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The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has announced its new 'The Golden Goose Chase' retail incentive program during April and May that rewards shoppers who find 'golden eggs' designed by local artists that are hidden at more than 50 participating downtown retailers. Pictured from left to right: DBIA intern Whitney Paget, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism visitor experience officer Jocelyn Gilmour, DBIA executive director Terry Guiel, and DBIA communications and marketing manager Hillary Flood. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

‘Golden goose chase’ scavenger hunt encourages people to shop in downtown Peterborough this spring

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Shoppers who spot 'golden eggs' at downtown retailers in April and May can earn a ballot for a chance to win a $1,500 Boro gift card shopping spree.
These six Peterborough entrepreneurs have taken their creative ventures to the next level by participating in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Matt Anderson of Chemong City Greens, Debra Ragbar of Kawartha Spice Company Inc., Angela McDonald of The Florest, Mike Frampton of Tragically Dipped Donut, Alicia Doris of Living Local Marketplace, and Lewis Parker of East City Guitar Co. (Photos: Jenish Odigski / PKED)

Six Peterborough entrepreneurs take their creative ventures to the next level

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Matt Anderson, Debra Ragbar, Angela McDonald, Mike Frampton, Alicia Doris, and Lewis Parker each have thriving maker-based businesses.
These six Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses providing in-demand services. Each particpated in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Desiree Bandi of 1.5 Degrees Composting Solutions, Karen Kearney of K9 in Motion Wellness, Jenish Odigineyev of Odigski Media, Lyle Saunders of Peterborough Disability Tax Services, and Shawn and Jolene Morris of Trim Time. (Photos: Jenish Odigski)

Pandemic inspires six Peterborough entrepreneurs to establish sought-after service-based businesses

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Desiree Bandi, Karen Kearney, Jenish Odigineyev, Lyle Saunders, and Shawn and Jolene Morris have realized their entrepreneurial dreams and a growing number of clients is being very well served as a result.
Specializing in shop-made confections, Peterborough candy store Flossophy is adding flour-based treats to its product line of hand-spun cotton candy, gourmet popcorn, homemade chocolate, candy apples, soft-serve ice cream, gummies, and novelty candy. Pictured is a Japanese mochi donut topped with chocolate and Skor pieces. (Photo: Flossophy)

Peterborough candy shop Flossophy gets even sweeter by adding flour-based confections

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Owner Danielle McIver is realizing her vision by expanding her product line with cookie dough, mochi donuts, cake truffles, brownies, and more.
The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association's Maple Weekend takes place on April 1 and 2, 2023, when many producers offer trips to the sugar bush, free samples of fresh maple syrup and confections, pancake breakfasts, sugar-making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more. (Photo: Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association)

Maple syrup season is in full swing in the greater Kawarthas region

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Season culminates first weekend of April with Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival and Maple Weekend.
These four Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses with a focus on helping people. Each particpated in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Michelle Godfrey of Discover Trager, Kate Griffin of Mental Wealth Counselling, Caitlin Smith of ReCreate Space, and Ineke Turner of Turner & Pooch Dog Training. (Photos: Jenish Odigski)

Four Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses with focus on helping people

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Entrepreneurs Michelle Godfrey, Kate Griffin, Caitlin Smith, and Ineke Turner have each built successful businesses.
Chef Jennifer Guiterrez of Agave by Imperial holds the Top Hot Chocolatier trophy the Mexican restaurant in downtown Peterborough received as the champions of the inaugural Ptbo Hot Chocolate Fest. Also pictured from left to right are restaurant server Cynthia Routledge, restaurant owner and operator Nitin Grover, and sever Madison Imrie. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Agave by Imperial crowned champion of Peterborough’s inaugural Hot Chocolate Fest

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Mexican restaurant's 'Hot Churro-late' takes first place, followed by Milk + Tea's 'Bubble Pudding Chocolate' and Speak Easy Cafe's 'Breakfast of Chocolate'.
Each of these five leprechauns will be hiding on a rotating schedule in 13 pubs in downtown Peterborough during the "Catch the Leprechauns" scavenger hunt in March. The first 100 people to ind all five leprechauns will win a "pint of gold" including a piece of glassware from a local brewery, swag, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Catch the leprechauns at downtown Peterborough pubs during March and win a ‘pint of gold’

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Peterborough DBIA launches scavenger hunt to celebrate city's Irish heritage and promote the city's vibrant downtown pub scene.
Jacquelyn Craft is the owner of The Neighbourhood Vintage, a vintage clothing collective in downtown Peterborough. To help launch her now-thriving business, Craft received a $5,000 microgrant and business training through the Starter Company Plus program offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development's Business Advisory Centre, received financing from Community Futures Peterborough, and worked with the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area to find a suitable downtown location for her shop. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

Peterborough’s The Neighbourhood Vintage is thriving thanks in part to ‘Team Ptbo’

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Jacquelyn Craft's new vintage clothing collective was made possible by the support of Community Futures Peterborough and other local economic development organizations.
Black Honey Bakery & Café's Mayan Hot Chocolate is one of 15 hot chocolate creations available during the inaugural Hot Chocolate Fest in downtown Peterborough from February 17 to 26, 2003. This luxurious vegan hot chocolate beverage is infused with cayenne pepper and cinnamon with a whipped cream topping and chili pepper and cocoa paired with a spiced chocolate cookie for dipping. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Inaugural Hot Chocolate Fest coming to downtown Peterborough in February

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From February 17 to 26, festival goers can vote on their favourites from among 15 hot chocolate creations at participating cafés and restaurants.
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