Economic Development

Peterborough, ON – As part of its week-long celebrations for Small Business Week 2025, Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is launching Entrepreneurship 101: County Edition, a condensed version of its popular Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series delivered in-person in Peterborough County. This three-part series will help local entrepreneurs spark ideas, strengthen business skills, and connect with peers while bringing expert-led training directly to communities across the County.

Applications for the 2026 Community Grant are officially open.

Community nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups located in Trent Lakes may apply for non-repayable funding through the municipal grant program.

The Community Grant program aims to fund projects and activities that improve the well-being of the community and quality of life for residents.

Last Call for Trent Lakes' Signage Survey!
Survey closes tomorrow, September 11.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is working on a Signage Strategy to enhance our communities with new signage and wayfinding elements.

Share your opinion on the designs: https://forms.office.com/r/gSCKHGhHNq

Community Futures Peterborough Announces Expanded Entrepreneurship 101 Series This Fall

The Business Advisory Centre and Community Futures Peterborough are excited to announce the return of the increasingly popular Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series this fall.

August 28, 2025 [TRENT LAKES, ON] – The Municipality of Trent Lakes has officially opened its new mechanics facility, known as the 49 Depot, marking a significant investment in Municipal operations. Community members joined Council and staff on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to tour the newly completed building.

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The Municipality of Trent Lakes is working on a Signage Strategy to enhance our communities with new signage and wayfinding elements.

Reminder - Tomorrow is the 49 Depot Open House!

We’re just one day away from our Open House at the brand-new mechanics facility—the new home for our Public Works and Recreation & Facilities teams! 

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) and the Business Advisory Centre (BAC) are proud to partner with Scotiabank to announce the launch of SOAR, a brand new, cohort program designed for established businesses that are ready to expand or scale their operations. 

The Innovation Cluster recently announced “BuildUP”, a free 8-week program to help skilled tradespeople launch their own business.