, Tourism, and Small-Scale Manufacturing, including support for agri-tourism, experiential tourism, and workforce development.
  • County-Township Collaboration: Establishing joint programming, and a shared CRM systems to unify and track economic development efforts.
  • Investment Readiness: Identification and promotion of “shovel-ready” sites, real estate reviews, and engagement with commercial realtors and site selectors.
  • Celebrating Local Success: Amplifying small business achievements through storytelling, media engagement, and digital campaigns.

Peterborough County invites business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to review the draft plan and provide feedback to ensure it meets the needs of the local economy. Tell us what you like, and most importantly, what type of support your business needs to thrive in Ptbo County.

Peterborough County is proud to announce the release of its Draft G.R.O.W. Economic Development Plan, its first economic development plan designed to foster Growth, Resilience, Opportunity and Workforce development across the region.

Key Highlights of the G.R.O.W. Plan:

  • Support for Existing Businesses: County-wide implementation of the Local Advantage Program, quarterly business roundtables, and the launch of a Data Centre Business Resource Hub.
  • Sector Growth: Focused initiatives in Agriculture, Tourism, and Small-Scale Manufacturing, including support for agri-tourism, experiential tourism, and workforce development.
  • County-Township Collaboration: Establishing joint programming, and a shared CRM systems to unify and track economic development efforts.
  • Investment Readiness: Identification and promotion of “shovel-ready” sites, real estate reviews, and engagement with commercial realtors and site selectors.
  • Celebrating Local Success: Amplifying small business achievements through storytelling, media engagement, and digital campaigns.

Peterborough County invites business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to review the draft plan and provide feedback to ensure it meets the needs of the local economy. Tell us what you like, and most importantly, what type of support your business needs to thrive in Ptbo County.

  • The G.R.O.W. Survey - Your Input Counts

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