Peterborough County expands ‘The Local Advantage’ business support series to Cavan Monaghan Township

At February 12 session at Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, local business owners can connect with county and township economic development teams

Peterborough County held a successful first session of its new economic development program "The Local Advantage" at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre on January 21, 2025. The next session will be held at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre on February 12. (Photos: Peterborough County / Facebook)
Peterborough County held a successful first session of its new economic development program "The Local Advantage" at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre on January 21, 2025. The next session will be held at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre on February 12. (Photos: Peterborough County / Facebook)

Peterborough County is gearing up for another session to support the region’s business community, with the expansion of “The Local Advantage” economic development initiative to Cavan Monaghan Township.

The county said after a successful launch in Asphodel-Norwood Township on January 21, it will host the second in-person session on Wednesday, February 12 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the meeting room of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, located at 986 County Rd. 10 in Millbrook.

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“This series isn’t just another program; it’s a response to what businesses in Peterborough County have been asking for,” the county noted in a media release. “Since bringing economic development and tourism in-house, Peterborough County has been listening. We’ve heard the challenges. We’ve seen the opportunities. And we’re stepping up to provide real, accessible resources that local businesses need to thrive.”

From funding opportunities to one-on-one business consultations, The Local Advantage series is designed to bring experts into the heart of the community. At the February 12 session, businesses can connect with Peterborough County’s economic development and tourism teams, Cavan Monaghan’s economic development team, and Community Futures Peterborough.

The offering aims to help business owners access the insights, support, and partnerships that can help fuel their next phase of growth. Attendees can meet with specialists, explore the full range of business resources, and discuss specific goals.

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“The biggest hope is that Peterborough County businesses feel supported and know they have access to a team that wants to see them succeed,” Rhonda Keenan, Peterborough County’s general manager of economic development, recently told kawarthaNOW.

“If they have a question, are excited about an opportunity, or are facing a challenge that is impacting their business, they have a team that they can reach out to. The county wants local businesses to know what resources are available to them, and how these products and services can benefit them.”

Those who wish to attend the February 12 session, which is presented in an open-house format, can simply drop in during the morning. There is no need to register for the event.

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Cavan Monaghan Mayor Matthew Graham said the county’s initiative is a welcome one.

“As our local community continues to grow and the economy changes, it is imperative that our business community have the resources they need to respond to the changing environment,” Graham said in a statement.

As part of Peterborough County’s broader “hub and spoke” model, the Cavan Monaghan sessions are “a vital spoke in the wheel,” complementing the county’s central hub, the release noted. The interconnected approach is designed with the goal of ensuring that businesses in all parts of the county receive the same high-quality support, regardless of location.

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“Our Peterborough County Economic Development team is dedicated to connecting business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to succeed,” said Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark. “We look forward to expanding this monthly Local Advantage series and offering additional business services through our hub and spoke model across Peterborough County.”

The Local Advantage in Cavan Monaghan Township will continue every second Wednesday of the month in the meeting room at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre.

For updates on future sessions, visit www.ptbocounty.ca/localadvantage.