Economic Development

Widespread power outages persist across all of our area, and numerous roads remain impassable due to fallen trees and downed power lines. Trent Lakes Public Works, Hydro One, Peterborough County Public Works, and emergency services have been working diligently.

Municipality of Trent Lakes has Declared an Emergency following the severe ice storm that impacted our Municipality.

Trent Lakes is continuing to feel the widespread impact of the recent freezing rainstorm.  

Here’s what you need to know right now: 

Peterborough County and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce invite tourism operators and business owners servicing the Visitor Economy to Tourism Talks, a roundtable event series where your voice matters.

STRA owners are now required to register their property with the Municipality of Trent Lakes, after Trent Lakes Council approved the STRA Mandatory Registration By-Law brought forward at the March 4, 2025, Council Meeting.

Applications are now open for Community Futures Peterborough's 2025 Summer Company Program!

The Summer Company Program is an opportunity for eligible youth to receive up to $3,000 in grants to start a business in the City or County of Peterborough. The program provides youth (15-29 years) with grant dollars, business skills development, training, advice, and mentoring.

Applications are open until May 17, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Learn more and apply!

When challenges arise, the true strength of a community is revealed. Peterborough County is more than just a place - it’s a community of communities, where neighbours support one another, businesses drive our local economy, and people come together in times of uncertainty. Whether facing obstacles or navigating change, our resilience comes from the relationships we build, the businesses we support, and our deep commitment to each other.

Take notice that the Corporation of the County of Peterborough has prepared modifications to the new Official Plan, which was adopted by County Council in June 2022. The County is hosting an electronic Public Open House and a hybrid Public Meeting to consider proposed modifications to the Plan in accordance with Section 17 of The Planning Act. 

If you have a tourism product or experience, you may be eligible for RTO8’s Partnership Funding Program.

RTO8’s focus is to help businesses build their capacity to be successful at growing the visitor economy within the region which in turn, creates vibrant communities and compelling destinations. Each year, RTO8 works hand-in-hand with tourism partners dedicated to growing the visitor economy.

Media release by Peterborough County:

Peterborough County, in collaboration with the City of Peterborough, Selwyn Township, and the Municipality of Trent Lakes, is thrilled to announce its first-ever Local Municipal Job Fair! This event focuses on post-secondary students seeking meaningful summer employment opportunities. It will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the banquet room at the Healthy Planet Arena, Peterborough.